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2014

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21st-century Center City
Apr 30, 2014
Drexel was mentioned in an April 30 Philly.com op-ed about the growth of Center City Philadelphia.
Women Over 30 Face Higher Risk of Having Child With Autism
Apr 30, 2014
Brian K. Lee, PhD, an assistant professor in the School of Public Health, was quoted in a Yahoo! Shine post on April 30 about his research describing the risk of having a child with autism among older mothers.
NBA Bans Clippers Owner
Apr 30, 2014
Donald Tibbs, JD, PhD, an associate professor in the School of Law, was interviewed on KTXL-TV (FOX-Sacramento) and KFBK-AM (Sacramento) on April 30 about LA Clippers owner Donald Sterling’s racist remarks.
John Fry stresses need for Drexel to sustain long-term partnerships with Mantua at discussion on West Philly Revitalization
Apr 30, 2014
President John A. Fry was quoted in an April 30 University City Review story about the economic revitalization of West Philadelphia.
Drexel health center to double in size
Apr 30, 2014
The expansion of Drexel’s 11th Street Family Health Services was featured in stories on KYW-TV (CBS-3) and in the Philadelphia Business Journal on April 30. Patricia Gerrity, PhD, a professor and associate dean for community programs in the College of Nursing and Health Professions and director of the center, was quoted. The expanded center will be renamed the Stephen and Sandra Sheller 11th Street Family Health Services Center.
Drexel prof built physics ed app through the Philadelphia Museum of Art
Apr 30, 2014
A new iPad app that teaches physics concepts at the Philadelphia Museum of Art created by Mary Jo Grdina, PhD, an associate clinical professor in the School of Education, was featured on Technically Philly on April 30.
Train derails in downtown Lynchburg, leaving crude burning on James River
Apr 30, 2014
Charles Haas, PhD, L.D. Betz chair professor in the College of Engineering, was quoted in an April 30 Washington Post story about a train derailment in Virginia that led to oil spilling into the James River.
New dean named for Drexel’s School of Education
Apr 29, 2014
The new School of Education Dean Nancy Butler Songer, PhD, was featured in the Philadelphia Business Journal on April 28. President John A. Fry was quoted. Her appointment was also mentioned in an April 29 WCAU-TV (NBC-10) segment.
Scientists use 3D printed tumors to help cure cancer
Apr 29, 2014
Wei Sun, PhD, Albert Soffa chair professor in the College of Engineering, was quoted in an April 29 post on Al Dia about his research to develop a method for 3D printing cancer tumors.
Older Mothers at Higher Risk of Child With Autism, Study Suggests
Apr 29, 2014
Brian K. Lee, PhD, an assistant professor in the School of Public Health, was quoted in a HealthDay story on April 29 syndicated to numerous outlets including U.S. News & World Report, MSN.com and Philly.com, about his research on the relationship between parents’ ages and a child’s risk of developing autism.
Philadelphia should be a mobile-gaming hub: Drexel’s Frank Lee
Apr 29, 2014
Frank Lee, PhD, an associate professor in the Westphal College, was quoted in an April 29 Technically Philly post about Philadelphia becoming a mobile-gaming hub.
WORLD PRESS PHOTO EXHIBIT MAKES US DEBUT IN PHILLY
Apr 29, 2014
The World Press Photo exhibition hosted by the Rudman Institute in the Antoinette Westphal College of Media Arts & Design was featured in an Associated Press story on April 29, which was picked up by dozens of outlets across the country, including the Huffington Post. The show was also spotlighted in USA Today on April 30, and was featured on Uwishunu.com and NBCPhiladelphia.com on April 29.
Scholly
Apr 28, 2014
Christopher Gray, an undergraduate student in the LeBow College of Business, was interviewed in an April 28 Bloomberg Radio segment about Scholly, an app he created to help students find scholarships.
Online programs navigate learning curves
Apr 28, 2014
Susan Aldridge, president of Drexel University Online, was quoted in an April 28 Chicago Tribune story about online programs navigating online learning curves.
National Infant Immunization Week
Apr 28, 2014
Chuck Williams, PhD, an associate teaching professor in the College of Arts and Sciences and School of Education, was interviewed on FOX News’ “Happening Now” on April 28 about the anti-vaccination trend
Project Liberty Digital Incubator startup applications due Fri.
Apr 28, 2014
Drexel was mentioned in an April 28 Philly.com article for its participation with the Project Liberty Digital Incubator.
DREXEL AND BALLY TECHNOLOGIES PARTNER TO CREATE AN AUTHENTIC CASINO LEARNING EXPERIENCE FOR STUDENTS
Apr 28, 2014
The new casino training lab in the Center for Hospitality and Sport Management was featured in Casino Life Magazine on April 25 and on GamingToday.com on April 28.
Turmeric: Out of the spice rack and into the lab
Apr 28, 2014
Drexel’s "Table Matters" blog was spotlighted on Philly.com on April 28. Jonathan Deutsch, PhD, director of the Center for Hospitality and Sport Management, was quoted.
How 3-D Printing Can Help To Cure Cancer
Apr 28, 2014
Wei Sun, PhD, Albert Soffa chair professor in the College of Engineering, was mentioned in April 28 posts on Fast Company’s FastCo Design blog, Gizmag.com and Geek.com posts about his research to develop a method for 3D printing cancer tumors.
What To Do in Philly This May
Apr 28, 2014
Drexel was mentioned in an April 28 Philadelphia Style Magazine post about its “Grace Kelly: Icon of Beauty and Style” exhibit.
