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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Possible Impact of Mideast Conflict on Oil Prices
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Following the U.S. bombings in Iran over the weekend, and the announced cease-fire, the ramifications of the conflict are still uncertain. Alan Gin is an associate professor of economics at USD. He can talk about how the fighting in the region could impact oil prices, markets and U.S. consumers.
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Recent Retail Cyberattacks and How to Protect Yourself
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Recently, Whole Foods was involved in a cyberattack leading to issues keeping their shelves stocked. Victoria’s Secret was also recently attacked online. So, what does this mean for consumers? Cybersecurity expert and professor Nikolas Behar can discuss how retail cyberattacks are growing, how it impacts a company’s business and ways consumers can protect themselves when shopping online. *Interviews available in English and Spanish
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USD Gets Grant to Tackle Extreme Heat
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The San Diego Regional Climate Collaborative at USD, in partnership with UC San Diego, has been awarded $750K from the state to develop Heat Action Plans for San Diego, Chula Vista and La Mesa — three cities facing growing risks from rising temperatures. The project will also produce Regional Heat Vulnerability Indices to guide climate adaptation across the region, and create a Cooling Solutions Toolkit. Darbi Berry, director of the San Diego Regional Climate Collaborative, is available to discuss why these tools are needed and how they can help save lives as heatwaves become more frequent and severe.
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* Please note that times of availability will vary according to professors' schedules.
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