Cal State East Bay in the News: July 2024

Each month the Cal State East Bay News Center will share the media articles featuring the university and its faculty, staff and students. Check back as more articles are added to this running collection. 

Crowdstrike Outage, Cyberattacks a “Wake-up Call” on Dangers of Big Tech Reliance

Computer science professor Levent Ertaul explains the impact of one error and the reliance on tech. (July 29, 2024 | Global News)

San Mateo County: Fight Loneliness With Furry Friends

Psychology professor Gretchen Reevy talks about the benefits of pet companionship. (July 26, 2024 | The Mercury News)

Newsom’s Executive Order Could Accelerate Sweeps of Homeless in SF

Social work professor J.P. Horn says Newsom's order will increase the number of encampment sweeps conducted across the state. (July 25, 2024 | San Francisco Examiner)

Harris Becomes Presumptive Democratic Presidential Nominee

History and communications professor Nolan Higdon speaks about the fundraising momentum of Harris' campaign. (July 22, 2024 | San Francisco Examiner)

The Significance of the 2024 Presidential Race

History professor Casey Sullivan talks about the past and present of election season and what it means now as another Vice President is endorsed or running for the next chair as President. (July 22, 2024 | KPIX)

Here’s What Critical Bay Area Infrastructure Has Been Impacted by Global It Outage

Communications professor Grant Kien highlights the lessons we can learn from the outage. (July 19, 2024 | Reuters Today)

Former Secret Service Agent Living in Bay Area Talks Security Concerns From Trump Rally Shooting

History and communications professor Nolan Higdon says that although a thorough investigation is needed, there should be caution against politicizing the entire organization. (July 14, 2024 | CBS Bay Area)

Bay Area Professor Looks at Impacts of Climate Change

Anthropology professor Tony Marks-Block discusses climate change as a human rights issue. (July 12, 2024 | CBS Bay Area)

Expert Weighs the Pros and Cons of ‘Bed Rotting'

Professor and licensed therapist Lisa Hill explains 'bed rotting' and discusses healthy habits. (July 9, 2024 | NBC Bay Area)

Engineering Camp Held at Cal State East Bay Introduces High School Students to the Engineer Field

Construction management professor Farzad Shahbodaghlou talks about Discover Engineering camp. (July 6, 2024 | KCBS Radio)

Marin Temperatures Break Records as Heat Engulfs Region

Public health professor Micheal Schmeltz discusses the risks of high temperatures, especially for children. (July 3, 2024 | Marin Independent Journal)