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 January:
Greg Clifton, Accounting chair and associate professor, interviewed with Denver7 to provide tax tips as the IRS begins to accept 2023 income-tax returns.
Chad Kendall, Aviation and Aerospace Science associate professor, interviewed with Fox12 Portland about the active investigation and safety concerns after an Alaska Airlines flight experienced a door-plug failure on one of its Boeing 737 Max 9 aircraft.
Darrin Duber-Smith, Marketing senior lecturer, interviewed with KOA Radio about the marketing and brand tactics that led to a sales frenzy of the popular Stanley tumblers.
Denise Mowder, Criminal Justice and Criminology professor, interviewed with Denver7 to discuss the not-guilty plea of the Club Q shooting suspect and the anticipated plea agreement that was negotiated for upcoming Feb. 15 trial.
Journalism Professor Shaun Schafer, interim deputy provost and associate vice president for Curriculum and Policy Development, interviewed with La Voz about the ramifications of artificial intelligence across multiple industries and academia.