Media
March 02, 2015
CWRU's think[ box ] and Blackstone Launchpad exist for those striving to innovate
The News-Herald: Bob Sopko, director of Blackstone LaunchPad, discussed how LaunchPad and think[ box ] work together to boost entrepreneurship in Northeast Ohio. "There is a long history of Cleveland building stuff,"…
February 27, 2015
Mixed reviews on new Browns logos ideastream: Casey Newmeyer, the Nancy and Joseph Keithley Fellow in Business Marketing, noted the new Browns logo could potentially be useful when designing fan apparel. “The president of the Browns is quoted as saying that’s not the reason that we’re doing this,…
February 27, 2015
Health secretary says there’s no backup plan if Supreme Court rules against law The New York Times: Jonathan Adler, the Johan Verheij Memorial Professor of Law, discussed how the government could handle the loss of health care subsidies that could occur based on the outcome of a Supreme Court…
February 27, 2015
Case Western Reserve University receives $1 million gift for Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences The Plain Dealer: The Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences recently received a $1 million gift from the Higley Fund toward the school’s $9.2 million renovation project.…
February 27, 2015
Postmenopausal women may be at risk of gum disease HealthDay: Leena Palomo, associate professor of periodontics, explained her study, which showed that postmenopausal women who are at an increased risk for broken bones may also be at risk for gum disease. "More investigations are needed, but the…
February 27, 2015
After five years of delays, a Youngstown woman asks appeals court to force judge to put her accused rapist on trial The Plain Dealer: Lewis Katz, the John C. Hutchins Professor in the School of Law, discussed how victims’ rights might not be a factor in a setting a trial date in a Youngstown case…
February 27, 2015
Burned bridge offers clues to Howe truss behavior Civil Engineering Magazine: Dario Gasparini, professor of civil engineering, worked with students to run tests on a bridge to determine structural behavior of Howe trusses. "The main aspect that captivates me about these Howe trusses is that…
February 25, 2015
Dresden pauses to reflect on the firebombing that still defines it ABC News: Susanne Vees-Gulani, associate professor of comparative literature and German, discussed the World War II bombing of Dresden in Germany and the far-reaching effects it had on the city. “It is absolutely their defining…
February 25, 2015
Toothpaste-mouth rinse combo washes out harmful bacteria
Reuters: Mannish Valiathan, associate professor of orthodontics, discussed a study showing that using toothpaste and mouthwash can prevent gum disease in those with permanent retainers. “While oral hygiene should be kept up by all,…
February 25, 2015
Smart Banking: Checking versus savings Bankrate: William Mahnic, associate professor of banking and finance, explained the differences between—and pros and cons of—checking and savings accounts.