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2014

July

Eating whelk and clam-killing snails - a closer look at Phila. region's seashells
Jul 31, 2014
Amanda Lawless, a malacologist at The Academy of Natural Sciences, was quoted in a July 31 WHYY-FM/Newsworks.org article about Philadelphia-area seashells.
Make the Most of Your Summer CSA With These Veggie-Life-Extending Tips
Jul 31, 2014
Chef Charles Ziccardi, assistant teaching professor in the Center for Hospitality and Sport Management, was quoted in a TakePart.com story on July 31 about making your CSA last.
Gaza operation sparks Latin American rebuke
Jul 31, 2014
George Ciccariello-Maher, PhD, an assistant professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was quoted in a Toronto Star story on July 31 about the Latin American response to the situation in Gaza.
Clinic in Philly supermarket offers first in-store mental health screening in U.S.
Jul 31, 2014
A story on WHYY-FM/Newsworks.org on July 31 about a new mental health clinic, the first in the country to be placed in a retail location, mentioned the role of Gregory Caplan and Teresa Moore, who conceived the idea for it as part of their community-based master’s project as MPH students in the School of Public Health.
Why aren’t college co-ops catching on?
Jul 31, 2014
Drexel’s co-op program was featured in Fortune on July 31. President John Fry was quoted in the story about the value of co-op.
Point.io sets up shop in Philadelphia's Innovation Center @3401
Jul 31, 2014
Drexel was mentioned in a July 31 Keystone Edge post about a tech company, called Point.io, moving into the Innovation Center @3401.
Small, minority-, and female-owned companies in line for SEPTA projects
Jul 30, 2014
Drexel was mentioned for hosting a SEPTA briefing on the “Rebuilding for the Future” construction program in a July 30 Philadelphia Inquirer article.
Clostridium Difficile infection
Jul 30, 2014
Michele Kutzler, PhD, assistant dean for faculty development in the College of Medicine, was interviewed in a July 30 WHYY-Radio (91-FM) segment about the Clostridium difficile infection.
Drexel hosts STEM camp for middle-schoolers, thanks to Peco grant
Jul 30, 2014
A summer STEM Camp run by the School of Education and funded by a grant from PECO was featured in the Philadelphia Business Journal on July 30. The story also ran on NBCPhiladelphia.com on July 31.
University City District: Crime Is Down
Jul 29, 2014
The Drexel Police Department was mentioned in a July 29 PhillyMag.com post about a decrease in crime in University City.
Mirror, Mirror: Joan Shepp goes concept
Jul 29, 2014
Joseph Hancock, PhD, an associate professor in the Westphal College of Media Arts & Design, was quoted in a Philadelphia Inquirer article about concept stores on July 29.
The Elusive Link Between Casinos and Crime
Jul 29, 2014
A recent study on casino-related crime by Lallen T. Johnson, PhD, an assistant professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, and a researcher from Temple University was mentioned in a Pacific Standard magazine article on July 29.
Here’s what teens built at Drexel’s annual Summer Music Tech program
Jul 29, 2014
Youngmoo Kim, PhD, an associate professor in the College of Engineering and director of the ExCITe Center, was quoted in a July 29 Technically Philly post about Drexel’s Summer Music Technology program.
In West Philadelphia, a fight to save a neighborhood farm
Jul 29, 2014
Drexel was mentioned in a July 29 Philadelphia Inquirer story about the Agatston Urban Nutrition Initiative's University City High School garden located on the former University City High School site.
MONEY’S BEST COLLEGES
Jul 29, 2014
Drexel was included on July 29 in Money magazine’s list of the best colleges for your money.
Into the Abyss, Music to Remember, Burning Man Planetarium, Intricate Insects
Jul 28, 2014
The Academy of Natural Sciences’ “Pinned: Insect Art, Insect Science” was mentioned in a July 28 New York Times article.
Off track? British blogger sees world's ills in Thomas the Tank Engine
Jul 28, 2014
Chuck Williams, PhD, an associate teaching professor in the College of Arts and Sciences and School of Education, was quoted in a FOXNews.com article on July 28 about whether or not the “Thomas the Tank Engine” children’s television show is racist, classist and/or sexist.
