Grace Lieberman

The Arizona State Press • 10th February 2021

GameStop stock isn't just about profit, students say

Though experts suspect individual losses, some ASU students care more about the principle behind the short squeeze than monetary gain Last month, the brick and mortar game retailer GameStop made unexpected waves in the finance community, and some ASU...

The Arizona State Press • 10th February 2021

ASU ranks 6th in research among US universities without a medical school

The University increased research expenditures by almost $22 million in 2019 ASU has ranked 6th in the nation for research expenditures among universities without a medical school in the 2019 fiscal year. The National Science Foundation recently...

The Arizona State Press • 2nd November 2020

Immersive VR experience to launch in some ASU courses as early as next year

Dreamscape Learn, a partnership between Dreamscape Immersive and ASU, will launch testing in coming weeks Dreamscape Learn, a partnership between the virtual reality entertainment company Dreamscape Immersive and ASU, will bring engaging virtual...

The Arizona State Press • 21st October 2020

How a frozen meat company became the pandemic's unlikely hero

An ASU researcher studied how Steak-umm's tweets combatting COVID-19 misinformation reflects a science-based communication campaign "Frozen Meat Against COVID-19" sounds more like a timely, satirical action movie than the title of a research...

The Arizona State Press • 13th October 2020

Students and employees critical of health check feature on ASU app

Users on social media have complained about excessive reminders and incorrect notifications of not completing the health check Students and employees have taken to social media to voice critical opinions of ASU's daily health check. Users on Reddit...

The Arizona State Press • 13th October 2020

Despite training and resources, transgender students still face healthcare barriers on campus

Although ASU has some helpful services, students claim they are not adequately advertised and can be difficult to access For senior film major Sisko Stargazer, the experiences that come with being a gender-fluid college student vary drastically. The...

The Arizona State Press • 13th October 2020

Mars 2020 Perseverance rover launches equipped with ASU-developed camera

The two-camera system gives new stereoscopic imaging and zoom capabilities to the latest Mars rover Thursday morning the Mars 2020 Perseverance rover started its journey to Jezero Crater with the ASU-developed Mastcam-Z at its head. Perseverance’s...

The Arizona State Press • 13th October 2020

Students report racism, xenophobia in wake of coronavirus concerns

Racially insensitive posts about Asian students have circulated on various social media platforms In the days following the identification of a coronavirus case in Maricopa County, ASU students are reporting incidents of racism and xenophobia toward...

The Arizona State Press • 13th October 2020

ASU researchers debunk 'junk science' found in court testimony

Both legal and psychological professionals should scrutinize evidence, researchers say Forensic science provides necessary evidence in legal settings, but many methods once considered credible have been proven inaccurate after being used in countless...

Cronkite News - Arizona PBS • 2nd April 2020

COVID-19 in Arizona: Detainees call for immigration courts to halt in-person hearings

PHOENIX – A group of immigrant detainees have filed suit against U.S. officials, alleging federal inaction during the COVID-19 outbreak endangers those in detention and violates the Constitution. In a lawsuit filed March 30, four Cuban asylum seekers...

The Arizona State Press • 13th October 2020

ASU to keep modeling for COVID-19 after ADHS asked the University to ‘pause’

The University's latest estimates recommended stalling reopening until the end of May ASU will continue providing Arizona-specific COVID-19 modeling to the public despite instructions from the Arizona Department of Health Services to "pause" the...

The Arizona State Press • 13th October 2020

Bars near ASU are closing due to COVID-19 concerns

The temporary closures come after the CDC advised against gathering in groups of 10 or more Concerns over the spread of COVID-19, or the new coronavirus, have pushed some bars and restaurants on Mill Avenue and near campus to decide between staying...

The Arizona State Press • 13th October 2020

Professors find unique challenges, solutions to online learning transition

From research to mentorship, faculty have adapted quickly to remote communication After a few weeks of online learning at ASU amid a worldwide pandemic, professors who have never taught online courses are adapting to their new roles, each with...

The Arizona State Press • 13th October 2020

ASU tests remote classes in response to growing coronavirus concerns

Around 7,000 students were included in Thursday's test using Zoom, an online conferencing service ASU transitioned the in-person classes of over a hundred professors to an online-only program Thursday as part of its efforts to plan for the...

The Arizona State Press • 13th October 2020

ASU researchers helping with current and future disease outbreak efforts

Brenda Hogue and Matthew Scotch are tackling viruses from different perspectives at the Biodesign Institute Brenda Hogue has been bombarded with a seemingly constant stream of phone calls and emails lately. With an outbreak of the new coronavirus,...

The Arizona State Press • 13th October 2020

Money matters: Investing in a pandemic

A Q&A with certified financial planner and W.P. Carey lecturer Debra Radway on saving money amid the COVID-19 pandemic According to W.P. Carey School of Business professor Debra Radway, investing early on is a good choice when saving for the future,...

The Arizona State Press • 13th October 2020

Students, faculty clash with University on ASU-wide pass/fail policy

Students, faculty and USGT have voiced their concerns about grading for the 2020 spring semester Students and faculty are calling on ASU to give students the choice to be graded on a pass/fail system in response to classes switching online due to...

The Arizona State Press • 13th October 2020

ASU Student Bar Association voices concerns over new grading system

Students said the opt-in pass/fail system, implemented in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, was 'not advocated for by the majority' The ASU Student Bar Association released a memo this week outlining students' concerns about the new grading policy...

Cronkite News - Arizona PBS • 4th February 2020

Native Health offers cooking classes to address high rates of diabetes

PHOENIX – Cooking equipment at the ready, Mallory Smith stands before a table loaded with fresh greens, nuts and fruit. “Has anyone used the apple slicer before?” she asks the dozen people gathered this weekday morning at Native Health. “Might take a...

The Arizona State Press • 13th October 2020

Gov. Ducey issues declaration of emergency to combat COVID-19 spread

The declaration will provide health officials and administrators with tools to combat the spread, lower virus-related healthcare costs Gov. Doug Ducey issued a declaration of emergency and executive order on Wednesday afternoon following the...