Fall 2024 Media Mentions

Across the institute, Nelson faculty are making headlines.

Stack of newspapersWould Jesus park in a bike lane? For Philadelphia churches, it’s a real question

Religion News Service, August 20
Quoted: Kurt Paulsen, faculty affiliate

Allowing street parking for churches can make sense, especially since their services usually happen at times of low traffic.

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The Moon is silently inching away from Earth; here’s what it means for us

The Economic Times, September 3
Quoted: Stephen Meyers, Center for Climatic Research faculty affiliate

By comparing ancient times to our current understanding, this ground-breaking research seeks to synchronize the geological clock with cosmic rhythms.

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Former croplands could be ‘sweet spot’ for renewable-energy production

KMIT, September 5
Quoted: Tyler Lark, scientist in the Center for Sustainability and the Global Environment

“We ideally want to avoid our best and most productive ag lands, but we also don’t want to encroach on pristine or native ecosystems. And so formerly cropped lands might hit that sweet spot in the middle.”

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Cup of coffee, a magazine and a pencilFarm challenges continue

Agri-View, September 5
Quoted: Paul Mitchell, faculty affiliate

“That’s usually what happens when prices are collapsing; yields are really high. It’s always weird when the crops do well, but you don’t do so well economically.”

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Is a Postmodern building historic? The answer might determine a downtown office tower’s fate

The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, September 5
Quoted: Sissel Schroeder, Center for Culture, History, and Environment faculty associate

The building’s homage to Flemish Renaissance Revival architecture − City Hall’s design − resonated with board member Sissel Schroeder. “I think that’s what made this stand out compared to other Postmodern buildings in Milwaukee.”

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[Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission] looks at coexistence with predators 

The Denver Gazette, September 9
Quoted: Adrian Treves, professor of environmental studies

“Treves indicated that daily range riding with low stress cattle handling was effective over the grazing season with a two-year budget of $100,000. Luckily, there is $20,000 in grant monies available for range riders.”

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