L&S in the News: April 14 - 20

April 23rd 2015
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The following is a selection of media coverage featuring College of Letters & Science faculty, staff, students and alumni.

Did we miss an article? Send us a note at LSNews@ls.wisc.edu.


Faculty & Staff:

Protein causes canine bone cancer
The Daily Cardinal (4/14/15)
Mentioned: Michael Newton, Statistics

World's oldest stone tools found in Africa
Discover Magazine (4/15/15)
Quoted: John Hawks, Anthropology

Can you die from a broken heart?
Nautilus (4/16/15)
Quoted: Tracy Schroepfer, Social Work

Dogs and their owners: A chemical bond
The Why Files (4/16/15)
Mentioned: Charles Snowdon, Psychology

Stop shaming people on the Internet for grammar mistakes. Its not there fault.
Washington Post (4/17/15)
Quoted: Maryellen MacDonald, Psychology

Is it easier to communicate in a multicultural society? People who live in diverse areas are better at reading facial expressions
Capital Bay (4/20/15)
Quoted: Paula Niedenthal, Psychology

Alumni:

Mikerphone Brewing launches with music-inspired beers and monster cans
Chicago Reader (4/17/15)
Quoted: Mike Pallen (B.S.'04, Communication Arts)

Prevention Genetics seeks to use genetic testing to improve patient care
Biz Times (4/20/15)
Mentioned: James Weber (B.S.'74, Chemistry)

Tech College System President: Focused on creating skilled and flexible workforce
Biz Times (4/20/15)
Quoted: Morna Foy (B.A.'84, Economics and Political Science)

USD Professor Elizabeth Hanson honored for outstanding public service
KDLT News (4/20/15)
Quoted: Elizabeth Hanson (M.S.'97, Communicative Disorders)

Students:

12 Indian Americans named 2015 Goldwater Scholars
India West (4/14/15)
Mentioned: Sohil Shah, Chemistry, Economics, Mathematics

PRB welcomes new trustees, management and technical staff amid strategic push
My FOX Wausau (4/17/15)
Mentioned: Alicia VanOrman, Sociology