Heard Around Campus – May
May 26, 2023
Register for the Employee Olympics, sign up for a public safety self-protection class or noncredit certificate course and plan out your wellness workshops for the year.
Wireless Sensors Open New Possibilities for Monitoring of Bridges
May 25, 2023
Researchers in Drexel University’s College of Engineering have developed a solar-powered, wireless sensor system that can continually monitor bridge deformation and could be used to alert authorities when the bridge performance deteriorates significantly. With more than 46,000 bridges across the country considered to be in poor condition, according to the American Society of Civil Engineers, a system like this could be both an important safety measure, as well as helping to triage repair and maintenance efforts.
Drexel-Led Consortium Releases Research Strategy for Building Philadelphia Region’s Climate Resilience
May 24, 2023
In hopes of preparing the city for these changes, Drexel University, the Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission, the Academy of Natural Sciences, and CCRUN convened more than 100 experts, community members and stakeholders to produce a research agenda that, if pursued, could help to fortify Philadelphia, and its most vulnerable populations, against the extreme effects of climate change.
Public Safety & U — May 2023
May 8, 2023
Tips for staying safe and aware of your surroundings when traveling by bike, foot, transit, vehicle and rideshare.
Three Facts From Drexel's EarthFest
May 5, 2023
Environmentally minded organizations from Drexel and the community set up tables for EarthFest to share their missions and a few fun facts, like about a fish who can walk on land.
Machine Learning Can Support Urban Planning for Energy Use
May 4, 2023
Researchers in Drexel University’s College of Engineering are hoping a machine learning model they’ve developed can support these efforts by helping to predict how energy consumption will change as Philadelphia's neighborhoods evolve.
Four Paths to $400 In Your Paycheck!
May 3, 2023
Through health appointments and healthy behavior you might already be making and additional activities and events, you can earn additional payouts by participating in Drexel's Wellness Incentive Program.