House Republicans looking to slash food stamps are determined to close a loophole that doesn’t exist
Jul 28, 2014
Mariana Chilton, PhD, an associate professor and director of the Center for Hunger-Free Communities, was quoted in a July 28 Slate article about potential cuts to food stamps.
University City Science Center and Drexel Opened the Innovation Center
Jul 28, 2014
Kara Lindstrom, program manager for the ExCITe Center, was quoted in a July 28 Metro story about the opening of the Innovation Center @3401.
On the Boards
Jul 28, 2014
Brian Keech, senior vice presidentof Government and Community Relations, was mentioned in a July 28 Philadelphia Inquirer “On the Boards” section for being named a board member to People's Emergency Center, a West Philadelphia human-services agency.
A MID-WEEK SNAP SHOT OF THE ATLANTIC CITY MARKET PLACE SUMMER 2014
Jul 27, 2014
A photo essay on Atlantic City by Robert Ambrose, an instructor in the Center for Hospitality and Sport Management, ran on CasinoLife.com on July 27.
Medical-legal alliances help low-income patients
Jul 27, 2014
Drexel’s 11th Street Family Health Services was mentioned in a July 27 Philadelphia Inquirer story about partnerships between lawyers and doctors to help low-income families.
My daughter lost her job. Is she eligible for the marketplace insurance?
Jul 27, 2014
Robert Field, JD, PhD, a professor in the School of Law and School of Public Health, authored a July 27 Philly.com response to a question about the eligibility of marketplace insurance. He also authored a response on the legality of Obamacare subsidies on federal exchanges in a July 25 Philly.com blog post.
Teenage twin sisters teach robotics lessons
Jul 27, 2014
Jeffrey Popyack, an associate professor in the College of Computing & Informatics, was quoted in a July 27 Philadelphia Inquirer story about teenaged twin sisters who run a nonprofit called Robot Springboard to teach kids about robotics.
Medical students tell of fleeing Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital after shooting
Jul 26, 2014
Nicole Guinto and Anniell Dickerson, two medical students in the College of Medicine, were quoted in a July 26 Mainline Media story about the shooting at Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital last week.
Anti-Poverty Leaders Respond to Paul Ryan
Jul 26, 2014
Mariana Chilton, PhD, an associate professor and director of the Center for Hunger-Free Communities, and Tianna Gaines-Turner, a participant in the center’s Witnesses to Hunger program, authored commentaries about congressional poverty policy that were published on BillMoyers.com on July 26
Should We Charge More For Coveted Parking Spaces?
Jul 25, 2014
Research on the cost of parking in cities led by Amy Auchincloss, PhD, an assistant professor in the School of Public Health, was discussed in an article on FastCompany’s Co.Exist site on July 25.
Stuck? Try cultivating an ‘aha’ moment
Jul 25, 2014
An article in the Toronto Globe and Mail about ‘aha’ moments on July 25 discussed the research of John Kounios, PhD, a professor in the College of Arts and Sciences.
Center showcases queer youth art exhibit
Jul 24, 2014
Andy Paszkiewicz, an undergraduate student in the Antoinette Westphal College of Media Arts & Design, was mentioned in a July 24 Philadelphia Gay News article for exhibiting his photography in the William Way LGBT Community Center.
personalized medicine
Jul 24, 2014
Drexel was mentioned in a July 24 Med City News article for its involvement with 3D Pediatrics.
Newsmakers the Week of July 24, 2014
Jul 24, 2014
Benjamin Lev, PhD, department head of the decision sciences department in the LeBow College of Business, was mentioned in a July 24 Jewish Exponent article for co-authoring a paper published in the premiere issue of Operations Research Perspectives.
Which is better for your health: Joblessness or economic recessions?
Jul 24, 2014
A new study by José Tapia, PhD, an associate professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, on how unemployment and recessions affect your risk of death was featured on Examiner.com on July 24.
Garden war: Green alums ask Penn to fight Drexel growth plan
Jul 24, 2014
Drexel was mentioned in a July 24 Philly.com blog post regarding the future of a garden located within the University City High School site.
