The Metropolitan State University of Denver faculty brain trust reaches almost every point on the academic spectrum, and we are always proud to see Roadrunners sharing their knowledge. Each month, the Early Bird highlights a few faculty members who have served as subject-matter experts on timely news topics, providing dynamic perspectives on critical issues.
Here are some samplings from June:
- Ben Dyhr, Ph.D., Math and Statistics associate professor, interviewed with Fox31 and Channel 2 about the odds of the Denver Nuggets winning Game 5 of the NBA Finals against the Miami Heat.
- William Parker III, Ph.D., History affiliate professor and former Naval officer, interviewed with Fox31 about the challenges at play behind the search for the missing Titan submarine, which was later confirmed to have imploded.
- Steve Beaty, Ph.D., Computer Science chair and professor, interviewed with Denver7 about potential artificial-intelligence legislation at the state and federal levels.
- Nhu Nguyen-Siedem, Ph.D., School of Education K-12 physical education professor, interviewed with Scripps National Media about lower-income students’ limited ability to participate in sports and physical-fitness programs, also known as the “physical divide.”
- Robert Preuhs, Ph.D., Political Science chair and professor, interviewed with Colorado Politics about Mike Johnston’s ability to secure wider geographic support in Denver as a key factor in his mayoral victory.
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