Listen up, students: She defines 'mettle'
Apr 27, 2014
The Institute for Women's Health and Leadership at Drexel University College of Medicine was mentioned in an April 27 Philly.com story about Laurada Byers, a civic activist and champion for schools and women’s issues, who will be honored by the College at an event tonight.
Drexel team's Rube Goldberg contraption hits some glitches
Apr 27, 2014
Adam Fontecchio, PhD, a professor in the College of Engineering, and undergraduate engineering students Laura Bennett and Stanley Burke, were quoted in an April 27 Philadelphia Inquirer story about Drexel’s attempt to build the world’s largest Rube Goldberg device as part of the Philadelphia Science Festival. Related stories also ran on CBSPhilly.comand KYW-TV (CBS-3).
Putting the heat on cancer
Apr 27, 2014
Wilbur Bowne, MD, associate professor in the College of Medicine, was featured in an April 27 story on WPVI-TV (6-abc) about a heated chemotherapy procedure for advanced abdominal cancers.
An international photojournalism exhibition comes to Drexel
Apr 25, 2014
The 2014 World Press Photo exhibition coming to the Leonard Pearlstein Gallery in the Antoinette Westphal College of Media Arts & Design was featured in the Broad Street Review on April 24 and in the University City Reviewon April 25.
What a blast - Philly's Science Festival is back!
Apr 25, 2014
Drexel was mentioned in an April 25 Philly.com article for hosting the presentation of the world’s biggest Rube Goldberg Machine.
Bedside manner 101 for Drexel med students
Apr 25, 2014
Dennis Novack, MD, professor and associate dean at the College of Medicine, was quoted in an April 25 Newsworks.org story about his class about the importance of bedside manner. Third-year students Jonathan Richina and Rachel Hess, were also interviewed.
Watch this live concert that features a student-built mobile app light show
Apr 25, 2014
A light show app created by local students with the help of Drexel’s App Lab, located in the ExCITE Center and administered by the Pennoni Honors College, was mentioned in a WHYY 90.1-FMand Newsworks.org story on April 25. Youngmoo Kim, PhD, an associate professor in the College of Engineering and director of the ExCITe Center, was quoted in the Newsworks.org story and was mentioned in an April 25 Technically Philly article about the app.
The slots come to Drexel - to teach
Apr 25, 2014
The Center for Hospitality and Sport Management’s new casino training lab was featured in the Philadelphia Inquirer on April 25. Jonathan Deutsch, professor and founding director of the Center, Robert Ambrose, instructor in the Center, and Yonghwan Um, an undergraduate student in the Center, were quoted. The Press of Atlantic City also featured the story on April 25.
As mixed-status HIV couples weigh risks, more choose to conceive the old-fashioned way
Apr 25, 2014
Erika Aaron, a nurse practitioner and assistant professor in the College of Medicine, was quoted in an April 25 Washington Post article for helping HIV-negative women with HIV-positive partners get pregnant
Let’s all help young professionals grow
Apr 25, 2014
Sandra Kirschenmann, PhD, associate vice provost and executive director of Drexel University Sacramento, authored an April 25 Sacramento Business Journal article about the importance of getting young professionals into the workforce.
A Fight to Keep College Athletes From the Pain of Injury Costs
Apr 25, 2014
Ellen Staurowsky, EdD, a professor in the Center for Hospitality and Sport Management, was quoted in a New York Times story on medical care for injured college athletes on April 25.
Drexel Hillel Lends an Ear to 'Survivor Speaks'
Apr 25, 2014
Julie Kimelman, an undergraduate student in the LeBow College of Business, and Rachel Pagano, an undergraduate student in the College of Nursing and Health Professions, were mentioned in an April 25 Jewish Exponent story about Drexel Hillel’s “Survivor Speaks” program.
Allyson Schwartz: I love Obamacare more than they do
Apr 24, 2014
Robert Field, JD, PhD, a professor in the School of Law and School of Public Health, was quoted on WHYY/Newsworks.org on April 24 about U.S. Rep. and Democratic gubernatorial candidate Allyson Schwartz’s comments on Obamacare.
Competitive Cutback
Apr 24, 2014
Chuck Williams, PhD, a professor in the College of Arts and Sciences and School of Education, was interviewed on FOX News’ “FOX & Friends” on April 24 about youth sports leagues that emphasize participation over competition. The Washington Times ran a recap of the interview.
Medical School Applications
Apr 24, 2014
Drexel University College of Medicine was mentioned in an April 24 WCAU-TV (NBC-10) segment for receiving the highest number of applications to medical school compared to other local universities.
How Drexel Students’ Dragon Fund Beat the Street
Apr 24, 2014
Daniel Dorn, an associate professor in the LeBow College of Business, along with Catherine Ulozas, Drexel’s chief investment officer, and LeBow students Anthony Gryscavage and Joshua Kohler, were featured on Bloomberg TV in a live interview on April 24 about Dragon Fund, a student-managed equity portfolio.
In Haddonfield, 'diving into history, and learning about nature'
Apr 24, 2014
Nate Rice, collections manager for ornithology at the Academy of Natural Sciences, was quoted in a Philadelphia Inquirer article on April 24 about a late 19th/early 20th century naturalist in New Jersey, whose expedition journals are being preserved by a group of middle school students.
FCC To Consider New “Net Neutrality” Rules
Apr 24, 2014
Robert Field, PhD, a professor in the School of Law and School of Public Health, was quoted in a KYW Newsradio (1060-AM) story about net neutrality on April 23
Report shows investments in pre-k pay big economic dividends
Apr 24, 2014
Dominic Gullo, PhD, a professor and associate dean for research in the School of Education, was quoted in a Philadelphia Business Journal article on April 24 about investing in pre-kindergarten.
