Faculty Experts

December 2024

Professor Chen in the lab
Kirsten Volkert -  

Dec. 4, 2024

Look up! Temple expert explains the function and future of blimps

By Kirsten Volkert

During a recent sporting event perhaps an Eagles game you might have seen either a blimp from […]

November 2024

An image of a turkey.
Steve Orbanek -  

Nov. 20, 2024

Gobblenomics: As the inflation rates goes down, so may the price of your turkey

By Steve Orbanek

Over the last several years, it s been impossible to avoid the headlines when it comes to […]

Image of David Mindich.
Jonny Hart -  

Nov. 1, 2024

Is it biased for a newspaper to endorse a candidate? Journalism professor says no

By Jonny Hart

The Washington Post and Los Angeles Times shocked readers and made headlines last week by […]

October 2024

Professors Christina Baker, C sar Cabezas and Augusto Lorenzino standing in front of books on display in Charles Library for Hispanic Heritage Month
Maria Klecko -  

Oct. 8, 2024

Hispanic, Latino/a, Latinx or Latine? Find out how to use the terms

By Maria Klecko

As language and identity continue evolving, knowing when to use certain terms can be tricky. One […]

September 2024

Graphic of Caitlin Clark
Kirsten Volkert -  

Sep. 20, 2024

Ahead of the playoffs, experts discuss the WNBA and Caitlin Clark

By Kirsten Volkert

Since its founding in 1996, the WNBA has fought against other sports for the spotlight. In more […]

Image of the mobile game Flappy Bird.
Brent Baum -  

Sep. 20, 2024

‘Flappy Bird’ to return after a 10-year hiatus: the true story behind the world’s most viral mobile game

By Brent Baum

It was recently announced that Flappy Bird, the world s most-downloaded mobile game in January […]

Rick Ridall pictured.
Steve Orbanek -  

Sep. 4, 2024

The NFL is bullish on international expansion, but is it working?

By Steve Orbanek

This Friday, the Philadelphia Eagles will face off against the Green Bay Packers in what will be […]

June 2024

Graphic featuring Shedeur Sanders, Livvy Dunne, Carson Beck and Bronny James.
Jonny Hart -  

Jun. 25, 2024

Is NIL a good thing or a bad thing? Sports industry expert weighs in

By Jonny Hart

Caitlin Clark took the sports world by storm during the 2023 2024 season with the University of […]

April 2024

The stage from a previous WrestleMania event.
Steve Orbanek -  

Apr. 3, 2024

As WrestleMania comes to Philly, how does the economy stand to benefit?

By Steve Orbanek

This weekend, thousands of fans will flock to Philadelphia s Lincoln Financial Field for two days […]

March 2024

A graphic of the solar eclipse and Assistant Professor of Physics Matthew Newby
Jonny Hart -  

Mar. 20, 2024

An astrophysicist’s guide to the April 8 solar eclipse

By Jonny Hart

When it comes to breathtaking celestial events, few phenomena rival the awe-inspiring drama of a […]

January 2024

Mickey Mouse in Steamboat Willie
Maria Klecko -  

Jan. 31, 2024

The mouse is out: Disney’s original Mickey enters the public domain

By Maria Klecko

Disney s most storied and beloved character is now in the public domain. As of Jan. 1, 2024, the […]

A student walking outside Charles Library.
Steve Orbanek -  

Jan. 10, 2024

Temple news media highlights from 2023

By Steve Orbanek

It goes without saying that 2023 was a busy news year. Lawsuits related to student loan […]