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The Vanishing Neutrinos That Could Upend Fundamental Physics
July 16, 2021
Michelle Dolinski, PhD, an associate professor and associate dean in the College of Arts and Sciences, was quoted in July 16 Nature news article about new and upgraded experiments around the world trying to show an extremely rare kind of nuclear decay, that could have a significant impact across physics.
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Moon ‘Wobble' in 2030s Will Increase High Tide Flooding In NJ, Del. Shore Towns
July 15, 2021
David Velinsky, PhD, vice president for Academy Science at the Academy of Natural Sciences and a professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was quoted in a July 15 WCAU-TV (NBC-10) segment about moon “wobble,” or how the moon’s orbit plays into the tides. A new NASA study says rising sea levels due to climate change will cause extreme, chronic high-tide floods in the mid 2030s when the moon enters a certain lunar orbit.
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Democrats in New York Choose a Mayoral Candidate in a Tight Race
June 21, 2021
Jack Santucci, PhD, an assistant teaching professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was quoted in a June 21 Economist article about the New York City mayoral race and the roll of ranked choice voting.
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Philadelphia Gas Works Plans To Cut Methane Emissions 80% By 2050. Is It Enough?
June 7, 2021
Research led by Ezra Wood, PhD, an associate professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was mentioned in a June 7 WCAU-TV (NBC-10) story about Philadelphia Gas Works plans to cut methane emissions 80% by the year 2050.
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New Radioactivity Measurement Could Boost Precision of Dark Matter Experiments
June 1, 2021
Michelle Dolinski, PhD, an associate professor and associate dean in the College of Arts and Sciences, was quoted in an article in the June issue of Scientific American about a new study showing scientists’ ability to spot tiny amounts of radioactive elements, which occur naturally in metals such as gold that are often used in laboratory instruments.
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Philadelphia Turns Lights Out for Migrating Birds
May 21, 2021
Jason Weckstein, PhD, a professor in the College of Arts and Sciences and associate curator of ornithology at the Academy of Natural Sciences, was quoted in a May 21 The Weather Channel article about Philadelphia’s initiative to turn off and dim its city lights to protect migrating birds.
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New Radioactivity Measurement Could Boost Precision of Dark Matter Experiments
May 18, 2021
Michelle Dolinski, PhD, an associate professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was quoted in a May 18 Scientific American article about a new process to detect radioactive material in metals, which will benefit future dark matter experiments.
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Colonial Pipeline Shutdown Could Impact Millions of Consumers, Expert Warns
May 11, 2021
Robert D'Ovidio, PhD, an associate professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was quoted in a May 11 WPVI-TV (6-abc) about a Colonial Pipeline ransomware attack.
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How Economic Growth Kills Our Future
April 27, 2021
Research by José Tapia, PhD, an associate professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was mentioned in an April 27 Medium post about the necessity of rolling back economic growth to insure a future.
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After a Year of Pandemic, Wearing Masks Outdoors Is Up for Debate
April 22, 2021
Charles Haas, PhD, LD Betz professor of Environmental Engineering in the College of Engineering; Michael LeVasseur, PhD, an assistant teaching professor in the Dornsife School of Public Health; and Eric Zillmer, PsyD, the Carl R. Pacifico professor of Neuropsychology in the College of Arts and Sciences and director of Athletics, were quoted in an April 22 Philadelphia Inquirer story about the debate over wearing masks outdoors.
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‘Of Human Kindness’ Review: Theater of Emotions
April 22, 2021
Paula Marantz Cohen, PhD, dean of the Pennoni Honors College and Distinguished teaching professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was featured in an April 22 Wall Street Journal review of her book "Of Human Kindness: What Shakespeare Teaches Us About Empathy."
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It’s Normal To Feel Emotional About the Vaccine. Here’s Why It’s a Roller Coaster.
April 15, 2021
Eric Zillmer, PsyD, the Carl R. Pacifico professor of Neuropsychology in the College of Arts and Sciences and director of Athletics, was quoted in an April 15 Philadelphia Inquirer article about the range of emotions people feel getting vaccinated for COVID-19. The article was republished by several outlets across the country including the Sacramento Bee.
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Why Deepfake Videos Keep Criminologists up at Night
March 31, 2021
Robert D'Ovidio, PhD, an associate professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was interviewed in a KYW-Newsradio (1060-AM) “In Depth” podcast about deep fakes and how experts figure out what's real and what isn't.
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Fact Check: Fake Warning Falsely Claims Hawks Can Carry Away Small Pets
March 24, 2021
Jason Weckstein, PhD, a professor in the College of Arts and Sciences and associate curator of ornithology at the Academy of Natural Sciences, was quoted in a March 24 USA Today article about a viral Facebook post falsely claiming that hawks can carry off small dogs and cats.
