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2014

February

Supporting the 11th Street Family Health Services's Expansion
Feb 28, 2014
Drexel’s 11th Street Family Health Services was mentioned in the Feb. 28 print edition of the Philadelphia Business Journal for receiving a $2.5 million gift from Stephen and Sandra Sheller to support the health center’s expansion.
Drexel student built an app to get you better haircuts: MyKlipPics
Feb 28, 2014
Skyler Logsdon, an undergraduate student in the LeBow College of Business, was featured in a Feb. 28 Technically Philly post about MyKlipsPics, an app he designed to ease haircut instructions at salons. He was also interviewed in a Feb. 28 The Startup Magazine (UK) post.
Dealing with food stamp cut is no SNAP
Feb 28, 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 front-page article in the Philadelphia Daily News on Feb. 28 about cuts to food stamps. The center’s Witnesses to Hunger program was also featured.
A new class of designers join The Philadelphia Fashion Incubator
Feb 28, 2014
Drexel was mentioned in a Feb. 28 Philadelphia Inquirer story about the new designers-in-residence at the Philadelphia Fashion Incubator at Macy’s Center City Philadelphia.
Drexel U. Professional Skills Initiative Gets $50,000 Boost From Citizens Bank
Feb 28, 2014
President John Fry was mentioned in a Feb. 28 CBSPhilly.com post about Drexel’s Professional Sills Initiative receiving $50,000 from Citizens Bank.
Task force created after Penn student suicides
Feb 28, 2014
Guy S. Diamond, a visiting professor and interim director of the Center for Family Intervention Science in the College of Nursing and Health Professions, was featured in a Feb. 27 WPVI-TV (6-abc) segment about a task force created at the University of Pennsylvania after two student suicides.
Sandra Petri continues family newspaper tradition
Feb 28, 2014
Sandra Petri, an undergraduate student in the LeBow College of Business, was profiled in a Feb. 28 South Jersey Times article for her duties as editor-in-chief of The Triangle.
Myriad MBAs
Feb 28, 2014
Drexel was mentioned in a Feb. 28 Inside Higher Ed article about the expanding market of MBA programs.
Local law school enrollment drops by over 30 percent
Feb 27, 2014
Drexel’s School of Law was mentioned in a Philadelphia Business Journal article on Feb. 27 about declining law school enrollment.
Radium Hound
Feb 27, 2014
The Psychology, Sociology and Anthropology Building was mentioned in a Feb. 27 The Magazine article about radiation cleanup in Pennsylvania. The story was also mentioned in a Feb. 27 Philadelphia magazine blog post.
Arizona’s Anti-Gay Bill Was Vetoed, but the State—Like Many Others—Still Discriminates Against Gays
Feb 27, 2014
David S. Cohen, an associate professor in the School of Law, wrote an opinion piece for Slate.com on Feb. 27 about anti-gay discrimination in Arizona.
Reconciliation Begins With Recognition
Feb 27, 2014
George Ciccariello-Maher, PhD, an assistant professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, wrote an opinion piece for the New York Times on Feb. 27 about how to achieve reconciliation in Venezuela.
New Drexel tower could jump-start Lancaster Avenue revival
Feb 27, 2014
President John A. Fry was quoted in a Feb. 27 Philadelphia Real Estate Blog about the Lancaster Square development.
Where Sacramento stacks up for brainpower (and what we can do about it)
Feb 27, 2014
Sandra Kirschenmann, PhD, associate vice provost and executive director of Drexel University Sacramento, was quoted in a Feb. 27 Sacramento Business Journal story about Sacramento’s job market for those with advanced degrees.
Drexel's Data Failure
Feb 26, 2014
Provost Mark Greenberg was quoted in a Feb. 26 Washington Monthly article for its recent inadvertent public disclosure of certain student records.
What Happens to Black History After February?
Feb 26, 2014
Yaba Blay, PhD, an assistant teaching professor and co-director of the Africana Studies program in the College of Arts and Sciences, was interviewed on Huffington Post Live on Feb. 26 about moving beyond Black History Month.
Dinosaurs Unearthed
Feb 26, 2014
The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University’s “Dinosaurs Unearthed” exhibit was mentioned in a Feb. 26 CBSPhilly.com story.
See the 10 Philly Codefest hackathon project finalists
Feb 26, 2014
The College of Computing & Informatics was mentioned as the sponsor of Philly Codefest in a Feb. 26 Technically Philly blog post.
See the 50 biggest employers in the Philadelphia region in 2013
Feb 26, 2014
Drexel was noted as the 14th biggest employer in the Philadelphia region in 2013 in a Feb. 26 Technically Philly article.