Visitors at the Academy Got Up Close and Personal
Apr 24, 2014
The Academy of Natural Sciences was mentioned in an April 24 WPVI-TV (6-abc) segment for adding two hedgehogs to its live animal collection.
Fishing for Insects
Apr 24, 2014
Isabelle Betancourt, a curatorial assistant at the Academy of Natural Sciences, was featured in an April 24 Metro Philadelphia photo and caption about her research on insects at Swann Fountain.
Philadelphia med school No. 1 in nation for number of applicants
Apr 24, 2014
Drexel University College of Medicine was mentioned in an April 24 Philadelphia Business Journal story about it ranking first in the nation in applications last year, according to U.S. News & World Report.
Roundup: Spring Events at Academy of Natural Sciences
Apr 23, 2014
Spring events at the Academy of Natural Sciences were listed in an April 23 Geekadelphia post.
Autism risk increases in children born to older women, Drexel study finds
Apr 23, 2014
Brian K. Lee, PhD, an assistant professor in the School of Public Health, was quoted in a WHYY-FM/Newsworks.org story on April 23 about his research on the effect of parental age on autism risk.
PUC hearing to promote energy-efficient power
Apr 23, 2014
Drexel was mentioned in an April 23 Philadelphia Inquirer article for hosting a hearing by the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission on the use of combined heat and power.
5 reasons to care about Ackman's Botox bet
Apr 23, 2014
David Becher, PhD, an associate professor in the LeBow College of Business, was quoted in an April 23 CNNMoney.com article about Bill Ackman’s desire to purchase the maker of Botox.
How Contaminated Is Your Chicken?
Apr 23, 2014
Jennifer Quinlan, PhD, an associate professor in the College of Nursing and Health Professions, was quoted in a Prevention story on April 23 about bacterial contamination in chicken.
Study links mother's obesity to stillbirths
Apr 23, 2014
Research by Ruofan Yao, an obstetrics and gynecology resident at Hahnemann University Hospital, about the link between a mother’s obesity and stillbirths was featured in an April 23 Philadelphia Inquirer article.
Is Bigger Better? Idaho Hospital Battle A Microcosm Of Debate Over Industry Consolidation
Apr 22, 2014
Robert Field, JD, PhD, a professor in the School of Law and School of Public Health, was quoted in a Washington Post article on April 22 about Idaho’s largest hospital system.
Drexel's autism institute hits the road
Apr 22, 2014
Jennifer Plumb, DSW, director of the outreach core in the A.J. Drexel Autism Institute, was quoted in a Philadelphia Business Journal article on April 22 about the institute’s new Mobile REACH van for outreach and research. The Westphal College was also mentioned for holding a competition among students to create the van’s customized interior and exterior design.
Report: Gay, lesbian parents face court bias
Apr 22, 2014
Emily Haney-Caron, a JD/PhD candidate in Drexel’s joint program in psychology and law in the College of Arts and Sciences and School of Law, was interviewed on MSNBC’s “News Nation” on April 22 about a new review revealing that LGBT parents face bias in the courts during custody disputes. The review was conducted by Haney-Caron and Kirk Heilbrun, PhD, a professor in the College of Arts and Sciences. The review was also featured on The Advocateon April 22.
Not your 8th grade chemistry class: Philadelphia Science Festival events to make your chemicals react
Apr 22, 2014
Drexel was mentioned on Philly.com on April 22 for participating in the West Philly Science Showcase during the Philadelphia Science Festival.
Earth Day
Apr 22, 2014
Drexel was mentioned in a KYW-TV (CBS-3) segment on April 22 for hosting its annual Earth Day block party.
philly's newest collaborative workspace now accepting applications
Apr 22, 2014
Drexel was mentioned in an April 22 Flying Kite Media post about its partnership with the University City Science Center to create the new shared workspace for entrepreneurs, called the Innovation Center @3401, which is now accepting applications from tech start-ups and individuals.
How We Think About Parking Spaces Is Ruining Our Cities
Apr 22, 2014
Research led by Amy Auchincloss, PhD, an assistant professor in the School of Public Health, on the cost of parking in cities, was featured in a Fast Company article on April 22.
For gay and lesbian parents, equality is a myth when it comes to custody cases
Apr 21, 2014
A new review revealing that LGBT parents face bias in the courts during custody disputes was featured in The Guardian and on WHYY-Newsworks.org on April 21. The review was conducted by Kirk Heilbrun, PhD, a professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, and Emily Haney-Caron, a third-year JD/PhD candidate in Drexel’s joint program in psychology and law in the College of Arts and Sciences and School of Law, who were both quoted.
DragonsTeach
Apr 21, 2014
A kick-off event for Drexel’s new DragonsTeach STEM education initiative, a collaboration of the School of Education, College of Arts and Sciences and College of Engineering, was featured on WPVI-TV (6abc) on April 21.
Peek behind the scenes at the Academy of Natural Sciences
Apr 21, 2014
The Academy of Natural Sciences was mentioned in an April 21 Metro Philadelphia article about the newest exhibit, “Unnatural History: The Odd and Remarkable Dioramas of Lori Nix.”
Woman Goes From Waitressing to Nursing School -- With a Generous Customer's Help
Apr 21, 2014
Melissa Mainier, a student in the College of Nursing and Health Professions, was featured in “The Good News” blog from “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” on April 21 about her receiving payment for her tuition from a generous patron at a restaurant where she worked as a waitress.