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Philly Likely To Miss Out on the Brood X Cicada Hype, but Chester, Bucks Counties Could Catch the Buzz
March 23, 2021
Jon Gelhaus, PhD, curator of Entomology at the Academy of Natural Sciences and professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was quoted in a March 23 Philadelphia Inquirer article about millions of noisy Brood X cicadas that will emerge from 17 years underground and why Philly may just miss them.
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Philly To Dim Lights To Make It Safer for Birds in Flight
March 12, 2021
Jason Weckstein, PhD, a professor in the College of Arts and Sciences and associate curator of ornithology at the Academy of Natural Sciences, was quoted in a March 12 Associated Press article about dimming the lights of Philadelphia to prevent millions of migrating birds that pass through twice a year from slamming into skyscrapers and crashing to the sidewalk.
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Billions of Cicadas Will Soon Take Over the Region: The Lineup
March 11, 2021
Jon Gelhaus, PhD, curator of Entomology at the Academy of Natural Sciences and professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was interviewed in a March 11 WCAU-TV (NBC-10) story about when Philadelphia will soon see billions of special cicadas that only emerge every 17 years.
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Microplastics Found in Waterways Across PA, Including 7 in Allegheny County. Why It’s Dangerous and What You Should Know.
March 10, 2021
David Velinsky, PhD, vice president for Academy Science at the Academy of Natural Sciences and a professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was quoted in a March 10 PublicSource story about a new study that found 100% of sampled PA waterways were contaminated by microplastics.
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Hedonic Hunger and the Science of Why We Can’t Stop Eating
March 3, 2021
Michael Lowe, PhD, a professor, and Stephanie Manasse, PhD, an assistant research professor in the Center for Weight, Eating and Lifestyle Science (WELL Center), both in the College of Arts and Sciences, were quoted in a March 3 WebMD magazine article about hedonic eating, the urge to consume pleasurable foods even when not hungry, and binge eating, when a person consumes a large amount of food quickly repeatedly.
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Can This New Map Fix Our Distorted Views of the World?
February 24, 2021
David Goldberg, PhD, a professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was mentioned in Feb. 24 New York Times story about a new world map he helped to design. The map is a two-sided, flat disk that minimizes map distortions, making it more similar to a globe than other flat maps.
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COVID-19 Isn’t the Only Thing Shortening American Lives
February 23, 2021
Ana V. Diez Roux, MD, PhD, dean of the Dornsife School of Public Health and Jose Tapia Granados,PhD, associate professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, were quoted in Feb. 23 Bloomberg opinion article about how COVID-19 is effecting new estimates of life expectancy.
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Scientists Try To Fix Flat Maps With New Double-Sided Projections
February 18, 2021
David Goldberg, PhD, a professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was mentioned in Feb. 18 The Verge article about a new world map he helped to design. The map is a two-sided, flat disk that minimizes map distortions, making it more similar to a globe than other flat maps.
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A Whole New World! Astrophysicists Create the 'Most Accurate Flat Map Ever' That Is Two-Sided and Round, Letting Users Simply Flip It Over To See the Entire Globe
February 16, 2021
David Goldberg, PhD, a professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was mentioned in a Feb. 16 Daily Mail (United Kingdom) article about a new world map co-designed by Goldberg. The map is a two-sided flat disk that minimizes map distortions, making it more similar to a globe than other flat maps.
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Vaccine Envy Is Real. Here’s How To Tame It.
February 16, 2021
Eric Zillmer, PsyD, the Carl R. Pacifico professor of Neuropsychology in the College of Arts and Sciences and director of Athletics, was quoted in a Feb. 16 Washington Post article about feeling envious of those who have received COVID-19 vaccines while waiting to receive it and how to cope with “vaccine envy.”
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Even if You Feel Like This Was a Lost Year, That Might Not Be True
February 16, 2021
John Kounios, PhD, a professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was quoted in a Feb. 16 TIME article about how the feeling of loss and unproductivity during the pandemic may provide hope for life after the pandemic. The article was also published on Yahoo “Life.”
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Before Rosa Parks: The Fight for Philly Transit Equity and the Black Women on the Frontlines
February 5, 2021
Mimi Sheller, PhD, a professor and director of the Center for Mobilities Research and Policy in the College of Arts and Sciences, was quoted in a Feb. 5 WHYY.org story, that also ran on WITF.org (NPR - Harrisburg, Pennsylvania), about the racial hierarchy that continues today in Philadelphia’s public spaces and transportation.