Drexel, Amtrak, Brandywine weigh giant development plans
Feb 26, 2014
President John A. Fry was mentioned in a Feb. 26 Philly.com story about Drexel, Brandywine Realty Trust and Amtrak reviewing development plan proposals to build over the tracks at 30th Street Station
School District has deals to sell several schools
Feb 26, 2014
Drexel was mentioned in a Feb. 26 Philly.com blog post and Philadelphia Inquirer story about the University purchasing the complex encompassing University City High as part of a joint venture with Wexford Science & Technology L.L.C. A related story appeared on WHYY-Radio (91-FM) andNewsworks.orgon Feb. 26
For Pennsylvanians in 'Coverage Gap,' New Medicaid Option Takes Effect Next Week
Feb 26, 2014
Robert Field, JD, PhD, a professor in the Kline School of Law and School of Public Health, was interviewed on WHYY/Newsworks.org on Dec. 26 about the new “Healthy Pennsylvania” health coverage plan.
A Year of 15-Minute Daily Doses From the Harvard Classics
Feb 26, 2014
ObamaCare menu mandate creates headache for restaurants
Feb 25, 2014
Research led by Amy Auchincloss, PhD, an assistant professor in the School of Public Health, was cited in a FoxNews.com story and FOX Businesssegment on Feb. 25.
Can Venezuela's 'Chavismo' Survive without Chavez?
Feb 25, 2014
George Ciccariello-Maher, PhD, an assistant professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was interviewed on Public Radio International’s “To the Point” on Feb. 25 about the ongoing protests in Venezuela.
Book Examines How Many Define Racial Identity
Feb 25, 2014
Yaba Blay, PhD, an assistant teaching professor and co-director of the Africana Studies program in the College of Arts and Sciences, was interviewed on MSNBC’s “News Nation” on Feb. 25 about her new book (1)ne Drop: Shifting the Lens on Race. She was also interviewed on TV One’s “News One Now with Roland Martin” on Feb. 25.
They Need to Find Him
Feb 25, 2014
Chuck Williams, PhD, an associate teaching professor in the College of Arts and Sciences and School of Education, was interviewed on HLN’s “Jane Velez-Mitchell” show on Feb. 25 about the death of former French high-fashion model Samira Frasch.
E-Cigarettes
Feb 25, 2014
Research by Igor Burstyn, PhD, an associate professor in the College of Medicine, was featured in a Feb. 25 KNBC-TV (NBC LA) segment about e-cigarettes.
Drexel University Cybersecurity Institute
Feb 25, 2014
Norm Balchunas, interim director of the Drexel Cybersecurity Institute, was interviewed in Feb. 25 KYW-TV (CBS-3), and KYW-Newsradio (1060-AM)stories about the opening of the Drexel University Cybersecurity Institute.
Urban students take their best shots at squash, long considered a niche sport for the elite
Feb 25, 2014
Drexel was mentioned as a host of SquashSmarts, a national program that uses the game of squash to help underprivileged students through exercise and academic support, in a Feb. 25 Associated Press story. The piece was picked up by several outlets including U.S. News & World Report, Salon.com, and Yahoo! News.
Check Up: Drexel group finds cause of eczema itch
Feb 24, 2014
Research on eczema itches led by Herbert Allen, MD, professor and chairman of dermatology in the College of Medicine, was featured in a Feb. 24 Philadelphia Inquirer article.
Climate Change: The Fight Over Believing
Feb 24, 2014
Research by Robert Brulle, PhD, a professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was cited in stories about climate change on CNN and CNN.comon Feb. 24.
Are All Types of Law Professors Created Equal?
Feb 24, 2014
Lisa McElroy, JD, an associate professor in the School of Law, was quoted in a Wall Street Journal “Law Blog” post about the treatment of research-and-writing law school faculty members. She also was interviewed on KPCC's “Air Talk” on Feb. 24 about a child pornography case.
‘Short Sleepers’ Rarin’ to Go After Less Than 6 Hours of Rest
Feb 24, 2014
Joanne Getsy, MD, professor and medical director of Drexel Sleep Center in the College of Medicine, was interviewed in a Feb. 24 ABC News story on “short sleepers.”
What's Next for Strife-Torn Venezuela?
Feb 24, 2014
George Ciccariello-Maher, PhD, an assistant professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was quoted in an NBCNews.com article on Feb. 24 about the ongoing protests in Venezuela. He was also quoted in Latina magazine.
Job Front: Training offers pathway to IT careers
Feb 23, 2014
Lynn Ryan, associate director of academic technology support at Drexel University Sacramento, was quoted in a Feb. 23 Sacramento Bee article about successful IT job training programs offered by Drexel.
Burglars strike on Drexel's campus
Feb 23, 2014
A burglary at Ross Commons was mentioned in a Feb. 23 WPVI-TV (6-abc) segment.
Vision - and money - for a start-up ecosystem in Philly
Feb 23, 2014
Drexel was mentioned in a Feb. 23 Philadelphia Daily News article for collaborating with DreamIt Ventures.
Can Venezuela's socialist government survive wave of protests?
Feb 21, 2014
George Ciccariello-Maher, PhD, an assistant professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was quoted in stories in the Wall Street Journaland on CNN.com on Feb. 21 about continuing protests in Venezuela. He also wrote an opinion piece for The Nation on Feb. 22.
