These experts from the UW-Madison faculty and staff have agreed to comment on breaking news, ongoing developments and trends in their areas of expertise. If you need help arranging interviews, email University Communications.
Experts on today’s news
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Ajay Sethi on: National and public health covid emergencies to end in May
The Biden administration announced the upcoming termination of Covid-related national and public health emergencies. Ajay Sethi, a professor of population health sciences, is available for interviews about the pending shift.
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James Lattis on: Spotting the green comet
Pale-green Comet C/2022 E3 (ZTF), already visibile to many without a telescope, will get closest to Earth on Feb. 1. Lattis, director of UW Space Place, knows his way around the night sky — including the best viewing opportunities for this event and what makes C/2022 E3 (ZTF) unusual.
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Ion Meyn on: Policing and the Tyre Nichols killing
Ion Meyn, an assistant professor of law, is available for interviews to discuss issues of policing, use of force, and race and procedure in the Tyre Nichols killing.
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David Drake on: Groundhogs and Groundhog Day
Groundhog Day is coming up on February 2nd. David Drake, professor in the Deptment of Forest and Wildlife Ecology, is available for interviews about the furry stars of the holiday.
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Robert Yablon on: Wisconsin Supreme Court race
Robert Yablon is associate professor of Law and faculty co-director of the State Democracy Research Initiative. He's available to discuss news about the Wisconsin Supreme Court race, including current dynamic of the court, which cases are coming up, and money in the race.
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Christy Remucal on: PFAS chemicals explained
PFAS chemicals are at the center of a lawsuit against the period underwear company Thinx. Christy Remucal, an associate professor of civil and enviromental engineering, is available for interviews about these "forever" chemicals, where they're found, and why they're harmful.
