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In the News

Yes, Rhubarb CAN Be Poisonous—Here’s What To Look Out For
Rosemary Trout, DHSc, an assistant clinical professor in the College of Nursing and Health Professions, was quoted in a March 13 Delish article on how to safely eat rhubarb and avoid the toxic parts of the seasonal produce.
Study Reveals What Could Happen to Your Body When You Eat Fewer Ultra-Processed Foods
Charlotte Hagerman, PhD, an assistant research professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was quoted in a March 10 Health article about Hagerman's recently published research on an intervention to reduce ultra-processed food consumption. A March 4 Women's Health article on the study was republished March 9 by Prevention.
How to Care for a Loved One With Dementia: 5 Expert Tips
Laura N. Gitlin, PhD, Distinguished University professor and dean emerita in the College of Nursing and Health Professions, was quoted in a March 8 New York Times article about helpful tips for caregivers of a family member with dementia.
How Long to Cook Hard-Boiled Eggs, Whether You Want Them Jammy or Well Done
Rosemary Trout, DHSc, an assistant clinical professor in the College of Nursing and Health Professions, was quoted in a March 5 Martha Stewart article about ideal timing for cooking hard-boiled eggs and the factors that can impact cooking time.

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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.

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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