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2012

February

Why Parents Should Stop Coddling Their Kids and Let Them Live Their Own Lives
Feb 29, 2012
Kathleen Volk Miller, associate teaching professor in the College of Arts and Sciences authored story on Salon.com about parenting secrets of a college professor. Her story was also picked up in the Alternet.org.
Shima Seiki Lab to Help Drexel Develop Smart Garments
Feb 29, 2012
Genevieve Dion, assistant professor in the Westphal College was quoted on Fibre2Fashion.com in a story about the Shima Seiki lab to help Drexel develop smart garments.
What Others Are Saying
Feb 29, 2012
Kathleen Volk Miller, associate teaching professor in the College of Arts and Sciences authored story on Salon.com about parenting secrets of a college professor. Her story was also picked up in the Chicago Tribune.
Epicenter of an Epidemic
Feb 29, 2012
Dr. Daniel Taylor, associate professor in the College of Medicine, authored a story in The Philadelphia Inquirer about violence afflicting the Philadelphia’s youth.
Rider Jams Cell Phones on SEPTA Buses
Feb 29, 2012
Dr. Rob D'Ovidio, an associate professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was interviewed on WCAU-TV (NBC-10) about cell phone jamming technology.
Social-Network Use Leads Firms to Boost Security
Feb 29, 2012
Dr. Rob D’Ovidio, an associate professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was quoted in a USA TODAY front-page story regarding the exploitation of social networking sites.
African-American Composers Honored at Drexel Concert
Feb 28, 2012
Dr. Mike Moss, associate professor and music program director in the Antoinette Westphal College of Media Arts & Design, was quoted in a Philadelphia Metro story about the Drexel Concert Band’s upcoming performance.
School Violence with Kiley & Booms
Feb 28, 2012
Dr. Chuck Williams, assistant clinical professor and director of the Center for Prevention of School-Aged Violence in the Goodwin College, was interviewed on WKRK-FM 92.3 (Cleveland) about the school shooting in Ohio.
Ohio School Shooting
Feb 28, 2012
Dr. Chuck Williams, an assistant clinical professor and director of the Center for Prevention of School Aged Violence in the Goodwin College, was interviewed on FOX News’ “American Newsroom” regarding the Ohio school shooting.
Service Learning Initiatives
Feb 28, 2012
Cyndi Reed Rickards, an instructor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was interviewed about service learning opportunities at Drexel. The interview aired on WDAS (105.3-FM) and WDAS (1480-AM) and Power 99.
Chavez vs. Capriles: Stark Choice For Venezuela's Independent Voters
Feb 28, 2012
Dr. George Ciccariello-Maher, an assistant professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was quoted in a Christian Science Monitor article about the elections in Venezuela.
12 Machines That Want Your Job
Feb 28, 2012
Dr. Youngmoo Kim, an associate professor and assistant dean of Media Technologies in the College of Engineering, and director of the Music Entertainment Technology Lab, was quoted on MSN.com in a story about robots working for Amazon to bring products from shelves to packaging.
Will Ohio Shooting Change School Safety Measures?
Feb 28, 2012
Dr. Chuck Williams, assistant clinical professor and director of the Center for Prevention of School Aged Violence, was interviewed on Minnesota Public Radio about the school shooting in Ohio.
Marcellus Shale and Air Emissions
Feb 27, 2012
Dr. Peter DeCarlo, assistant professor in the College of Engineering was mentioned in GreenSpace, a Philadelphia Inquirer blog, in a post about air emissions from Marcellus shale operations.
Why College Co-Op Programs Totally Rock
Feb 27, 2012
Drexel was featured in a Forbes.com article about the value of co-op programs. Joan McDonald, senior vice president of Enrollment Management, was quoted.
On the Boards
Feb 27, 2012
Alan Kessler, a partner at Duane Morris LLP, was mentioned in The Philadelphia Inquirer for his appointment to the Drexel Board of Trustees.
