2019

December
- Maria T. Schultheis Joins Office of Research & Innovation Leadership Team
  
  December 13, 2019
  The Psychology Department professor was recently appointed vice provost of research.
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- Top Drexel Stories of 2019
  
  December 11, 2019
  Here’s a look back on what happened at the University this year and the Dragons who were involved with some of the biggest news and events that had impacted campus and society as a whole.
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- 2019 Service Recognition: 616 Dragons With Over 7,900 Combined Years of Work at Drexel
  
  December 10, 2019
  The University recently held its annual recognition of faculty and professional staff with major service milestones, including a College of Arts and Sciences faculty member with a half century of teaching at Drexel.
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November
- Remembering Robert Immordino, Department of Mathematics
  
  November 19, 2019
  On November 8, 2019, Robert Immordino, MS, associate teaching professor in the Department of Mathematics, passed away following a several-year battle with lung cancer.
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- CoAS Accomplishments in Brief
  
  November 18, 2019
  We are pleased to recognize the recent grants, publications, presentations, awards and honors of the members of the College of Arts and Sciences.
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- Meet New Physics Prof Jörn Venderbos, PhD
  
  November 15, 2019
  Assistant Professor of Physics Jörn Venderbos, PhD, heads the Quantum Condensed Matter theory group and holds a joint appointment in the College of Engineering’s Department of Materials Science and Engineering. His research is aimed at understanding the fundamental properties of novel quantum materials, designing new materials for applications in quantum information science, and developing tools to describe the collective behavior of correlated electron systems.
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- A Poem from “Our Age of Anxiety”
  
  November 15, 2019
  Henry Israeli’s fourth book of poetry, “Our Age of Anxiety,” was published by Wine Pine Press in September as the winner of the 2019 Wine Pine Poetry Prize. An associate teaching professor in Drexel’s Department of English and Philosophy, Israeli shares his inspiration behind the collection alongside its titular poem.
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- Brent Luuvas, PhD, Awarded John Collier Jr. Award for Still Photography
  
  November 15, 2019
  Brent Luvaas, PhD, associate professor in the Drexel University Department of Global Studies and Modern Languages, was awarded the 2019 John Collier Jr. Award for Still Photography for his book “Street Style: An Ethnography of Fashion Blogging,” published in 2016 by Bloomsbury Academic.
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- Students Become Scientists in Marine Field Methods Course
  
  November 15, 2019
  It takes most of the morning for students in the Marine Field Methods course to walk from bay to beach of Island State Park, New Jersey. On bayside, the students rub sand between their fingers and note the shoreline drop-off caused by erosion. Assistant teaching professor Dane Ward, PhD, peels algae off the side of the dock, its presence indicative of a low-energy environment caused by the shelter of the barrier island they are standing on.
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- Q&A with Drexel’s Pre-Health Advisor
  
  November 15, 2019
  Considering a career in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy or other health-related fields? Drexel’s Pre-Health Advisor, Mary Beth Davis, PhD, is here to help! Davis shares answers to commonly asked questions and how to leverage Drexel’s resources to prepare for a health-related career.
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- Drexel Celebrates a Decade in the Yellow-Ribbon Program
  
  November 04, 2019
  The University was one of the first colleges to participate in the government’s tuition program for post-9/11 veterans since 2009 — and it’s still one of the few to offer unlimited spaces to student-veterans every year.
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October
- Drexel Chemistry Students Unveil East Coast’s Largest Periodic Table
  
  October 31, 2019
  In celebration of both the International Year of the Periodic Table in 2019 and National Chemistry Week, students from two chemistry organizations unfurled a 100-foot-tall, 135-foot-wide handmade periodic table on Buckley Field.
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- New Faculty Keep Drexel Abreast of Disruptive Technologies
  
  October 30, 2019
  Among the top academic and research talent hired this year were faculty in new and developing fields that have the potential to impact mainstream industries.
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- 5 Tips for Taking an International Co-op
  
  October 28, 2019
  Sarah DiPasquale went on two consecutive co-ops to China, and her experiences there make her passionate about encouraging other Drexel students to consider international co-op opportunities.
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- Exposing the Networks of Climate Action Opposition, It’s Not Just Oil…
  
  October 25, 2019
  It comes as no surprise that coal companies, railroads and electrical utilities are the most numerous and influential members of the Climate Change Countermovement (CCCM). For the first time, a Drexel University researcher has exposed the corporate membership of the twelve major coalitions opposing climate action in the United States.
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- Three Cool Co-Ops From Spring/Summer Cycle
  
  October 22, 2019
  What do Drexel history, MIT research and an electric vehicle startup have in common? They are all topics of recent co-ops completed by students in the College of Arts and Sciences! As the University celebrates 100 years of co-op, learn more about the amazing research and industry experiences of our majors in three recent co-ops.
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- CoAS Accomplishments in Brief
  
  October 21, 2019
  We are pleased to recognize the recent grants, publications, presentations, awards and honors of the members of the College of Arts and Sciences.
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- 12 Ways to Feel Connected at Drexel
  
  October 21, 2019
  Whether it’s your first quarter at Drexel or your last, there are myriad opportunities to connect to Drexel’s many communities and students. Check out these 12 tips for finding your Drexel home, courtesy of the College’s Student Advisory Board.
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- Student Work-Study Jobs
  
  October 18, 2019
  Sharpen your professional and research skills, earn extra money and gain valuable experience with these work study job opportunities!
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- Winter Courses
  
  October 18, 2019
  Explore creativity in research, the history of the Earth, globalization and more in these new and noteworthy winter courses!
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- Meet Global Studies Prof Lina Martínez Hernández, PhD
  
  October 18, 2019
  Lina Martínez Hernández, PhD, an assistant teaching professor in the Department of Global Studies and Modern Languages, seeks to connect classroom to community and introduce students to Spanish-speaking and migrant groups.
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- Dakota Storm Peterson to Study Grassroots Vehicles for Change With Fulbright Award
  
  October 10, 2019
  A 2018 graduate of Drexel University’s political science program is the recipient of a Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program award from the U.S. Department of State and the J. William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board. Dakota Storm Peterson recently embarked on his grant to Bosnia and Herzegovina, where he will conduct research at the University of Sarajevo and within Mreža za izgradnju mira (“the Peacebuilding Network”), a nongovernmental organization.
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- Faculty Highlights: Recent Grants and Awards
  
