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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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December 20, 2019
Robert D'Ovidio, PhD, an associate professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was quoted in a Dec. 20 WPVI-TV (6-abc) story about a data breach at Wawa.
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December 20, 2019
Richardson Dilworth, PhD, a professor in the College of Arts and Sciences and director of Drexel's Center for Public Policy, was included in a Dec. 20 Philadelphia Citizen story about the publication and Drexel partnering on a course that looks at the constitution.
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December 17, 2019
William Rosenberg, PhD, a professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was interviewed in a Dec. 17 KYW-TV (CBS-3) story about what to expect in the impeachment of President Trump.
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December 9, 2019
Loÿc Vanderkluysen, PhD, an assistant professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was quoted in Dec. 9-10 stories by National Geographic, USA Today, Reuters, the Independent and Mirror about a recent volcanic eruption in New Zealand. The USA Today and Reuters stories were picked up by media outlets throughout the country, including The New York Times.
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December 9, 2019
Loÿc Vanderkluysen, PhD an assistant professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was quoted in Dec. 9 USA Today and Reuters stories which were picked up by media outlets throughout the country, including CNBC, about a recent volcanic eruption in New Zealand.
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December 5, 2019
Meghan Barrett, a doctoral candidate in the College of Arts and Sciences, was quoted in a Dec. 5 Food & Wine story about a rare species of stingless bee that produces the unique melipona honey.
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November 25, 2019
Robert Brulle, PhD, a professor emeritus in the College of Arts and Sciences, was quoted in a Nov. 22 HuffPost story about recent research suggesting that the coal industry knew the gravity of fossil fuel-induced climate impacts and positioned itself prominently in the climate change denial movement. The story was picked up by Mother Jones on Nov. 25.
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November 22, 2019
Robert Brulle, PhD, a professor emeritus in the College of Arts and Sciences was quoted in a Nov. 22 HuffPost story regarding his recently released research that suggests the coal industry knew the gravity of fossil fuel induced climate change impacts, given how prominently it positioned itself in the climate denial movement.
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November 22, 2019
Stephen C. Mason, Jr., a doctoral candidate in the College of Arts and Sciences and graduate research associate at the Academy of Natural Sciences was quoted in a Nov. 22 Reader's Digest article about commonly asked questions, and answers, about wildfires
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November 15, 2019
John Kounios, PhD, a professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was quoted in a Nov. 15 Electronic Games Monthly article about video games’ effect on creativity and pleasure in a player’s brain.
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November 14, 2019
Jack Santucci, PhD, an assistant teaching professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, authored an opinion article on Nov. 14 about opposition to a proposal that would bring ranked-choice voting to New York.
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November 6, 2019
Eric Zillmer, PsyD, Carl R. Pacifico Professor of Neuropsychology in the College of Arts and Sciences and Drexel's Director of Athletics, was quoted in a Nov. 6 Philadelphia Inquirer article about why working out in a group is more motivating than working out alone.
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November 4, 2019
William Rosenberg, PhD, a professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was interviewed on Nov. 4 on POTUS XM 124 in a segment about the current state of the impeachment process and the Justice Department policy of not indicting a sitting President.
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October 27, 2019
Richardson Dilworth, PhD, a professor in the College of Arts and Sciences and director of Drexel's Center for Public Policy, was quoted in an Oct. 27 Philadelphia magazine article about what the city can do to about climate change.
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October 25, 2019
Kirk Heilbrun, PhD, a professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was mentioned in an Oct. 25Philadelphia Inquirer story as an expert who testified for the prosecution in the trial of a man who confessed to killing three people and robbing three West Philadelphia businesses at gunpoint.
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October 21, 2019
Robert D'Ovidio, PhD, an associate professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was quoted in an Oct. 21 Philadelphia Inquirer story about his upcoming talk on how to not fall victim to electronic fraud.
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October 20, 2019
William Rosenberg, PhD, a professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was interviewed on an Oct. 20 POTUS-XM 124 segment about the current state of the impeachment process, as well as the related history and circumstances between Presidents Nixon, Clinton and Trump.
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October 10, 2019
Research by Robert Brulle, PhD, professor emeritus in the College of Arts and Sciences, was included in an Oct. 10 Guardian story about how vested interests tried to turn the world against climate science.