Experts discuss: What kind of person commits a hit-and-run?
Apr 21, 2014
Paul Clements, PhD, an associate clinical professor in the College of Nursing and Health Professions, was quoted in an online story from WMAR-TV (ABC-Baltimore) on April 21 about the mental state of hit-and-run drivers.
Boater Rescued from Schuylkill by a Good Samaritan
Apr 21, 2014
Paul Savell, Drexel’s director of rowing, and Tim Drake, arowing coach,were quoted in April 21 KYW-TV (CBS 3)and CBSPhiladelphia.com stories about their involvement with rescuing a rower who had a seizure and fell into the Schuylkill River.
I have a Family business, and was told we cannot buy a group health plan. Is this true?
Apr 20, 2014
Robert Field, JD, PhD, a professor in the School of Law and School of Public Health, authored an April 20 Philly.com post about buying group health care for family businesses.
Drexel students' goPuff app brings smoking, snacking convenience to your door
Apr 20, 2014
Yakir Gola and Rafael Ilishayev, two seniors in the LeBow College of Business, were profiled in an April 20 Philly.com article for their recently launched app-based delivery service, goPuff.
‘Gray hair does not mean senile’: how seniors fit into digital access
Apr 20, 2014
Drexel was mentioned in an April 20 Technically Philly article for hosting the National Civic Day of Hacking.
Study: Violence escalates in pregnancy
Apr 20, 2014
Paul Clements, PhD, an associate clinical professor in the College of Nursing and Health Professions, was quoted in a Springfield News-Leader article on April 20 about women being at risk of more severe domestic violence when they are pregnant.
You don’t have to roam for more dinosaurs
Apr 19, 2014
The Academy of Natural Sciences was featured in a Washington Post article on April 19 about museums with dinosaur exhibits.
Camden's Goodness Project aims to inspire
Apr 19, 2014
Drexel was mentioned in an April 19 Philly.com article for sending a crew to produce a video for Goodness Project, a nonprofit in Camden, N.J. to showcase the encouraging aspects of the city.
Ecologists track D.C. ospreys’ long journey home — from South America to the Anacostia
Apr 19, 2014
Rob Bierregaard, a research associate at the Academy of Natural Sciences, was quoted in a Washington Post article on April 18 about tracking ospreys from Washington, D.C. to South America.
College Football Players Should Be Making $178,000 A Year: Study
Apr 19, 2014
Research by Ellen Staurowsky, EdD, a professor in the Center for Hospitality and Sport Management, about the fair market value of college athletes was mentioned in TheHuffington Post on April 19.
Ukraine Russia
Apr 19, 2014
Daniel Friedheim, PhD, an assistant teaching professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was interviewed about the crisis in Ukraine onKNX-1070 (Los Angeles) on April 17 and on EBRU-TV’s “Fresh Outlook” on April 19.
Book Review: Microbes that have gone missing
Apr 18, 2014
Phoebe Jones, a graduate student in the School of Public Health, authored an April 18 Philadelphia Inquirer book review of “Missing Microbes.”
Death Row Appeal
Apr 18, 2014
Chuck Williams, PhD, an associate teaching professor in the College of Arts and Sciences and School of Education, was interviewed on FOX News’ “Happening Now” on April 18 about a convicted murderer appealing his conviction because of his history of child abuse and about a man who didn’t serve the jail time he was sentenced due to a clerical error.
How to Tap Latent Conservative Support for Climate-Change Policy
Apr 18, 2014
On April 18, The Atlantic mentioned research by Robert Brulle, PhD, a professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, regarding the sources of funding behind the climate change denial movement.
Defining hate crime
Apr 17, 2014
Daniel Filler, JD, a professor and senior associate dean for academic and faculty affairs in the School of Law, was interviewed on WHYY’s “Radio Times with Marty Moss-Coane” about hate crimes on April 17.
As medical providers consolidate, questions about effects on costs, quality of care
Apr 17, 2014
Robert Field, JD, PhD, a professor in the School of Law and School of Public Health, was quoted in a Washington Post article on April 17 about the Affordable Care Act.
MyKlipsPics
Apr 17, 2014
Skyler Logsdon, an undergraduate student in the LeBow College of Business, was featured in a Trendus (Turkey)blog post about MyKlipsPics, an app he designed to ease haircut instructions at salons.
Innovation Center in Univ. City seeks start-ups
Apr 17, 2014
Drexel was mentioned in an April 17 Philly.com post about its partnership with the University City Science Center to create the new shared workspace for entrepreneurs, called the Innovation Center @3401, which is now accepting applications from tech start-ups and individuals.
Hunger is a 'silent crisis' in the USA
Apr 17, 2014
Mariana Chilton, PhD, an associate professor and director of the Center for Hunger-Free Communities in the School of Public Health, was quoted in a USA Today article on April 16 about the hunger crisis in America. The center’s Witnesses to Hunger program and participant Tianna Gaines-Turner were also featured.
Pro Report
Apr 16, 2014
Drexel was mentioned in an April 16 Politico post for hosting the House Homeland Security Committee.
Drexel Prof. Makes Philly Art Museum App
Apr 16, 2014
A new iPad app that teaches physics concepts at the Philadelphia Museum of Art created by Mary Jo Grdina, PhD, an associate clinical professor in the School of Education, was featured on PhillyMag.com on April 16.
Chef Jose Garces teams up with Drexel to offer students co-op opportunities
Apr 16, 2014
A new partnership between the Center for Hospitality and Sport Management and Garces Group was featured in the University City Review on April 16.
