In recent media appearances, Brock experts discussed weapons and defence systems being used in the Middle East, why baby animals have spots, how sports can be included in the Olympics, the opening of a new innovative hub at Brock and Canadian autoworker negotiations.

How does the Iron Dome missile defence work?: Professor of Operations Research Michael Armstrong discussed various weapons and defence systems currently being used in the Middle East in articles from around the world, including the New York Times, USA Today, ABC Australia, and the Telegraph. Armstrong also spoke to Newstalk 610 CKTB and several other radio stations about the five-year anniversary of recreational cannabis use being legalized in Canada.

Why do so many baby animals have spots?: Assistant Professor of Biological Sciences Kiyoko Gotanda spoke to Live Science about the potential camouflage benefits that spots provide to young animals.

What makes an Olympic sport? Squash is one of many going to great lengths to try to find out: Assistant Professor of Sport Management Michele Donnelly spoke to the Toronto Star about the compromises international sports federations will make to have their sport be included in the Olympics.

Leaving no stone unturned to brighten region’s economic future: The grand opening of the Brock-Niagara Validation, Prototyping and Manufacturing Institute (VPMI) was discussed in an article from Niagara This Week and featured quotes from Brock President Lesley Rigg and VPMI Director Paul Zelisko.

Unifor facing resistance ahead of looming GM contract deadline: Professor of Labour Studies Larry Savage spoke to CHCH and the Detroit News about negotiations between General Motors and Canadian autoworkers.