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Colorado and the City of Denver Take a Closer Look at Approval Voting for the Future of Elections
January 29, 2021
Jack Santucci, PhD, an assistant teaching professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was quoted in a Jan. 29 Denver 7 (ABC) article about the city of Denver, which is taking a closer look at approval voting for the future of its elections.
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Philadelphia’s Transit Authority Rethinks Regional Rail
January 27, 2021
Mimi Sheller, PhD, a professor and director of the Center for Mobilities Research and Policy in the College of Arts and Sciences, was quoted in a Jan. 26 Philadelphia Inquirer article about the future of SEPTA regional rail with fewer commuters. The article was picked up on Jan. 27 by Governing.
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Without Commuters, What Will Happen To Septa Regional Rail?
January 26, 2021
Mimi Sheller, PhD, a professor and director of the Center for Mobilities Research and Policy in the College of Arts and Sciences, was quoted in a Jan. 26 Philadelphia Inquirer article about the future of SEPTA regional rail with fewer commuters.
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Kenney Had Plans. Then the Pandemic Hit. Can He Avoid Lame-Duck Status and Get Philly ‘Back on Track’?
January 26, 2021
Richardson Dilworth, PhD, a professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was quoted in a Jan. 26 Philadelphia Inquirer article about Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney’s second term.
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Second Impeachment Trial for Trump Set To Begin on Monday
January 24, 2021
William Rosenberg, PhD, a professor in the College of Arts and Science, was interviewed in a Jan. 24 WCAU-TV (NBC-10) segment about the second impeachment trial for Donald Trump.
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A Historically Unique Transfer of Power
January 19, 2021
William Rosenberg, PhD, a professor in the College of Arts and Science, was interviewed in a Jan. 19 episode of KYW Newsradio's "In Depth" podcast about how the inauguration of Joe Biden fits in history and how the transfer of power has held up during an extremely difficult time in American politics.
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This Is Why the Wait Is So Hard Right Now | Elizabeth Wellington
January 14, 2021
Eric Zillmer, PsyD, the Carl R. Pacifico professor of Neuropsychology in the College of Arts and Sciences and director of Athletics, was quoted in a Jan. 14 Philadelphia Inquirer article about why waiting is difficult and how to cope, especially during the pandemic.
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Evening Wurds 1.11.21 - Dr. William Rosenberg
January 11, 2021
William Rosenberg, PhD, a professor in the College of Arts and Science, was interviewed for a Jan. 11 WURD-Radio (96.1-FM) segment about what steps are being considered next regarding President Trump following the insurrection on Capitol Hill in January of 2021.
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Delaware County Officials Paid $25,000 in Ransom To Hackers Who Infiltrated the County’s Computer System
January 7, 2021
Robert D'Ovidio, PhD, an associate professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was quoted in a Jan. 7 Philadelphia Inquirer article about ransom to hackers who infiltrated Delaware County’s computer system.
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Republicans’ Attempt To Overturn Election Results a Real ‘Crisis’ for Democracy, Drexel Professor Says
January 5, 2021
William Rosenberg, PhD, a professor in the College of Arts and Science, was interviewed Jan. 5 on KYW-TV (CBS-3) about how some Republican lawmakers plan to challenge the votes of the electoral college. That’s despite no evidence of widespread fraud that would affect the win for President-elect Joe Biden.
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‘The Great Gatsby,’ Songs by Ma Rainey and Other Classic Works Are Now in the Public Domain
December 31, 2020
Paula Marantz Cohen, PhD, dean of the Pennoni Honors College and Distinguished teaching professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was quoted in a Dec. 31 Smithsonian article about canonical books, songs and films that became free to use in 2021.
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Why (and How) Your Resolutions Should Look Different This Year
December 29, 2020
Eric Zillmer, PsyD, the Carl R. Pacifico professor of Neuropsychology in the College of Arts and Sciences and director of Athletics, was quoted in a Dec. 29 Fast Company article about how and why New Year's resolutions and annual goal-setting will be different in a pandemic.
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Where Year Two of the Pandemic Will Take Us
December 29, 2020
Scott Knowles, PhD, a professor in the College of Arts and Sciences was quoted in a Dec. 29 The Atlantic article about public consciousness facing the second year of the pandemic – and how the U.S. may remember or forget the particulars.
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Both Biden and Harris Come From the Senate. Will That Help Them Govern?
November 25, 2020
William Rosenberg, PhD, a professor in the College of Arts and Science, was interviewed for a Nov. 25 KYW Newsradio (1060-AM) "In-Depth" podcast about Biden and Harris’s Senate background, and whether that will help them govern and ultimately work better with Congress.