Meet Hubo the Robot
Feb 27, 2012
Dr. Youngmoo Kim, an associate professor in the College of Engineering and director of the Music Entertainment Technology Lab, and Paul Oh, associate professor in the College of Engineering, were quoted in a Philadelphia Inquirer feature story about the unveiling of seven humanoid robots as part of Drexel’s National Engineers Week celebration.
“Mysteries at the Museum”
Feb 26, 2012
The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel Universitywas mentioned on the Travel Channel’s “Mysteries at the Museum” show in a segment on a fish fossil that answers age-old mysteries. Academy paleontologist Ted Daeschler was interviewed.
Jurassic Bot: How to Build a Robot Dinosaur With a 3D Printer
Feb 24, 2012
Dr. Ken Lacovara, an associate professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was quoted on PopularMechanics.com in a story about using 3-D printing to turn fossilized bones into dinosaur robots. FastCompany.com and other science and technology blogs also ran the story over the weekend.
Gasoline Use Declines, Prices Climb
Feb 23, 2012
Dr. Shawkat Hammoudeh, a professor in the LeBow College of Business, was quoted in the Sacramento Bee in a story about gasoline prices in California.
Scientists Create Dinosaur Robots Using 3D Printed Bones
Feb 23, 2012
Dr. Ken Lacovara, an associate professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was quoted on FoxNews.com in a story about using 3-D printing to turn fossilized bones into dinosaur robots. Mashable Tech also posted a video and reported the story.
Milestone for Givens, CAA Title for Drexel
Feb 23, 2012
Drexel men’s basketball senior forward, Samme Givens, was featured in The Philadelphia Inquirer in a story about the team’s win over James Madison that clinched the first regular-season CAA championship for the Dragons. Men’s Basketball Head Coach, Bruiser Flint, was also quoted.
Chestnut Street Project Groundbreaking Ceremony
Feb 23, 2012
Drexel’s Chestnut Street Project groundbreaking ceremony was highlighted on WPVI-TV (6-abc) and WCAU-TV (10-nbc). The $97.6 million dollar project will feature 361,200 square feet of mixed-use student housing and retail space and will add 861 student beds.
Dinobots and Entrepreneurs
Feb 23, 2012
Dr. Ken Lacovara, associate professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was quoted in a Portfolio.com article about the lessons advances in paleontology can bring to entrepreneurship, in the context of a new collaboration with Dr. James Tangorra, assistant professor in the College of Engineering, to develop 3-D printed models of dinosaur fossils. The research was also covered by Discovery News, Engadget, and PC World.
Neutrinos Are Not Faster Than Light
Feb 23, 2012
Dr. Dave Goldberg, an associate professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was quoted in a Washington Post blog about neutrinos.
Drexel University Biowall Becomes Showpiece For Eco-Building Advocates
Feb 23, 2012
Drexel was mentioned on KYW Newsradio (KYW-1060) in a story about the five-story living biowall of plants in the Constantine Papadakis Integrated Sciences Building.
Why Are These Swallows Overwintering at a Northeast Philly Sewage Plant?
Feb 22, 2012
Jason Weintraub, entomology collection manager at the Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University, was quoted in a front-page story in The Philadelphia Inquirer about midges.
Why Must Diners Troll For a Really Good Seafood Meal?
Feb 22, 2012
Jason Wilson, editor of Drexel’s online cultural magazine The Smart Set, authored an article in the Philadelphia Daily News about seafood at local restaurants.
Predicting Climate Change
Feb 22, 2012
Dr. Robert Brulle, a professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was interviewed on Sirius XM radio’s POTUS Show about his recent study which determined the key factors that predict public opinion on climate change.
The Reinvention Of The Bridesmaid Dress
Feb 22, 2012
Drexel’s Westphal College was mentioned on WTXF-TV (FOX-29) in a segment with fashion designer Althea Harper who acted as a judge in a design contest at Drexel later that day.
