• Soft, Sticky, Stretchable Biosensors Make a Better Connection

    July 28, 2026

    Biosensors have revolutionized home healthcare over the last two decades. Devices like wearable heart rate and blood glucose monitors are giving people with chronic health conditions the information and assurance they need to maintain an active lifestyle. But even the best sensors are limited by their ability to sustain skin contact through the rigors of physical activity. Researchers from Drexel University and Penn State University took on the challenge of improving the hydrogel material used in biosensors. And, in recently published research, they reported a new formula for making the gelatinous substrate that is versatile, durable and adhesive enough to make a stronger connection.

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  • NSF Grant Backs Drexel Effort to Improve Self-Assembling Polymer Capsules

    July 27, 2026

    The grant funds further research on crystalsomes, microscopic hollow polymer capsules, this time to build their curved, responsive walls without help from an outside template.

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  • Drexel University President Antonio Merlo’s First Year as a Dragon

    July 23, 2026

    During his first year on campus, the University leader connected with students, faculty and professional staff to bring his team together and start guiding Drexel through transformative changes.

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  • Drexel Joins Statewide Initiative to Support Manufacturing Innovation

    July 23, 2026

    This fall, students from Drexel University will be helping Pennsylvania companies advance sustainable manufacturing and circular economy practices as part of a $3.1 million investment by the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development The DCED’s Manufacturing PA Innovation Program will support student research on campus and on-site with manufacturers across the state that will provide data to help the companies evaluate new products and processes.

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  • Jill Wenderott

    Wenderott Receives NSF-CAREER Award

    July 02, 2026

    The project will develop new visible-light-activated photocatalysts that could lead to more efficient generation of useful, value-added products while supporting cleaner, more sustainable technologies.

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