  October 10, 2019
  Read all about the sponsored research, major gifts and recognition that were recently received by faculty at Drexel — like the Dornsife School of Public Health’s Alex Ortega, PhD, who was awarded a $3.2 million grant by the National Institutes of Health to study psychiatric and substance use disorders among island Puerto Ricans impacted by Hurricane Maria.
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- New Book Examines Ethics and Logistics of Problem-Solving Courts
  
  October 02, 2019
  A new book based in research by Drexel University’s Department of Psychology is the first to provide a comprehensive look at problem-solving courts — judicial courts that seek to address the behavioral health needs that underpin criminal behavior.
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September
- 100th Anniversary of Co-op Kicks Off at Convocation
  
  September 30, 2019
  Convocation, one of Drexel’s most time-honored traditions, also served this year as the kick off for a years-long celebration of the Drexel Co-op program.
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- A Note From the Dean on the New Academic Year
  
  September 25, 2019
  This week not only marks the official start of fall, but also the beginning of a brand-new academic year. I'd like to welcome our new and returning Dragons to campus and wish our students the best of luck as they embark on co-op opportunities and adventures abroad.
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- CoAS Accomplishments in Brief
  
  September 25, 2019
  We are pleased to recognize the recent grants, publications, presentations, awards and honors of the members of the College of Arts and Sciences.
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- Team to Investigate Obesity Treatments with $3.65M NIH Grant
  
  September 24, 2019
  Researchers in Drexel University’s Center for Weight, Eating and Lifestyle Science (WELL Center) will use a new $3.65 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to investigate mindfulness and acceptance-based interventions for obesity. Principal Investigator and Psychology Professor Evan Forman, PhD, tells us more about the grant, which is co-investigated by Meghan Butryn, PhD, associate professor of psychology, Adrienne Juarascio, PhD, assistant professor of psychology, Stephanie Manasse, PhD, assistant research professor in the WELL Center, and Donna Coffman, PhD, an assistant professor in Temple University’s College of Public Health.
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- Welcoming New Faculty to the College of Arts and Sciences
  
  September 24, 2019
  We are thrilled to welcome the following new faculty members to the College of Arts and Sciences community.
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- Bio Grad Takes on Mental Health Stigma and Medicine
  
  September 23, 2019
  On co-op at Johnson & Johnson, Deanna Mauro ’19 stood confidently before a room of senior scientists. Mauro, a biological sciences major at Drexel University, had spent the past six months running her own project, designed to increase the effectiveness of a specific immunotherapy.
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- Course Spotlight: Chimpanzee Biodiversity and Conservation in Cameroon
  
  September 20, 2019
  Most biology courses don’t take place foreign national park, or require an independent, chimpanzee research project — but Chimpanzee Biodiversity and Conservation is not your average biology course.
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- Welcoming Dean Norma Bouchard, PhD, to the College of Arts & Sciences
  
  September 20, 2019
  The College of Arts and Sciences is delighted to announce that Norma Bouchard, PhD, has assumed her role as dean of the College, effective September 3, 2019. Dean Bouchard joins Drexel University from San Diego State University, where she was dean of the College of Arts and Letters and a professor of European studies for four years.
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- Announcing the New Associate Dean of Graduate Education
  
  September 20, 2019
  The College of Arts and Sciences is pleased to announce that Michelle Dolinski, PhD, associate professor of physics, has been appointed associate dean of graduate education. Dolinski received her PhD in physics from the University of California, Berkeley and completed a postdoctoral fellowship at Stanford University. She joined Drexel’s Department of Physics in 2012.
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- ‘What Might This Be?’ The Art and Science of Rorschach Inkblots Opens at Drexel
  
  September 19, 2019
  “What might this be?” Is an innocent question, and one that Hermann Rorschach asked of a series of inkblots he developed, in hope of diving further into the inner workings of the human mind in the 1920s. Rorschach combined two of his passions, graphic arts and the science of medicine, as a catalyst for inquiry into the psyche – and in this process, he also created art.
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August
- A Fish By Another Name
  
  August 27, 2019
  The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University's ongoing effort to collect Late Devonian vertebrate fossils (370 to 360 million years old) in Pennsylvania has resulted in lots of new discoveries from highway road cuts exposing the rocks of the Catskill Formation.
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- Are We Really Protecting Rivers and Streams From Pollution? It’s Hard to Say, And That’s a Problem.
  
  August 20, 2019
  More public and private resources than ever are being directed to protecting and preserving aquatic ecosystems and watersheds. Whether mandated for land development, farming or in response to the growing severity and number of natural disasters – scientists from the Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University found evidence that decades of watershed restoration and mitigation projects have taken place, but their impact is mostly perceived; data is relatively undocumented — or simply missing.
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- Q&A with Drexel’s Pre-Law Adviser
  
  August 15, 2019
  Interested in a pre-law path at Drexel? Whether you’re still undecided or ready to start the law school application process, Drexel’s pre-law adviser Joanna Craig, JD, has advice for how to put your best foot forward before applying to law school.
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- New CoAS Major and Minors for 2019
  
  August 15, 2019
  Cultivate your intellectual passions and diversify your skills and with one of these new CoAS programs!
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- Student Organization Spotlight: Weekend Warriors
  
  August 15, 2019
  Need a break from city living? The Weekend Warriors show how easy it is to get back to nature with fun and affordable trips not far from campus. We caught up with trip leader Anika Arose, a global studies major with minors in Spanish and sociology, to learn about her experiences with the organization.
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- On Totalitarianism and Complicity: Q&A with Philosophy Prof Adam Knowles, PhD
  
  August 13, 2019
  A new book by Assistant Teaching Professor of Philosophy Adam Knowles, PhD, reexamines the philosophical and political affinities of Martin Heidegger, one of the most famous intellectuals to embrace fascism in Nazi Germany. Knowles gives us the backstory on “Heidegger’s Fascist Affinities: A Politics of Silence,” published by Stanford University Press, and shares what’s next for his research as he embarks on a fellowship to Germany.
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- Interdisciplinary Drexel Team Wins NSF Grant for Innovative Graduate Minor
  
