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Mystery box shows up in random places to help people thinking about suicide
Mashable
Seth Abrutyn, a UBC professor who studies adolescent suicide clusters, gave comments about a grassroots movement aimed at suicide prevention and intervention.
Eight Canadian museums you have to visit
Forbes
UBC's Museum of Anthropology was featured in a Forbes article about the best museums in Canada.
Reports of sexual harassment wane at work, possibly thanks to #MeToo
NBC
Jennifer Berdahl, a sociology professor at UBC, spoke to NBC about sexual harassment and the #MeToo movement.
Why do I prefer dogs to humans? You’re not alone in your love for your 4-legged pal
Bustle
Bustle mentioned research co-authored by Stanley Coren, a professor emeritus at UBC's department of psychology, in an article about mind-boosting benefits of dogs.
No, Gerald Butts doesn’t have $23 million
National Observer
Heidi Tworek, a professor of international history at UBC, gave comments in an article about disinformation.
The infinite remix potential of ‘Old Town Road’
Salon
David Metzer, a professor of musicology at UBC, gave comments about musical borrowing and duality in songs.
Vancouver academics limit air travel to reduce carbon emissions
CBC
The Guardian mentioned a UBC study about environmental concerns of air travel. The article mentioned Brett Eaton and Erica Frank, professors at UBC, and the study's author, Seth Wynes, a PhD student in the department of geography.
How to hold your head if you want to look intimidating
Quartz
Quartz highlighted a UBC study about perceptions of dominance based on head positions and facial expressions. Study authors Jessica Tracy, a professor at UBC's department of psychology, and Zachary Witkower, a graduate student, were mentioned.
University green rankings at risk despite climate emergency
The Guardian
The Guardian mentioned a UBC study about air travel and academic productivity. A separate Globe and Mail article quoted the study's author, Seth Wynes, a PhD student in the department of geography.
Whether you’re single or married, these are 11 facts about flirting that everyone should know
Business Insider
A UBC study led by Jessica Tracy, a professor at UBC's department of psychology, was mentioned in an article about flirting.MEET ARTS
Shaylih Muehlmann, associate professor, Department of Anthropology
For the past decade, Dr. Muehlmann’s research has focused on the war on drugs and its impact on the people living in Northern Mexico.
