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Spectrum
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NEWSMAKERS
Spectrum Volume 20 Issue 23 - March 5, 1998
Virginia Tech faculty and staff members and students are often the subject of
significant national and state-wide news coverage. To better inform the
university community about these accomplishments, the Office of University
Relations has compiled this monthly report. This report excludes coverage in
the Roanoke news-media market. For more information about the articles
mentioned, call Julie Kane, university public-relations coordinator, at 1-9934,
or contact your college public relations office.
WCVE-TV Richmond-Central Virginia Public Television
(November 1):
Robert Denton
, professor of communication studies and director of
Virginia Tech's Center for Leader Development, was guest analyst on "Virginia
Currents" providing commentary on pending elections.
Richmond Times-Dispatch
(November 3):
Denton
was included
in a story on alcohol-related deaths on campus.
WCVE-TV Richmond-Central Virginia Public Television
(November 8):
Denton
was a guest analyst on "Virginia Currents" concerning election
results.
The Virginian Pilot
(December 8): A story about "ergonomically
correct" use of computers featured
Karl Kroemer
, professor of industrial
and systems engineering and director of the Industrial Ergonomics Laboratory.
Kroemer, the author of numerous books on ergonomics, explained how to avoid
repetitive-use injuries at computer terminals.
USA Today
(December 9):
Ted Rappaport
and
Jeff Reed
of electrical engineering were featured in an article focused on the prominent
role Virginia Tech's Mobile and Portable Radio Group is playing in the
development of the wireless world.
The Washington Post
(December 18): An article noted that the
College of Engineering
has received a $200,000 gift from Lockheed Martin
Federal Systems to help fund undergraduate student projects, such as the
college's Virtual Corporations Program.
Los Angeles Times
(January 16):
Robert Denton
was quoted
on Clinton's forthcoming State of the Union Address.
Cox News Service
(January 19):
Denton
discussed Clinton's
foreign-policy opportunities.
Business Week
(January 19):
Kent Murphy
of electrical
engineering was featured in a column called "Developments to Watch." The
article pertained to the development of a new sensor that he and
chemical-engineering faculty member
William Velander
are marketing.
Seattle Times
(January 21),
Charlotte Observer
(January 24):
Joseph Scarpaci
, professor in urban affairs and planning,
had an essay published titled "Suddenly, It is Havana, Inc." The essay
examined the importance of Havana's architecture in light of Pope John Paul
II's visit to Cuba in January.
WCVE-TV Richmond-Central Virginia Public Television
(January 23):
Robert Denton
was a guest analyst on "Virginia Currents" concerning the
current legislative session.
Richmond Times Dispatch
(January 25):
William Velander's
research on transgenics (in collaboration with the American Red Cross) was the
focus of an article printed in the Sunday issue of the
Richmond Times
Dispatch.
Philadelphia Daily News
(January 26):
Robert Denton
was
interviewed on the Clinton controversy.
BBC Radio 4
(January 28): Psychology Professor
Helen Crawford
discussed her research into the relationship between hypnosis and pain in the
network's science and technology segment.
A&E Network
(January 28, repeated January 31): Associate History
Professor
Glenn Bugh
discussed the common soldiers of the barbarians on
the series "Foot Soldier."
(Los Angeles)
KPCC Radio
(February 3): History Professor
William
Ochsenwald
was the featured guest during a half-hour discussion of Iraq.
Wisconsin Public Radio
(February 4):
Robert Denton
was guest on
an hour-long listener call-in show, "Idea Net with Tom Clark," concerning the
Clinton controversy.
The Virginia Engineer
(February 1998): Articles about
the
Department of Mining and Minerals Engineering
receiving a University
Exemplary Department Award and about the
College of Engineering
receiving an educational grant of $200,000 from Lockheed Martin Corp.
Discovery Channel
(February 15): Associate Psychology Professor
Sigrid Gustafson
shed light on why people like extreme amusement-park
rides, and how they can enjoy themselves during the experience. Gustafson was
featured on the Discovery Channel special "Extreme Rides."
A&E Network
(March 2): Associate History Professor
Glenn Bugh
discussed the Roman Emperor Caligula on the network's "Biography" series.