Affordable Care Act update
Feb 21, 2014
Robert Field, PhD, a professor in the School of Law and School of Public Health, was interviewed on WHYY’s “Radio Times” on Feb. 21 about the Affordable Care Act.
What Irrational Games' closure means for the industry
Feb 21, 2014
Frank Lee, PhD, an assistant professor in Westphal College and the director of the Entrepreneurial Game Studio, was quoted in a Feb. 21 Polygon story about the closing of Irrational Games, the game design studio responsible for the BioShock videogame series.
South Philly pilot program takes environmentally-friendly approach to cooking oil disposal
Feb 21, 2014
Charles Haas, PhD, L.D. Betz Chair professor in the College of Engineering, was quoted in a Feb. 20 WHYY/Newsworks.org story and interviewed on WHYY-Radio (91-FM)’s “The Pulse” about the environmental consequences of dumping used cooking oil down the drain.
Playing Games with Hunger
Feb 21, 2014
Mariana Chilton, PhD, an associate professor and director of the Center for Hunger-Free Communities in the School of Public Health was quoted and the center’s research was featured in an article in the April issue of Ms. magazine.
Shares of M&A Bidders Enjoy Rare Burst of Buying
Feb 21, 2014
David Becher, PhD, an associate professor in Lebow College, was quoted in a FOX Business story on Feb. 20 about his research on mergers and acquisitions companies.
Competency vs. Open-Ended Inquiry
Feb 21, 2014
An opinion piece on competency-based education by Amy Slaton, PhD, a professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, ran in Inside Higher Ed on Feb. 21.
Venezuelan Protests: Another Attempt by U.S.-Backed Right-Wing Groups to Oust Elected Government?
Feb 21, 2014
George Ciccariello-Maher, PhD, an assistant professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was interviewed on Democracy Now on Feb. 20 about the continuing protests in Venezuela.
Hundreds of Students Attend Drexel University Tech Career Fair
Feb 20, 2014
Drexel’s Engineering Career Fair, part of the University’s celebration of National Engineers Week, was featured on KYW Newsradio (1060-AM) and in a CBS Philly story on Feb. 20.
Protests in Venezuela
Feb 20, 2014
George Ciccariello-Maher, PhD, assistant professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was interviewed on Al Jazeera English on Feb. 20 about the anti-government protests in Venezuela.
Do machines make you bad citizens?
Feb 20, 2014
Chuck Williams, PhD, an associate teaching professor in the College of Arts and Sciences and the School of Education, was interviewed on FOX News’ “The O’Reilly Factor” on Feb. 19 about how text messaging affects us and on FOX News’ “Fox & Friends” on Feb. 20 about corporalpunishment.
Stress, emotion affect Immigration Court judges
Feb 19, 2014
Steven Morley, JD, an adjunct professor in the School of Law, was featured in a Feb. 19 Philadelphia Inquirer story about Philadelphia’s Immigration Court. Morely is one of four judges for the court.
Drexel & Swim Pony Take Theater to the Streets with WELCOME TO CAMPUS, Now thru 3/1
Feb 19, 2014
“Welcome to Campus,” a theater show from the Antoinette Westphal College of Media Arts & Design, was featured on Uwishunu.com on Feb. 18 and on Broadway World on Feb. 19.
Spending $100m to save the planet is a bad thing for 'sugar daddy' politics
Feb 19, 2014
Research on climate change by Robert Brulle, PhD, a professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was referenced in a Guardian article on Feb. 19.
Comcast-TWC deal could face obstacles with FCC
Feb 19, 2014
Lawrence Epstein, a teaching professor in Westphal College, was quoted in a Feb. 19 Philadelphia Business Journal story about the obstacles facing Comcast in its attempt to acquire Time Warner Cable.
Students display projects in the nation's oldest science fair
Feb 19, 2014
Philadelphia's 35th annual George Washington Carver Science Fair, held at the Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University, was featured on WPVI-TV (6-abc) on Feb. 19.
Venezuela: These Are Middle Class Protests, And The Poor Aren't Joining
Feb 18, 2014
George Ciccariello-Maher, PhD, an assistant professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was interviewed on Al Jazeera America’s “America Tonight,” Huffington Post Live, CCTV and CNN Latino on Feb. 18 about the anti-government protests in Venezuela. He was also quoted in a Feb. 19 AlJazeera.com article.
Study: Negative Effects of Bullying Can Accumulate And Worsen With Time
Feb 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” about the life-long effects of bullying.
Singer, composer, writer: Angélique Kidjo is a force of nature
Feb 18, 2014
Rachel Wenrick, an associate professor and associate director of the Writing Center in the College of Arts and Sciences, was quoted in a Feb. 18 Philadelphia Inquirer article for co-writing the memoir of musician Angélique Kidjo.