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October 10, 2019
A 2018 study led by Michael Lowe, PhD, a professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was mentioned in an Oct. 10 Inc. article about a counterintuitive method for parents to help their children succeed at difficult tasks. The study suggests that people are more likely to succeed at a difficult task if they are aware of the difficulty, despite the desire to downplay challenges.
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October 3, 2019
Eric Zillmer, PsyD, Carl R. Pacifico professor of Neuropsychology in the College of Arts and Sciences and Drexel's director of athletics, was quoted in an Oct. 3 PhillyVoice story highlighting "'What Might This Be?' The Art & Science of Rorschach Inkblots," a new exhibition in the Pearlstein Gallery which will open Tuesday, Oct. 8 — of which Zillmer is a co-curator.
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October 3, 2019
Jason Weckstein, PhD, an associate professor in the College of Arts and Sciences and associate curator of ornithology in the Academy of Natural Sciences, was quoted in an Oct. 3 WHYY "Radio Times" segment about the alarming rate at which North American bird populations are declining.
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September 23, 2019
William Rosenberg, PhD, a professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was interviewed on Sept. 23 on POTUS XM 124 in a segment about President Trump, Ukraine, impeachment and upcoming elections.
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September 19, 2019
Jason Weckstein, PhD, an associate professor in the College of Arts and Sciences and associate curator of ornithology in the Academy of Natural Sciences, was quoted in a Sept. 19 WPVI-TV (6-abc) story about the recent death of a Manayunk Peregrine Falcon.
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September 10, 2019
Robert D'Ovidio, PhD, an associate professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was quoted in a WPVI-TV (6-abc) story about the ransomware cyberattack affecting the Souderton Area school district.
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September 10, 2019
Stephen C. Mason, Jr., a doctoral candidate in the College of Arts and Sciences and graduate research associate at the Academy of Natural Sciences, was quoted in a Sept. 10 Grid story about insect viewing parties.
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September 10, 2019
William Rosenberg, PhD, a professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was interviewed on a Sept. 10 WCAU-TV (NBC-10) segment about a bipartisan group of lawmakers who are pushing for tighter gun legislation in Washington, DC.
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September 7, 2019
Robert Brulle, PhD, a professor in College of Arts and Sciences, was quoted in a Sept. 7 Independent article about a letter titled “There is no climate emergency” – which has been signed by 400 people who deem climate change to be a myth. The letter has been sent to leaders of the European Union and the United Nations ahead of key environmental talks.
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September 5, 2019
Robert Brulle, PhD, a professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was quoted in a Sept. 5 BuzzFeed News article about the ways Google is aiding and abetting the promulgation of climate science misinformation.
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August 28, 2019
Richard McCourt, PhD,
associate curator of Botany at the Academy of Natural Sciences and a professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, authored an Aug. 28
Philadelphia Inquirer
opinion piece about how the Brazil fires impact Philadelphia and the world.
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August 21, 2019
Robert Brulle, PhD, a Drexel environmental sociologist, was quoted in an Aug. 21 New York Times article about the relationship between economic recessions and the diminishing concerns about climate change.
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August 15, 2019
Ted Daeschler, PhD, curator of Vertebrate Zoology at the Academy of Natural Sciences and a professor in the College of Arts and Sciences was quoted in an Aug. 15 Penn Live article about the rarity of Cape May “diamonds.”
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August 15, 2019
A 2013 study of restricted eating being a predictor of weight gain by Michael Lowe, PhD, psychology professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was mentioned in an Aug. 15 Medium article about the focus of studies on BMI in food deserts, instead of finding solutions for the food desert issue.
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August 7, 2019
Robert D'Ovidio, PhD, an associate professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was quoted in Aug. 7 Washington Post article about a Haverford College student hacking into the IRS to obtain President Trump's tax returns.
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August 7, 2019
Jordan Hyatt, JD, an assistant professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, co-authored an opinion article for the Philadelphia Inquirer about the American rapper A$AP Rocky who was released from jail in Sweden on Friday, pending the final verdict of his alleged assault case. The operation of the Swedish justice system has now become a focal point of contentious debate.