Venezuela: Tough Fight Ahead For Opposition Leader Henrique Capriles Radonski
Feb 22, 2012
Dr. George Ciccariello-Maher, an assistant professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was quoted on GlobalPost.com regarding the elections in Venezuela.
Dinosaur Bones Brought Back to Life With 3-D Printing
Feb 22, 2012
Dr. Ken Lacovara, associate professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was quoted on ABCNews.com in a story about using 3-D printing to turn fossilized bones into dinosaur robots. The story was also picked up by Time Magazine (Techland blog), Gizmodo.com, Wired UK and other news media outlets.
Classical Architecture Inspiration For 'Green' Cement
Feb 21, 2012
Dr. Alexander Moseson, assistant teaching professor in the College of Engineering, was quoted on Ecoseed.org interviewed in a story about low-tech, low-energy, low-cost cement his lab created. The story was also picked up by many sustainability blogs including GreenOptimistic.com, TG Daily and PhysOrg.com.
Drexel is Home to Highly Advanced Robots For Next Year
Feb 21, 2012
Dr. Youngmoo Kim, an associate professor in the College of Engineering and director of the Music Entertainment Technology Lab, was interviewed on KYW-TV (CBS-3) in a segment about the unveiling of seven humanoid robots as part of Drexel’s National Engineers Week celebration. The unveiling was also featured in Metro Philadelphia and on TechnicallyPhilly.com.
Chestnut Street Project Groundbreaking
Feb 21, 2012
Drexel President John A. Fry was interviewed on WPVI-TV (6-abc) in a live segment about the Chestnut Street Project groundbreaking. The groundbreaking was also mentioned on WTXF-TV (FOX-29) and in the Daily Pennsylvanian.
Angel Investing in Startups Stimulates Job Growth
Feb 21, 2012
Ari Winkleman, a senior business administration major, was mentioned in the Huffington Post in a story about startups. Winkleman founded a new social media platform, Involvio, that allows students to view all events on campus in one place.
'More' Touts The Value In Less
Feb 20, 2012
Dr. Ron Bishop, a professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was profiled in the Delaware News Journal about his new book, MORE: The Vanishing of Scale in an Over-the-Top Nation.
Who Needs College Anyway?
Feb 20, 2012
Dr. Paul Harrington, a professor in the Goodwin College and director of the Center for Labor Markets and Policy, was quoted in the Philadelphia Daily News on whether a college degree is necessary.
Drexel Professor Weighs In On The Rising Price Of Gasoline
Feb 20, 2012
Dr. Marco Airaudo, an assistant professor in the LeBow College of Business, was quoted in a KYW Newsradio (1060-AM) story about how rising gas prices will affect the economy.
Scientists Are Building Robot Dinosaurs Out Of 3-D Printed Fossils
Feb 20, 2012
Dr. Ken Lacovara, associate professor in the College of Arts & Sciences, was quoted on Forbes.com among other outlets in a story about using 3-D printing to turn fossilized bones into dinosaur robots.
Robot Record At Drexel University
Feb 20, 2012
Dr. Youngmoo Kim, assistant dean of Media Technologies in the College of Engineering and director of the Music Entertainment Technology Lab, was interviewed on KYW Newsradio (1060-AM) in a segment about the unveiling of seven humanoid robots as part of Drexel’s National Engineer’s Week celebration. WXTF-TV (FOX 29), WCAU-TV (NBC-10) and WPVI-TV (6-abc) also reported on the story.
Paleopalooza at the Academy
Feb 19, 2012
The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University was mentioned on WCAU-TV (NBC-10) and WPVI-TV (6-abc) for hosting Paleopalooza, a weekend celebration of all things paleontological.
Youth Shaping Future of Online TV, Movies, Music
Feb 19, 2012
Steven Budd, a student in the Earle Mack School of Law, was quoted in an Associated Press article about online privacy. The story was picked up by numerous outlets.
