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Backcourt Duo Sparking Drexel on 11-Game Winning Streak
January 25, 2022
Keishana Washington and Hannah Nihill, both undergraduates in the College of Arts & Sciences and varsity women’s basketball student-athletes, were profiled in a Jan. 25 Philadelphia Inquirer feature about their contributions to the team’s current 11-game winning streak. Head Women’s Basketball Coach Amy Mallon was also quoted in the story.
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Craving Chocolate? Stress Snacking? Answers to Your Questions About Mindful Eating
January 21, 2022
Evan Forman, PhD, a professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was quoted in a Jan. 21 New York Times article explaining mindful eating and how to start and maintain the habit.
Evan Forman, PhD, a professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was quoted in a Jan. 21 New York Times article explaining mindful eating and how to start and maintain the habit.
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Drexel Basketball Duo’s Bond Stretches From Across the Pond
January 14, 2022
Mate Okros, an undergraduate in LeBow College of Business and varsity men's basketball student-athlete, and his teammate Amari Williams, an undergraduate in the College of Arts and Sciences, were featured in a Jan. 14 Philadelphia Inquirer story about their reunion at Drexel after playing together at Myerscough Basketball Academy in England.
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Cookies? Chips? Pizza? Here’s How To Own Your Cravings
January 10, 2022
Evan Forman, PhD, a professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was quoted in a Jan. 10 New York Times article on strategies to cope with food cravings, like acceptance and mindfulness, to alleviate overeating.
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Yiddishists Search for Community To Preserve Revered Language
January 6, 2022
Rakhmiel Peltz, PhD, a professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was quoted in a Jan. 6 Jewish Exponent story about preserving Yiddish.
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Ideas We Should Steal: Institutional Racism Task Force
December 22, 2021
Richardson Dilworth, PhD, a professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was quoted in a Dec. 22 Philadelphia Citizen story about the implementation of an institutional racism task force in Austin and the similarities in Philadelphia.
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Lamar Oden Jr. ‘Puts in the Time,’ and It’s Paying off for Drexel
December 21, 2021
Lamar Oden, Jr., an undergraduate in the College of Arts and Sciences and varsity men's basketball student-athlete, was profiled in a Dec. 21 Philadelphia Inquirer story. Men's Basketball Head Coach Zach Spiker was also quoted in the piece.
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How Sleep May Boost Creativity
December 14, 2021
John Kounios, PhD, a professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was quoted in a Dec. 14 Science News article about the possibility of early stage, light sleep increasing creativity and problem-solving abilities.
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Using COVID-19 as a Moment to Reboot Our Sense of Empathy in Civil Discourse | Rebuilding Philly
November 22, 2021
Paula Marantz Cohen, PhD, dean of the Pennoni Honors College and Distinguished teaching professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, authored a Nov. 22 Philadelphia Inquirer opinion article about rebooting our sense of empathy in civil discourse. The piece is part of "Rebuilding Philly," a new series, authored by Drexel experts, that will explore how to make the city more equitable and resilient following the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Stories About Sex With Celebrities Are Bringing Women Together Online
November 16, 2021
Hilde Van den Bulck, PhD, a professor and department head of Communications in the College of Arts and Sciences, was quoted in a Nov. 16 BuzzFeed story about stories shared online about celebrities and how people sometimes use conversations about celebrities to broach difficult discussions in their own lives.
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Whitehall Twp. Police Investigating Identity Theft Crime Spree: Prevention Tips Everyone Should Know
November 16, 2021
Robert D'Ovidio, PhD, an associate professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was interviewed in an Nov. 16 WPVI-TV (6-abc) story about phishing scams and preventing identity theft.
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A More Accurate World Map
November 12, 2021
David Goldberg, PhD, a professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was mentioned in an Nov. 12 TIME article about the best inventions of 2021, including 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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Let’s Start Crafting Environmental Policy Through an Anti-racist Lens | Rebuilding Philly
November 8, 2021
Jennifer Britton, director of communications and special projects and vice president of University and Community Partnerships and Gwen Ottinger, PhD, an associate professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, coauthored a Nov. 8 column for the Philadelphia Inquirer about crafting environmental policy through an anti-racist lens. The piece is part of "Rebuilding Philly," a new series, authored by Drexel experts, that will explore how to make the city more equitable and resilient following the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Reinventing Yourself in Retirement Sounds Great. But It Isn’t So Easy.
October 22, 2021
John Kounios, PhD, a professor in the Colleges of Arts and Sciences, was quoted in an Oct. 22 Wall Street Journal article about finding new passions, hobbies and jobs in retirement and how maximizing the opportunity for creative thinking will help people on that path.
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‘Dune’ Is Nearly Here. The Stakes Are High for Devoted Fans — And a Fragile Box Office
October 19, 2021
Donald Riggs, PhD, a teaching professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was quoted in an Oct. 19 NBC News article about the upcoming release of the movie “Dune,” an adaption of the famously complex and lengthy sci-fic book. The article was picked up by MSN.
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‘Lights Out’ Initiative Aims To Reduce Light Pollution, Streamline Bird Migration
October 15, 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 interviewed in an Oct. 15 WPMT-TV (FOX-Harrisburg) story about the Academy's "Lights Out" initiative to protect migrating birds.
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There Is a Better Way To Run City Elections — And It’s Native to Philadelphia | Opinion
October 6, 2021
Jack Santucci, PhD, an assistant teaching professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, authored an Oct. 6 opinion article for The Philadelphia Inquirer about ranked choice voting in Philadelphia.
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What Is Ethical AI and Why Is It Vitally Important?
October 4, 2021
Kelly Joyce, PhD, a professor in the College of Arts and Sciences and director of the Center for Science, Technology and Society, along with Susan Bell, PhD, also a professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, were quoted in an Oct. 4 CMS Wire article about what is ethical in AI. Their research into the applications of sociology during AI development and training, was prominently featured.
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Who Was the Real James Bond?
September 29, 2021
Jason Weckstein, PhD, a professor in the College of Arts and Sciences and curator of ornithology at the Academy of Natural Sciences, was quoted in a Sept. 29 Smithsonian article about the namesake of Ian Flemming's famous character, James Bond, who was an ornithologist at the Academy in the 1960s.
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Drexel Hoops Star Hannah Nihill Adds Another Sport, Returning to an Old Love | Mike Jensen
August 27, 2021
Hannah Nihill, an undergraduate in the College of Arts and Sciences and varsity student-athlete, was featured in an Aug. 27 Philadelphia Inquirer story about her decision to play both field hockey and basketball for the Dragons this season. Field Hockey Head Coach Denise Zelenak, Women’s Basketball Head Coach Amy Mallon, and student-athletes Katie Ronan, an undergraduate in LeBow College of Business, Emily Owens, an undergraduate in the College of Arts and Sciences, and Puk Thewesson, an undergraduate in Westphal College of Media Arts & Design, were quoted in the story.
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How Servers Can Successfully Change Careers
August 11, 2021
Arthur Shostak, PhD, a professor in the College of Arts and Sciences was quoted in an Aug. 11 Forbes article about how service workers can transition into tech jobs and other career paths.
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Foods of Abuse? Nutritionists Consider Food Addiction
July 28, 2021
Erica Schulte, PhD, an assistant research professor in the Center for Weight, Eating and Lifestyle Science (WELL Center) in the College of Arts and Sciences, was quoted in a July 28 Knowable Magazine article about processed foods and addictive eating behaviors.
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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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