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August 6, 2019
Robert D'Ovidio, PhD, an associate professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was quoted in an Aug. 6 KYW-TV (CBS-3) story about a Haverford College student hacking into the IRS to obtain President Trump's tax returns.
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August 1, 2019
The Drexel Psychological Services Center, a mental health clinic run by the Department of Psychology in the College of Arts and Sciences, was recognized in Philadelphia magazine's "Best of Philly" issue as the Best Affordable Therapy.
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July 17, 2019
Robert D'Ovidio, PhD, an associate professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was quoted in a July 17 KYW-TV (CBS-3) story about privacy concerns related to the new FaceApp filter.
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July 17, 2019
Robert D'Ovidio, PhD, an associate professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was quoted in a July 17 KYW-TV (CBS-3) story about privacy concerns related to the recent Capital One data breach.
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July 6, 2019
Jon Gelhaus, PhD, a professor in the College of Arts and Sciences and curator of Entomology at the Academy of Natural Sciences; and Tatyana Livshultz, PhD, an associate professor in the College and curator of Botany at the Academy, were quoted in a July 6 Philadelphia Inquirer article about a mind-controlling fungus, Massospora cicadina, that has infiltrated many cicada populations throughout the United States, including Pennsylvania.
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June 28, 2019
Stephanie Manasse, PhD, 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 June 28 Fatherly article about how parents should responsibly talk to their daughters about weight, eating and body image.
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June 23, 2019
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 June 23
Intelligencer
article about the new financial report detailing the millions of funds needed for climate adaption in Bucks and Burlington Counties.
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June 14, 2019
Robert Brulle, PhD, a Drexel environmental sociologist, was quoted in a June 14 HuffPost article about Bill Wehrum, the EPA’s assistant administrator for air and radiation, who gave a presentation in early February 2018 at an event organized by the Cooler Heads Coalition, an umbrella group of tax-exempt charities and right-wing nonprofits that includes some of the most ardent proponents of climate change denial.
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June 10, 2019
Evan Forman, PhD, a psychology professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was quoted in a June 7 WPVI-TV (6-abc) story about his research on a smartphone app, On Track, that predicts and prevents diet lapses. The broadcast was picked up by another Salisbury, Maryland ABCaffiliate WMDT-TV and the online publication MarketWatch on June 10.
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June 7, 2019
Evan Forman, PhD, a psychology professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was quoted in a June 7 WPVI-TV (6-abc) story about his research on a smartphone app, On Track, that predicts and prevents diet lapses. The broadcast was picked up by another Salisbury, Maryland ABC affiliate WMDT-TV and the online publication MarketWatch on June 10.
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June 5, 2019
Gregory Cooke, an adjunct professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was featured on a June 5 TCM Spotlight episode about African-American service men and women during World War II.
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May 20, 2019
William Rosenberg, PhD, a professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was interviewed on May 20 on POTUS XM 124 about the issues associated with Trump, Congress, the Courts and public opinion.
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May 17, 2019
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 May 17 StateImpact PA article about a combined pledge made by Pa., N.J., and Delaware governors to cooperate on the environmental issues of the Delaware River Basin.
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May 16, 2019
William Rosenberg, PhD, a professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was interviewed on May 16 by KWY-Newsradio (1060-AM) regarding Joe Biden's announcement of Philadelphia as his national campaign headquarters.
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May 13, 2019
Evan Forman, PhD, a professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was quoted in May 10 Medical News Today about his research on a computer game that helps train players to avoid sweets. A related story also ran in The Philadelphia Inquirer on May 13.
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May 13, 2019
Jocelyn Sessa, PhD, an assistant professor in the College of Arts and Sciences was quoted in a May 13 National Geographic article about the recent discovery of an ammonite shell in a land-formed fossil.
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May 10, 2019
Paula Marantz Cohen, PhD, dean of the Pennoni Honor College and distinguished teaching professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, wrote an op-ed that was published in The Wall Street Journal on May 10 about her mother's influence on her art.
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May 9, 2019
Jason Weckstein, PhD,
an associate professor in the College of Arts and Sciences and associate curator of ornithology in the Academy of Natural Sciences, was quoted in a May 9
WHYY.org
story about how to manage Philadelphia's growing feral cat population.