  August 13, 2019
  An interdisciplinary team led by Chemistry Department Head Fraser Fleming, PhD, will use a $500K grant from the National Science Foundation to develop an innovative, interdisciplinary graduate minor.
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- CoAS Accomplishments in Brief
  
  August 13, 2019
  We are pleased to recognize the recent grants, publications, presentations, awards and honors of the members of the College of Arts and Sciences.
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- New Exhibit Explores the Best of the BEES
  
  August 12, 2019
  The Drexel Collection’s new show is centered around the educational and professional opportunities made available by the Department of Biodiversity, Earth and Environmental Science.
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- Ted Daeschler Addresses Challenges of Communicating Geoscience Research
  
  August 09, 2019
  
  On June 10, the Drexel Libraries welcomed Ted Daeschler, PhD, Curator of Vertebrate Zoology at the Academy of Natural Sciences and Professor in Drexel’s College of Arts and Sciences, to discuss the importance of communicating geosciences research to inspire citizen engagement during the final ScholarSip event of the 2018/2019 academic year.
  
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- The Names Behind Drexel Buildings
  
  August 07, 2019
  Ever wondered who Bossone or Stratton or Disque were, and why those are the names of buildings on Drexel’s University City Campus?
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- Keeping Tabs on the Environment
  
  August 02, 2019
  Summertime means the height of field work season for many Academy scientists. They can be found up and down the Delaware River watershed measuring fish, collecting algae samples, measuring sea level rise due to climate change, testing water for the presence of harmful chemicals and more.
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July
- New Interim Department Head of Biology
  
  July 23, 2019
  The College of Arts and Sciences is pleased to announce that Sean O’Donnell, PhD, has been appointed Interim Head of Drexel University’s Department of Biology.
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- COM Major Finds Community “In the Heart of Brotherly Love”
  
  July 23, 2019
  A lifelong North Philly resident, Roy Aguilar knows a thing or two about neighborhood pride. “People who live in prideful places in Philadelphia tend to be biased toward their neighborhood,” says Aguilar, a recent graduate of the communication major at Drexel University. “There is a sense of community. We feel like we are a special people, because we support one another.”
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- Drexel Writing and Tutoring Centers Open in Korman
  
  July 23, 2019
  
  Drexel students now have access to a one-stop shop for academic support with Drexel’s new Writing and Tutoring Centers! In May, several of Drexel’s academic tutoring centers moved to the Korman Center, co-locating to support student academic success. Read on to learn more about these resources — and how you can take advantage of them!
  
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- CoAS Accomplishments in Brief
  
  July 23, 2019
  We are pleased to recognize the recent grants, publications, presentations, awards and honors of the members of the College of Arts and Sciences.
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- International Biology Collaboration Leads to Nature Publication
  
  July 23, 2019
  A new paper published in the journal Nature is the result of a successful international collaboration — and it started right on Drexel’s campus in the lab of Assistant Professor of Biology Ryan Petrie, PhD.
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- Fall Courses
  
  July 23, 2019
  Explore your interests in these cool fall courses — from war narratives to the history of the universe and the link between philosophy, politics and economics.
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- Student Work-Study Opportunities
  
  July 23, 2019
  Looking for an on-campus job this fall? Apply for a work-study position with one of the College of Arts and Sciences’ departments or offices!
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- Faculty Highlights: Grants and Awards From Spring 2019
  
  July 11, 2019
  Read all about the sponsored research and major gifts and recognition that were recently received by faculty at Drexel, like the 53 faculty and staff members who were named this year’s Drexel Areas of Research Excellence (DARE) awardees.
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- Photo Recap: Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony for Drexel’s New Veterans Lounge
  
  July 10, 2019
  The space in the Creese Student Center officially opened with a dedication and ribbon cutting ceremony last month. Tom Masci '68, an Army vet, made a generous gift to help with the improvements to the area, which boasts a business center, study tables and a small meeting area.
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- Exploring Drexel’s Diverse History, One Class Project at a Time
  
  July 05, 2019
  A new spin on an old class enabled Drexel students to research areas of University history that spoke to them, such as women, LGBTQ+ students, working-class students and international students at Drexel.
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June
- This New Species of Shipworm Has an Appetite for Stone
  
  June 28, 2019
  As alluded to by its name, most shipworms bore into and digest wood – making them a natural nemesis to docks, pier infrastructure, wooden vessels and sailors alike. The mollusks digest the wood with the help of symbiotic bacteria that live in their gills. The enzymes and other molecules from the bacteria may help in the development of new antibiotics and bio-fuels.
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- Two Physics Majors Receive Goldwater Scholarships
  
  June 27, 2019
  This year, physics majors James Minock and Johannes Wagner were Drexel’s sole recipients of the Goldwater Scholarship. Minock and Wagner were selected from a highly-competitive pool of 5,000 natural sciences, mathematics, and engineering college sophomores and juniors who were nominated by 443 academic institutions across the United States.
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- What Can You Do With a Minor in Nonprofit Communication?
  
  June 25, 2019
  Combining industry-driven courses and professional experience, Drexel University’s minor in nonprofit communication provides training in communication strategy geared specifically to the nonprofit sector.
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- CoAS Accomplishments in Brief
  
  June 25, 2019
  We are pleased to recognize the recent grants, publications, presentations, awards and honors of the members of the College of Arts and Sciences.
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- 15 Can’t-Miss Outdoor Activities Near Drexel
  
  June 25, 2019
  It’s officially summer, which means it’s time to bookend those classes and co-ops with some fun in the sun! So, grab your friends, slather on some sunscreen and enjoy all that Philadelphia has to offer with these 15 can’t-miss outdoor activities — all just a short trip from Drexel’s campus!
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- Student Organization Spotlight: Drexel’s German Club
  
  June 25, 2019
  “Sprechen Sie Deutsch,” or are you simply interested in German culture? Get involved with Drexel’s German Club! We caught up with its president and founder, health administration and finance major Amarah Malik, to learn more about the club.
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- College of Arts and Sciences Tenure and Promotion
  
  June 25, 2019
  We are pleased to announce faculty promotions and tenure appointments in the College of Arts and Sciences. Please join us in congratulating the following faculty members.
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- College of Arts and Sciences Student Fellowships
  
