Essay Archive
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November 13, 2025
The shutdown has ended – but this economist isn’t rejoicing quite yet
An essay by Amit Batabyal, the Arthur J. Gosnell Professor of Economics and head of the Department of Sustainability, published by The Conversation.
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October 16, 2025
Erie Canal’s 200th anniversary: How a technological marvel for trade changed the environment forever
An essay by Christine Keiner, chair of the Department of Science, Technology, and Society, published by The Conversation.
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October 8, 2025
Winning a bidding war isn’t always a win, research on 14 million home sales shows
The Conversation publishes a piece by Soon Hyeok Choi, assistant professor in the Department of Finance and Accounting.
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September 4, 2025
A first connection can make a big difference when it comes to sticking with a career
An essay by Soon Hyeok Choi, assistant professor in the Department of Finance and Accounting, published by The Conversation.
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July 9, 2025
Marco Rubio impersonator contacted officials using AI voice deepfakes – computer security experts explain what they are and how to avoid getting fooled
An essay by Matthew Wright, endowed professor and chair, and Christopher Schwartz, research scientist in the Department of Cybersecurity, published by The Conversation.
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June 26, 2025
Uranium enrichment: A chemist explains how the surprisingly common element is processed to power reactors and weapons
An essay by dean of the College of Science, published by The Conversation.
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June 24, 2025
Presidents of both parties have launched military action without Congress declaring war − Trump’s bombing of Iran is just the latest
An essay by Sarah Burns, associate professor of political science, published by The Conversation.
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May 12, 2025
If you really want to close the US trade deficit, try boosting innovation in rural manufacturing
An essay by Amit Batabyal, the Arthur J. Gosnell Professor of Economics and head of the Department of Sustainability, published by The Conversation.
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March 19, 2025
Fires, wars and bureaucracy: The tumultuous journey to establish the US National Archives
An essay by Elizabeth Call, university archivist, published by The Conversation.
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February 28, 2025
Coastal economies rely on NOAA, from Maine to Florida, Texas and Alaska – even if they don’t realize it
The Conversation published an article by Christine Keiner, chair of the Department of Science, Technology, and Society, about the importance and impact of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
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February 19, 2025
Skin phantoms help researchers improve wearable devices without people wearing them
The Conversation features Krittika Goyal, assistant professor in the Department of Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering Technology, as she discusses a biomimetic skin phantom that mimics human skin's electrical behavior.
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February 3, 2025
Where does black fall on the color spectrum? A color scientist explains
Michael Murdoch, associate professor of color science, answers a Curious Kids question for The Conversation.