Assistant Professor of Political Science Jared McDonald shared his expertise with media, earning recent mentions, including:
McDonald Talks ‘Super Tuesday’ With The Conversation
Parker’s Hunt for Mary Washington Grave Continues to Make Headlines
Assistant Professor of Historic Preservation Katherine Parker’s work with UMW students to locate Mary Washington’s grave continues to catch media attention.
Rao Presents at International AI Conference
Anand Rao, Chair of Communication and Digital Studies, attended the Association for the Advancement of Artificial Intelligence (AAAI) meeting in Vancouver, Canada, to share research on the development of AI tools to support the teaching of argumentation and debate. He and his co-authors had a poster presentation at the AAI Conference’s AI4Education Workshop titled “Augmented Debate-Centered Instruction: A Novel Research Agenda for Responsible AI Integration in Education.” The paper argues for a debate-centered model of instruction that addresses concerns over assessment and AI reliance while helping students develop critical, durable skills. With presenters from around the world, the workshop focused on bridging innovation and responsibility in AI research. Collaborating organizations at the workshop included Google Research, DuoLingo, OpenStax, Princeton University, Berkeley – University of California, Rice University, Jinan University, and the University of British Columbia.
A copy of the paper is available at https://www.debaterhub.com/aaai
Yakabouski Shares College Search Tips on ‘Town Talk’
Dean of Admissions Melissa Yakabouski shared tips on the college search, paying for college, changes in FAFSA and writing an application with Town Talk radio show host Ted Schubel. Listen to the segment, which was also shared by the Fredericksburg Free Press.
Farnsworth Shares Primary Predictions on WTOP
Williams Touts Fredericksburg Civil Rights Trail on ‘Town Talk’
James Farmer Multicultural Center Assistant Director Chris Williams joined the City of Fredericksburg’s Victoria Matthews in talking about the importance of the Fredericksburg Trail now being part of the U.S. Civil Rights Trail on “Town Talk,” News Talk 1230 WFVA. Listen to the segment.
Cooperman Weighs in on Abortion Issue in Political Campaigns
Professor of Political Science Rosalyn Cooperman shared her expertise on Republican candidates and political leaders in a recent article titled “A presidential rematch — this time with abortion at the forefront.” In the article, Cooperman said, “I don’t know that there’s any real fidelity to any stance on an issue unless it’s perceived to be useful — abortion being one of a very long list. If you look at what he has said over time, it is what is politically expedient.” Read more in the AZ Mirror and on Yahoo News.
Majid Cashes in on Credit Card Expertise With WalletHub
Associate Professor of Marketing Kashef Majid shared his expertise with WalletHub for an article titled “Best Store Credit Cards – Expert Opinions.” In the article, Majid answers questions, including,”Why do store credit cards tend to have lower credit-standing requirements than general-purpose cards with equivalent terms?” The answer, he said, is that “store credit cards are more lucrative for the store. They encourage consumers to shop at the store versus competitors so this is more lucrative for the retailer (in terms of additional sales). If lower credit-standing is offered then it is more likely to encourage consumers to choose the retailer card versus a comparable card.” Read more.
Liss Contributes to Article, ‘Best and Worst States for Women’
Professor of Psychological Science Miriam Liss shared lessons from her research on happiness in a recent article titled “Best & Worst States for Women 2024.” In the article, Liss said, “Women, like everyone else, should weigh various factors when deciding where to live. This may include employment opportunities for themselves or their spouses, proximity to family, cost of living including housing and childcare expenses, access to outdoor activities, walkability or access to bike paths, availability of a supportive community, and opportunities to form meaningful relationships.” Read more on WalletHub and in the Oakdale Leader.