S-STEM Scholars Flourish
by Ali Cahill
"The S-STEM Scholars are recipients of the Scholarships in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics scholarship, which provides each student with a $40,000 scholarship over five years." Read More

Other Intelligent Life
by Ali Cahill
"It's a little surprising that a galaxy teeming with planets shows no signs of other intellectual life at all," Marcy said. Read More

Humanities Fellowships
by Ali Cahill
"For the second year, the College of Arts & Sciences offered its summer Humanities Fellowships to interested students. The program aims to match students interested in conducting research with a professor in the college." Read More

Religion Without Science is Blind
by Ali Cahill
"Thomson-Hohl also mentioned his own personal view that religion is not only valid, but a 'good thing,' and that awe of the mysterious and the unknown, and appreciation for spirituality, is necessary." Read More

Ready, Set ... Haiku!
by Jordan Schilling
"Each round was themed, which were top secret until the day of the event, and contestants had 10 minutes to scribe their haiku masterpiece. After 10 minutes, the haikus were collected and read aloud by hosts Theodora Marcantonis and Furrah Qureshi." Read More

Everything Bad is Good for You
by Lauren Boyle
"A narrative universe is not just something to be passively consumed," Johnson pointed out. People are becoming connected with the programs, and in turn, each other. Read More

Studying Free Surfaces
by Lauren Boyle and Tim McGovern
"Beginning with geophysical examples, Ambrose explained that water waves are the most frequently explored free surface flows. By studying water waves, scientists can potentially predict the occurrence of destructive natural phenomenon like rogue waves, and design warning systems to mitigate their impact." Read More

Taking America Forward With Green Jobs
by Theodora Marcantonis
"'Let's make sure a lot of people get to play this time,' Jones explained about trying to bring green solutions to the poor. However, to do this, a dilemma must be resolved: Should we use fossil fuels and destroy the earth or stop using fossil fuels and wreck the economy?" Read More

Remembering An Innovator
by Lauren Boyle
"The air was palpably tranquil in the Mandell Theater on October 7th, 2008 when more than 100 people gathered to celebrate the life and scientific achievements of Dr. Mary K. Howett, who passed away over the summer from leukemia." Read More

An English Major Contemplates Waves
by Ian Micir
"With such a complex topic and an audience that wasn't accustomed to the technical terms of the field, the simplicity with which Professor Wright explained the various topics was as impressive as his extensive knowledge of them." Read More

Our Multidisciplinary Universe
by Tim McGovern
"Dean Donna Murasko stated that the purpose of the Dean's Seminars was to present a wide-range of ideas from across the college in a way that is accessible to students of all majors. This intention, or "challenge," as the Dean described it, has been carried out by the faculty over the course of the Dean's Seminar Series, and Vogeley took up this multi-disciplinary approach at the very beginning of his presentation by mentioning that it was the British author John Milton who first used the term space in reference to the heavens." Read More

Physics Junior Wins Goldwater Scholarship
by Ali Cahill
"Math is something that has always come naturally to me and the math is really eloquent, fascinating stuff, so I thought it would be a good area to get into. Physics challenges me a bit more, but that was its allure." Read More

"Lost Boys" Found at Drexel
by Tim McGovern
"Lual and Kuch worked in tandem to present their individual stories within the historical context of the ongoing political and military struggle in Sudan. Their stories were similar, but nonetheless exemplary, representations of harrowing hardship and extraordinary courage. The men, then boys of just seven and five years old, were separated from their families and forced to face the realities of a third-world nation torn apart by civil war." Read More

Humanities Fellowships Offered for the First Time
by Ali Cahill
"Kuo said, 'My participation in Drexel's Humanities Fellowship was rewarding on so many levels, and I thank the College of Arts and Sciences and the English Department for generously endowing me with such an incredible opportunity.'" Read More

Breaking Down Pesticides
by Theodora Marcantonis
"Papish wants to look at an enzyme and copy its structure in order to mimic the efficiency of a natural reaction while making a low energy pathway. 'Why reinvent the wheel?' Papish asks. 'We can learn from nature.'" Read More

Subject <-> Object: Configuring the Body
by Tim McGovern
"Although the numerous and diverse group of presenters ranged from a dancer to a professor of biomedical engineering, it was the final speaker of the evening whose presentation seemed to resonate most with the audience. Perhaps this was due to the background of philosophy professor Dr. Stacey Ake, who has a PhD in both Biology and Philosophy." Read More

The Call of the Poets
by Jack Belli
"Instead of the ambient lull of a compilation of pop hits, those at the Creese Lounge on Wednesday, January 23rd, 2008, were presented with the inner musings of Drexel’s students and faculty. Perched at the top at the stairs of Behrakis Grand Hall, the voices of our own poets and writers streamed through the loudspeakers at the Maya poetry event." Read More

Darwin in a Skirt
by Tim McGovern and Michael Benesch
"Her interest in science stems from her youth and time spent as an undergraduate biology major at Union College. “I wanted to become Darwin in a skirt,” she said, describing her motivation for studying science." Read More

Dr. Raka Ray's Traveling Cultures
by Charlotte Lenox
"Ray thinks about the structure of things and how we counteract with them; she believes that social inequality permeates our lives and begins in the complex world of the home and the work that takes place therein." Read More

The Jena6 and the Role of the Black Press
by Rebecca Steier
"It is clear, for Nicole Childers, that racism still exists behind the seemingly watchful eye of mass media. The 'black press,' along with the public's support, must keep the spotlight on racism, especially when no one else is looking." Read More

Drexel Community Sits in on Socrates' Trial
by Jack Belli
"By the time the verdict had been read and Socrates turned to address his pupils, the audience felt as though they were among them, listening to a man who appeared more like a grandfather than an intellectual giant." Read More

Modeling Parkinson's Disease & Deep Brain Stimulation
by Shannon Potemski
"Probably the most oustanding of the treatments that Guo mentioned is called Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS). This is a neurosurgical intervention where a device is placed inside the patient. This mechanism is able to be turned on and off by the individual, is relatively safe, and can treat all major symptoms." Read More

Prolonged Exposure
by Herb Shallcross
"'PTSD makes your life smaller. We want you to be able to open it up and live and go [on].'" Read More

Spring Deam's Seminar Series
Various Authors
Take a look at a collection of articles on the most recent Dean's Seminars to take place at Drexel. Read More

Stand Up Comedy with Scott Stein
by Ali Cahill/ Video by Bruce Pinchbeck
On Friday, March 9, Scott Stein entertained a diverse group of guests at the book release party for his second novel, Mean Martin Manning. The event was held in the University Club on the sixth floor of MacAlister Hall. Includes an ASK video. Read More

When Humanity Fails: The Responsibility to Protect
by Ali Cahill
"What do you do, faced with children who kill each other? Do you kill children who kill? Do you kill children who, half-drugged, afraid, under duress, kill?" Read More

Coping with Trauma
by Rachel Messina
One of the most important components of recovery is continuing normal activity; avoiding the circumstances in which the unexpected event occurred is not helpful because it fosters feelings of helplessness and the idea that the world is dangerous. Read More