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 A large set of Olympic rings shines in bright sunlight against blue sky.
Society & Culture
Carl R. Pacifico Professor of Neuropsychology and Athletic Director Emeritus Eric Zillmer, PsyD, shared his expertise about past and present Olympics, as shaped by his mother's and sister's Olympic accomplishments.
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A report shining the spotlight on various academic, research and athletic accomplishments.
McMichael Playground
Stories related to Drexel’s civic impact
Students in the Perelman Plaza
Stories about the culture on Drexel’s campus.

In the News

Can Drexel's New President Make the University Into a Household Name?
President Antonio Merlo was featured in a Feb. 23 Higher Ed Dive interview about Drexel’s academic transformation and his vision to make the university a global leader in experiential education.
They’re Catching and Studying Northern Snakeheads at Heinz Refuge in Tinicum  
David Keller, PhD, the fisheries section leader for the Academy of Natural Sciences, was quoted in a Feb. 21 DELCO Today article about Northern Snakeheads at Heinz Refuge in Tinicum.
An Overview of AI Governance in Education
Pablo Molina, DLS, Drexel’s interim CIO, was quoted and Steven Weber, PhD, senior vice provost for Undergraduate Affairs, was mentioned in a Feb. 17 EdTech magazine story about how universities are establishing policies to govern the use of AI technology.
Why Your Most Creative Ideas May Come After a Night of Sleep  
John Kounios, PhD, a professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was quoted in a Feb. 17 Washington Post story about why your most creative ideas may come after a night of sleep. It was also republished in other publications including the Boston Globe and Science News Today

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Drexel University faculty provide expertise, analysis and commentary on a wide variety of news and research topics. Please contact Media Relations for more information and follow us on Twitter to get a first look.
Abi Aghayere

Abieyuwa Aghayere, PhD

buildings, civil engineering, engineering

Aghayere studies structural systems and why they fail. He has written extensively about wood, concrete and steel construction and structural failure analysis. And commented in media stories about building collapses, the degradation and testing of infrastructure and the built environment.

 

Robert D'Ovidio, PhD

Criminology & Justice Studies
D'Ovidio researches the intersection of computer technology, crime and the criminal justice system. He directs Drexel's research program in computer crime and digital forensics. In the past, he has worked with the New York City Police Department and Philadelphia Police Department on research projects involving computer crime. His work with the law enforcement community also includes training investigators on techniques to trace Internet communication and seize electronic evidence and cell phones.

Girija Kaimal, EdD

creative arts therapies
Kaimal’s research focuses on understanding the way that creative self-expression affects human emotions and other brain processes. Her work particularly focuses on the ways people's experiences influence what they create, and how art-making can be used to reduce stress and stress-related issues.

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