Purdue experts

• Alan Beck, professor of animal ecology and director of Purdue's Center for the Human-Animal Bond, can talk to media about how people were affected when they had to leave pets behind in hurricane-ravaged areas. CONTACT: Beck, (765) 494-0854, abeck@purdue.edu

• David Hummels, associate professor of economics, can discuss effects of Hurricane Katrina on shipping and international trade. His major areas of expertise include international economics, barriers to trade and the effects of transportation and infrastructure on trade and economic development. Hummels' recent research includes the effects on international commerce of disruptions, including 9/11 and the West Coast port lockout. CONTACT: Hummels, (765) 494-4495, hummelsd@purdue.edu

• Gerald J. Lynch, professor of economics, can discuss economic effects of Hurricane Katrina. His major areas of expertise include macroeconomics and international trade and finance. Lynch is an associate dean for Purdue's Krannert School of Management. CONTACT: Lynch, (765) 494-4388, lynch@purdue.edu

• Jean Peterson, associate professor in the College of Education, can talk about how the education system can help children as they struggle with feelings of grief and loss. CONTACT: Peterson, (765) 494-9742, jeanp@purdue.edu

• Glenn Sparks, professor of communication, is a mass media expert who can talk about the emotional effects of watching disaster images on television. CONTACT: Sparks, (765) 494-3316, gsparks@purdue.edu

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