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This Drexel Learning Group Wants To Make AI More Approachable for University Faculty
Steven Weber, PhD, vice provost for undergraduate curriculum and education; Rebecca Rich, JD, assistant teaching professor and assistant dean for the law library and technology services in the Kline School of Law; Youngmoo Kim, PhD, a professor in the College of Engineering and director of the ExCITe Center; and Jake Williams, PhD, an assistant professor in the College of Computing & Informatics, were quoted in a March 20 Technical.ly Philly story about their efforts as part of a group at Drexel working to provide guidance to the university on the use of artificial intelligence tools, like ChatGPT
Making Even Bad Art Is Good for Brain
Research from Girija Kaimal, EdD, an associate professor in the College of Nursing and Health Professions, was quoted in a March 19 San Francisco Chronicle article on the mental health benefits of art and creative activities.
ChatGPT Sends Shockwaves Across College Campuses
Youngmoo Kim, PhD, a professor in the College of Engineering and director of Drexel's ExCITe Center, was quoted in a March 19 story inThe Hill about universities developing guidance around using ChatGPT.
Philly Political Science Expert on Potential Fallout From Trump’s Call For Protest Amid Apparent Expectation of Arrest
William Rosenberg, PhD, a professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was quoted in a March 18 KYW Newsradio (1060-AM) story about the potential indictment of former President Donald Trump and his call for protests in response.

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Food, nutrition
Quinlan’s research focuses on identifying potential unique food safety risks for minority racial/ethnic and low-income populations. Quinlan co-developed the Don’t Wash Your Chicken campaign based on surveys conducted by her laboratory finding that washing raw poultry is a common unsafe handling practice across multiple demographics. Her laboratory also conducts basic research on Campylobacter jejuni, a leading bacterial cause of foodborne illness, which is common on chicken.
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.
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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