ALLENDALE, Mich. -- Higher gas prices, looting, health concerns and trauma are just a few of the affects of Hurricane Katrina. The following Grand Valley State University experts are available to comment on various topics related to the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.
ECONOMIC IMPACT:
Paul Isley, 616-331-7418, assistant professor of economics
Professor Isley can talk about oil prices and distribution issues.Daniel Giedeman, 616-331-7290, assistant professor of economics
Professor Giedeman can talk about gas prices and the impact to supermarkets and agricultural products.Hari Singh, 616-331-7420, professor of economics
Professor Singh can comment on the impact of Hurricane Katrina to the overall economy.
MEDICAL AND PUBLIC HEALTH CONCERNS:
Gayla Jewell, 616-331-7174, assistant professor of nursing in the Kirkhof College of Nursing
Professor Jewell can comment on the health and medical issues being faced in Louisiana and Mississippi. Jewell has traveled to Nicaragua to help with similar health issues.
PSYCHOLOGICAL CONCERNS, TRAUMA:
Andrea Rotzein, 616-331-2195, assistant professor of psychology
Professor Rotzein can comment on the trauma being felt by children and adults after the hurricane.
CIVIL DISOBEDIENCE:
Eaaron Henderson-King, 616-331-2195, associate professor of psychology
Professor Henderson-King can comment on social psychological issues including looting taking place in Louisiana.Christine Smith, 616-331-2195, associate professor of psychology
Professor Smith can comment on social psychological issues including looting taking place in Louisiana.
