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Dyson Political Science Professor Laura Tamman provides an expert analysis to both ABC News and Newsweek in coverage of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s inauguration and affordability agenda. Professor Tamman discusses Mamdani’s political positioning and compares his underestimated rise to figures like Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, while also noting where he and Governor Kathy Hochul appear aligned—particularly on universal childcare.

Dyson Public Administration Professor Ric Kolenda provides expert commentary to Treasure Coast News on rising unemployment along Florida’s Treasure Coast. Kolenda says he expects the trend to continue and notes that the effects could extend into the public sector.

In Autism Spectrum News, Seidenberg Professor James Lawler outlines a best-practices model for hiring and supporting autistic college graduates in STEM fields. The article highlights strategies employers can use to build more inclusive workplaces while recognizing the strengths and perspectives autistic professionals bring to technical roles.

�鶹ֱ�� Haub Law Professor Bennett Gershman was featured across multiple outlets during winter break for commentary on criminal justice and accountability. In CBS News, he explains why hit-and-run cases are often difficult to prosecute, noting that convictions can hinge on whether prosecutors can gather enough evidence to overcome common defenses like “I didn’t realize what I did” or claims that it was dark or unclear. “It’s difficult to get enough evidence to prosecute effectively, and to convince a jury,” he said.

In his op-ed, “To Make Energy More Affordable, Double Down on Renewables,” published in the Times Union, Michael Hamersky, Executive Director of the �鶹ֱ�� Energy and Climate Center, challenges the narrative that clean energy policies are responsible for rising energy costs. Drawing on decades of empirical data, Hamersky argues that renewable energy sources including wind, solar, and geothermal, offer long-term price stability and lower system-wide costs than continued reliance on fossil fuels. “The fossil fuel status quo created our current energy affordability crisis. If we continue to commit to that approach by subsidizing old power plants or building new pipelines, we will lock in a long-term obstacle to lower energy prices,” he writes.