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Special Event: Science of the Super Bowl Expert Panel

Four experts present their unique perspectives on topics related to the upcoming Super Bowl LI. Subjects include: Gambling and sports betting; "Choking" and the psychology of performance in sports; Data and analytics in the NFL; Super Bowl Commercials and the stock market.

Thursday, Feb 2, 2017, 2:00pm - 3:00pm EST

EVENT DESCRIPTION

Newswise will host experts that will provide unique information related to the upcoming Super Bowl. The speakers for the Newswise event, Science of Super Bowls on February 2, 2017 at 2pm ET are:

Dr. Timothy Fong will discuss gambling around the most wagered event in the world, the Super Bowl.
UCLA School of Medicine, Professor of Psychiatry and Co-Director of UCLA Gambling Studies Program.

Dr. Vikram Chib will discuss "choking" under pressure and how this relates to the Super Bowl.
Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Assistant Professor of Biomedical Engineering

Jesse Piburn will discuss the use of data science and analytics in game performance.
Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Research Scientist in Geographic Data Sciences

Dr. Kenneth Kim will discuss how likability of a Super Bowl ad correlates to company stock price
University at Buffalo, Associate Professor Operations Management and Strategy Department

Space is limited and advance registration is required. RSVP by clicking button below.


Registration is closed for this event.

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