Faculty Experts

Can Netflix handle live event buffering issues ahead of NFL Christmas Day games?
Temple expert weighs in on the live event streaming war, what’s at stake and whether Netflix can handle streaming future live events without issues.
December 18, 2024
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Look up! Temple expert explains the function and future of blimps
Temple University Professor Jim Shih-Jiun Chen shares his expertise on blimps and other types of airships.
December 4, 2024
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Gobblenomics: As the inflation rates goes down, so may the price of your turkey
Economics professor discusses how inflation will affect Thanksgiving dinners this year
November 20, 2024
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Is it biased for a newspaper to endorse a candidate? Journalism professor says no
Professor of Journalism David Mindich discusses the history and importance of candidate endorsements.
Professors Christina Baker, César Cabezas and Augusto Lorenzino standing in front of books on display in Charles Library for Hispanic Heritage Month
Hispanic, Latino/a, Latinx or Latine? Find out how to use the terms
Temple professors Christina Baker, César Cabezas and Augusto Lorenzino provide insight on the meanings of these terms.
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Ahead of the playoffs, experts discuss the WNBA and Caitlin Clark
The WNBA is more popular than ever. Temple professors share their thoughts on its increase in influence.
 Image of the mobile game Flappy Bird.
‘Flappy Bird’ to return after a 10-year hiatus: the true story behind the world’s most viral mobile game
TFM’s Thomas Sharpe discusses the rise, fall and return of the world’s most viral mobile game of 2014.
Rick Ridall pictured.
The NFL is bullish on international expansion, but is it working?
Temple sport business faculty member Rick Ridall discusses the NFL’s continued global expansion and the method to their madness.
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Is NIL a good thing or a bad thing? Sports industry expert weighs in
Temple University’s Thilo Kunkel answers the most pressing questions about NIL.
The stage from a previous WrestleMania event.
As WrestleMania comes to Philly, how does the economy stand to benefit?
Temple faculty member discusses the economic impact of WrestleMania.
A graphic of the solar eclipse and Assistant Professor of Physics Matthew Newby
An astrophysicist’s guide to the April 8 solar eclipse
Everything you need to know to best appreciate the solar eclipse on April 8.
Mickey Mouse in Steamboat Willie
The mouse is out: Disney’s original Mickey enters the public domain
Donald P. Harris from Beasley discusses the implications.
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Temple news media highlights from 2023
Temple University faculty members were routinely quoted in the media during this past year.