Disrupting the haircut industry with MyKlipsPics
Feb 17, 2014
Skyler Logsdon, an undergraduate student in the LeBow College of Business, was featured in a Feb. 17 New-Startups.com blog post for an app he designed to ease haircut instructions at salons.
Months after rehab, knee and hip patients keep improving
Feb 17, 2014
Steven M. Kurtz, PhD, a research associate professor in the School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems, was mentioned in a Feb. 17 Reuters story about hip replacements. The piece also appeared on FOXNews.com, Yahoo! News, MedCity News, The Orlando Sentinel, and other publications.
A doctor examines how Obamacare could affect her patients
Feb 17, 2014
Jill A. Foster, MD, a professor in the College of Medicine, authored a Feb. 17 Philly.com column about how The Affordable Care Act could impact her patients.
Drexel theater group leads tours through acts of heartbreak, bravery, illumination
Feb 17, 2014
“Welcome to Campus,” a theater show from the Antoinette Westphal College of Media Arts & Design, was featured on WHYY/Newsworks.org on Feb. 17.
Opposition Protesters in Venezuela
Feb 17, 2014
George Ciccariello-Maher, PhD, an assistant professor of political science in the College of Arts and Sciences, was interviewed on Al Jazeera English’s “The Stream” on Feb. 17 about anti-government protests in Venezuela.
All that road salt is hurting area waterways
Feb 17, 2014
Charles Haas, PhD, a professor in the College of Engineering, was quoted in a Feb. 17 WHYY/Newsworks.org story about the effects of excess road salt on area waterways.
Employers must seek realistic hires, not perfect ‘unicorns’
Feb 17, 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 Feb. 17 Providence Journal opinion piece about employers seeking realistic hires.
GreenSpace: Database tracks toxics by zip code
Feb 16, 2014
Drexel scientists were mentioned in a Feb. 16 Philadelphia Inquirer story about a new database that tracks toxins by zip code.
Book Discussion on Mother of Invention
Feb 16, 2014
A health law book event with Robert Field, PhD, and Barry Furrow, professors in the School of Law, was broadcast on C-SPAN2’s “Book TV” on Feb. 16.
Paleopalooza Takes Place At Academy Of Natural Sciences
Feb 15, 2014
The Academy of Natural Sciences’ “Paleopalooza” event was featured in a Feb. 15 CBSPhilly.com article and segments on WPVI-TV (6-abc), WCAU-TV (NBC-10), KYW-AM (Radio) on Feb. 15 and 16.
Venezuela Unrest
Feb 15, 2014
George Ciccariello-Maher, PhD, an assistant professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was interviewed on Al Jazeera America on Feb. 15 about anti-government protests in Venezuela. He was also quoted in a Christian Science Monitor article about the verdict in the Michael Dunn murder trial
Weather Announcements
Feb 14, 2014
The Academy of Natural Sciences was included in a Feb. 14 KYW-Newsradio (1060-AM) story about Philadelphia institutions opening late because of the weather.
MYKLIPSPICS LAUNCHES ON UK APPLE APP STORE
Feb 14, 2014
Skyler Logsdon, an undergraduate student in the LeBow College of Business, was featured in a Feb. 14 Professional Hairdresser (UK) blog post for an app he designed to ease haircut instructions at salons.
Going All In on Proficiencies
Feb 14, 2014
Amy E. Slaton, PhD, a professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was quoted in an Inside Higher Ed story on Feb. 14 about the University of Maine at Presque Isle moving toward a competency-based education model.
Protests in Venezuela
Feb 14, 2014
George Ciccariello-Maher, PhD, an assistant professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was interviewed on CNN Español on Feb. 14 about protests in Venezuela.
An Artist Made These Incredible Portraits Out Of Packing Tape
Feb 14, 2014
“Raw to Refined,” an art exhibit currently on display in the Leonard Pearlstein Gallery of the Antoinette Westphal College of Media Arts & Design, was mentioned in a Business Insider story on artist Mark Khaisman on Feb. 14.
Vitamin D and Athletic Performance
Feb 14, 2014
Thomas Trojian, MD, a professor in the College of Medicine, authored a Nov. 14 Philly.com blog post about how vitamin D levels can affect athletic performance.
PHLCVB Unveils “PHL: Here for the Making” Campaign
Feb 14, 2014
Kristy Jost, a doctoral candidate in the College of Engineering, was mentioned in a Feb. 14 Philadelphia magazine blog post about her involvement with the PHLCVB’s “PHL: Here for the Making” campaign
Closing the Gap: Mayor Michael Nutter on strengthening state, federal partnerships to fight poverty
Feb 14, 2014
Drexel was mentioned by Mayor Michael Nutter in a Feb. 14 PBS “Newshour”broadcast regarding Drexel’s involvement with the Philadelphia ‘Promise Zone’ unveiled by the White House.
U.S. investigates Temple over opportunities for female athletes
Feb 14, 2014
Ellen Staurowsky, EdD, a professor in the Center for Hospitality and Sport Management, was quoted in WHYY Newsworks.org story on Feb. 14 about the U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights investigating whether Temple University is providing equal athletic opportunity for its women students.