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Dealing With Disappointment, Isolation During the Holidays
November 23, 2020
Eric Zillmer, PsyD, the Carl R. Pacifico professor of Neuropsychology in the College of Arts and Sciences and director of Athletics, was quoted in a Nov. 23 WCAU-TV (NBC-10) broadcast about how to cope with disappointment because of COVID-19 restrictions on typical holiday gatherings.
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These Pandemic Preppers Are Ready for Whatever the Hell Is Next
November 13, 2020
Eric Zillmer, PsyD, the Carl R. Pacifico professor of Neuropsychology in the College of Arts and Sciences and director of Athletics, was quoted in a Nov. 13 Men’s Health article about the psychological drive of survival supplies prepping. The article was picked up by multiple outlets including Yahoo! “Finance” and MSN “Health.”
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What Can We Expect as Pennsylvania Mail-in Ballots Continue To Be Counted?
November 4, 2020
William Rosenberg, PhD, a professor in the College of Arts and Science, was interviewed in a Nov. 4 KYW-TV (CBS-3) segment about what to expect as Pennsylvania mail-in ballots continue to be counted. The story was also picked up by Yahoo! News.
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Voting Itself Becomes Question for Ballot Measures
November 2, 2020
Jack Santucci, PhD, an assistant teaching professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was quoted in a Nov. 2 Governing article about ranked choice voting proposals.
Jack Santucci, PhD, an assistant teaching professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was quoted in a Nov. 2 Governing article about ranked choice voting proposals.
Jack Santucci, PhD, an assistant teaching professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was quoted in a Nov. 2 Governing article about ranked choice voting proposals.
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What if Trump Wins? Expert Predictions for Your Wallet
October 27, 2020
Richardson Dilworth, PhD, a professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was quoted in an Oct. 27 WalletHub article about what a Trump win might look like for your wallet.
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Who Are the Out-of-State Billionaires Backing Ranked-Choice Voting in Massachusetts?
October 26, 2020
Jack Santucci, PhD, an assistant teaching professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was quoted in an Oct. 26 Boston Globe article about ranked-choice voting in Massachusetts.
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Credit Where Credit Is Due: How Juvenile Justice Fails Kids in Custody Academically
October 25, 2020
Research co-authored by Naomi Goldstein, PhD, a professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was mentioned in an Oct. 25 Desert News article about how youth in prison fall behind academically because of a variety of issues, like a lack of quality education to credits not being accepted.
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Citizens’ Assemblies
October 19, 2020
Jack Santucci, PhD, a professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was quoted in an Oct. 19 Philadelphia Citizen article about the concept of a “citizens’ assembly.”
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Why Scammers Are Excited About Amazon Prime Day
October 13, 2020
Robert D'Ovidio, PhD, an associate professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was interviewed in an Oct. 13 WPVI-TV (6-abc) story about scammers and Amazon Prime Day.
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Septa Was Attacked by Ransomware, Sources Say. It’s Still Restoring Operations Stifled Since August.
October 7, 2020
Robert D'Ovidio, PhD, an associate professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was quoted in an Oct. 7 Philadelphia Inquirer article about a ransomware attack suffered by SEPTA.
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What Disaster Experts Know
October 6, 2020
Scott Knowles, PhD, a professor and department head of History in the College of Arts and Sciences, was featured in an Oct. 6 Daily Michigan article about his daily livestream interviews and discussion series “COVIDCalls.” Knowles discusses the importance of studying the history of disasters past to find solutions to the pandemic today. Michael Yudell, PhD, a professor and chair in the Dornsife School of Public Health, was quoted in the article discussing how W.E.B. DuBois embarked on a project to document public health disparities in Black men 124 years ago.
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Locked Down and Stressed Out: The Impact of COVID-19 on Mental Health
October 1, 2020
Eric Zillmer, PhD, the Carl R. Pacifico professor of Neuropsychology in the College of Arts and Sciences and director of Athletics, was quoted in an Oct. 1 Risk Management magazine article about how the pandemic is affecting mental health and ways to address it and return-to-work anxiety.
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Twitter Critics Attacked Chrissy Teigen for Sharing Her Pregnancy Loss. Here's the Right Way To Respond.
October 1, 2020
Pamela Geller, PhD, an associate professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was quoted in an Oct. 1 Washington Post article about how to respond to someone who is grieving the loss of a pregnancy.
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Dr. Bill Rosenberg POTUS 124XM on Ruth Bader Ginsburg 9-21-20
September 21, 2020
William Rosenberg, PhD, a professor in the College of Arts and Science, was interviewed Sept. 21 on POTUS-Radio (XM-124) about the impact of the loss of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg on the Supreme Court and the American political system.
