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CU-Boulder Sources on China and the 2008 Summer Olympics
China's Economy. Keith Maskus, associate dean for social sciences in the College of Arts and Sciences and a professor of economics, can comment on China's trade and technology development processes and the Chinese economy. He can be reached at 303-492-8571, 303-492-7588 or by e-mail at keith.maskus@colorado.edu.
CU-Boulder Athletes in Beijing. David Plati and Linda Poncin of CU-Boulder's intercollegiate athletics department can answer questions about current and former CU athletes competing in the 2008 Summer Olympics. Plati can be reached at 303-492-5626, and Poncin at 303-492-5980.
Competing in the Olympics. Elizabeth Bradley, professor of computer science, competed on the U.S. rowing team in the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul, South Korea. She can comment on what it is like to compete in the Olympics and Olympic training. She also can talk about how difficult it was for Seoul to transform itself for the Olympics and the world stage. She can be reached at 303-492-5355 or via e-mail at lizb@colorado.edu.
Culture, Diversity and Tourism in China. Tim Oakes, associate professor and chair of the geography department, can talk about culture and diversity in China, regional economic development and tourism in China, and how the Olympics might affect future tourism. He can be reached at 303-492-8310 or by e-mail at toakes@colorado.edu.
Development and Dissent in China. William Wei, professor of history, can discuss development in China, dissent in China and the China-Taiwan situation. He can be reached at 303-492-7655 or via e-mail at william.wei@colorado.edu.
Chinese Media and Culture. Timothy Weston, assistant professor of history, can comment on China's media and how the country is undergoing unprecedented change. He can be reached at 303-492-3526 or via e-mail at timothy.b.weston@colorado.edu.
Environmental Issues in China. Emily Yeh, assistant professor of geography, can comment on environmental issues in China and can discuss Tibet. She can be reached at 303-492-5438 or via e-mail at emily.yeh@colorado.edu.
Olympic Training. Rodger Kram, associate professor in the integrative physiology department, can discuss Olympic training, CU Olympians, injury and rehabilitation, endurance racing and the physiology and biomechanics of locomotion. He can be reached at 303-492-7984 or via e-mail at rodger.kram@colorado.edu.
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