It’s Over: Gay Marriage Can’t Lose in the Courts
Feb 14, 2014
David S. Cohen, an associate professor in the School of Law, co-wrote an op-ed about gay marriage for Slate.com on Feb. 14. The piece was mentioned in the Washington Post and the Christian Science Monitor.
An App To Help Students Get Free Money For College
Feb 14, 2014
Christopher Gray, an undergraduate student in the LeBow College of Business, was interviewed in a Feb. 14 Forbes story about his development of Scholly app, a mobile app that helps students find scholarships.
Snow Fun
Feb 13, 2014
Drexel University was mentioned in a Feb. 13 WTXF-TV (FOX-29) segment about people sledding during the winter storm.
Universities use more online learning to deal with winter woes
Feb 13, 2014
Drexel was included in a Feb. 13 Philly.com article about area universities reacting to this winter’s snowstorms.
Disclosure of Medical Records
Feb 13, 2014
Scot Silverstein, MD, an adjunct professor in the College of Computing & Informatics, was interviewed in a Feb. 13 KNPR-Radio (Las Vegas) segment about inappropriate disclosure of protected medical records.
Research Shows Women Leaders Bring Higher GDP
Feb 13, 2014
David Becher, PhD, an associate professor in the LeBow College of Business, was quoted in a Feb. 13 FOXBusiness.com article about research showing female leaders bringing in more GDP.
Teens and Stress
Feb 13, 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 Feb. 12 about teen stress. He also was interviewed on FOX News’ “FOX & Friends” on Feb. 13 about video game violence.
Reid appoints 2 Nevadans to National Commission on Hunger
Feb 12, 2014
Mariana Chilton, PhD, an associate professor and director of the Center for Hunger-Free Communities in the School of Public Health, was mentioned in a Las Vegas Review-Journal article on Feb. 12 about appointments to a national committee on hunger.
Michael Dunn murder trial: Online, a more 'thug'-oriented defense
Feb 12, 2014
George Ciccariello-Maher, PhD, an assistant professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was quoted in a Christian Science Monitor article on Feb. 12 about the Michael Dunn murder trial.
Northwestern should embrace Wildcats union effort
Feb 12, 2014
Research by Ellen Staurowsky, EdD, a professor in the Center for Hospitality and Sport Management, was referenced in an AlJazeera.com opinion piece on Feb. 12 about labor issues among college athletes.
Gay in the NFL: Pioneer days await Michael Sam, and they won't be easy
Feb 11, 2014
Ellen Staurowsky, EdD, a professor in the Center for Hospitality and Sport Managament, was quoted in a Christian Science Monitor article on Feb. 11 about NFL draft prospect Michael Sam’s announcement that he’s gay.
You Need The Hair App Of The Future: MyKlipsPics
Feb 11, 2014
Skyler Logsdon, an undergraduate student in the LeBow College of Business, was featured in a Feb. 11 Philadelphia magazine blog post for an app he designed to ease haircut instructions at salons.
Philly a hotbed for academic study of sports
Feb 11, 2014
Ellen Staurowsky, EdD, and Karen Weaver, EdD, professors in the Center for Hospitality and Sport Management, were quoted in a Philadelphia Inquirer article on Feb. 11 about sports studies at colleges and universities in Philadelphia.
Climate-change skepticism's funding sources are obscure
Feb 11, 2014
Robert Brulle, PhD, a professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was featured in the Philadelphia Inquirer on Feb. 11 regarding his recent study on the sources of funding behind the climate change denial movement
An Unusual Challenge to an Actress’s Will
Feb 11, 2014
Deborah Gordon, JD, an assistant professor in the School of Law, was quoted in a Feb. 11 AARP blog post by Lisa McElroy, JD, an associate professor in the School of Law, about problems with actress Julie Harris’ will.
Bruce Graham's gritty new play deals with dead-end lives
Feb 11, 2014
Bruce Graham, a teaching professor in the Antoinette Westphal College of Media Arts & Design, was interviewed in a Feb. 11 Indianapolis Star story about his latest play, entitled “North of the Boulevard.”
Drexel's $13M renovation brings entire division back to campus
Feb 11, 2014
The School of Public Health’s recent relocation to the University City Campus was featured in a Feb. 11 Philadelphia Business Journal story and a Feb. 11 KYW-Newsradio (1060-AM) segment.
Philly Materials Science & Engineering Day at Drexel University (Recap)
Feb 11, 2014
Drexel and the Academy of Natural Sciences were mentioned in a Feb. 11 Geekadelphia blog post about Philly Materials Science & Engineering Day.
Winter: Roads, power and work
Feb 11, 2014
Joseph Martin, PhD, a professor in the College of Engineering, was a guest on WHYY-Radio (91-FM)’s “Radio Times with Marty Moss-Coane,” for a segment discussing the winter weather’s impact on infrastructure on Feb. 11.
