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’s a sampling from November:
Kevin Kuhlmann,
Aviation and Aerospace Science associate chair and professor, interviewed with The New York Times about how the jet stream helps flights traveling from west to east over the Atlantic Ocean arrive earlier than scheduled.
Stacey Hervey,
Criminal Justice and Criminology associate professor, interviewed with CGTN America about the effectiveness of red-flag gun laws, which temporarily allow guns to be taken away from people who have been reported as a risk to themselves or others.
Vincent Piturro,
Film and Media Studies professor, interviewed with 9News about the closing of the Esquire Theatre and its historical significance in Denver since it first opened in 1927.
Christopher Looby,
Health Professions affiliate professor, interviewed with Denver7 about Amazon’s latest announcement that the company is offering a $9 monthly insurance plan to Prime members. Lobby discussed the potential impact of these plans on industry insurance premiums.
Shannon Donnelly,
School of Hospitality affiliate professor, interviewed with Denver7 about the criminalization of psilocybin sales and the legalities of emerging business models centered on support sessions where users learn about and receive psychedelic mushrooms.