Selected Media Coverage: Dec. 4, 2008

The New York Times, 11/26/2008 TV Ads Contribute to Childhood Obesity, Economists Say ShinYi Chou, the Frank L. Magee Distinguished Professor in economics, reports that banning fast food ads will decrease childhood obesity. Her study was covered internationally, including MSNBC (and its Web site), The Los Angeles Times, and more.

The Economist, 11/14/2008 Green Iron Wei-Xian Zhang, director of the Institute of Sustainable Nanotechnology, reveals that iron shavings from factories can efficiently--and cheaply--clean polluted water.

International Herald Tribune, 11/17/2008 Their economy booming, Chinese students head to US Lehigh University has been an attractive destination for international students, a topic also covered by The Philadelphia Inquirer.

Parents Magazine, 12/01/2008 A Mind Of His Own Deborah Laible, associate professor of psychology, talks about effectively communicating with toddlers.

Other highlights of Lehigh in the News from this month include:

Liuba Belkin, assistant professor of management, covered nationally by The Associated Press
The Center for Value Chain Research in DC Velocity
Henri Barkey, the Bernard L. and Bertha F. Cohen Professor of international relations, in The Washington Times

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Wednesday, December 03, 2008