Wake-Up Call: Condoms and carriages
Apr 16, 2014
Drexel was mentioned in April 16 posts on ABCNews.com and New York Daily News for hosting a field hearing of the U.S. House of Representatives’ Homeland Security Committee on protecting personal data from cybercrime.
How much is an average college player worth? A report says $178K-$375K
Apr 16, 2014
Ellen Staurowsky, EdD, a professor in the Center for Hospitality and Sport Management, was quoted in a FOXSports.com article on April 16 about how much college athletes are worth. Her research on this topic was also referenced on the Huffington Post on April 16.
Drexel Professor Develops Physics Teaching App For Art Museum
Apr 16, 2014
A new iPad app that teaches physics concepts at the Philadelphia Museum of Art created by Mary Jo Grdina, PhD, an associate clinical professor in the School of Education, was featured on KYW Newsradio 1060-AM on April 16.
A 69 percent stock hike tops media rivals in 2013 as Stephen Colbert's "Late Show" deal hints at bigger profits and Philippe Dauman's Viacom pay lags.
Apr 16, 2014
Eliezer Fich, PhD, an associate professor in the LeBow College of Business, was quoted in an April 16 Hollywood Reporter article about the compensation of CBS Corp. president and CEO Leslie Moonves, who is the best-paid CEO in American media.
what does it mean to be a promise zone?
Apr 15, 2014
Lucy Kerman, the vice provost for university and community partnerships, was quoted in an April 15 Flying Kite article about Drexel’s involvement with Philadelphia’s designation as a Promise Zone.
What’s a college athlete worth?
Apr 15, 2014
Ellen Staurowsky, EdD, a professor in the Center for Hospitality and Sport Management, was quoted in a Washington Post article on April 15 about how much college athletes are worth. She also was quoted in an Inside Higher Edstory on this topic on April 16.
Learn physics with an app … at an art museum?
Apr 15, 2014
A new iPad app that teaches physics concepts at the Philadelphia Museum of Art created by Mary Jo Grdina, PhD, an associate clinical professor in the School of Education, was featured in the Philadelphia Business Journal on April 15.
Murder charges in Kansas City shooting: what's needed to call it a hate crime
Apr 15, 2014
Donald Tibbs, JD, PhD, an associate professor in the School of Law, was quoted in a Christian Science Monitor article about hate crimes on April 15. The story was picked up by Yahoo! News.
Mirror, Mirror: The sleek scarf goes on and on
Apr 15, 2014
An event hosted by the Antoinette Westphal College of Media Arts & Design featuring Neiman Marcus fashion director Ken Downing was noted on Philly.com on April 15. The event was also mentioned in a Philadelphia Inquirer story on summer scarves, which quoted Clare Sauro, curator of the Robert and Penny Fox Historic Costume Collection.
Taking advantage of taxes through alternative investments
Apr 15, 2014
Wesley Gray, PhD, an assistant professor in the LeBow College of Business, was featured on FOXBusiness’ “Risk and Reward” about finding tax loopholes.
Law grads face bleak employment picture
Apr 14, 2014
Carol Lippa, MD, a professor in the College of Medicine, was quoted in an April 14 Philadelphia Inquirer article about stroke rehab.
Report: Market value for college football player is $178,000 per year
Apr 14, 2014
Ellen Staurowsky, EdD, a professor in the Center for Hospitality and Sport Management, was quoted in a NBC Sports article on April 14 about how much college athletes are worth.
Colleges See Big Savings in Centralized Buying
Apr 14, 2014
Stephen Mack, associate vice president for procurement and disbursement services, was quoted in a Chronicle of Higher Education article on April 14 about centralized purchasing at universities.
Academy of Natural Sciences puts itself on exhibit through dioramas
Apr 14, 2014
The Academy of Natural Sciences was mentioned in an April 14 WHYY-FM segment and a Newsworks.org article about its newest exhibit, “Secrets of the Diorama.”
Climate contrarian backlash - a difficult lesson for scientific journals to learn
Apr 14, 2014
Robert Brulle, PhD, a professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was mentioned in an article in The Guardian on April 14 about climate contrarian backlash.
I was laid off and received severance. Does that determine my eligibility for a subsidy?
Apr 13, 2014
Robert Field, JD, PhD, a professor in the School of Law and School of Public Health, authored an April 13 Philly.com advice column about healthcare costs in severance payments.
Paying for college: How to win merit aid
Apr 13, 2014
Drexel was mentioned in an April 13 Patch post that was circulated to several Patch towns about merit scholarships.
Polling
Apr 12, 2014
William Rosenberg, PhD, a professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was interviewed on WPHL-TV (Phl-17)’s“in Focus” on April 12 about polling.
3D-Printed Cancer Tumor Model Helps Scientists Study Treatments; Works Better Than 2D Cell Cultures
Apr 12, 2014
Wei Sun, PhD, Albert Soffa chair professor in the College of Engineering, was quoted in an April 12 post on Medical Daily about a method he developed to 3D print tumor cells for cancer research.
What a college athlete is worth on the open market
Apr 12, 2014
Ellen Staurowsky, EdD, a professor in the Center for Hospitality and Sport Management, was quoted in a CNBC.com article on April 12 about how much college athletes are worth.
Orchids Bloom This Weekend On The Ben Franklin Parkway
Apr 12, 2014
The Academy of Natural Sciences was mentioned in April 12 segments on KYW Newsradio (1060-AM),KYW-TV (CBS-3) and WPVI-TV (6-abc) for hosting the SEPOS International Orchid show.
Is Winslow Homer painting headed for sale?