Murder or Self-Defense?
Feb 11, 2014
Chuck Williams, PhD, an associate teaching professor in the College of Arts and Sciences and School of Education, was interviewed on HLN’s “Jane Velez-Mitchell” show on Feb. 11 about the murder trial of Michael Dunn.Link to video (part 2)
Philly Tech Week 2014 to be held April 4 through 12
Feb 10, 2014
Frank Lee, PhD, an associate professor in Westphal College and director of the Entrepreneurial Game Studio, was mentioned in a Feb. 10 Geekadelphia post for premiering his latest large-scale gaming project, Arcade at the Oval & Cira Centre Tetris.
Drexel & Swim Pony Take Theater to the Streets with WELCOME TO CAMPUS
Feb 10, 2014
Nick Anselmo, director of Drexel’s theater program in the Antoinette Westphal College of Media Arts & Design, was quoted in a Broadway World post on Feb. 10 about Drexel’s newest production, “Welcome to Campus: Not Your Ordinary College Tour.”
Problems in the U.S. drug pipeline
Feb 10, 2014
Robert Field, PhD, a professor in the School of Law, was quoted in an American Public Media “Marketplace” story on Feb. 10 about drug pipelines.
Prescription Painkillers Seen as a Gateway to Heroin
Feb 10, 2014
Stephen Lankenau, PhD, an associate professor in the School of Public Health, was quoted in a New York Times article on Feb. 10 about the relationship between abuse of prescription painkillers and of heroin.
This Week: State of the City
Feb 10, 2014
Seth Welles, PhD, interim chair of epidemiology and biostatistics and professor in the School of Public Health, was mentioned in a Feb. 10 Sacramento Bee list of events for discussing his research on HIV interventions.
Are Americans dressing too casually?
Feb 10, 2014
Lisa Hayes, an associate professor and director of the fashion design program in the Antoinette Westphal College of Media Arts & Design, was interviewed in a Feb. 10 segment of “Radio Times” on WHYY-FM about Americans dressing too casually.
Addressing suicide among seemingly successful college students
Feb 9, 2014
Drexel President John A. Fry was quoted in a Philadelphia Inquirer story on Feb. 9 about local colleges’ response to help students in the wake of suicide of college students occurring in the area. Drexel also was mentioned in a Feb. 10 Philly.com“Campus Inq” post on this topic.
Emma Straub
Feb 9, 2014
Emma Straub, an undergraduate student in the College of Arts and Sciences, was featured in a WHYY-FM segment Feb. 9 to discuss her experiences with scleroderma.
How do I find out my healthcare options for me and my spouse?
Feb 9, 2014
Robert Field, PhD, a professor in the School of Law and School of Public Health, authored a Feb. 9 Philly.com article about how to find health care options.
Turntables and an iPhone: Why Spotify and LPs May Be the Future
Feb 8, 2014
Ashley Kuhn, an undergraduate student in the Antoinette Westphal College of Media Arts & Design, was quoted in a Feb. 8 NBCNews.com article about the surge in popularity for Spotify and LPs.
Lupita Nyong’o has become role model for dark skinned girls
Feb 8, 2014
Yaba Blay, PhD, an assistant teaching professor and co-director of the Africana Studies program in the College of Arts and Sciences, was quoted in a Feb. 8 The Grio article about Lupita Nyong’o becoming a role model for dark-skinned girls.
Penn launching LGBT health initiative
Feb 8, 2014
The School of Public Health was mentioned for its certificate program in LGBT health in Philadelphia Inquirer and MedCity Newsarticles on Feb. 8 about Penn’s new LGBT health initiative.
Ice Age: The slow-motion melt
Feb 7, 2014
Fred House, PhD, a professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was quoted in a Feb. 6 Philadelphia Inquirer story about melting ice.
Commentary: Pretty. Period. Is Absolutely Gorgeous
Feb 7, 2014
Yaba Blay, PhD, an assistant teaching professor and co-director of the Africana Studies program in the College of Arts and Sciences, was featured on BET.com on Feb. 7 for her new project “Pretty.Period.” She was also featured on Jezebel.com, Huffington Post Canada and Styleite.com regarding her interview with pop star Dencia about her new skin-bleaching product, Whitenicious, which first appeared on Ebony.com.
Is Madison Avenue Leaving America Behind?
Feb 7, 2014
Ron Bishop, PhD, a professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was quoted in a Variety article on Feb. 7 about advertising reflecting changing demographics.
Is Burying Power Lines the Solution?
Feb 7, 2014
Chika Nwankpa, PhD, a professor in the College of Engineering, was featured in a Feb. 7 WCAU-TV (NBC-10) story about the costs and advantages of putting power lines underground in light of the city’s recent weather-related power outages.
Politics in Olympic History
Feb 7, 2014
Eric Zillmer, PhD, director of athletics and a professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was interviewed on C-SPAN’s “Washington Journal” on Feb. 7 about the Olympics.Link to video (Part 2)Link to video (Part 3)Link to video (Part 4)
'Affluenza' defense unfortunate term for what any savvy lawyer would do, says Drexel law professor: Agree?