Humanoids For The Home
Feb 18, 2012
Dr. Youngmoo Kim, an associate professor in the College of Engineering and director of the Music Entertainment Technology Lab, was quoted in The Star-Ledger in a story about humanoid robots on display for National Engineers Week at Drexel.
Gingrich's Limbaugh Troubles Spell Out Climate Divide
Feb 18, 2012
Dr. Robert Brulle, a professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was quoted throughout a USA Today article on his recent study which determined the key factors that predict public opinion on climate change. ABCNews.com also picked up the story.
Smart Bridges
Feb 17, 2012
Franklin Moon, associate professor in the College of Engineering, was highlighted on LivingonEarth.com in a story about new technology for bridges.
A Paris Bar With Pa. Wines on Tap
Feb 16, 2012
Jason Wilson, editor of Drexel’s online cultural magazine The Smart Set, authored an article in the Philadelphia Daily News about the new Paris Wine Bar in Philly’s Fairmount district.
11th Street Family Health Services Included in National Survey
Feb 16, 2012
Dr. Patricia Gerrity, professor and associate dean for community programs in the College of Nursing and Health Professions, was interviewed on WHYY-radio (91-FM), in a story about a new, national survey on the practice of integrative medicine that included the 11th Street Family Health Services of Drexel University.
Black History Month
Feb 15, 2012
Dr. Steven Winlock, assistant clinical professor Sacramento’s Center for Graduate Studies, and David Inniss, a Ph.D. student in the School of Education, were interviewed on KXTV-TV (abc-10) about Black History Month.
Tech Expert Says Facebook Glasses Are Just Another Way To Ignore Human Interaction
Feb 15, 2012
Dr. Jennifer Rode, assistant professor in The iSchool at Drexel, was quoted on KYW Newsradio (1060-AM) in a story about human computer interaction.
Bad Movies Bring Big Crowds to the Academy of Natural Sciences
Feb 15, 2012
The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University was highlighted in a Philadelphia Inquirer article about the Academy’s Mega-Bad Movie Night. The event was also mentioned on WCAU-TV (NBC-10).
Drexel Escapes Scare From William & Mary
Feb 15, 2012
Men’s basketball coach Bruiser Flint was quoted in The Philadelphia Inquirer in a story about the basketball team’s 14th straight win.
Bird's Nutrition Diet Questioned
Feb 15, 2012
The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University was mentioned on WNEP-TV (ABC-Wilkes Barre) in a story about the effects of birds eating berries.
Violence in Philadelphia
Feb 15, 2012
Dr. Chuck Williams, assistant clinical professor in Goodwin College and director of the Center for Prevention of School-Aged Violence, was interviewed on WPSG-TV (CW Philly-57) and KYW-TV (CBS-3) in a story about violence in Philadelphia.
In Matters of the Heart
Feb 14, 2012
Dr. Robert Keidel, a clinical professor in the LeBow College of Business, authored a letter to the editor in The New York Times about the age of big data.
Workplace Romances
Feb 13, 2012
Dr. Donna DeCarolis, associate dean for strategic initiatives and head of the management department in LeBow College, was interviewed on KYW Newsradio (1060-AM) about workplace romances.
Dinosaurs Looking For Elbow Room at Natural History Museum
Feb 13, 2012
Dr. Ken Lacovara, associate professor in the College of Arts & Sciences, was quoted in the Las Vegas Review-Journal in a story about plans for the Las Vegas History Museum to open a fossil lab.
Online Dating Sites
Feb 13, 2012
Rachel Magee and Christopher Mascaro, second-year Ph.D. students in The iSchool at Drexel, were interviewed on KYW-TV (CBS-3) about their research on online dating sites.
Online Dating Research
Feb 13, 2012
Christopher Mascaro and Rachel Magee, Ph.D. students in The iSchool at Drexel, were interviewed on WPSG-TV (CW Philly-57) in addition to KYW-TV (CBS-3) about their research on online dating sites.
