Noted and Quoted, March/April

Franklin faculty led into spring and beyond with news and expertise across the media.

A sample of the stories available in media across the globe:

Wildfires are burning across the South. Here’s why more could be on the way – Pam Knox, faculty member in the Atmospheric Sciences Program, quoted by the AJC

 

Lunar sample research could help protect astronauts and uncover origins of water on the moon – research co-authored by professor of physics and astronomy Phillip Stancil reported at – Phys.org

 

Another “above-normal” hurricane season may be on the way, forecasters say – Pam Knox quoted by – AJC

 

Are people more narcissistic than ever (or is it just you)? Keith Campbell professor of psychology, quoted by WebMD

 

What is a “communal narcissist”? Keith Campbell quoted by MSN

 

Why taking a vacation is good for you – research led by Ryan Grant, doctoral student in psychology, reported by The Washington Post, Philadelphia Tribune

 

A disappearing drawl: The changing sound of the South – research co-led by associate professor of linguistics Margaret Renwick reported by WFAE

 

How trash from ancient humans is protecting these coastal islands today – research by Victor Thompson, professor of anthropology, reported by National Geographic

 

Spread of baker’s yeast tied to human migration – research led by Douda Bensasson, associate professor of plant biology, reported by UGA Today, New Food, WUGA, Earth.com

 

Rowen Foundation sees a pathway to sustainable development – Georgia Athlectic Association Professor of Geography Marshall Shepherd writing at Forbes

 

Smartphone apps claim to assess hot weather threats. But are they accurate? Research led by Andrew Grundstein, professor of geography, reported by UGA Today