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How the Oil Industry Made Us Doubt Climate Change
September 19, 2020
Robert Brulle, PhD, a professor emeritus in the College of Arts and Sciences, was quoted in a Sept. 19 BBC News feature about how the oil industry perpetuated climate change doubt.
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Guns Flashed in Philly Virtual Classrooms Raises Many Concerns
September 4, 2020
Robert D'Ovidio, PhD, an associate professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was interviewed in a Sept. 4 WPVI-TV (6-abc) segment about the Philadelphia School District’s Acceptable Use Policy for school-issued laptops and issues with paraphernalia like guns being brandished during online schooling.
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You May Hear Fewer Cicadas This Year, but Next Year Will Be Noisy
August 21, 2020
Jon Gelhaus, curator of Entomology at the Academy of Natural Sciences and professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was quoted in an Aug. 21 Philadelphia Inquirer article about the city’s population of cicadas.
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7 Self-Care Tips for Coping With 'Crisis Fatigue'
August 20, 2020
Eric Zillmer, PsyD, the Carl R. Pacifico professor of Neuropsychology in the College of Arts and Sciences and director of Athletics, was quoted in an Aug. 20 Today.com article about tips to help cope with crisis fatigue.
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Lebanon: Parliament Declares State of Emergency
August 15, 2020
William Rosenberg, PhD, a professor in the College of Arts and Science, was interviewed Aug. 15 on an INDUS News “Scope” segment to discuss the vote by mail ballot issues related to the 2020 U.S. Presidential election.
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Scott Gabriel Knowles Is on a Quest to Understand What the Pandemic Reveals About Americans
August 15, 2020
Scott Knowles, PhD, a professor and department head of History in the College of Arts and Sciences, was featured in an Aug. 15 Philadelphia magazine article about his daily livestream interviews and discussion series “COVIDCalls” – where he works to understand just what the pandemic might reveal about Americans. Michael Yudell, PhD, a professor and chair in the Dornsife School of Public Health was quoted in the article discussing the social problems exacerbated by the pandemic. Sharrona Pearl, PhD, an associate professor in the College of Nursing and Health Professions, and Esther Chernak, MD, an associate professor in the Dornsife School of Public Health, were also mentioned in the piece.
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Presidential Party Conventions
August 10, 2020
William Rosenberg, PhD, a professor in the College of Arts and Science, was interviewed Aug. 10 on POTUS-Radio (XM-124) to discuss the upcoming Democratic and Republican national political party conventions. Rosenberg explains the history of the political convention as well as the specific factors that will influence the 2020 conventions, particularly amid COVID-19.
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Have You Hit the COVID-19 Wall? Here Are Some Ways to Cope.
August 6, 2020
Eric Zillmer, PsyD, the Carl R. Pacifico professor of Neuropsychology in the College of Arts and Sciences and director of Athletics, was quoted in an Aug. 6 Philadelphia Inquirer story about how the longevity of the pandemic is affecting people’s mental health and ways to cope.
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GOP Climate Change Denial Set the Stage for Trump’s Coronavirus Conspiracies
July 28, 2020
Robert Brulle, PhD, a professor emeritus in the College of Arts and Sciences, was quoted in a July 28 HuffPost article about how the GOP’s climate denial contributed to its Coronavirus conspiracies.
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How to Conjure Creativity While Staying at Home
July 23, 2020
John Kounios, PhD, professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was quoted in a July 23 Forbes story about how to conjure creativity while staying at home.
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What Current Police Reform Efforts Lack: A Call to Federalize
July 17, 2020
Robert J. Kane, PhD, a professor and head of the Criminology and Justice Studies Department in the College of Arts and Sciences authored a July 17 opinion article in The Hill about disbanding local police forces and federalizing them under the U.S. Public Health Service.
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How to Navigate Zoom Fatigue With Colleagues and Friends, According to Experts
July 17, 2020
Eric Zillmer, PsyD, the Carl R. Pacifico professor of Neuropsychology in the College of Arts and Sciences and director of Athletics, was quoted in a July 17 Good Housekeeping story about zoom fatigue
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Firefly Season Is Peaking in the Philly Area. Here Is What Sets Pennsylvania’s State Insect Aglow.
July 9, 2020
Jon Gelhaus, PhD, a professor in the College of Arts and Sciences and curator of Entomology at the Academy of Natural Sciences, was quoted in a July 9 Philadelphia Inquirer article about firefly season in Pennsylvania.