Microscopic Mountains
Feb 13, 2012
Dr. Yury Gogotsi, a professor in the College of Engineering and director of the A.J. Drexel Institute of Nanotechnology, and Dr.Michel Barsoum, a professor in the College of Engineering, were featured in a Philadelphia Inquirer story on “nanosheets,” a new class of materials far thinner than a human hair. Babak Anasori, a Ph.D. student in the College of Engineering, was also quoted.
Venezuela's Voices of Opposition
Feb 13, 2012
Dr. George Ciccariello-Maher, assistant professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was interviewed on Al Jazeera about the opposition primaries in Venezuela.
Drexel Sociologist Helps Out When Disaster Strikes Anywhere in the World
Feb 13, 2012
Dr. Mimi Sheller, professor in the College of Arts & Sciences, was featured in The Philadelphia Inquirer in a story about her research in disaster planning.
A Bloody Start To The Year For Philadelphia
Feb 11, 2012
Dr. Chuck Williams, assistant clinical professor in Goodwin College and director of the Center for Prevention of School-Aged Violence, was interviewed in a CNN segment on violence in Philadelphia. The segment was one of the featured stories on the CNN website on Saturday.
Google's Tiff with its Law Firm
Feb 10, 2012
J. Hunter Tart, a visiting professor in the Earle Mack School of Law, was quoted in the Philadelphia Business Journal concerning a quarrel between Google and a law firm that represents it.
Should Court Let Suspected Pedophile See Grandkids?
Feb 10, 2012
Richard Frankel, associate professor in the Earle Mack School of Law, was quoted in the Christian Science Monitor about whether Jerry Sandusky should be permitted to see his grandchildren.
Bailout For Homeowners in Sacramento
Feb 9, 2012
Dr. Ramya Gosh, assistant clinical professor in the LeBow College of Business, was featured on Sacramento’s KOVR-TV (CBS-13) in a story about a bailout for homeowners.
The ABC's of Norovirus
Feb 9, 2012
Dr. Brent Simmons, an assistant professor in the Drexel University College of Medicine, was featured in a story on WPVI-TV (6-abc) about how to avoid the spread of norovirus.
Heinous Killings Plague Philadelphia
Feb 9, 2012
Dr. Chuck Williams, assistant clinical professor and director of the Center for Prevention of School-Aged Violence, was interviewed about violence in Philadelphia on CNN.
What Drives Public Opinion About Climate Change?
Feb 8, 2012
Dr. Robert Brulle, a professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was quoted in the Columbia Journalism Review regarding his new study about which factors predict public opinion on climate change.
Deleted Photos Might Remain On Facebook Servers For Months, Even Years
Feb 8, 2012
Dr. Andrea Forte, assistant professor in The iSchool at Drexel, was interviewed on KYW-TV (CBS-3) in a story about deleting photos on Facebook.
Battling Illness and Health Illiteracy
Feb 8, 2012
Dr. Daniel Taylor, associate professor in the College of Medicine, authored an article in The Philadelphia Inquirer about health illiteracy.
Urban Outfitters Founder Richard A. Hayne Wins a Big Business Award
Feb 7, 2012
Urban Outfitters founder and Drexel trustee Richard A. Hayne was featured in The Philadelphia Inquirer for winning the 2011 Edward Powell Award. Hayne will donate the $100,000 prize as well as an additional $100,000 to the Lawrence A. Baiada Center for Entrepreneurship.
SureWest Suggests Many Jobs Are Safe in Acquisition
Feb 7, 2012
Dr. Frank Linnehan, associate dean of Drexel University's LeBow College of Business, was quoted in the Sacramento Business Journal in a story about the acquisition of SureWest Communications.
Drexel's Dillon Near Milestones
Feb 7, 2012
Women’s basketball coach Denise Dillon was featured in The Philadelphia Inquirer. If the basketball team wins on February 9 against James Madison, Dillon will match former coach Lil Haas for most victories at the university since it went Division I.
