2020

October
- Dr. Mark Schafer Joins the School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems as a Research Professor
  
  October 15, 2020
  Dr. Mark E. Schafer recently joined Drexel’s School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems as a Research Professor. He has extensive expertise in ultrasound system development for medical applications, including combined ultrasound and therapeutic light sources for antibacterial treatment, as well as neurological applications of ultrasound. His experience includes diagnostic, therapeutic, and surgical ultrasound, as well as lithotripsy devices, from initial design, development and testing through regulatory submission and intellectual property protection.
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- Dr. Amy Throckmorton Receives the Christian R. and Mary F. Lindback Foundation Award for Distinguished Teaching
  
  October 14, 2020
  
  Dr. Amy Throckmorton, associate professor and director of the BioCirc Research Laboratory in the School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems, received the Christian R. and Mary F. Lindback Foundation Award for Distinguished Teaching.
  
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September
- Dr. Hasan Ayaz Is Field Chief Editor of the International Journal Frontiers in Neuroergonomics
  
  September 24, 2020
  Neuroergonomics is a diverse, interdisciplinary, and rapidly expanding field of research and development that focuses on theoretical and applied studies of brain and human behavior at work.
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- Changing STEM Representation Trends Through the Philadelphia AMP Alliance
  
  September 21, 2020
  The Greater Philadelphia Region Alliance for Minority Participation (Philadelphia AMP) was started in 1994 through National Science Foundation funding and a Drexel alum's efforts. As host institution for the alliance for over 20 years, Drexel continues to support Dragons and spearhead regional STEM representation change through programming, funding, opportunities and mentorship.
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- GIP Conversations: Yuri Gogotsi
  
  September 16, 2020
  
  GIP Conversations are brief, heart-to-heart interviews with key players in the biomedical technology innovation ecosystem.
  
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June
- Drexel Takes Top Spot on National Rankings for Innovation
  
  June 26, 2020
  A new report from the George W. Bush Institute and the innovation consulting firm Opus Faveo Innovation Development named Drexel the most innovative mid-sized research university in the country.
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- Drexel’s College-level Commencement Ceremonies Go Virtual
  
  June 15, 2020
  Though forced to celebrate from afar this year, the University’s colleges and schools created diverse, robust and meaningful virtual celebrations for their 2020 graduates.
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- A Message from the Dean on Diversity and Inclusion
  
  June 12, 2020
  
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- How did Drexel Adapt Courses for Remote Teaching and Learning This Spring?
  
  June 08, 2020
  The classroom experience was different this term, but faculty found creative and innovative ways to translate the physical learning environment digitally for students, with the help of colleagues and professional staff members from across the University.
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- 20 Thoughts from the Drexel University Class of 2020
  
  June 08, 2020
  The Class of 2020 is an historic one. Here are their thoughts during graduation week.
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May
- A New Kind of Co-op
  
  May 26, 2020
  For the first time in Drexel University’s 100-year co-op program history, students are working remotely due to COVID-19, along with a lot of the non-essential work force. Students and employer representatives explain what’s different, what’s the same and how to adapt.
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- Work Continues on Drexel’s Strategic Plan, with Input from Community Survey
  
  May 06, 2020
  Results from a February survey shows widespread agreement that Drexel’s ties to the city, co-op and employers belong at the heart of Drexel’s 2020-2030 Strategic Plan, now set for release later this year.
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April
- Drexel Biomedical Engineering Professor Dr. Marek Swoboda, PhD Creates Back-Up Ventilators to Help Fight COVID-19: Featured on WHYY-Radio
  
  April 20, 2020
  Dr. Marek Swoboda, PhD, assistant teaching professor in the School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems, was featured in an April 17, 2020 episode of WHYY-Radio's “The Pulse” about his efforts to lead a team that is creating back-up ventilators for hospitals during the coronavirus pandemic.
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March
- What Can Fruit Flies Teach Us About How Creatures Find Food?
  
  March 30, 2020
  Until now, researchers haven't yet understood how individual directional cues and search movements are used together to help fruit flies find food. Thanks to a recently published study of fruit flies in PLOS Computational Biology from researchers at Drexel University's School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems, researchers now have a way to parse out how different mechanisms are used individually and in conjunction with each other.
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- Dr. Peter Lewin Is Featured in The College of Physicians of Philadelphia CEO March Newsletter
  
  March 05, 2020
  Dr. Peter A. Lewin, Richard B. Beard Distinguished University Professor and Director, Biomedical Ultrasound Research and Education Center in the School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems, recently inducted as a Fellow to the prestigious College of Physicians of Philadelphia for his contributions to medical research via the field of biomedical ultrasonics, was featured in The College of Physicians' CEO March Newsletter.
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February
- Olivia Ngo Wins Oral Presentation Prize for PhD Students at the 2nd Scottish Ultrasound Annual Scientific Meeting
  
  February 29, 2020
  Olivia Ngo, PhD Candidate in the School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems and NIH NRSA Fellow, NSF IIE-GIRE Fellow, and GAANN Fellow (Advisors: P. Lewin and K. Spiller), won the Oral Presentation Prize for PhD Students at the 2nd Scottish Ultrasound Annual Scientific Meeting.
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January
- Drexel University Collaborates with Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia on New Academic Alliance
  
  January 30, 2020
  Drexel University has entered into a new alliance to expand its academic and research partnership with the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP).
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- Q&A: Interim Provost Paul Jensen, PhD, on Drexel Solutions Institute
  
  January 22, 2020
  The one-year-old gateway for connecting industry to Drexel talent and research is changing the nature of academic-industry partnership. Interim Nina Henderson Provost Paul Jensen, PhD, who helped spearhead this initiative while previously acting as dean of the LeBow College, talked about how it’s preparing the University for the rapidly changing future of higher ed and industry.
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- Where Do We Want Drexel To Be in 10 Years?
  
  January 22, 2020
  Starting this month, the committee working on Drexel’s new 10-Year Strategic Plan will begin meeting with colleges and schools to seek input on how Drexel should navigate the upcoming crucial decade.
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- Faculty Highlights: Recent Grants and Awards
  
  January 16, 2020
  Read all about the sponsored research and major gifts and recognition that were recently received by faculty — like two Drexel professors who were awarded fellows of the National Academies of Inventors.
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