  June 25, 2019
  Students in Drexel’s College of Arts and Sciences are scientific innovators, global explorers and leaders in education, communication and advocacy. Reflecting their accomplishments is the impressive number of national and international fellowships they received this year to support graduate education, professional experiences and research abroad.
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- Intro to Astronomy Class Provides Innovative, Interpersonal Ways to Discover the Cosmos
  
  June 24, 2019
  PHYS 131 is Drexel’s introductory course to Astronomy open to all majors, and faculty may soon pilot a video game class to further pique student interest in the subject.
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- Mona Elgohail Receives the Drexel Common Good Award and the Exceptional Graduate Student Award
  
  June 19, 2019
  Mona Elgohail, a clinical psychology PhD student mentored by Pamela Geller, PhD, was awarded the university-wide Drexel Common Good Award for her academic excellence and commitment to improving the world around her by making contributions to local, national and global communities through scholarship and civic engagement.
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- Commencement 2019 in Tweets
  
  June 17, 2019
  Here’s what graduates, faculty, staff, friends, family, mentors and honorees had to say on Twitter about Drexel University’s 131st commencement ceremony hosted at Citizens Bank Park on June 14.
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- Albert Herr Teaching Assistant Awardees
  
  June 04, 2019
  Congratulations to Aleksandr Yaroslavskiy and Joshua Jackson for receiving this year's Albert Herr Teaching Assistant Award! This award is given annually to teaching assistants who have excelled in the classroom.
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- ‘Hidden Treasures’ Follow-Up: Drexel Alumnus and Professor Remembers the University’s Astronomy Society
  
  June 03, 2019
  In response to a previous article about the "hidden treasure" that is the University's observatory, an alumnus and current Drexel assistant clinical professor reminisced about what it was like being the vice president of Drexel's Astronomy Society when he was a chemistry major here at Drexel before graduating in the ’70s.
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May
- Heard Around Campus — May
  
  May 29, 2019
  This month's installment of the “Heard Around Campus” feature contains information about University awards and recently completed construction projects.
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- CoAS Students Receive University-Wide Awards
  
  May 23, 2019
  We are pleased to recognize the following College of Arts and Sciences students who have received university-wide awards.
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- Five Things to Know About Judy Wicks, the 2019 CoAS Commencement Speaker
  
  May 23, 2019
  Judy Wicks is an entrepreneur, author, speaker and community leader — and the 2019 Drexel College of Arts and Sciences Commencement Keynote speaker. As the founder of numerous businesses and nonprofits, including the Drexel-favorite White Dog Cafe, she is a leader in the sustainable business movement and an advocate for a more compassionate, eco-friendly and locally based economy.
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- Drexel Writing Center Creates Community Through Anti-Racist Pedagogy
  
  May 23, 2019
  The Drexel Writing Center has long been a space where the Drexel community — students, faculty and staff — can turn for one-to-one support through every stage of the writing process. For DWC staff, creating an inclusive community for both writers and tutors is a central focus.
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- CoAS Accomplishments in Brief
  
  May 23, 2019
  We are pleased to recognize the recent grants, publications, presentations, awards and honors of the members of the College of Arts and Sciences.
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- Drexel Researcher Studies Effects of Forest Fires on Climate and Air Quality
  
  May 23, 2019
  Ezra Wood, PhD, associate professor of chemistry, and his research group are part of a multi-year project studying the atmospheric chemistry of smoke from forest fires. Wood shares some background information and updates on the project.
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- Meet the College of Arts and Sciences’ Newest Forever Dragons
  
  May 22, 2019
  They’ve found their intellectual passions, expanded their worldviews, made friends and memories — and now they’re ready to turn their tassels! Members of the graduating class of 2019 share their advice, Philly faves, memories and more before they head off on their next adventure.
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- Finding Focus Through a Drexel Non-Profit Co-op
  
  May 22, 2019
  Nicole Kalitsi was tasked with pioneering a new role during her co-op with the Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance. Supported by Drexel University’s Lenfest Center for Cultural Partnerships, this experience helped the fourth-year global studies student zero in on her future career goals.
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- Student Job Opportunities
  
  May 21, 2019
  Sharpen your professional and research skills, earn extra money and gain valuable experience with these work study job opportunities!
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- College of Arts and Sciences Faculty Awards
  
  May 21, 2019
  The mission of the College of Arts and Sciences and the University could not be accomplished without the dedication and support of our faculty members. It is their pursuit of excellence in teaching, research and scholarship that reinforces our position as a modern liberal arts college, and enhances our University’s reputation as a world-class research institution.
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- Physics Major Keziah Sheldon Receives Fulbright Award
  
  May 17, 2019
  Senior physics major Keziah Sheldon was one of three College of Arts and Sciences students and alumni to be awarded a Fulbright Study/Research award this year. The award supports nine months of full-time research sponsored by the Fulbright Program, the United States’ flagship international educational exchange program.
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- Hallie Espel-Huynh Receives Post-Candidacy Research Excellence Award
  
  May 13, 2019
  Hallie Espel-Huynh was awarded the Post-Candidacy Research Excellence Award, which is presented to graduate students at Drexel who have completed innovative research that has potential for wide dissemination and a significant impact on the field.
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- Drexel University Announces 2019 Commencement Speakers and Honorary Degree Recipients
  
  May 08, 2019
  The full lineup of speakers for this year’s commencement ceremonies contains a multitude of men and women from different industries with great accomplishments in their fields.
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- Train Your Brain to Eat Less Sugar
  
  May 07, 2019
  A recent study led by Evan Forman, PhD, a psychology professor in Drexel University's College of Arts and Sciences, shows that a computer game can be used to train its players to eat less sugar, as way of reducing their weight and improving their health.
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- ‘Me too.’ Movement Founder Gets Real During On-Campus Event
  
  May 03, 2019
  Tarana Burke held little back while explaining her background, her work and her hardships to a captive audience of Drexel University students, faculty and staff.
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- First-Gen Student Uses COM Skills to Inspire Others’ Educational Journeys
  
  May 03, 2019
  As a high school freshman, Brandon Medina had life after graduation planned out: he would stay in his hometown of Philadelphia and join his father’s taxi business. When the family business closed, he began a journey that would ultimately change his mindset, leading him to the Communication major at Drexel and illuminating his passion for educating others.
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- Paralympic Preview: Exploring Disability Studies Ahead of the 2020 Paralympic Games
  
  May 01, 2019
  World-leading athletes, incredible feats of human performance and plenty of heart: the 2020 Summer Paralympic Games will be a cause for both celebration and scholarship. Amy Slaton, PhD, professor of history, and Scott Knowles, PhD, department head of history and panel moderator, gave us a primer on the games ahead of the Dean’s Seminar.
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- Protecting Bioko’s Biodiversity, Part 2
  
  May 01, 2019
  
  In her second post, Professor Stefanie Kroll, Phd recounts her travels from the capital of Equatorial Guinea, Malabo, to the small town of Moka (population around 200) on Bioko Island. This unassuming place has been the home base for the Bioko Biodiversity Protection Program for over 20 years and where she and other Drexel faculty and students do research year round.
  