For Philly Dropouts, The Math is Simple, But Brutal
Feb 7, 2012
Dr. Paul Harrington, a professor in the Goodwin College and Director of the Center for Labor Markets and Policy, was quoted in a WHYY/Newsworks.org story about job prospects for high school dropouts in Philadelphia.
Cozen Named Top Business Leader
Feb 7, 2012
Drexel’s LeBow College of Business 58th Business Leader of the Year Stephen A. Cozen was noted in The Philadelphia Inquirer.
Federal Court Ruling on Proposition 8
Feb 7, 2012
David Cohen, associate professor in the Earle Mack School of Law, was interviewed on Sacramento’s KFBK Radio (1530-AM) about the federal appeals court ruling on Proposition 8. The Supreme Court found the ban on gay marriage unconstitutional.
Musical Apps at Drexel
Feb 7, 2012
A KYW-TV (CBS-3) segment about the number of jobs created by apps featured Dr. Youngmoo Kim, associate professor in the College of Engineering and assistant dean of Media Technologies, and the new musical apps being created at Drexel.
Philadelphia High School Dropouts And The Job Market: No Diploma, No Job
Feb 7, 2012
Dr. Paul Harrington, a professor in the Goodwin College and director of the Center for Labor Markets and Policy, was quoted in a Huffington Post story about job market for Philadelphia high school dropouts.
Popular Opinion on Climate Change Traced to Political Elites
Feb 7, 2012
Dr. Robert Brulle, a professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was quoted in several publications including ScientificAmerican.com regarding his new study on factors that predict public opinion on climate change.
Plasma Torch Found to Kill Bacteria in Raw Chicken
Feb 6, 2012
Food safety research using plasma, from the College of Nursing and Health Professions, the College of Arts and Sciences and the A.J. Drexel Plasma Institute, was highlighted on the Smart Planet website and other online news outlets.
M.I.A.’s Middle Finger Was Caused by ‘Adrenaline and Nerves’
Feb 6, 2012
Lisa McElroy, associate professor in the Earle Mack School of Law, was quoted in an ABCNews.com article on whether or not M.I.A will be fined for swearing during the SuperBowl. On February 2 she was interviewed on WHYY radio (91-FM) about the Supreme Court’s current term of cases.
Reversing Philadelphia's High School Dropout Crisis
Feb 6, 2012
Dr. Paul Harrington, a professor in the Goodwin College and director of the Center for Labor Markets and Policy, was interviewed on WHYY’s Radio Times about Philadelphia’s dropout crisis.
Small Business Firms’ Failure
Feb 5, 2012
Dr. Donna DeCarolis, associate dean for strategic initiatives and head of the management department in LeBow College, was interviewed on KYW Newsradio (1060-AM) about small business firms’ failure.
Drexel & Penn Team Up For Fair On ‘Science Of Stuff’
Feb 5, 2012
The College of Engineering’s Materials Science and Engineering Day—a joint effort with the University of Pennsylvania—was featured on KYW Newsradio (1060-AM) and WPVI-TV (6-abc).
Coping With Your Emotions if The Worst Comes to Pass
Feb 5, 2012
Dr. Chuck Williams, assistant clinical professor and director of the Center for Prevention of School Aged Violence, was quoted in the Providence Journal in a front-page story on sports-related depression.
For Facebook 'Hacker Way' is Way of Life
Feb 4, 2012
Dr. Rob D’Ovidio, associate professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was quoted in an Associated Press story about “hacker culture” and Facebook’s IPO. The story was picked up by numerous outlets, including the New York Times and Wall Street Journal.
Drexel Plans Housing and Retail Project on Chestnut Street
Feb 4, 2012
Drexel was featured in The Philadelphia Inquirer, Associated Press and other Philadelphia print and broadcast news outlets about its $97.6 million student housing and retail-development plan on Chestnut Street breaking ground this month.
