August 9, 2022
WVXU panel discussion on deep fakes and AI technology includes guest speaker Richard Harknett, professor and director of the School of Public and International Affairs.
November 1, 2022
UC Department of English faculty Gary Vaughn cited as an expert in Psychology Today for an article on why people with anxiety love Halloween. The article gives seven reasons for this theory, with Vaughn speaking to modern horror stories.
March 22, 2023
A proposed Ohio senate bill is viewed as a complete overhaul of higher education, according to media. Legislation is not typically as all encompassing as this bill, says David Niven, an associate professor of public and international affairs.
March 20, 2023
The month of March holds space for both St. Patrick's Day and The Ides of March. These two events are associated with both good and bad luck, as explained by Rebecca Borah who researches popular culture and the traditions associated with myths, legends, lore and truths.
March 24, 2023
TikTok has 1.5 million users in the United States, and is currently under review by the U.S. congress. The Chinese company has been accused of aggregating data for nefarious purposes, as it is ultimately controlled by the Chinese Communist Party. Cyber security expert Richard Harknett was a guest speaker on "Cincinnati Edition" to discuss measures that might be, or should be, taken to protect Americans privacy and national security
January 11, 2023
On Jan. 11, 2023 the FAA's communications system called NOTAM failed, causing an air grounding of all U.S. aircraft. The two most likely culprits were a glitch in technology or a cyber attack. Prior to determining it was human error, UC cyber-security expert Gregory Winger spoke to WCPO about digital vulnerability.
January 13, 2023
UC folklore and superstitions expert Rebecca Borah cited in multiple media outlets for her take on how Friday the 13th instills fear in some, and not others. The date occurs twice in 2023 and has fear based roots dating to the 1800s.
February 14, 2023
What's flying overhead has U.S. citizens perplexed, as the U.S. government keeps information about the spy balloon and other objects that were shot down close to the cuff. Two political scientists at UC's School of Public and International Affairs say that you can't show your cards when it comes to cyber capabilities.
June 6, 2022
Political scientist David Niven explains how redistricting congressional maps could affect abortion care in Ohio.
October 11, 2022
David Niven cited as expert on 2022 mid-terms by multiple media sources