Radford University experts available: job hugging; protecting Virginia's native species

Radford, VA (09/05/2025) — Radford University subject matter experts are available to talk on the following topics:

Job hugging

More and more Americans are skipping the trend of job hopping and opting for a more secure approach, job hugging, as worries about job security and the U.S. job market increase. Radford University Ben Biermeier-Hanson is available to speak with media about the growing job hugging trend and what it means for workers. Biermeier-Hanson is an industrial-organizational psychologist by training and a subject matter expert on employee engagement and morale, organizational culture, staffing, talent management, and health/stress in the workplace.

Email: bbiermeierhan@radford.edu

Conservation in action: Protecting Virginia's native species

In biology, Professor Karen Powers and her students are making significant strides in wildlife conservation. While her research began with bats, Powers has expanded her focus to include the Allegheny woodrat, a once-common species now at risk due to habitat loss, genetic isolation and parasites. Powers and her students are the only team in Virginia studying these native rodents, working alongside a multistate coalition to preserve them.

The research is physically demanding, requiring arduous hikes and explorations of caves across Western Virginia. Despite the challenges, Powers and her students are passionate about their work, which not only contributes to the conservation of a threatened species but also provides students with invaluable hands-on experience in the field.

"We work collaboratively with many states to assist with recovery efforts - students see conservation in action," Powers explained.

This research not only helps protect Virginia's natural heritage but also instills a deep sense of environmental stewardship in the next generation of scientists.

Email: kpowers4@radford.edu

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Radford University experts available: job hugging; protecting Virginia's native species

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