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Why Is It So Hard for Some People to Wear Masks? Professor Explains
July 8, 2020
Eric Zillmer, PsyD, the Carl R. Pacifico professor of Neuropsychology in the College of Arts and Sciences and director of Athletics, was quoted in a July 8 WCAU-TV (NBC-10) broadcast about why some are finding it difficult to wear a mask now that it is being mandated in more areas across the country.
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Police Reform Roundtable
July 8, 2020
Robert J. Kane, PhD, professor and head of the Criminology and Justice Studies Department in the College of Arts and Sciences was interviewed on July 8 on WHYY’s “Radio Times” about police reform.
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Dr. Bill Rosenberg w Tim Farley on POTUS 124XM on 7-27-20 Sports and the Corona Virus
July 13, 2020
William Rosenberg, PhD, a professor in the College of Arts and Science, was interviewed July 13 on POTUS-Radio (XM-124) about a number of issues related to college and professional sports, including how each level and some of the leagues were addressing the issues. He raised the issues of politics, economics and medical safety.
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One Hidden Reason Many Doctors Say COVID-19 Cases Will Keep Spiking
June 30, 2020
Eric Zillmer, Psyd, the Carl R. Pacifico professor of Neuropsychology in the College of Arts and Sciences and director of Athletics, was quoted in a June 30 Best Life article about caution fatigue, or the decreased sensitivity to repeated warnings, leading people to take fewer precautions and increases of COVID-19 cases. The article was picked up by MSN “Lifestyle.”
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Why You Feel So Damn Exhausted All the Time During Quarantine
June 29, 2020
Eric Zillmer, Psyd, the Carl R. Pacifico professor of Neuropsychology in the College of Arts and Sciences and director of Athletics, was quoted in a June 29 Shape article about the reasons so many are feeling fatigued during the pandemic and social unrest, and how to restore energy levels. The article was picked up by MSN “Health & Fitness.”
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SEPTA Regional Rail Is Coming Back, but Many of Its Suburban Riders Are Still Working From Home
June 29, 2020
Mimi Sheller, PhD, a professor and director of the Center for Mobilities Research and Policy in the College of Arts and Sciences, was quoted in a June 29 Philadelphia Inquirer article about the return of SEPTA regional rail and the reduction of riders as many continue to work remotely.
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A Modest Proposal Regarding Masks
June 29, 2020
William Rosenberg, PhD, a professor in the College of Arts and Science, was interviewed June 29 on POTUS-Radio (XM-124) about how some political leaders have sought to "open back up" our economic and social systems. However, recently there has been a new found recognition that perhaps this is not the best idea.
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Why Light Exercise Could Keep You From Overeating
June 28, 2020
Rebecca Crochiere, a graduate student in the College of Arts and Sciences, was quoted in a June 28 WCAU-TV (NBC-10) “NBC10@Issue” story about a study she led on how light exercise can prevent diet lapses or over eating.
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New Philly Cops Came From as Far as Fla., Chicago. Now, They Must Live Here.
June 26, 2020
Robert J. Kane, PhD, professor and head of the Criminology and Justice Studies Department in the College of Arts and Sciences was quoted in a June 26 WCAU-TV (NBC-10) about new legislation that would mandate the city only hire police officers who have been living in Philadelphia for at least one year prior to job appointment.
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Many Minnesota Police Officers Remain on the Force Despite Misconduct
June 25, 2020
Robert J. Kane, PhD, professor and head of the Criminology and Justice Studies Department in the College of Arts and Sciences, was quoted in a June 25 Wall Street Journal story about the employment and arbitration practices of the Minneapolis police department.
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Seen a Bear in the Neighborhood Lately? Quarantine Life May be Attracting Them
June 17, 2020
Ted Daeschler, PhD, curator of Vertebrate Zoology at the Academy of Natural Sciences and a professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was interviewed in a KYW Newsradio (1060-AM) segment about the prevalence of bears as quarantine quiets down many neighborhoods.
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Discussing the Post-George Floyd Protests and Change
June 15, 2020
William Rosenberg, PhD, a professor in the College of Arts and Science, was interviewed June 15 on POTUS-Radio (XM-124) about the demonstrations and protests that are taking place and sweeping the United States amidst the recent murder of George Floyd
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Defund the Police: What Does it Mean, and What Would it Look Like in Philly?
June 11, 2020
Kevin Moseby, PhD, an assistant teaching professor of sociology in the College of Arts and Science, was quoted in a June 10 Philadelphia Inquirer story about what the "defund the police" movement is calling for.
