Here's your USD News Connect — where each week the University of San Diego media relations team offers expert voices to speak on stories impacting our community. If you're interested in the stories below, or need experts for any other topic you might be working on, don't hesitate to reach out to us at press@sandiego.edu.*
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Will the Impact of High Gas Prices Drive Consumers to Consider Electric Vehicles Sooner?
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A report from Alliance for Automotive Innovation found that in 2021 "nearly 13 percent of sales in California were EV, which made the largest gains of just over 5 percentage points year-over-year." And, with gas prices skyrocketing, could more consumers look to electric vehicles (EV) as a way to avoid future gas price hikes? Jae Kim, associate professor in industrial and systems engineering, can share the challenges consumers face with purchasing an electric vehicle (i.e. high EV prices, supply chain issues). Kim can also discuss the factors that could play a role in whether consumers make a leap to purchasing an EV.
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Biden's Warning on Potential Russian Cyberattack and Tips for Companies Dealing with a Security Breach
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Niko Behar, cyber security professor at USD, can provide insight on President Biden's warning and tips for businesses to protect against a cybersecurity breach. Niko can also share what lessons can be learned from a recent breach in which customers were notified months later.
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The Legacy of Cesar Chavez and the Important Work Being Done in Chicano Park in the Logan Heights Community
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Cesar Chavez Day celebrates the birth and legacy of the civil rights and labor movement activist Cesar Chavez. Alberto Pulido, professor of ethnic studies, can speak about the legacy of Cesar Chavez and how it influences the work Pulido is doing in Chicano Park to educate people about Chicano culture and history. Currently, Pulido is collaborating with Jesse Constancio, former frontline worker for Chavez, and other members, to open the Chicano Park Museum and Cultural Center later this year.
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* Please note that times of availability will vary according to professors' schedules.
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ImPactful Teen Innovation Sandbox
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The Jacobs Institute for Innovation in Education at USD is hosting a week-long camp experience for local middle and high school students to engage in social good innovation. The ImPactful Teen Innovation Sandbox, which runs through April 1, combines design thinking, the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, and podcasting to promote civic engagement and create local impact. Students will work in teams to identify a local issue, interview civic leaders, and then prototype their solution and pitch it to a broader audience.
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