Archive: Faculty in the Media

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Faculty in the Media

Dengue in Virginia: Expert Explains Risk After State’s First Locally Acquired Case

Georgetown biology professor Peter Armbruster explains how local dengue transmission can occur, symptoms to watch for and how to prevent mosquito.…

August 5, 2026

Faculty in the Media

Your favorite TV show has taken years to return. How did we get here?

“They’re aiming for the production quality of a Hollywood feature,” says Caetlin Benson-Allott, a Georgetown University professor who specializes in film and media.…

August 3, 2026

Faculty in the Media

Trump Yet Again Spat This 1 Insult At A Female Reporter. Experts Say It’s A Strategy.

Deborah Tannen, an author and professor of linguistics at Georgetown University, talked to HuffPost about the insult and strategy behind.…

July 28, 2026

Faculty in the Media

Teachers Show Support of Smithsonian After Trump Executive Order

Georgetown University American history professor Chandra Manning cofounded a group called Citizen Historians for the Smithsonian, which uses volunteers to document Smithsonian…

July 27, 2026

Faculty in the Media

Rethinking Democracy

Democracy can be found in many forms and political ideologies. Most recently, we’re witnessing the rise of Democratic Socialism. Zohran Mamdani, Bernie Sanders, and Alexandria…

July 27, 2026

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Is AI Killing Our Creativity?

Research by Professor Adam Green shows what relying on artificial intelligence may be doing to people's brains and the skills they could lose if they become over-dependent on the…

July 24, 2026

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The Eternal Return of ‘The Odyssey’

“The real threat of the poem is that Odysseus will become invisible and will not be remembered, and it emphasizes that we live on in the stories people tell about us,” said…

July 23, 2026

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White House Criticizes Smithsonian for ‘Extreme Political Activism’

ABC News’ Linsey Davis spoke with history professor Chandra Manning about the Smithsonian having to defend itself this week on Capitol.…

July 22, 2026

Faculty in the Media

The Biggest Winners of the American Economy Fear They’re Sinking Fast

“The rise of AI, especially, is bound to change the workplace radically,” said Georgetown University historian Joseph McCartin. “But the way it’s going to happen is similar to…

July 19, 2026

Faculty in the Media

The Comforting Resurgence of ‘Grandma Hobbies’

“Grandma hobbies reconnect us to ourselves,” said Cal Newport, a professor of computer science at Georgetown University who writes about technology, focus and.…

July 18, 2026