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“We found that the first impression begins with a handshake that sets the tone for the rest of the interview."

George Stewart, associate professor of management and organizations in the Tippie College of Business, on his research that confirms that a firm, solid handshake is an important part of a successful job interview (Business World, May 9).

"The upsetting reality is that the current bankruptcy system routinely forces borrowers to pay bloated amounts and permits mortgage servicers to misbehave without serious consequence."

Katherine Porter, associate professor in the College of Law, speaking to the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Administrative Oversight and the Courts about mortgage companies’ misuse of the bankruptcy system (Seattle Times, May 7).

“What fraction of those tickets are sold to Joe Six-Pack and his family as opposed to corporations?”

John Solow, associate professor of economics in the Tippie College of Business, commenting on rising attendance at Major League Baseball games during an economic downturn (Yahoo! Sports, May 1).

"These young men look up to their mothers as role models. They grew up in a family where their mothers were educated women."

Christine Whelan, visiting assistant professor of sociology in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, on her research that shows that a high-achieving man is likely to marry a woman whose education levels mirrors his mom’s (Reuters, May 8).

“This work illustrates that language learning may operate by very general principles…that can be seen across species as different as finches and humans.”

Bob McMurray, assistant professor of psychology in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, on research that suggests that baby birds start out babbling, just as humans do (ABC News, May 1).