Meg Keller-Cogan weighed in with WBEN-AM Radio 930 on Nov. 25 about the potential impacts of disbanding the Department of Education, as proposed by President-elect Trump. The director of Canisius’ graduate program in educational leadership and supervision emphasized the critical role of the department in establishing high educational standards and preparing students to compete in a global marketplace, underscoring that certain functions should remain at the federal level to ensure consistent and effective educational support. Read the article and listen to the interview here.
Physics professor and chair Michael Wood recently spoke with Live Science about the mechanics of atmospheric pressure and human survival. In the article, Wood explains why humans are not crushed by the weight of the Earth’s atmosphere, noting that our bodies are able to withstand massive atmospheric forces through internal pressure balance and evolutionary adaptation. Read the full story here. Live Science is one of the largest and most trusted popular science media outlets, reporting on the latest discoveries, research and breakthroughs.
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