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Maryland Loves Its Valentine's Experts - 2010

Testudo wishes everyone a
What makes Valentine's Day so special? For many it's the romance of the day. But the holiday is so much more. Its historical roots take us back to Roman days.

All those cards, flowers and candies have a major economic impact. And then there's the cultural aspect - Valentine's Day is just plain fun. No matter what angle you're covering, the University of Maryland has the Valentine's Day expert for you.

Please feel free to contact any of our experts directly.


Jonathan Auerbach: The First Cinematic Kiss
Suzanne Bianchi: The American Family
Gerald Borgia: Social Behavior
Melinda Chateauvert: Sexual Expression
Norm Epstein: Satisfying Relationships
Judith Hallet: Love in Ancient Rome
Sheri Parks: Love and Popular Culture
John Robinson: The Internet's Impact on Romance
Ken Rubin: Kids Exchanging Valentine's Cards
Robin Sawyer: Human Sexuality
Janet Wagner: The Economic Impact of Valentine's Day


Number of experts found: 10

Jonathan D. Auerbach

Prof, Affiliate Prof

English

Expertise Key Words:
early cinema, new media, American cinema, Hollywood, Film noir, American literature, Cold War culture, Jack London, gender studies, Realism and Naturalism, Fulbright Program

Contact Information:

Work phone(s)    

E-mail(s)    

301 405 9646

auerbach@umd.edu

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Gerald Borgia

Professor

Biology

Expertise Key Words:
Mate choice in animals and humans; Robotics in biological research; animal social behavior.

Contact Information:

Work phone(s)    

E-mail(s)    

301 405 6943

borgia@umd.edu

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Melinda Chateauvert

Assistant Professor

African American Studies

Expertise Key Words:
Sexuality, Gender, Civil Rights, Human Rights, Labor, history, queer politics, citizenship, race, racism, homosexuality, public policy, GLBT issues, reproductive justice, desegregation of higher education, African Americans, prostitution, sex work, Louisiana, death penalty, Maryland, baby boomers.

Contact Information:

Work phone(s)    

E-mail(s)    

301 405 1164
202 262 2632

mchateau@umd.edu

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Norman B. Epstein

Professor

Family Studies

Expertise Key Words:
Marital and family relationships; Couple and family therapy; Depression; Domestic abuse

Contact Information:

Work phone(s)    

E-mail(s)    

301 405 4013

nbe@umd.edu

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Judith P. Hallett

Professor, Affiliate Professor

Classics

Expertise Key Words:
Prof. Hallett specializes in Latin language and literature; ancient Roman and Greek civilization; women, sexuality and the family in classical antiquity; and the classical tradition in America.

Contact Information:

Work phone(s)    

Home phone    

E-mail(s)    

301 405 2024

301-229-2706

jeph@umd.edu

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Sheri L. Parks

Associate Professor

American Studies

Expertise Key Words:
Media criticism; popular American culture and aesthetics with a special focus on family, gender and race; Harry Potter and American culture.

Contact Information:

Work phone(s)    

Cell phone          

E-mail(s)    

301 405 6255
301-405-1354

(410) 493-5172

slp@umd.edu

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John P. Robinson

Professor

Sociology

Expertise Key Words:
The study of time and time management: societal trends and social change; the impact of the mass media and the Internet on society; and social science methodology.

Contact Information:

Work phone(s)    

E-mail(s)    

301 405 5734

jrobins1@umd.edu

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Kenneth H. Rubin

Professor

Human Development

Expertise Key Words:
Friendship; helping children deal with bullying; social, emotional, and personality development; peer relationships; parenting and parent-child relationships.

Contact Information:

Work phone(s)    

E-mail(s)    

301 405 0458

krubin@umd.edu

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Robin G. Sawyer

Associate Professor & Associate Chair

Public & Community Health

Expertise Key Words:
Human sexuality, quality assurance; Adolescent health School health; Love; sexual assault/date rape; contraception; and STDs.

Contact Information:

Work phone(s)    

E-mail(s)    

301 405 2517

sawyer@umd.edu

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Janet Wagner

Associate Chair; Associate Professor

Marketing

Expertise Key Words:
Retailing; Direct Marketing; Consumer Rights; Consumer Protection; Consumer Behavior; Customer Service; Apparel; Department Stores; Specialty Stores; Chain Stores; Retail

Contact Information:

Work phone(s)    

E-mail(s)    

301 405 2126

jwagner@umd.edu

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