L&S in the News: June 9 - 15

June 23rd 2015 Simon Kuran
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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:

A mapping service for the cancer genome
Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News (6/9/15)
Quoted: David Schwartz, Chemistry

Researchers turn to the ocean to help unravel the mysteries of cloud formation
WisBusiness (6/9/15)
Quoted: Timothy Bertram, Chemistry

Fireworks: The science behind the ba-boom ... ahhh
Mother Nature Network (6/10/15)
Quoted: Bassam Shakhashiri, Chemistry

Relationship experts on 'The Simpsons' separation: What took so long?
NY Daily News (6/10/15)
Quoted: Jonathon Gray, Communication Arts

Africa: Why reporters should let the past inform the present
All Africa (6/11/15)
Quoted: Deborah Blum, Journalism and Mass Communication

There are massive investment opportunities along China's new Silk Road
Business Insider (6/13/15)
Quoted: Alfred. W. McCoy, History

The terrifying science behind the grizzliest Game Of Thrones deaths
Business Insider (6/15/15)
Quoted: Deborah Blum, Journalism and Mass Communication

Sen. Ron Johnson criticizes Russ Feingold for PAC fund use
WMTV (6/15/15)
Quoted: David Canon, Political Science

Passing in the classroom
Inside Higher Ed (6/15/15)
Quoted: Leslie Bow, English

Alumni:

Transgenomic, Inc. (TBIO) expands board of directors and executive team
BioSpace (6/9/15)
Quoted: Mya Thomae (B.M.'89, Music Performance)

Lisa Viola talks Provincetown Film Festival and LGBT issues
eWallstreeter (6/12/15)
Quoted: Lisa Viola (B.A.'89, Communication Arts)