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May 8, 2019
Evan Forman, PhD, a professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was quoted in May 8 Tech Times and May 8 New York Post articles about his research on a computer game that helps train players to avoid sweets.
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May 3, 2019
Stephanie Manasse, PhD, an associate research professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was quoted in a May 3 Refinery29 post about the pros and cons of cryolipolysis, or "cool sculpting," to remove unwanted fat.
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May 1, 2019
Jeanna Stokes, PsyD, director of the WELL Clinic at the Center for Weight, Eating and Lifestyle Science, was quoted in a May 1 Elemental article about Instagram advertisements for "detox teas" which are actually laxatives.
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April 30, 2019
Robert D'Ovidio, PhD, an associate professor and associate dean in the College of Arts and Sciences, was quoted in an April 30 WCAU-TV (NBC-10) story about an online dating scam.
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April 26, 2019
James Spotila, PhD, L. Drew Betz Chair Professor of BEES in the College of Arts and Sciences, was quoted in an April 26 Science News article about how beleaguered populations of green sea turtles living in and around Hawaii and American Pacific island territories are increasing in number.
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April 15, 2019
Robert D'Ovidio, PhD, associate professor and associate dean in the College of Arts and Sciences, was quoted in a April 15 Philadelphia Inquirer article about the use of facial-recognition software to determine if John Wilkes Booth may have walked free from the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln.
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April 14, 2019
Evan Forman, PhD, a psychology professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was on an April 14 WCAU-TV (NBC-10) “@ Issue” episode discussing his research on a smartphone app, OnTrack, that predicts and prevents diet lapses.
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April 9, 2019
Claire Herbert, PhD,
an assistant professor in the College of Arts and Sciences was quoted in a April 9
Yes! magazine article about a tiny house program in Detroit that helps people avoid homelessness and get a head start on building equity.
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April 8, 2019
William Rosenberg, PhD, a professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was interviewed on April 8 on POTUS XM 124 about the release of the Mueller Report, the Barr Summary, Congressional reaction, and Joe Biden as a Presidential candidate.
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April 5, 2019
Evan Forman, PhD, a professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was quoted in an April 5Refinery 29 story about what the term "water weight" means. The story was picked up by a number of other outlets, including MSN.
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March 25, 2019
Christian Hunold, PhD, an associate professor in the College of Arts and Sciences was quoted in a March 25 KYW Newsradio (1060-AM) about the disappearance of a resident red-tailed hawk, who for several years raised her young on a windowsill at the Franklin Institute before moving up the Parkway.
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March 14, 2019
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 14 Environment 360 story about how rising sea levels and high-tide flooding is carrying pollutants into rivers, bays and oceans.
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March 14, 2019
Robert D'Ovidio, PhD, associate professor and associate dean in the College of Arts and Sciences, was quoted in a March 14 The Verge story about real-time voice analysis and potential discriminatory outcomes of technology.
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March 14, 2019
President John Fry was quoted in a March 14 Philadelphia Business Journal story about Norma Bouchard, PhD, being named the new dean of Drexel's College of Arts & Sciences.
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March 13, 2019
Evan Forman, PhD, a psychology professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was quoted in a March 13 Healio article about his recently published research of acceptance-based behavioral therapy for long-term weight loss and increased quality of life.
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March 7, 2019
Richardson Dilworth, PhD, a professor in the College of Arts and Sciences and director of the Center for Public Policy, was quoted in a March 7 Philadelphia Inquirer article about the numerous candidates running for Philadelphia City Council.
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February 25, 2019
William Rosenberg, PhD, a professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was interviewed Feb. 25 on POTUS XM 124 about the current status and future politics of the border wall as well as the pathway forward in terms of the Mueller report and other investigations.
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February 24, 2019
Claire Herbert, PhD, an assistant professor in the College of Arts and Sciences was featured in a Feb. 24 The Michigan Daily article about her research on the rampant presence of informal and illegal property use in Detroit at the Michigan League on Friday.
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February 21, 2019
Löyc Vanderkluysen, PhD, an assistant professor in the College of Arts and Sciences was quoted in a Feb. 21 Agence France-Presse story about his research that helped to determine the age of the Deccan lava flows in India, that have been theorized as occurring when dinosaurs became extinct. The story was picked up by a number of media outlets, including Yahoo! News.