Feb 6, 2014
Daniel Filler, a professor and senior associate dean for academic and faculty affairs in the School of Law, was quoted in a PennLive.com article on Feb. 6 about the Texas teen who received no jail time in the drunk driving deaths of four people due to his “affluenza” defense.
Is it time to specialize?
Feb 6, 2014
Christine Nezu, PhD, a professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was quoted in the February 2014 issue of the American Psychological Association’s Monitor in an article on specialty certification.
Paleopalooza Returns to the Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University
Feb 6, 2014
The Academy of Natural Sciences was featured in a Feb. 6 Geekadelphia article about its upcoming Paleopalooza exhibit.
No jail in 'affluenza' case: Does sentence lift chances of rehabilitation?
Feb 6, 2014
Daniel Filler, a professor and senior associate dean for academic and faculty affairs in the School of Law, was quoted in a Christian Science Monitor article on Feb. 6 about the Texas teen who received no jail time in the drunk driving deaths of four people due to his “affluenza” defense.
The Best Science and Engineering Visualizations of 2013
Feb 6, 2014
Yury Gogotsi, PhD, a professor in the College of Engineering, Genevieve Dion, an assistant professor in the Antoinette Westphal College of Media Arts & Design, Majid Beidaghi, PhD, a postdoctoral researcher in the College of Engineering, and doctoral students Kristy Jost and Babak Anasori were mentioned in Feb. 6 posts on Yahoo! News, Wired,FoxNews.com and several other websites, about the National Science Foundation International Science and Engineering Visualization Challenge. The group took first place and also won the “People’s Choice” award for their entry “Wearable Power,” which shows a process they invented to knit a wearable energy storage device.
Security at the Olympics
Feb 5, 2014
Scott White, PhD, an associate professor in the College of Computing & Informatics, was featured on “The Arlene Bynon Show” on SiriusXM Radio (Ch. 167) on Feb. 5 in a segment about security at the Sochi Olympics.
Climate Change
Feb 5, 2014
Research by Robert Brulle, PhD, a professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, about the funding behind the climate change denial movement was referenced by Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse on C-SPAN on Feb. 5.
Good Grades
Feb 5, 2014
Chuck Williams, PhD, associate teaching professor in the College of Arts and Sciences and School of Education, was interviewed on FOX News’ “Fox & Friends” on Feb. 5 about whether students should be rewarded for academic achievement.
All aboard: Urban train stations redeveloped as neighborhood amenities
Feb 5, 2014
Drexel was mentioned in a Feb. 5 Pop City Media post about cities that are renovating their train stations. Drexel’s feasibility study, with Amtrak and Brandywine Realty Trust, for redeveloping the area around 30th Street Station was mentioned in the piece.
Big cuts to food-stamp program will hit Pa., N.J. hard
Feb 5, 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 Philadelphia Inquirer story on Feb. 5 about anticipated impacts of cuts to food stamps in the Farm Bill passed in both the U.S. House of Representatives and the Senate. The influence of the Center’s Witnesses to Hunger program on the vote was also discussed.
Philadelphia’s School Crisis: A City On The Brink
Feb 5, 2014
Drexel was mentioned in the cover issue of Philadelphia magazine’s February issue as part of a possible solution to help solve Philadelphia’s school crisis.
Has rock been crowded out?
Feb 4, 2014
Devon Powers, PhD, an assistant professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was quoted in a Christian Science Monitor story on Feb. 4 about rock music’s decline in popularity.
Safety first for Sochi Olympics
Feb 4, 2014
Scott White, PhD, an associate professor in the College of Computing & Informatics, was quoted in a Feb. 4 Los Angeles Times story about security measures at the Sochi Olympics.
Spring of Hope Church lecture series honors Black History Month
Feb 4, 2014
Chuck Williams, PhD, an associate teaching professor in the College of Arts and Sciences and School of Education, was mentioned in a Feb. 4 The Republican article for speaking at the fourth annual lecture series "Lift Every Voice: Learning from the Past, Looking Toward the Future" in Springfield, Mass.
5 More Universities Will Create STEM Teacher-Training Programs
Feb 4, 2014
Drexel was mentioned in a Feb. 4 U.S. News & World Report article as one of the five American research universities awarded a $1.45 million grant from the National Math and Science initiative to train more high-quality secondary science and math teachers.
Facebook Celebrates 10 Years Of Connections
Feb 4, 2014
Devon Powers, PhD, an assistant professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was quoted in a KYW Newsradio (1060-AM) story about Facebook on Feb. 4.
These Olympians compete for love, not money
Feb 4, 2014
Ellen Staurowksy, EdD, a professor in the Center for Hospitality and Sport Management, was quoted in a CNBC.com article on Feb. 4 about the financial struggles some athletes face while competing in the Olympics.