Blazina at Drexel
Feb 3, 2012
Jen Blazina, associate professor in the Westphal College of Media Arts & Design, was mentioned in the Philadelphia Inquirer about her work being showcased at an upcoming exhibition at the Pearlstein Gallery.
People in the News
Feb 3, 2012
Sally Phonthachack, a master’s student at the Center for Graduate Studies in Sacramento, was highlighted in the Central Valley Business Times, for being awarded the ‘Next Economy Fellow’ by Valley Vision.
Cool Plasma Torch Kills Germs on Raw Chicken
Feb 3, 2012
Food safety research using plasma, from the College of Nursing and Health Professions, the College of Arts and Sciences and the A.J. Drexel Plasma Institute, was highlighted on the Popular Science website and other online news outlets.
Drexel Starts $97M Project
Feb 3, 2012
Drexel President John A. Fry was quoted in the Philadelphia Business Journal in a story about the new $97 million dollar Chestnut Street Project breaking ground this month.
Student Designers Make Their Mark
Feb 2, 2012
Students in the Westphal College were mentioned on HermanMiller.com for their participation in a design competition where five winner’s design images are featured in the Library Learning Terrace on 33rd and Race streets.
Trouble in Mind
Feb 2, 2012
Dr. Scott Knowles, an associate professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was featured in a Philadelphia City Paper cover story on disaster preparedness.
Philadelphia’s Witnesses: Listen to the Voice of Hunger
Feb 2, 2012
Dr. Mariana Chilton, an associate professor and director of the Center for Hunger-Free Communities in the School of Public Health, was quoted on HungerReport.org in a story about nutrition programs in Philadelphia.
Giant Dinosaurs at Franklin Institute
Feb 2, 2012
WPVI-TV (6-abc), KYW Newsradio (1060-AM) and WHYY (91-FM) covered the unveiling of a cast of a dinosaur fossil unearthed by Dr. Ken Lacovara, associate professor in the College of Arts & Sciences. The fossil and a miniature replica of the fossil created using 3D technology by Dr. James Tangorra, assistant professor in the College of Engineering, are part of an exhibition at the Franklin Institute in partnership with the Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University.
Urban Roots Screening
Feb 2, 2012
The Philadelphia City Paper spotlighted the upcoming film screening of “Urban Roots” by the Antoinette Westphal College of Media Arts & Design.
Best Sciences Pictures of 2011
Feb 2, 2012
Babak Anasori, a Ph.D. student in the College of Engineering, was quoted in National Geographic about his 2-D photograph, “Frontier.” The photo was featured in the Best Science Pictures of 2011 competition sponsored by the journal Science and the National Science Foundation. Dr.Michel Barsoum and Dr.Yury Gogotsi, professors in the College of Engineering, were also mentioned.
Drexel Beats Northeastern
Feb 2, 2012
The Drexel men’s basketball team was highlighted in a Philadelphia Inquirer article for their win over Northeastern, putting the team in a three way tie for first place in the Colonial Athletic Association. The win over Northeastern was the team’s 10th win in a row.
Penn and Drexel Work Together at Expansion
Feb 2, 2012
Drexel was mentioned in The Daily Pennsylvania about its expansion efforts. The article noted that both Drexel and Penn have independent plans to develop West Philadelphia but the universities are collaborating throughout the process.
Top 10 Libraries for Children
Feb 1, 2012
Vanessa Morris, assistant teaching professor in The iSchool at Drexel, was featured on Livability.com in an article about the children’s section of public libraries.
Genghis Jon
Feb 1, 2012
The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University was mentioned in The Scientist in an article about protecting Mongolia’s unique ecosystems. Jon Gelhaus, a curator of entomology at the Academy was quoted.
Tapas Restaurants in Philadelphia
Feb 1, 2012
Jason Wilson, editor of The Smart Set, authored an article in the Philadelphia Daily News about tapas restaurants in Philadelphia.

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