Apr 12, 2014
Danielle Rice, PhD, executive director of the museum leadership graduate degree program in the Antoinette Westphal College of Media Arts & Design, was quoted in an April 12 Delaware Online story about the Delaware Art Museum selling artwork to repay its construction debt and replenish its endowment.
3D Tumors Are Printed in the Lab
Apr 11, 2014
Wei Sun, PhD, Albert Soffa chair professor in the College of Engineering, was quoted in an April 10 LiveScience.com story about his research on 3D-printed tumors.
Apr 11, 2014
Lisa Hayes, program director and associate professor of fashion design in the Antoinette Westphal College of Media Arts & Design, was interviewed on WHYY’s “Radio Times” about whether Americans dress too casually, which re-aired on April 11.
Science Center taking applications for new shared workspace
Apr 11, 2014
A collaboration between Drexel and the University City Science Center at 3401 Market St. was featured in an April 11 Philadelphia Business Journal story. The partnership is creating a collaborative space for start-up companies called the Innovation Center @3401.
How Free Parking Is Screwing Up Our Cities
Apr 11, 2014
Amy Auchincloss, PhD, an assistant professor in the School of Public Health, was quoted in a U.S. News & World Report article on April 11 about her research on the cost of parking in cities.
What if you could kill your stolen phone?
Apr 11, 2014
Rob D’Ovidio, PhD, an associate professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was interviewed on American Public Media’s “Marketplace” on April 11 about kill switches on cell phones.
Riots on College Campuses Spark Debate Over Underlying Causes
Apr 11, 2014
Chuck Williams, PhD, associate teaching professor in the College of Arts and Sciences and School of Education, was interviewed on FOX News’ “Happening Now” on April 11 about rioting on college campuses.
New Health Secretary to Confront Health Care-Reform Hurdles
Apr 11, 2014
Robert Field, JD, PhD, a professor in the School of Law and School of Public Health, was quoted in a Health Day article on April 11 on the role of the next secretary of Health and Human Services. The story was picked up by numerous outlets, including U.S. News& World Report and Philly.com.
In a sea of mobile health devices, how do we know which ones are most effective?
Apr 10, 2014
A conference on mobile health apps hosted by the School of Law was covered on WHYY-Newsworks.org on April 10. Michelle Rogers, PhD, an assistant professor in the College of Computing & Informatics, was quoted.
Teen Charged in Stabbings Could Face Effective Life Sentence: Expert
Apr 10, 2014
Daniel Filler, JD, a professor and senior associate dean for academic and faculty affairs in the School of Law, was quoted on NBCNews.com on April 10 in two stories about high school stabbing suspect Alex Hribal being charged as an adult. Link to story
Unionization of College Athletes; Celebrating the Mighty Macs
Apr 10, 2014
Karen Weaver, EdD, an associate clinical professor in the Center for Hospitality and Sport Management, was interviewed on WHYY’s “Radio Times” on April 10 about the implications of college athlete’s unionizing.
WHY DO WE EAT, AND WHY DO WE GAIN WEIGHT?
Apr 10, 2014
Michael Lowe, PhD, a professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was quoted in a NewYorker.com article on April 10 about his research and other insights on why people eat and gain weight.
Drexel Professor Trumps MIT By Creating the World's Largest Game of Tetris
Apr 10, 2014
Frank Lee, PhD, an associate professor in Westphal College and director of the Entrepreneurial Game Studio, was mentioned in an April 10 BostInno blog post about his Tetris on the Cira Centre project beating out an MIT hack that turned a 21-story dormitory into a game of Tetris two years ago.
Spotlight | Skyler Logsdon, Founder of MyKlipsPics
Apr 9, 2014
Skyler Logsdon, an undergraduate student in the LeBow College of Business, was featured in a The TwentySomethings blog post about MyKlipsPics, an app he designed to ease haircut instructions at salons.
Career Fair
Apr 9, 2014
Drexel’s career fair was mentioned in an April 9 WXTF-TV (FOX-29) segment.
After years of fighting, federal government releases Medicare data
Apr 9, 2014
Robert Field, JD, PhD, a professor in the School of Law and School of Public Health, was quoted in a Morning Call story about Medicare on April 9.
Drexel Works to Build Up Philadelphia
Apr 9, 2014
President John Fry was quoted in an April 9 New York Times story about his plans for an Innovation Neighborhood surrounding Drexel’s University City campus.
Pa. court ruling puts NCAA's controversial Penn State punishments back on the table
Apr 9, 2014
Ellen Staurowsky, EdD, a professor in the Center for Hospitality and Sport Management, was quoted in a Patriot News story on April 9 about the NCAA’s controversial Penn State punishment.
Meet the 2014 Best of the Class
Apr 9, 2014
Drexel was mentioned in an April 9 WPVI-TV (6-abc) segment for hosting the annual Best of Class broadcast highlighting local high school valedictorians.
SCIenergy Partnering In Over $400 Million Fund For Efficient Building Retrofits
Apr 9, 2014
Drexel’s deal with SCIenergy to upgrade energy efficiency on campus was mentioned in an April 9 Tech Crunch post.
Craft Beer Meets Popular Culture in Chicago!
Apr 9, 2014
Wesley Shumar, PhD, department head and professor of anthropology in the College of Arts and Sciences, was mentioned in an April 9 Examiner article for participating in a craft beer panel at the Popular Culture Association/American Culture Association’s annual conference.