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February 18, 2019
Loÿc Vanderkluysen, PhD, an assistant professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was quoted in a Feb. 18 Gizmodo story about why people live near volcanoes.
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February 17, 2019
Richardson Dilworth, PhD, a professor in the College of Arts and Sciences and director of the Center for Public Policy, was quoted in a Feb. 17 Delaware County Daily Times article about the Drexel Hill man who won a statewide map drawing contest to make electoral districts fairer in Pennsylvania.
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February 14, 2019
William Rosenberg, PhD, a professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was quoted in Feb. 14 KYW-TV (CBS-3) segment about how Trump’s declaration of a national emergency over border security will affect the average American.
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February 10, 2019
Research by Pamela Geller, PhD, an associate professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, andEmily Stasko, who was a doctoral student in the College, about the prevalence of "sexting" among adults, was mentioned in a Feb. 10 New York Times column about Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos allegedly being the victim of extortion by The National Enquirer.
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February 7, 2019
Alison Kenner, PhD, an assistant professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was featured in a Feb. 7 Philadelphia Inquirer story about her book that looks at how climate change is making asthma worse.
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February 6, 2019
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 Feb. 6 WCAU-TV (NBC-10) story about an opal-encased insect specimen.
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February 5, 2019
How one South Jersey Woman Brings Monarch Butterflies to Life
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February 5, 2019
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 Feb. 5 Intelligencer article about rising temperatures and record rainfall recorded in Pennsylvania in 2018.
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February 5, 2019
William Rosenberg, PhD, a professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was quoted in a Feb. 5 KYW-Newsradio (1060-AM) story about the State of the Union address.
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February 5, 2019
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 Feb. 5 Philadelphia Inquirer story about an opal-encased insect specimen.
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January 31, 2019
Ted Daeschler, PhD, curator of Vertebrate Zoology at the Academy of Natural Sciences and a professor in the College of Arts and Sciences was quoted in a Jan 31 Philly.com article about how not to get frostbite.
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January 29, 2019
Robert D'Ovidio, PhD, associate professor and associate dean in the College of Arts and Sciences, was interviewed in a Jan. 29 KYW-Newsradio (1060-AM) story about a security vulnerability with FaceTime that allowed users to eavesdrop during group chats.
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January 23, 2019
José Tapia Granados, PhD, a professor in College of Arts and Sciences, was quoted in a Jan. 23 Nature article about how death rates have dropped during past economic downturns and how the next recession might save lives.
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January 11, 2019
Richardson Dilworth, PhD, a professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, co-authored a Jan. 11 Philadelphia Citizen column with former Philadelphia Eagle Mike Quick comparing Philadelphia to New Orleans, on and off the field, in the lead-up to the Eagles' game against the Saints, as part of the Citizen's "Civic Season" series.
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January 9, 2019
Robert D'Ovidio, PhD, an associate professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was quoted in a Jan. 9 Ed Tech Magazine article about privacy questions surrounding colleges that embrace smart assistant devices.
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January 8, 2019
Adrienne Juariscio, PhD, an assistant professor in the College of Arts and Sciences and director of practicum training in its Center for Weight, Eating and Lifestyle Science (WELL Center) clinic, was quoted in a Jan. 8 Psychology Today story about controlling binge eating.
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January 8, 2019
José Tapia Granados, PhD, a professor in College of Arts and Sciences, was quoted in a Jan. 8 NBC News article about the relationship between economic expansion and carbon emissions. A 2012 study co-authored by Tapia Granados found that, from 1958 through 2010, CO2 emissions were closely linked to increased economic activity. The study was referenced in the article.
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January 3, 2019
Gwen Ottinger, PhD, an associate professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was quoted in a Jan. 3 UnDark article about the ‘scientization’ of politics.
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January 2, 2019
William Rosenberg, PhD, a professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was interviewed onSirius XM Radio's "POTUS 124" program on Jan. 2 discussing the early stages of the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination process.
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January 1, 2019
Richardson Dilworth, PhD, a professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, co-authored a Jan. 1 Philadelphia Citizen column with former Philadelphia Eagle Mike Quick comparing Philadelphia to Chicao, on and off the field, in the lead-up to the Eagles' game against the Bears, as part of the Citizen's "Civic Season" series.
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