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April
- CoAS to Offer New Interdisciplinary Major in Philosophy, Politics & Economics
  
  April 29, 2019
  This fall, Drexel University will join an exclusive group of U.S. and international universities offering a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy, Politics and Economics (PPE). A joint endeavor of the Department of Politics, the Department of English and Philosophy and the LeBow College of Business’ School of Economics, the BA in PPE provides a multidisciplinary foundation for professionals who will address the complex, interconnected challenges of contemporary life.
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- Summer Courses
  
  April 29, 2019
  Board a 25-foot research vessel, explore intercultural experiences or trace a gendered history of film in these featured summer courses!
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- CoAS Accomplishments in Brief
  
  April 29, 2019
  We are pleased to recognize the recent grants, publications, presentations, awards and honors of the members of the College of Arts and Sciences.
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- Behind the 2019 Steinbright Co-op Photo Contest Winning Entries
  
  April 29, 2019
  The winners of the @Work and @Play categories explain their winning entries and what co-op means to them.
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- How Drexel Celebrates Pride Week
  
  April 26, 2019
  Pride Week is here at Drexel! Leading up to the Drexel Drag Show on Friday, May 3, and The Ball on Saturday, May 4, the Queer Student Union is hosting an event each day of the week. We caught up with Sara Aykit, a senior English major and the president and co-founder of the Queer Student Union, to learn more about the events.
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- Parents Learn Skills to Encourage Healthier Diet in Children, Without Leaving the Dinner Table
  
  April 25, 2019
  A new project from Drexel University's Center for Weight, Eating, and Lifestyle Science (WELL Center) called "Project PICNIC" aims to help parents guide their children toward healthier choices, without it turning into a battle of wills.
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- Chandler Puhy Elected to APSSC
  
  April 23, 2019
  Chandler Puhy, a clinical doctoral student in Drexel's Department of Psychology, has been elected to the Association for Psychological Science graduate student caucus executive board (APSSC) for 2019-2020 academic year.
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- Drexel to Welcome ‘me too.’ Movement Founder Tarana Burke
  
  April 18, 2019
  As part of the Campus Activities Board’s annual culture and discovery program, Burke will address Drexel students, faculty and staff as well as take part in both a moderated and an audience Q&A.
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- Psychology PhD Student Lauren Johnson Receives Provost's Award for Best Oral Research Presentation
  
  April 16, 2019
  Drexel Psychology PhD Student Lauren Johnson received the Provost’s Award for Best Oral Research Presentation for her work “Problem-Solving Approach to Moral Injury in Deployed Veterans at Risk for Suicide” presented at the 2019 Drexel Emerging Graduate Scholars Conference.
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- Drexel Ice Cream Now Available at Franklin Fountain
  
  April 15, 2019
  The student-designed “Dragon’s Breath” ice cream flavor will now be available for purchase at the Old City ice cream parlor.
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- Drexel Hosts Radio Personality Terry Gross for an Evening of Interview
  
  April 15, 2019
  Terry Gross, the host and co-executive producer of NPR’s “Fresh Air,” discussed her interview techniques with a sold-out audience as part of the College of Arts and Sciences’ Distinguished Lecture Series.
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- Hidden Treasures: The Drexel Home of Philadelphia’s Largest Telescope
  
  April 15, 2019
  Drexel University’s Joseph R. Lynch Observatory is located on the roof of Curtis Hall and contains Philadelphia’s largest telescope.
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- Drexel Experts Consider the Green New Deal
  
  April 12, 2019
  Unrealistic. Not ambitious enough. Too little, too late. Worth a shot? Already the subject of a great deal of conjecture and debate, the Green New Deal, a broad set of policy goals addressing environmental justice and climate change, recently reinvigorated by House Democrats, is likely to remain a central issue as the 2020 election approaches. Drexel faculty experts, with background spanning environmental science, engineering, atmospheric chemistry, environmental justice and policy, labor and environmental economics weigh in on the origin, scope and viability of the GND’s goals and similar policy efforts.
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- Psychology PhD Student Mina Ratkalkar Receives AASECT Scholarship
  
  April 12, 2019
  Drexel Doctoral student Mina Ratkalkar has received The American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors, and Therapists Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Sexual Attitude Reassessment Scholarship.
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- Faculty Highlights: Grants and Awards From Winter 2019
  
  April 10, 2019
  Read all about the sponsored research and major gifts and recognition that were recently received by faculty at Drexel — including a College of Medicine associate professor’s five-year, R01-type individual research grant for $2.8 million.
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- “The Ambitious Elementary School:” Q&A on Educational Inequity
  
  April 03, 2019
  Elizabeth McGee Hassrick, PhD, an assistant professor in Drexel’s A.J. Drexel Autism Institute and Department of Sociology, and colleagues spent five years investigating a charter elementary school in Chicago with a remarkably different educational model. The results? Students in the charter school — most of whom were admitted through a random lottery — had significantly higher test scores than peers in other schools, an effect that continued at least through middle school. The students’ results also nearly closed the racial achievement gap in the city.
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- With Newly Adopted Research Center, the Bioko Biodiversity Protection Program Welcomes CoAS Faculty and Students
  
  April 03, 2019
  This spring, faculty from the College of Arts and Sciences traveled to Equatorial Guinea to celebrate the official government adoption of the Bioko Biodiversity Protection Program’s scientific research center. The events not only highlighted the accomplishments of the program, but also shed light on opportunities for further collaboration with Drexel University researchers and students.
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- What’s New with Writers Room? Three Things to Know
  
