Fantastic start to the fall semester, with excellent research stories and expert comment alike finding purchase in media around the world. Great job by Franklin College scholars in a wide range of disciplines, prepared with authority, ready to share. A sample of stories from recent weeks:

There might be more than one way to make a planet – The New York Times reports on new research from Cassandra Hall, assistant professor of computational astrophysics

Passengers diverted to Memphis due to “severe” turbulence share experience on United Airlines flight – John Knox ,professor of geography and atmosperic sciences, comments on Action News 5

How do alternative fuels fit into the future of renewable energy? UGA researcher has some ideas – research by Debra Mohnen, Georgia Athletic Association Professor in the department of biochemistry and molecular biology, reported in the Augusta Chronicle

Which city receives more rain, Seattle or Atlanta? Marshall Shepherd, Georgia Athletic Association Distinguished Professor of Geography and Franklin College Associate Dean, writing at Forbes

Fungus: A new public health enemy No. 1 – Georgia Magazine features research by Michelle Momany, professor of Plant Biology

ALMA detects hallmark “wiggle” of gravitational instability in planet-forming disk (Cassandra Hall) – Newswise

Cities make it rain, study says – research co-authored by Marshall Shepherd reported by USA Today

Confessions from 1,000 workaholics – Malissa Clark, Associate Professor, Associate Head of Psychology, quoted in a story at Harvard Business Review

Ancient language and cultures are alive and well on the UGA campus – Georgia Magazine features our top-ranked Latin program

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