• DARPA robotics challenge

    October 24, 2012

    A 10-school collaboration led by Drexel is one of several groups worldwide who are working to advance robotics technology for disaster relief as part of a challenge laid down by the U.S. Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency.

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  • Barcode 60th Anniversary

    October 22, 2012

    This week, Drexel honors the 60th anniversary of the bar code, an enduring symbol of technology that’s stood the test of time. It was also invented and patented right here at Drexel.

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  • PUC and Drexel to Host Forum on Energy Jobs

    October 16, 2012

    With an abundance of energy jobs available and more expected to be added through the next decade, the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) will partner with Drexel University to host an Energy Utility Forum on Nov. 2 for Philadelphia-area college students.

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  • Physics Explains How Sickling Cells Make People Sick

    October 16, 2012

    Researchers at Drexel University have identified the physical forces in red blood cells and blood vessels underlying the painful symptoms of sickle cell disease. Their experiment, the first to answer a scientific question about sickle cell disease using microfluidics engineering methods, may help future researchers better determine who is at greatest risk of harm from the disease. They report their findings in Cell Press’s Biophysical Journal today.

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  • Montalto CWA 40th Anniversary

    October 16, 2012

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  • Drexel Biomed Opens its Doors to Innovation Community

    October 10, 2012

    A wristwatch that can check your blood pressure, a belly band for expecting mothers to monitor their baby’s vital signs and a way for doctors to sterilize their hands without getting them wet – these innovations are just a few of the ideas that will be on display as Drexel University and the Wallace H. Coulter Foundation provide a glimpse into the future of medical technology at the Innovation Technology & Talent Showcase on Oct. 31.

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  • Philadelphia Educators to Discuss Innovations in STEM Education

    October 09, 2012

    Drexel University’s School of Education will host the second event in the Critical Conversations in Urban Education lecture series on Monday, October 22, from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. A panel of teachers and principals will explore the innovative work of educators in Philadelphia schools, with an emphasis on science, technology, engineering and mathematics education.

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