  April 02, 2019
  Writers Room, a university-community literary arts program, has taken its creative placemaking, social justice and civic engagement in new directions in recent months. Find out what Writers Room has been up to — and how you can get involved.
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- Student Organization Spotlight: American Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
  
  April 01, 2019
  Drexel’s chapter of the American Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, or simply “bio club,” is open to any student interested in the life sciences. We caught up with the current president of Drexel ASBMB, biological sciences senior Mary Doan, to learn more about the organization.
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- TA Tell-All: Three Drexel Teaching Assistants’ Thoughts on Working with Students, Faculty and Each Other
  
  April 01, 2019
  DrexelNow got together three Drexel University teaching assistants from different disciplines and background experiences, along with a knowledgeable moderator, for a roundtable discussion about their most notable experiences, techniques and suggestions for improvement.
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- CoAS Accomplishments in Brief
  
  April 01, 2019
  We are pleased to recognize the recent grants, publications, presentations, awards and honors of the members of the College of Arts and Sciences.
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March
- What’s it Like to Go on ‘Wheel of Fortune?’ One Drexel Student Explains All
  
  March 29, 2019
  Drexel student Zaarah Abdul-Aziz recently appeared on the show on a March 20 episode during its special “College Week Spring Break” programming.
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- Drexel Study: Smartphone App Predicts Diet Lapse
  
  March 27, 2019
  According to a recent study, led by Evan Forman, PhD, a psychology professor in Drexel University's College of Arts and Sciences, a first-of-its-kind smartphone app called OnTrack can predict ahead of time when users are likely to lapse in their weight loss plan and help them stay on track.
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- Drexel Faculty and Students Present at the Annual ESS Meeting
  
  March 25, 2019
  The Eastern Sociological Society (ESS) Annual Meeting was held in Boston, MA from March 14-17, 2019. ESS was founded in 1930 to support sociological research in the northeast United States, and has about 1,200 members. Drexel faculty and students participated in the conference, making critical contributions to global health, medical education, race and clinical medicine, social theory and urban sociology.
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- New Species Announced at the Academy: 445 Days in Rewind
  
  March 22, 2019
  
  The continued discovery and documentation of new species shows life on Earth can still surprise us – and it’s clear that conservation and proper cohabitation of this world is increasingly important. Scientists at the Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University helped discover and recently published a few new slimy, shelled and fossilized species within the past 445 days, and each instance serves as a reminder of just how important biodiversity is.
  
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- Protecting Bioko's Biodiversity
  
  March 21, 2019
  My first few days are spent in the capital, Malabo, at the Study Abroad house with the Drexel University students, Mary Katherine “Katy” Gonder, PhD, director of the Bioko Biodiversity Protection Program, David Montgomery, BBPP national manager, and their truly dedicated staff. About two-thirds into the academic quarter, everyone seems just as busy and lively as I imagine they were in week one, which speaks to the value and importance of their conservation and education work on this tropical island.
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- Merck Chairman and CEO Kenneth Frazier to Speak at Drexel’s 2019 Commencement
  
  March 11, 2019
  Merck & Co., Inc. Chairman and CEO Kenneth C. Frazier will address the class of 2019 at Drexel’s University-wide commencement ceremony on June 14. In what has become a Drexel tradition, the University will once again hold its University-wide ceremony at Citizens Bank Park. Frazier’s contributions in the business, legal and humanitarian fields are especially notable.
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- Welcoming New Associate Deans in the College
  
  March 11, 2019
  The College of Arts and Sciences is pleased to announce the appointment of two new associate deans in graduate education and research.
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- Norma Bouchard Appointed Dean of College of Arts and Sciences
  
  March 06, 2019
  Norma Bouchard, PhD, who is currently the dean of the College of Arts and Letters at San Diego State University, will become the next dean of Drexel University’s College of Arts and Sciences.
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- Q&A on Uyghur Relations with Drexel’s New Director of Global Studies
  
  March 05, 2019
  After 10 years in Drexel University’s School of Education, Rebecca Clothey, PhD, begins her tenure as the new director of the College’s Global Studies program this month. For the past decade, she has conducted research on education issues related to the Uyghur (Uighur) people — a population making international headlines for reported human-rights violations against them in China, including mass detention in “re-education camps,” surveillance, and physical and psychological violence.
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- Research Update: CoAS Professors with Fulbright Awards
  
  March 05, 2019
  
  We caught up with professors in the College of Arts and Sciences who recently won awards through the Fulbright U.S. Scholar program. From Mexico to Montpellier, these four profs are taking their research and teaching abroad.
  
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- Oh, the Places You’ll Go: 10 CoAS Majors Share Favorite Travel Destinations
  
  March 05, 2019
  Sure, you could complete your whole degree in Philadelphia, but why not take advantage of Drexel opportunities around the globe? With gorgeous photos, insider tips and stories from international locales, 10 College of Arts and Sciences students share the best place their major has taken them.
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- Student Work-Study Opportunities
  
  March 05, 2019
  
  Looking for an on-campus job this fall? Apply for a work-study position with one of the College of Arts and Sciences’ departments or centers!
  
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- CoAS Accomplishments in Brief
  
  March 05, 2019
  
  We are pleased to recognize the recent grants, publications, presentations, awards and honors of the members of the College of Arts and Sciences.
  
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- 9 Empowerment Tips for Drexel Students
  
  March 04, 2019
  Female deans from Drexel University will soon gather to discuss professional and emotional empowerment at the Dean’s Panel during the Women’s Empowerment Summit hosted by the Charles D. Close School of Entrepreneurship March 7–8. In advance, DrexelNow asked them each to share their one key empowerment tip for students.
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- The Life of a Liberty Scholar
  
  March 04, 2019
  Since 2010, Drexel University’s Liberty Scholars program has awarded more than $76 million in full-tuition scholarships to more than 400 low-income graduates from Philadelphia high schools. But supporting these students through graduation takes more — and means more — than what money can buy.
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February
- Did an Asteroid Cancel Dinosaurs? The Truth is in the Lava
  
  February 26, 2019
  About sixty-six million years ago a planet-wide catastrophe brought the non-avian dinosaurs to their demise, and the end of the Cretaceous period was marked by a mass extinction of its fauna and flora. New data, published in the journal Science, says it’s possible that intense volcanic eruptions in India coincided with the worldwide extinction – ultimately cementing the fate of the massive reptiles.
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- The Speed of Thinking Exhibition and Panel
  
  February 18, 2019
  The Center for Mobilities Research & Policy co-organized a panel discussion on February 13th, 2019 in association with the Pearlstein Gallery’s exhibition The Speed of Thinking.
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- How Fast Are the Oceans Warming?
  