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Abolish Police? No, but Change Recruitment. | Opinion
June 8, 2020
Robert J. Kane, PhD, professor and department head of the criminology and justice studies department in the College of Arts and Sciences, authored a June 8 opinion article for the Philadelphia Inquirer about changing the trajectory of American policing, starting with a different recruitment paradigm.
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Quarantine Fatigue: Why Some of Us Have Stopped Being Vigilant and How to Overcome It
June 8, 2020
Eric Zillmer, PsyD, the Carl R. Pacifico professor of Neuropsychology in the College of Arts and Sciences and director of Athletics, was quoted in a June 8 CNN article about how the pandemic and quarantine have caused “caution fatigue,” the decreased sensitivity to repeated warnings, and how to alleviate the stress caused by it. The article was picked up by several outlets across the country, including the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, News & Record (Greensboro, North Carolina) and Erie News Now.
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Noticing a Lot of Dead Birds Around Your Neighborhood? Here’s Why.
May 28, 2020
Jason Weckstein, PhD, a professor in the College of Arts and Sciences and curator at the Academy of Natural Sciences, was quoted in a May 28 Philadelphia Inquirer article about breeding season for birds and the increase in bird casualties around the city.
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For Many Fans, the Absence of Sports Feels Like a Loss. Psychologists Say That’s Normal.
May 21, 2020
Eric Zillmer, PsyD, the Carl R. Pacifico professor of Neuropsychology in the College of Arts and Sciences and director of Athletics, was quoted in a May 21 Washington Post story about why fans feel the absence of sports like a loss.
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‘Zoom Fatigue’ Is Real. Why Video Meetings Strain Your Brain and How to Fix It.
May 20, 2020
Eric Zillmer, PsyD, the Carl R. Pacifico professor of Neuropsychology in the College of Arts and Sciences and director of Athletics, was quoted in an May 20 Philadelphia Inquirer article about the new issue of “zoom fatigue,” the strain many feel after participating in virtual meetings, and how to fix it.
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COVID-19 Reveals a Path Forward on Climate Change
May 12, 2020
Richardson Dilworth, PhD; Scott Knowles, PhD; and Mimi Sheller, PhD, professors in the College of Arts & Sciences; and Franco Montalto, PhD, a professor in the College of Engineering, co-authored a post for American Scientist's "Macroscope" blog on May 12 about how the pandemic might be showing us a path toward stemming climate change.
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How 'Caution Fatigue' May Slow Social Distancing Efforts
April 30, 2020
Eric Zillmer, PsyD, the Carl R. Pacifico professor of Neuropsychology in the College of Arts and Sciences and director of Athletics, was quoted in an April 30 Philadelphia Inquirer article about how people experiencing caution fatigue, or becoming desensitized to warnings, will affect social distancing effort.
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This is Your Brain During a Pandemic
April 17, 2020
John Kounios, PhD, a professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was quoted in an April 17 episode of NPR “The Pulse” about creativity and production during self-isolation in the pandemic. The story ran on WHYY-Radio, KERA-FM (Dallas, Texas), WYPR-FM (Baltimore, Maryland), WGBH-FM (Boston, Massachusetts) and other NPR stations nationwide. Kounios was also quoted in April 18 Ladders and Big Think articles about recently published research on what part of the brain controls creativity and the evolutionary development of creativity.
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Black Men Fear Homemade Coronavirus Masks Could Exacerbate Racial Profiling
April 9, 2020
André Carrington, PhD, an associate professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was quoted in a April 9 NBC News article about the CDC’s recommendation to wear a bandana over ones face during the pandemic – and how this could intensifying racial profiling in communities of color.
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Surprising Study Finds That Creativity Is Not Actually Right Brain—It Is Left Brain
April 1, 2020
Recently published research led by John Kounios, PhD, a professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was mentioned in a April 1 Fast Company article about the study contradicting popular notions about which side of the brain controls creativity. According to Kounios’ study, creative brain activity shifts sides with the level of experience a person has at the creative activity at hand, such as jazz guitarists playing improvisations.
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What Can Previous Disasters Tell Us About the Response to COVID-19, and What Needs to Be Done?
March 30, 2020
Scott Knowles, PhD, a professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was interviewed March 30 by NEWSTALK 1010 “The Night Side with Barb Digiulio” about what history and previous disasters can tell us about the response to COVID-19.
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Winter Sets Records Across US as Sixth Warmest
March 27, 2020
David Velinsky, PhD, vice president for Academy Science at the Academy of Natural Sciences and a professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was quoted in a March 27 USA Today article about winter temp records set across the US that made the season the sixth warmest to date.
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Trump's Baseless Claim That a Recession Would Be Deadlier Than the Coronavirus
March 26, 2020
José Tapia, PhD, an associate professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was quoted in a March 26 New York Times story about President Trump's claim that an economic recession could be more deadly than the coronavirus pandemic.