After SNAP cuts, adjusting to life with fewer meals
Feb 4, 2014
Tianna Gaines-Turner, a participant in the Witnesses to Hunger program in the School of Public Health, was interviewed for a story on WHYY-FM/Newsworks.org on Feb. 4 about the impact of cuts to food stamps on low-income families.
No Transfer Needed
Feb 4, 2014
Drexel’s partnerships with three community colleges were highlighted in a Feb. 4 Inside Higher Ed article.
Blood tests for concussions—The future, not the present, tests
Feb 4, 2014
Thomas Trojian, MD, a professor in the College of Medicine, authored a Feb. 4 blog post on Philly.com about the development of blood tests for concussions.
Q&A: Garret Brown, Inventor Of The Steadicam, Speaking At Drexel Today
Feb 3, 2014
Drexel was mentioned as the host of a lecture by Garrett Brown, an Academy Award-winning cinematographer and inventor of “steadicam” filming technology, in Feb. 3 posts on Philebrity and PhiladelphiaCity Paper.
On the Boards
Feb 3, 2014
Marshall Z. Schwartz, MD, a professor in the College of Medicine, was featured in the Feb. 3 Philadelphia Inquirer “On the Boards” section for being named the vice chairman for academic affairs and affiliations at the College of Medicine’s Department of Surgery.
Callous Farm Bill cuts force 'heat or eat' choice
Feb 3, 2014
Mariana Chilton, PhD, an associate professor and director of the Center for Hunger-Free Communities in the School of Public Health, authored a Feb. 3 Philadelphia Daily News story about the consequences of the Farm Bill recently passed by the House of Representatives.
Snow forcing closures but some stoics remain open
Feb 3, 2014
The Academy of Natural Sciences was mentioned in a Feb. 3 Philadelphia Business Journal article for closing during the snowstorm that day.
This challenge has middle schoolers design hotels with cost-benefit analysis
Feb 3, 2014
Drexel’s Math Forum was mentioned in a Feb. 3 Technically Philly article for participating in the 2014 Philadelphia Engineering and Math Challenge.
Free public forum Tuesday in Sacramento will examine global economy, markets
Feb 3, 2014
George P. Tsetsekos, PhD, Dean Emeritus and George Francis Professor of Finance in the LeBow College of Business, was mentioned in a Feb. 3 Sacramento Bee article for speaking at a free public forum examining the global economy and international markets at Drexel University Sacramento.
Challenges in securing outdoor venues at Sochi Olympics
Feb 3, 2014
Dr. Scott White, an associate clinical professor in the College of Computing & Informatics, was interviewed in a Feb. 3 FOXNEWS.com story about security at the Sochi Olympics.
Dencia Wants to Set the Record Straight on Whitenicious
Feb 3, 2014
Yaba Blay, PhD, an assistant teaching professor and co-director of the Africana Studies program in the College of Arts and Sciences, interviewed pop star Dencia about her new skin-bleaching product, Whitenicious, for Ebony.com on Feb. 3.
The PTSD Crisis That’s Being Ignored: Americans Wounded in Their Own Neighborhoods
Feb 3, 2014
Research from the Center for Nonviolence and Social Justice in the School of Public Health and College of Medicine on the impact of trauma on urban violence, and the Healing Hurt People intervention program, were discussed in a ProPublica article on Feb. 3. The story also appeared in The Philadelphia Inquirer.
Pa. Company Helps Fight Battle of Boomers' Bulge
Feb 2, 2014
On Feb. 2, the Associated Press ran a Jan. 27 Philadelphia Inquirer story quoting Victor Tringali, executive director of University Wellness, about a group of local product developers who are designing new workout equipment for the growing market of health-conscious baby boomers. WCAU-TV (NBC-10), The Republic and other media outlets picked up the story.
Cold Weather
Feb 1, 2014
Jason Weintraub, Collection Manager of the Entomology Collection at the Academy of Natural Sciences, was interviewed in a Feb. 1 KYW-Newsradio (1060-AM) segment about how insects have adapted to the cold weather.
Philly Materials Science & Engineering Day
Feb 1, 2014
The fourth annual Philly Materials Science & Engineering Day, hosted by the College of Engineering, was featured on a Feb. 1 WPVI-TV (6-abc) broadcast.
The Significance of College Athletes Signing Union Cards
Feb 1, 2014
Ellen Staurowsky, EdD, a professor in the Center for Hospitality and Sport Management, wrote an opinion piece for TheHuffington Post on Feb. 1 about the significance of college athletes trying to join a labor union.
Philly residents losing their driving zeal as more go car-less
Feb 1, 2014
Mimi Sheller, PhD, a professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was quoted in a WHYY/Newsworks.org story on Feb. 1 about more Philadelphians going car-less.
Partnering in Education: AGEM Leads the Way
Feb 1, 2014
Robert Ambrose, a professor in the Center for Hospitality and Sport Management, was featured in Casino Life magazine’s Feb. issue.

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