Here\u2019s a look at some of the media attention Brock University received recently.<\/p>\n
Facebook to pay 14 Canadian publishers for some news content posted to platform:<\/strong> Associate Professor of Political Science Blayne Haggart was quoted in a Canadian Press article that appeared on Global News<\/a> and in dozens of other publications across the country about a Facebook plan to pay Canadian publishers for news stories on its platform.<\/p>\n Masks show how hard it is to recognize faces, and that’s a good thing: <\/strong>Professor of Psychology Catherine Mondloch spoke to CBC<\/a> about the stronger effect masks have on distorting or concealing unfamiliar faces.<\/p>\n Japan\u2019s Olympic backlash grows as 4th wave worsens:<\/strong>\u00a0Assistant Professor of Sport Management Michael Naraine spoke to CBC’s The National<\/a> about the backlash against the Tokyo Olympics growing louder among the Japanese public as the country is hit by a fourth wave of COVID-19.<\/p>\n Graphics show Hamas’ expanded rocket arsenal, which could alter the balance in conflicts with Israel:<\/strong> Associate Professor of Operations Research was quoted in an article available to USA Today<\/a> subscribers about the weapons used by Hamas and the Israeli military during the conflict between the two from May 11 to 21.<\/p>\n Discussing opera and criticism:<\/strong> Associate Professor of Dramatic Arts Karen Fricker spoke to the Key Change podcast<\/a> about opera and criticism as well as why reviews matter. Fricker also discussed universalism and diversity in the Eurovision Song Contest in an article from Study International.<\/a><\/p>\n