Category: Professional Notes

Makhija Recognized Nationally for Student Mentoring

The Society of Physics Students (SPS) national office has recognized Varun Makhija as a nominee for its outstanding chapter advisor award.  The Society recognizes the annual award as “the most prestigious SPS award.” Of the hundreds of campus chapters nationally, less than a dozen chapter advisors receive nominee recognition yearly.  SPS serves as a catalyst […]

Majid Talks Insurance With WalletHub

Associate Professor of Marketing Kashef Majid spoke with WalletHub about State Farm Insurance. “If they have a good reputation then this can create trust with their customers that would give them confidence in their ability to handle claims,” Majid told WalletHub. “On the other side, if their reputation is bad, then it can lead to […]

Gupta Compares Post-Partition Economic Performance of India and Pakistan

On the occasion of the 75th anniversary of the birth of India and Pakistan, The Conversation invited Surupa Gupta, Professor of Political Science and International Affairs, to write a column comparing the legacy of British colonialism and the economic performance of India and Pakistan in the post-1947 period. While Pakistan’s growth rates outstripped India’s till […]

Cooperman Comments on Local Midterm Elections

Professor of Political Science Rosalyn Cooperman shared her expertise in an article titled “Midterm elections: If this seat flips red, Republicans will have ‘probably won a relatively comfortable House majority.’ ” Vega is “a very compelling candidate, in many regards,” Cooperman said, who has “captivated the attention of national Republicans” in part because of her […]