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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U.S. Department of Labor Report Details the Impact of the Pandemic on Women and Their Careers
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A recent report from the U.S. Department of Labor looked at the impact of the pandemic on women's careers, especially women of color. The report found "4.4 million women left the labor force between February and April 2020, compared to 3.9 million men" and "Black and Hispanic women had higher and more persistently elevated unemployment rates in 2020 compared to white women." Tara Ceranic Salinas, professor of business ethics, can discuss this report and highlight why the pandemic impacted women more than men. Salinas can also provide tips for women to advance their careers during the pandemic especially as many positions have adapted to more hybrid/remote environments.
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The Tax Filing Deadline is April 18: What You Need to Know Before Filing Your Taxes
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Miranda Perry Fleischer, professor of law and co-director of Graduate Tax Programs, can share tips for filing taxes this year including how the advance child tax credit payments might impact a family's taxes this year.
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Californians Asked to Cut Back on Water Use
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Governor Gavin Newsom recently ordered water agencies around the state to tighten water conservation rules, as the winter rainy season comes to a close. Professor Zhi-Yong Yin, professor of environmental and ocean sciences, can provide insight into how bad California’s drought is ahead of dry season, how San Diego county’s drought conditions stack up against other counties across the state, and conservation measures you can take to help the situation.
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* Please note that times of availability will vary according to professors' schedules.
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