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How MXenes Can Improve Air Filtration
Yury Gogotsi, PhD, distinguished university and Bach professor in the College of Engineering, was featured in an April 1 Tech Briefs Q+A about research he lead with Michael Waring, PhD, a professor in the College of Engineering, about using MXene nanomaterial to improve the performance of air filters.
A Philly Father Sets Out to Create a Support Network for Other Fathers Raising Children With Autism
The A.J. Drexel Autism Institute was mentioned in an April 1 WHYY story about the 2nd annual CHOP Autism Fathers Conference, which the Autism Institute hosts in collaboration with the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. The conference is open to all parents but was founded to help fathers and male caregivers find a supportive community as they raise kids with autism.
Dietitians Reveal The Healthiest Cheeses You Can Eat
Rosemary Trout, DHSc, an assistant clinical professor in the College of Nursing and Health Professions, was quoted in an April 1 Delish article about cheese options that are lower in sodium and saturated fats and better nutritionally.
Cuál Sería El Impacto de la Nueva Ronda de Aranceles de Trump
Eliezer Fich, PhD, trustee professor of Finance in LeBow College of Business, was interviewed in an April 1 WWSI-TV (Telemundo-62) segment about economic impact of the latest round of tariffs set to go into effect today.

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