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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Department of Commerce Report: The Importance of Trade for Small Businesses and the Broader Economy
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The U.S. Department of Commerce recently released the 2023 National Export Strategy — a report to Congress that establishes U.S. trade promotion priorities and a government framework to better equip American companies and workers to compete in global markets and grow through international trade. Some of the target industries of the report are clean energy, infrastructure, manufacturing, education and tourism, which are all very important for the San Diego economy. Eileen Daspro, faculty director of international business, is available to speak about the importance of having a National Export Strategy for the broader economy, as well as its impact on small businesses and minority-owned businesses here in San Diego.
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When El Niño Meets Climate Change – How That Impacts Our Hot Temperatures
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July is set to be the hottest month on record, according to data recently released. Scientists say the main driver of the record-breaking heat is human-induced climate change. But, the El Niño weather pattern pushes extreme weather patterns even further. Zhi-Yong Yin, professor of environmental and ocean sciences, can explain why El Niño is making the already hot temperatures even worse and what we can expect in terms of heat in the months and years to come.
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Did the Surgeon General's Advisory about Social Media's Impact on Kids Make a Difference? A USD Professor Surveyed People to Find Out
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In May, the U.S. Surgeon General issued an advisory on the potential negative impact of social media on youth mental health. Susannah Stern, professor of communication, wanted to figure out if this warning, issued by a person of authority, impacted how people felt about social media effects and what they believed could improve the current situation. She surveyed nearly 200 people across the country and found that virtually all participants already believe social media negatively impacts youth mental health — but about 25% said the Surgeon General's advisory impacted their beliefs or actions. Stern can discuss her new research and her ideas for how health experts, journalists, storytellers and others can communicate meaningfully to the public about social media and youth mental health.
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* Please note that times of availability will vary according to professors' schedules.
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USD Media Relations Podcast Episode: "At the Edge of it All" - Future of Composite Materials
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"At the Edge of It All" was joined by Paulina Díaz-Montiel, assistant professor of mechanical engineering at the University of San Diego, to talk about her research into what causes composite materials used to build mechanisms like airplanes, race cars, and space rockets -- to fail. She also discusses the recent Titanic submersible implosion, what the future of composite materials looks like, and increasing diversity in STEM fields. Listen here.
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