Faculty Experts

Temple professor explains the importance of fluoride for dental health
Anubhuti Shukla, associate professor at the Kornberg School of Dentistry, speaks about the benefits of fluoride in dental care
July 11, 2025
Michael Klein in the jaws of a shark
The menacing music of ‘Jaws’ and the film’s lasting legacy
Faculty experts from Temple University discuss Jaws (1975).
July 2, 2025
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Philadelphia is getting a WNBA team. What does this mean for the city and the league?
Assistant Professor Ashley Gardner shares insights into the WNBA’s announcement of a new franchise in Philadelphia set to debut in 2030.
July 1, 2025
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Children are watching people play with Barbies rather than playing with the dolls themselves. Why?
Sherri Hope Culver of the Klein College of Media Communication discusses children’s attraction to unconventional media content.
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Who is Pope Leo XIV, and how was he chosen?
Professor of Art History Frank Dabell explained the process for electing Pope Leo XIV, as well as some of the challenges he’ll face during his papacy.
Shedeur Sanders pictured with two young men.
Shedeur Sanders suffered a freefall in the NFL draft. His brand did not.
Thilo Kunkel discusses what Shedeur Sanders’ fall in the NFL draft means for his brand moving forward.
 Image of a college professor tossing an MLB baseball.
The reasons why baseball ratings are improving
Professor of History Bryant Simon discusses how recent rule changes have sped up the game of baseball.
Yang Yang in front of a White Lotus graphic
How ‘The White Lotus’ sparks conversations on class, crime and desire
Faculty experts from Temple University discuss The White Lotus.
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Spring forward? How climate change is rushing the spring season
Assistant Professor of Biology Jocelyn Behm discusses how climate change is affecting spring and the season’s natural processes.
Basketball pictured.
Is there a method to (March) Madness?
George Diemer discusses March Madness and the chances of successfully predicting tournament contests
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Surgeon general warns: Alcohol is an ignored cancer risk
Antonio Giordano, founder and president of the Sbarro Health Research Organization, discusses the link between alcohol and cancer.
Dustin Kidd wearing blue glasses
As SNL celebrates its 50th anniversary, a Temple faculty expert discusses its enduring appeal
CLA’s Dustin Kidd offers expertise on “Saturday Night Live.”
Why Super Bowl ticket prices are dropping by thousands more than last year
Temple STHM Professor Rick Ridall explains why Super Bowl ticket prices have plummeted and when to score the lowest price.