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September 2019
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Western In The News is an e-Newsletter that highlights stories with a Western focus that received significant media coverage. This service is provided by Western's media relations team.
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Newsweek covered research from Ivey Business School’s Amos Nadler finding that testosterone doesn’t make it harder for men to empathize -- a finding that could have implications for understanding autism.
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Western researcher Robert Shcherbakov’s advancement of the ability to predict earthquakes and aftershocks was covered by CTV news.
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A study by Western’s Steven Laviolette which found that genetics play a role in one’s experience with marijuana was covered by the Chicago Tribune.
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A piece by Western’s Grace Parraga exploring the possible effects of vaping on human health was featured by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation. It was originally published by The Conversation.
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Music history professor Emily Abrams Ansari provided expertise to CTV News for their story on campaign theme songs during the federal election.
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The London Free Press ran an in-depth Q&A with Western’s new president Alan Shepard, exploring his thoughts on Western’s role in the community and vision for the future.
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Ottawa Citizen writer Tom Spears tapped King's at Western historian Graham Broad for expertise on historical attempts to persuade Canadians to use less fuel.
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The BBC published a story exploring attraction and friendship, including the expertise of Western psychology assistant professor Samantha Joel.
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A New York Times piece investigating links between gut health and obesity featured research by Western infectious disease researcher Dr. Michael Silverman.
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