  February 15, 2019
  
  The greenhouse gases in the Earth’s atmosphere make our planet habitable, taking it from an average global temperature of -18 degrees C (zero degrees F) to a balmy 15 degrees C (60 degrees F). Current human activities, such as fossil fuel burning and deforestation, are increasing the concentration of these greenhouse gases, increasing the amount of the sun’s energy that is getting trapped.
  
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- What Makes Some People Creative Thinkers and Others Analytical?
  
  February 13, 2019
  A new brain-imaging study from Drexel University's Creativity Research Lab reveals that the different "cognitive styles" of creative and analytical thinkers are due to fundamental differences in their brain activity that can be observed even when people are not working on a problem.
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- A Tale of Two Colleges: Drexel and Stillman Act on Memorandum of Understanding
  
  February 13, 2019
  Drexel University and Stillman College, a historically black university based in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, signed a Memorandum of Understanding in May 2018 which created unique opportunities for students from both schools — and expansion plans are already underway.
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- New Access to Open-Licensed Materials Could Make a Difference for Students
  
  February 05, 2019
  Drexel faculty now have greater access to open-licensed textbooks — and are already starting to implement them in the classroom.
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- Why Consider Graduate School?
  
  February 05, 2019
  When it comes to life after graduation, there are many exciting decisions to consider, from choosing where to put down roots, to applying for jobs and determining if graduate or professional school is right for you.
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- Can a 6-hour Program Prevent Obesity? Drexel Psychologist Wants to Find Out
  
  February 05, 2019
  What if an hour a week for six weeks could prevent young adults from becoming obese? Meghan Butryn, PhD, a Drexel University psychology professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, is trying to find out.
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- CoAS Accomplishments in Brief
  
  February 04, 2019
  We are proud to recognize the recent presentations, publications, awards and honors of members of the College of Arts and Sciences.
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- How to be More Creative at Work
  
  February 04, 2019
  Research by cognitive psychologists and neuroscientists reveals that a vacation could do the trick according to Drexel Psychology professor John Kounios, PhD
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- ‘Triangle' in Trouble: Drexel’s Independent Newspaper Calls on Students in Fundraising Campaign
  
  February 04, 2019
  Drexel University’s student newspaper, The Triangle, announced that it no longer could afford printing costs, and is looking to students and the Drexel community for support.
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- Meet Psychology Prof Megan Meyer
  
  February 01, 2019
  For Megan L. Meyer, PhD, assistant teaching professor of psychology, student learning transcends the classroom with annual Habitat for Humanity trips and a pedagogy focused on "connections over content."
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- "The Commander's Dilemma": Q&A on Wartime Violence
  
  February 01, 2019
  Why do some military groups commit many types of violence, whereas others carefully control violence against citizens? In her new book “The Commander’s Dilemma: Violence and Restraint in Wartime,” Cornell University Press, Assistant Professor of Politics Amelia Hoover Green, PhD — whose research focuses on conflict-related violence, intra-armed groups and human rights — argues that restraint occurs when fighters understand why they are fighting. That is, when commanders invest in political education.
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- Communication Major Shares Tips for Success after Working at Fox 29
  
  February 01, 2019
  I was told that work experience and networking would be two of the best things that I could do for myself while in college. In addition to my schoolwork, extracurriculars, and two co-ops, I decided to complete an internship for credit in my third final year at Drexel. I landed an amazing opportunity at Fox 29 studios in Philadelphia, working on one of their entertainment television shows called "The Q."
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- Apply Now: Student Master Class with NPR’s Terry Gross
  
  February 01, 2019
  Before she delivers the 2019 College of Arts and Sciences Distinguished Lecture on April 10, join us for a special master class with Terry Gross, host of the Peabody Award-winning public radio program “Fresh Air.” Apply now to be one of only 10 CoAS students who will meet and learn from National Public Radio’s foremost interviewer.
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- Student Organization Q&A: Drexel Mock Trial Association
  
  February 01, 2019
  We caught up with Talha Mukhtar, a philosophy and political science major, to chat about his experiences with the Drexel Undergraduate Mock Trial Association. Mukhtar is a senior and the current president of DUMT.
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January
- Rising Leaders: Shahmar Beasley
  
  January 25, 2019
  Shahmar Beasley is a community leader in the truest sense. His internship experience — with two Pennsylvania state representatives, a Philadelphia judge and a criminal defense attorney — is matched only by his civic engagement. Between fundraising for underserved communities and studying for the LSAT exam, he also organized the Thomas R. Kline School of Law’s first District Attorney candidates debate as the past president of Drexel Democrats.
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- Rising Leaders: Kiana Williams
  
  January 25, 2019
  Kiana Williams has conducted research on cancer-causing enzyme misregulation, engaged patients in programming at a children’s hospital, and cared for infants with severe medical conditions. A mentor to underprivileged middle school students, Williams is a strong believer in inspiring people to work together — a motivation that underlies her goal of becoming a medical doctor.
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- Rising Leaders: Sumita Gangwani
  
  January 25, 2019
  Sumita Gangwani has taken her passion for sustainability into diverse roles — studying green energy in Iceland, researching the politics of energy development in Philadelphia, and influencing sustainable retail policies on co-op in Washington, D.C. As an on-campus leader, she has advocated for Drexel to remain committed to its environmental initiatives and has helped empower new Dragons as a student ambassador and mentor.
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- Rising Leaders: Anthony Perez
  
  January 25, 2019
  Anthony Perez is an advocate for underserved populations. He’s written grants for nonprofit funding, worked as a human rights intern in Argentina, and helped raise money for disaster relief in Puerto Rico. At his most recent co-op, he assisted immigrants and asylum seekers in attaining permanent residency and public benefits in the U.S.
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- Rising Leaders: Sara Aykit
  
