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Britt Faulstick

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Britt Faulstick is the press contact for inquiries related to engineering, technology, innovation, cybersecurity, computing and informatics, media industry and biomedical engineering. Britt has been a Dragon since 2003. He spent eight years working in Drexel’s Athletics Department, where he served as associate director of sports information, and he joined the University Communications Office in 2011. Britt is a graduate of Syracuse University's S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications, he holds bachelor’s degrees in newspaper journalism and political science, and a master’s degree in public communication. He blogs at http://newsblog.drexel.edu and tweets at @DrexelBritt.

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Genevieve Dion Genevieve Dion Named 'Scientist of the Year' at 2014 Philadelphia Geek Awards
Aug 18, 2014
Drexel University’s Genevieve Dion, an associate professor in the Antoinette Westphal College of Media Arts & Design, was named “Scientist of the Year” at the 2014 Philadelphia Geek Awards in recognition of her groundbreaking work in developing wearable technology.
DARPA Memory Study
Jul 11, 2014
Joshua Jacobs, PhD, an assistant professor in Drexel University’s School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems is a key contributor in a multi-center $22.5 million, four-year effort to develop technologies for using brain stimulation to help people recover their ability to encode and retrieve memories.
Philly Geek Awards Drexel Faculty, Students Among Nominees For 2014 Philadelphia Geek Awards
Jul 7, 2014
The annual Philadelphia Geek Awards have once again recognized the work of Drexel University’s faculty and students as some of the best examples of the city’s vibrant geek community over the past year.
Skyscraper Tetris Cira Tetris Game Sets Guinness World Record
Jun 24, 2014
Drexels Frank Lee has officially outdone himself. The man behind this spring’s giant game of "Tetris" — played on the north and south sides of Brandywine Realty Trust’s Cira Centre skyscraper — replaced his own name in the Guinness World Records ledger as the creator of the world’s “largest architectural videogame display.”
3101 Market Drexel Institute for Energy and the Environment Seed Grants
May 8, 2014
Reducing carbon emissions, improving efficiency of the power grid and using ultrasound to treat contaminated water are just a few of the research goals being pursued by the first round of projects funded by the A.J. Drexel Institute for Energy and the Environment. In all six projects received seed funding totaling $270,000 to investigate topics related to environmental protection and sustainability.
3401 innovation hub Drexel and Science Center Announce New Collaborative Workspace Is Now Accepting Applications
Apr 9, 2014
Philadelphia’s newest shared workspace, the Innovation Center @3401, is accepting applications from tech startups and individuals who need office space and can benefit from a collaborative atmosphere.
Rube Goldberg team Freshmen Engineers Take Aim at Rube Goldberg Record to Kick Off Philadelphia Science Festival
Mar 6, 2014
What does a machine with more than 400 steps look like? You can find out during the Philadelphia Science Festival.
Drexel Ventures Selects Inaugural Proof-of-Concept Projects
Jan 9, 2014
In its first round of proof-of-concept funding, Drexel Ventures — the University’s new technology accelerator and transfer enterprise — is supporting research that could lead to improved solar cells, new drug therapy for treatment of Parkinson’s Disease, safer chemicals for oil extraction and smarter software system monitoring.
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phishing emails Reporting Into the Void: Research Suggests Companies Fall Short When It Comes to Addressing Phishing
Nov 12 2024
The cybersecurity refrain when encountering phishing emails invariably advises: “don’t click on that link” and “report that email” — but new research from Drexel University and Arizona State University has revealed a problematic reality: Most major companies do little to support reporting and few take action to shut down phishing sites disguised as their own after they have been reported.
Dornsife Center for Neighborhood Partnerships, Drexel University Drexel to Expand Its Community Technology Resources at the Dornsife Center With $1.5M Grant From PA Broadband Development Authority
Nov 1 2024
West Philadelphia community members will have access to a greater array of technology resources, from computer repair to telehealth privacy booths, at Drexel University’s Dornsife Center for Neighborhood Partnerships, thanks to a $1.5 million grant from the Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority. The funding is part of an initiative created as part of the American Rescue Plan Act to support construction and upgrades of multi-purpose community facilities. Drexel’s is one of 49 projects statewide to receive support from the program.
St. Christopher's Hospital for Children Receives Second Round of Financial Support from Prominent Philadelphia Organizations
Oct 22 2024
St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children has received commitments for a second round of financial support from some of Philadelphia’s most prominent health care and higher education organizations. The funding, totaling $30 million over the next two years, will support St. Christopher's vital role in maintaining the health and well-being of the region's children and their families.
Drexel University campus Drexel to Launch Direct Admission Transfer Pathway Program with Community College of Philadelphia to Support Local Students Pursuing a College Degree
Oct 15 2024
Drexel University and the Community College of Philadelphia are coming together to support area students who are working to earn a four-year degree. With support from Bloomberg Philanthropies, Ithaka S+R and the Aspen Institute College Excellence Program, the schools will launch a pilot program next fall for Philadelphia-area students to build the academic foundation to pursue a Drexel degree.
Ancient 3D Paper Art, Kirigami, Could Shape Modern Wireless Technology
Oct 14 2024
Researchers at Drexel University and the University of British Columbia believe kirigami, the ancient Japanese art of cutting and folding paper to create intricate three-dimensional designs, could provide a model for manufacturing the next generation of antennas.
Launching the Search for Drexel’s Next President
Jul 31 2024
A message was sent to the Drexel community announcing the formation of a search committee for Drexel's next president.
Denis O'Brien Drexel Names Trustee and Area Business Leader Denis P. O'Brien Interim President
Jul 16 2024
Drexel University’s Board of Trustees has appointed Denis P. O’Brien interim president of the University effective today. O’Brien, a former executive of the Exelon Corporation, has served on Drexel’s board for 20 years and currently chairs its Buildings and Property Committee. O’Brien’s appointment follows the announcement of the departure of John Fry, Drexel’s 14th president, to assume the same role at Temple University.
Mxene graphic rendering Mapping the Surfaces of MXenes Atom by Atom Reveals New Potential for the 2D Materials
Jul 3 2024
In the decade since their discovery at Drexel University, the family of two-dimensional materials called MXenes has shown a great deal of promise for applications ranging from water desalination and energy storage to electromagnetic shielding and telecommunications, among others. While researchers have long speculated about the genesis of their versatility, a recent study led by Drexel and the University of California, Los Angeles, has provided the first clear look at the surface chemical structure foundational to MXenes’ capabilities.
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