In recent media appearances, Brock experts discussed the 13 Premiers’ trip to Washington, D.C., the future of Canada’s relationship with the U.S., the booing of the American anthem by Canadian spectators, celebrating women in STEM fields, research at Crawford Lake, Canada’s electric vehicle sector, whether the nation needs a unified drinking age, and new research on wearable exoskeletons. A new course exploring history through Taylor Swift was also featured in the media.

Unclear if Premier’s trip will move the dial on tariffs: Associate Professor of Political Science Stefan Dolgert spoke with CHCH about whether a visit to Washington, D.C., by all 13 Premiers will help prevent the implementation of U.S. tariffs on Canadian imports.

‘We can’t count on the U.S. anymore’: Canada can pull away from America and thrive, economists say:  Associate Professor of Political Science Blayne Haggart spoke with the Toronto Star about whether Canada should begin to reduce trade with the U.S.

Booing of The Star-Spangled Banner reignites debate on national anthems in sports: Associate Professor of Sport Management Michael Naraine discussed the recent booing of the U.S. anthem by Canadian crowds in a Canadian Press article that ran on the CBC and Global News as well as in the Toronto Star and outlets across Canada. Naraine also spoke with CBC Radio One about the issue. Associate Professor of Sport Management Taylor McKee also appeared on CBC Vancouver’s BC Today to discuss the relationship between politics and sports.

‘Still a long way to go’: Scientist, chemist, biologist to celebrate women in STEM: Assistant Professor of Chemistry Divya Kaur Matta discussed her experience as a woman in STEM in a Canadian Press article that ran on the CBC and CTV News as well as in the Toronto Star and outlets across Canada.

The Golden Spike: Professor of Earth Sciences Francine McCarthy discussed the proposed Anthropocene epoch and her ongoing research at Crawford Lake in Milton, Ont., on the BBC Radio 4 podcast Uncharted.

This Ontario university is about to offer a new Taylor Swift history course: Associate Professor of History Elizabeth Vlossak new course, which explores history through the work of Taylor Swift, was covered by the Toronto Star and CBC Radio One.

The future of Canada’s EV industry: Professor of Political Science Charles Conteh spoke with City News 570 CKGL about Canada’s electric vehicle industry in the context of potential U.S. trade tariffs.

Does Canada need a unified drinking age?: Professor of Health Sciences Dan Malleck spoke with Newstalk 770 CHQR about whether Canada should have a standardized national drinking age.

Exoskeleton study to prevent workplace injuries: Fourth-year Kinesiology student Emma Ratke spoke with Newstalk 610 CKTB about a Brock research project examining wearable exoskeletons.