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New Jersey's Poor Air Quality Expected to Improve Significantly Amid Coronavirus Shutdown
March 25, 2020
Ezra Wood, PhD, an associate professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was quoted in a March 25 USA Today wire service story about how air quality is improving with fewer people traveling during the COVID-19 pandemic. The story was picked up by a number of outlets including the Asbury Park Press and the Camden Courier-Post.
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The Coronavirus Has Made Work Friends More Important Than Ever: 6 Tips For Building Relationships
March 22, 2020
A 2018 study led by Michael Lowe, PhD, a professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, suggesting that people are more likely to succeed at a difficult tasks if they are aware of the difficulty, was mentioned in a March 22 Forbes article about maintaining work friendships to ensure success while working remotely due to the pandemic.
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In Philly, Coronavirus Shutdown Means Less Traffic — And That Means Cleaner Air
March 19, 2020
Ezra Wood, PhD, an associate professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was quoted in a March 18 NPR StateImpact story that was also picked up by PlanPhilly, about the air quality impact of people working remotely and driving less.
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Mass Panic Is Unlikely, Even During a Pandemic
March 18, 2020
Scott Knowles, PhD, a professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was quoted in a March 18 Wired article about panic behavior, and why it’s not likely that coronavirus will cause it.
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Can’t Stop Panic-eating?
March 18, 2020
Evan Forman, PhD, a professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was quoted in a March 18 NJ.com article about overeating while self-isolating during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Delaware River Experts Hail Environmental Wins but Warn of New Climate Threats
March 10, 2020
Carol Collier, senior advisor for Watershed Management and Policy at the Academy of Natural Sciences and professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was quoted in a March 10 NJ Spotlight story about climate threats and the urgent need for plans that consider droughts, floods and sea-level rise.
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Amid Coronavirus Outbreak, Tech Keeps Students Connected — for Good or Ill
February 24, 2020
Scott Warnock, PhD, director of the University Writing program and professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was quoted in a Feb. 24 EdScoop article for assisting New York University in designing online writing classes at NYU’s Shanghai campus.
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Amazon Primed: Amazon Care Launches, Bezos $10 Billion Blunder, Pentagon Documents
February 23, 2020
Robert Brulle, PhD, a professor emeritus in the College of Arts and Sciences, was quoted in a Feb. 23 Forbes story about recent developments of Amazon, including CEO Jeff Bezos' recent commitment of $10 billion to fight climate change. Brulle's research on spending by opponents of the climate movement helps put the Bezos Earth Fund into perspective.
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It's Easier to Be Present If You Can Master This One Cognitive Technique
February 23, 2020
Evan Forman, PhD, a professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was quoted in a Feb. 23 Inverse article about present moment awareness and the benefits of sustaining attention to and awareness of the present moment.
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With $10 Billion Fund, Jeff Bezos Can Control the Planet's Future
February 21, 2020
Robert Brulle, PhD, a professor emeritus in the College of Arts and Sciences, was quoted in a Feb. 21 WIRED story about Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos' recent commitment of $10 billion to fight climate change. Brulle's research on spending by opponents of the climate movement helps put the Bezos Earth Fund into perspective.
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Eating Disorder Statistics
February 14, 2020
Stephanie Manasse, PhD, an assistant research professor in the Center for Weight, Eating and Lifestyle Sciences (WELL Center) in the College of Arts and Sciences, was quoted in a Feb. 14 U.S. News & World Report article about eating disorder statistics in the United States.
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Philly Has a New Way to Track Air Quality — But It Won’t Help In An Emergency
February 10, 2020
Gwen Ottinger, PhD, an associate professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was quoted in a Feb. 10 Philadelphia Tribune article about a new way for Philadelphia to track its air quality.
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Why Ranked-Choice Voting Is Having a Moment
February 10, 2020
Jack Santucci, PhD, an assistant teaching professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was quoted in a Feb. 10 New York Times article about the relevance of rank-choice voting during this presidential election season.
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Costly Presidential Campaign Rallies Leave Cities Wondering Who’s Paying the Bill
February 6, 2020
William Rosenberg, PhD, a professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was quoted in a Feb. 6 Philadelphia Inquirer article about who pays the bills after costly presidential campaign rallies.
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Impeachment, Primaries, and Media
January 27, 2020
William Rosenberg, PhD, a professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was interviewed Jan. 27 on POTUS XM-124 in a segment about the impeachment process associated with President Trump, the role of partisanship, media coverage, and the political dynamics in play in the United States.
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