October

Did You Know Exorcisms Aren’t Just a Bunch of Hocus Pocus?

October 31, 2018
Whether you are getting ready for a gory Halloween movie marathon, taking it to the streets to trick-or-treat – or priming your costume for a spooky soiree, remember, as we indulge in the spirit of make-believe and pretend, some scary traditions are based in reality — yikes!
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Sociology Professors Awarded NSF Grant

October 30, 2018
Diane M. Sicotte and Kelly A. Joyce were awarded $345,270 from NSF through the Science, Technology and Society program for a three-year project, titled “Societal Aspects of Energy Infrastructure Expansion.”
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10 Fall Comfort Foods Near Drexel

October 23, 2018
With the weather cooling down, there’s no better time to treat yourself to some delicious, fall comfort foods (in moderation, of course)! Check out this list of recommendations from members of Drexel’s College of Arts and Sciences.
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Top 10 Reasons to Study Philosophy

October 22, 2018
Many people think the most practical route to a successful and satisfying career necessarily leads through a business or STEM-related field. However, studies have shown that many employers value “broad capacities” and skills like creativity and critical thinking over narrow, technical skills.
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Research Update: Q&A with Asta Zelenkauskaite, PhD

October 22, 2018
Asta Zelenkauskaite, PhD, is an associate professor of communication and of communication, culture and media in Drexel’s College of Arts and Sciences.
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Research Update from Atmospheric Chemist Ezra Wood, PhD

October 22, 2018
In May of 2017, Ezra Wood, PhD, associate professor of chemistry, and a group of researchers deployed a large suite of analytical instrumentation to several sites in and near San Antonio, Texas. Their goal was to investigate the formation of ozone, also known as photochemical smog.
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Meet English Prof Elizabeth Kimball

October 22, 2018
Liz Kimball, PhD, assistant professor of English, celebrates the diverse roots of Philadelphia as she seeks to bring that historical legacy alive with her students.
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Would You Zap Your Brain to Improve Your Memory? Researchers Study Attitudes Toward Brain Stimulation

October 22, 2018
Drexel psychologists studied the public's attitudes toward brain stimulation.
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Research Finds NJ Numerical Nutrient Criterion Used to Protect Streams is Too High

October 22, 2018
A new way of measuring the relative habitability of freshwater environments for fish and aquatic insects suggests that New Jersey’s water monitoring and treatment standards could use a boost.
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CoAS Accomplishments in Brief

October 19, 2018
We are pleased to recognize the recent grants, publications, presentations, awards and honors of members of the College of Arts and Sciences.
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In the Footsteps of Francis Martin Drexel: A Field Trip to Dornbirn, Austria

October 16, 2018
In October, a team of10 Drexel University professors, students and alumni flew to Austria to visit the ancestral birthplace of the University founder’s father.
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Winter Courses

October 15, 2018
Explore how natural disasters shape our world, changing perceptions of mental illness, and the effects of social movements on theories of democracy in these new and noteworthy winter courses.
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Employee Spotlight: Drexel Musical Chairs Edition

October 12, 2018
Several leadership positions have been filled by Dragons that were already part of the Drexel community.
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Faculty Highlights: Grants and Awards From Spring and Summer 2018

October 09, 2018
Over the past two terms, there has been a lot of research funding, commercialization activity and faculty honors at Drexel University.
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