Your Inner Fish
Apr 9, 2014
Ted Daeschler, PhD, vice president for collections and associate curator of vertebrate zoology in the Academy of Natural Sciences, and an associate professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was featured on “Your Inner Fish” on PBS on April 9 for his research discovering Devonian fish fossils including Tiktaalik roseae.Link to video (part 2)
What Fish Teach Us About Us
Apr 9, 2014
Ted Daeschler, PhD, associate vice president for collections and associate curator of vertebrate zoology at the Academy of Natural Sciences and associate professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was mentioned in a New York Times interview of Neil Shubin for his role in co-discovering Tiktaalik roseae with Shubin, who hosts the documentary “Your Inner Fish” on PBS airing April 9.
Latest News Equal Pay Day Brings Attention To Gender Pay Gap
Apr 8, 2014
The Vision 2020 coalition in the College of Medicine’s Institute for Women’s Health and Leadershipwas mentioned in a KYW-TV (CBS 3)article about equal pay between men and women.
Amid National-Title Celebration, Academic Questions Take Center Stage
Apr 8, 2014
Ellen Staurowsky, EdD, a professor in the Center for Hospitality and Sport Management, was quoted in a Chronicle of Higher Education story on April 8 about academic requirements for college athletes.
260 unsafe buildings belong to city agencies
Apr 8, 2014
Charles Cook, PhD, an assistant clinical professor in the Goodwin College of Professional Studies, was interviewed in an April 8 Philadelphia Daily News article about unsound government-agency-owned properties in the city.
Board named for Rowan, Rutgers-Camden partnership
Apr 8, 2014
Drexel was mentioned for its collaboration with biomedical grants and research with the University of Pennsylvania in an April 8 Philadelphia Inquirer article.
culture shock: pa's artisan cheese movement spreads the love
Apr 8, 2014
Michael Traud, director of the hospitality program in the Center for Hospitality and Sport Management, was quoted in an April 8 Flying Kite Media article about bringing Pennsylvania’s artisan cheese movement to Drexel’s culinary arts classes.
Malvern Prep names new football coach
Apr 8, 2014
Drexel’s partnership with West Catholic High to build a joint field within Drexel’s Vidas Athletic Complex was mentioned in an April 8 Philadelphia Daily News article.
How a child's food preferences begin in the womb
Apr 8, 2014
Alison Ventura, PhD, an assistant professor in the College of Nursing and Health Professions, was quoted in The Guardian on April 8 about children’s food preferences developing in the womb.
Future Tech - Giant Tetris
Apr 7, 2014
A project that turned the Cira Centre office building into a giant game of Tetris, which was designed by Frank Lee, PhD, an associate professor in Westphal College and executive director of the Entrepreneurial Game Studio, was featured on Discovery ChannelCanada on April 7 and in stories on CNN.com and Fast Company’s on April 8.
Security holes in power grid have federal officials scrambling
Apr 7, 2014
Scott White, PhD, an associate professor in the College of Computing & Informatics, was quoted in an April 7 Los Angeles Times story about the vulnerability of the U.S. power grid.
Tetris in the sky: Gamers play on Philly building
Apr 7, 2014
On April 6-7, Frank Lee, PhD, an associate professor in Westphal College, was mentioned and quoted in various online, print and broadcast stories about his project that turned the 29-story Cira Centre into a giant game of Tetris. Among them, a story in the Associated Press about his work was picked up by more than 1,000 news outlets domestically and internationally, including The Wall Street Journal, the Washington Post, The Telegraph (UK), CCTV (China) and the Daily Mail (Canada). He was also featured in a New York Times blog post and video, and stories posted to the online sites of USA Today, BBC News, Sports Illustrated, Popular Mechanics, Slate, Salon, TIME, FOX News, ABC News and NBC News. Lee and the event were also mentioned in segments on FOX’s “FOX and Friends,”CBS’ “CBS Evening News,”ABC’s “Good Morning America” and WTXF-TV (FOX-29). Additionally, several tech blogs covered the event and mentioned Lee’s contributions, including Polygon,Vice, Ubergizmo, SlashGear, Engadget, C|Net,Gizmodo and ArsTechnica.
State, Food Bank boost school breakfasts
Apr 7, 2014
Mariana Chilton, PhD, an associate professor and director of the Center for Hunger-Free Communities in the School of Public Health, was featured in a photo caption in the Delaware News Journal on April 7 for her participation in a Delaware anti-hunger conference. The center’s Witnesses to Hunger program was featured in the story.
Got Science? This Climate Smear Spurred a Hate Mail Barrage
Apr 7, 2014
Research on the funding behind the climate change denial movement by Robert Brulle, PhD, a professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was referenced in the Huffington Post on April 7.
The Science of Spite
Apr 7, 2014
Chuck Williams, PhD, an associate teaching professor in the College of Arts and Sciences and School of Education, was interviewed on FOX News’ “Happening Now” on April 7 about spite’s role in maintaining social order.
Ethicist Bernard Rollin: 'This Ain't Agriculture: How Industrial Agriculture Hurts Animals and the Public's Health'
Apr 6, 2014
Michael Yudell, PhD, an associate professor in the School of Public Health, authored an April 6 Philly.com “The Public’s Health” blog post about an upcoming event featuring ethicist Bernard Rollin at the Academy of Natural Sciences.
Are Race and Class at the Root of Venezuela’s Political Crisis?
Apr 5, 2014
George Ciccariello-Maher, PhD, an assistant professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was quoted by BBC Mundoon April 5 in a story about the role of USAID in covert operations in Venezuela. He was also quoted by Voice of America on April 6 in a story about the role of race and class in the political crisis in Venezuela.