  January 25, 2019
  Sara Aykit has harnessed the power of storytelling to celebrate diversity and the common experiences that unite us. A Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholar, she has attended writing workshops in Ireland and served as a memory writer for people with Alzheimer’s disease. Her focus on community building has led her to become a student advocate with Drexel’s Student Center for Diversity and Inclusion and to assist with refugee resettlement while on co-op at the nonprofit Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society Pennsylvania.
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- Follow My Lead: Maggie Deptola
  
  January 24, 2019
  A drive to address economic inequalities — and a less-than- engaging high school experience — led Maggie Deptola to Coded by Kids, a local nonprofit that aspires to make technology education accessible to all middle and high school students. Her work caught the eye of professional networking giant LinkedIn, which featured Deptola in its #InItTogether campaign. Her likeness has since been featured on billboards throughout Philadelphia and even in a commercial that aired during the 2018 Winter Olympics — a fitting nod to her Olympian determination to transform education.
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- Follow My Lead: Amber Racine, Esq.
  
  January 24, 2019
  Stumbling upon personal injury law during her co-op as a history and politics student and A.J. Drexel Scholar at Drexel, Amber Racine has since become a rising star of the field. Her accolades range from “Lawyer on the Fast Track” from The Legal Intelligencer to being named chair of the Philadelphia Bar Association Board of Governors for 2019. Her successes aside, Racine is most grateful for the chance to make a difference in people’s lives.
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- Follow My Lead: Anthony DeSimone, PhD
  
  January 24, 2019
  No matter the day or season, Anthony DeSimone’s mornings start the same: a 4 a.m. wakeup and quick email check, followed by a one- to three-hour run. The discipline required to maintain these morning rituals weaves its way through every aspect of DeSimone’s life, allowing him to tackle the pressures of leading more than 2,000 engineers and a unit that brings in $5 billion in revenue annually.
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- Follow My Lead: Nicholas Barber
  
  January 24, 2019
  For recent alumnus Nicholas Barber, science doesn’t end with discovery. A good scientist, he believes, uses research to inform policy, improve communities and mitigate harm to our planet. After five years at Drexel University — a journey brimming with awards, mentorship experiences and research — Barber is now studying earth science on a full scholarship at the University of Cambridge as the second Gates Cambridge scholar in Drexel history.
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- Follow My Lead: Ekwoge Abwe, PhD
  
  January 24, 2019
  Ekwoge Abwe has a gift for rallying others to the cause of conservation. From hunters to farmers to local community members, he has worked for two decades to empower the citizens of Cameroon to protect the country’s fragile ecosystems and its numerous endangered and endemic species.
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- Follow My Lead: Madelyn Caltabiano, PhD
  
  January 24, 2019
  For 37 years, Lyn Caltabiano has been a leader in the field of pharmaceutical research and development (R&D) at two of the top pharma companies in the world — GlaxoSmithKline and Merck & Co. From leading operations for GSK’s early phase clinical development and oncology R&D to strengthening project and alliance management at Merck, she has sought one challenge after the next, never allowing herself to get too comfortable.
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- Antarctic Paleontological Expedition: Week 7
  
  January 22, 2019
  Windy days at our Deception Glacier camp made for challenging working conditions, but nonetheless we got some good work done to wrap up our field season.
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- Striking It With Fossil Trove: Week Six
  
  January 14, 2019
  Weather this week has been clear but cold and windy. We’ve explored about 10 miles from camp around Alligator Peak, with some good finds of dense bone beds of Devonian fish remains.
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- Faculty Highlights: Grants and Awards From Fall 2018
  
  January 11, 2019
  This update reflects the sponsored research and major gifts, honors and recognition that were recently received by faculty at Drexel University.
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- Psychology PhD Candidate named 2018 Muslim Mental Health Policy Advocate
  
  January 09, 2019
  Mona Elgohail, a clinical psychology PhD candidate mentored by Pamela Geller, PhD, has been named Muslim Mental Health Policy Advocate of 2018 for her research and advocacy around mental health wellness, particularly in the area of fertility and infertility, by the University of Southern California's Center for Muslim Mental Health and Islamic Psychology. She will be receiving this award at their annual conference in February of 2019.
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- Finding Fossil Fish in Antarctica: Week 5
  
  January 07, 2019
  Week 5 in Antarctica started with clear skies but strong winds creating dangerous wind chills. Winds dropped to more normal levels after a couple of days, and we’ve gotten several good workdays on the rock outcrops.
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- Spring Courses
  
  January 04, 2019
  Explore celebrity philanthropy and activism, identify birds in local parks and reserves, and examine the media’s portrayal of environmental issues in these new and noteworthy spring courses.
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- Support and Resources for Drexel Faculty and Administrators Seeking External Funding
  
  January 04, 2019
  Drexel’s Office of Foundation and Corporate Relations (FCR) builds strong partnerships with private and corporate foundations that grow Drexel's teaching, research and civic engagement initiatives. FCR offers a wide range of support and resources for Drexel faculty and administrators seeking external funding for their academic research and programs.
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- CoAS Accomplishments in Brief
  
  January 03, 2019
  We are pleased to recognize the recent grants, publications, presentations, awards and honors of the members of the College of Arts and Sciences.
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- Student Organization Spotlight: The Criminal Justice Society
  
  January 03, 2019
  Learn about Drexel’s Criminal Justice Society — and how you can get involved — from two criminology and justice studies majors: Sean McClellan ’21, president of the society, and Yih-Chia Lam ’19.
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- CoAS Appoints Director of Online Education
  
  January 03, 2019
  In her new role, Vadell will collaborate with faculty, College leadership and Drexel University Online to shape and support a vision for curricular and faculty development, as well as student success, in the College’s technology-enhanced pedagogy.
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- Meet Politics Prof Jack Santucci
  
  January 03, 2019
  Assistant Teaching Professor of Politics Jon “Jack” Santucci, PhD, has studied proportional represenation and attitudes toward the electoral process, and encourages his students to dig deeper into political narratives.
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- John Medaglia Named as APS Rising Star
  
  January 03, 2019
  The Association for Psychological Science (APS) has named John Medaglia as an APS Rising Star. This designation is presented to outstanding APS members who are in the earliest stages of their research career.
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