Tetris
Apr 4, 2014
Frank Lee, PhD, an associate professor in Westphal College and director of the Entrepreneurial Game Studio, was interviewed during a WXTF-TV (FOX-29) broadcast on April 4 in a story about this weekend’s Arcade at the Oval event where he will turn the Cira Centre’s LEDs in to a 29-story game of Tetris.
Students Win for Proposal to Retain Millennials
Apr 4, 2014
Students at Drexel were mentioned in an April 4 NBCPhiladelphia.com story for submitting a proposal in Philadelphia’s first Public Policy Case competition
'Mama, Get Me Away From Around Here!'
Apr 4, 2014
Kenneth Hardy, PhD, a professor in the College of Nursing and Health Professions, was quoted in an April 4 Huffington Post article about children experiencing post-traumatic stress from neighborhood violence.
Amid Cheers, Union Bid Stirs Concern for Women
Apr 3, 2014
Ellen Staurowsky, EdD, a professor in the Center for Hospitality and Sport Management, was quoted in the New York Times on April 3 about the impact of unionization of college athletes on women’s sports.
We allowed Bartram High fiasco to happen
Apr 3, 2014
Chuck Williams, PhD, associate teaching professor in the College of Arts and Sciences and School of Education, was quoted in an April 3 Philadelphia Daily News about the lunchtime brawl at Bartram High School.
Breaking the Silence: Free mental health symposium at Temple
Apr 2, 2014
Guy Diamond, PhD, director of the Center for Family Intervention Science in the College of Nursing and Health Professions, was quoted in a Philadelphia Daily News article on April 2 about mental health services for people experiencing depression.
3 Enormous Benefits to Charging the Right Price for Parking
Apr 2, 2014
Research led by Amy Auchincloss, PhD, an assistant professor in the School of Public Health, was featured in an article in The Atlantic Cities on April 2 about the price of parking.
Supreme Court strikes down overall limit on campaign donations
Apr 2, 2014
Lisa McElroy, JD, an associate professor in the School of Law, was interviewed on KPCC’s “Air Talk” on April 2 about the Supreme Court’s ruling on campaign donations.
Philly Tech Week 2014 Spotlight: Machining for Makers
Apr 2, 2014
Drexel was mentioned in an April 2 Geekadelphia post for hosting a seminar during Philly Tech Week.
Meningitis victim's friends at Drexel University win $2,500 from Lexus for scholarship fund
Apr 2, 2014
Daniel Szwerc, an undergraduate student in the Antoinette Westphal College of Media Arts & Design, was quoted in an April 2 Pittsburgh Tribune Review article about a group of Stephanie Ross’ friends who won financial support from Lexus for a scholarship fund.
What's the ROI for local universities?
Apr 1, 2014
Drexel’s ranking on PayScale’s list of colleges with the best return on investment was mentioned in an April 1 Sacramento Business Journal article.
Ed. Startups Navigate the Hard Market Realities for Sustaining Success
Apr 1, 2014
Michel L. Miller, PhD, an assistant professor and director of special education programs in the School of Education, was quoted in an April 1 Education Week article about ed-tech startups.
$35-Million Research Project Aims To Protect Del. River Drinking Water
Apr 1, 2014
The Academy of Natural Sciences was mentioned in stories on KYW Newsradio (1060-AM) and StateImpact Pennsylvania and NJ Spotlighton April 1 for its role in coordinating data collection and analysis of watershed research data in a series of projects funded with $35 million of new grants from the William Penn Foundation.
Global Politics A prominent Venezuelan opposition leader has vowed to challenge her ouster from the National Assembly
Apr 1, 2014
George Ciccariello-Maher, PhD, an assistant professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was interviewed on Public Radio International’s “The World” on April 1 about Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado.
Spike in Autism Numbers Might Reflect Rise in Awareness
Apr 1, 2014
On April 1, Scientific American ran an article from SFARI Autism News, quoting Craig Newschaffer, PhD, director of the A.J. Drexel Autism Institute and a professor in the School of Public Health, about the meaning of new statistics about autism prevalence.
On Merging Art and Research: An Interview with Patricia Leavy, PhD
Apr 1, 2014
Drexel’s doctoral program in Creative Arts Therapies in the College of Nursing and Health Professions was highlighted in a Creativity Post article on April 1.
The 50th Anniversary
Apr 1, 2014
Donald Tibbs, JD, PhD, an associate professor in the School of Law, was interviewed on Sirius XM radio on April 1 about the 50th Anniversary of the Civil Rights Act.
Tips for last-minute tax savings
Apr 1, 2014
Andre Kurmann, PhD, an associate professor in the LeBow College of Business, was mentioned in an April 1 Philadelphia Inquirer story about a forum hosted by LeBow and the Global Interdependence Center called “Monetary Policy in Transition: Implications for Growth, Markets and the Dollar.”
Wage war brews at Johns Hopkins Hospital
Apr 1, 2014
Paul Harrington, PhD, a professor in the School of Education and director of the Center for Labor Markets and Policy, was quoted in a Baltimore Sun article on April 1 about workers at Johns Hopkins Hospital threatening to strike.
Watershed to be test site for water-quality projects
Apr 1, 2014
Stories in the Philadelphia Inquirer and the Associated Press on April 1 highlighted a new, $35 million set of grants from the William Penn Foundation to support watershed research and protection in targeted areas of the Delaware watershed, to organizations including the Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University. Roland Wall, senior director of environmental initiatives at the Academy, was quoted in the Inquirer story about the Academy’s role providing centralized, scientific guidance for the effort by multiple organizations.

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