Downed Malaysian Airlines Plane: What We Know
Jul 24, 2014
Daniel Friedheim, PhD, an assistant teaching professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was interviewed on KTXL-TV (FOX-40 Sacramento) on July 24 about the implications of the downed Malaysian airline flight.
Meet America’s Most Beloved CEO—Too Bad He Just Got Fired
Jul 24, 2014
Daniel Korschun, PhD, an assistant professor in the LeBow College of Business, was quoted in a July 23 Time article and a July 24 Lowell Sun article about Market Basket’s business crisis.
More Than 1,600 StubHub Accounts Hacked
Jul 23, 2014
Norman Balchunas, an assistant research professor in the College of Computing & Informatics and director of strategic solutions for the Drexel University Cybersecurity Institute, was interviewed in a July 23 KYW-TV (CBS-3) story about StubHub user accounts being hacked.
SugarHouse Casino
Jul 23, 2014
A new study on casino-related crime by Lallen T. Johnson, PhD, an assistant professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, and a researcher from Temple University was mentioned on WPVI-TV (6-abc) on July 23.
How Obama’s court strategy may help save Obamacare
Jul 23, 2014
Lisa McElroy, JD, an associate professor in the School of Law, was quoted in a Politico story on July 23 about President Obama’s strategy regarding the Affordable Care Act.
Market Basket's Manager Out to Lunch
Jul 22, 2014
Daniel Korschun, PhD, an assistant professor of marketing in the LeBow College of Business, was interviewed on Boston’s WRKO-AM on July 22 about Market Basket’s business crisis.
Growth, Global Warming Threaten African Species
Jul 22, 2014
Mary Katherine Gonder, an associate professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was quoted in a Voice of America story on July 22 about threats to biodiversity in sub-Saharan Africa, including habitat loss affecting chimpanzees.
What makes an effective leader?
Jul 22, 2014
Drexel trustee Stan Silverman authored a July 22 column in the Philadelphia Business Journal about characteristics of an effective leader.
Federal courts have opposing views on legality of Obamacare subsidies
Jul 22, 2014
Robert Field, JD, PhD, a professor in the School of Law and School of Public Health, was quoted in a WHYY-FM/Newsworks.org article on July 22 about two federal courts’ opposing views on Obamacare. Field also wrote a blog post for Philly.com on this topic.
Scholly App Helps Ease the Scholarship Search
Jul 22, 2014
Christopher Gray, an undergraduate student in the LeBow College of Business, was profiled in a July 22 BET article about “Scholly,” a scholarship search app he created.
An ousted CEO so popular employees are protesting to get his job back
Jul 22, 2014
Daniel Korschun, PhD, an assistant professor in the LeBow College of Business, was quoted in a July 22 Washington Post blog post about Market Basket’s business crisis.
Who should judge campus cases?
Jul 21, 2014
Drexel was mentioned in Philadelphia Inquirer articles on July 21 about sexual-misconduct cases at college campuses.Link to story (second story)
Mantua accepts Inversand donation from Lowe's Home Improvement
Jul 21, 2014
Ken Lacovara, PhD, an associate professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was quoted in a July 21 NJ.com article for receiving a donation from Lowe’s Home Improvement for the Inversand fossil pit he works out of.
Market Basket management paying for missteps in standoff
Jul 21, 2014
Daniel Korschun, PhD, an assistant professor in the LeBow College of Business, was quoted in a July 21 Boston Globe article about Market Basket’s business crisis.
UPDATE: Comcast agent 'did a lot of what we trained and paid him to do'
Jul 21, 2014
Daniel Korschun, PhD, an assistant professor in the LeBow College of Business, was quoted in a July 16 Philadelphia Inquirer article about Comcast’s apology after a leaked public customer-service call.
As we age, declining sense of smell affects appetites
Jul 20, 2014
Carol Lippa, MD, professor and interim chair of the department of neurology in the College of Medicine, was quoted in a July 20 Philadelphia Inquirer article about a declining sense of smell brought on by old age
Gossip Goes Global
Jul 20, 2014
Chuck Williams, PhD, an associate teaching professor in the College of Arts and Sciences and School of Education, was interviewed on FOX News’ “FOX & Friends” on July 20 about the Yik Yak, an app that provides a completely anonymous bulletin board to small communities based on geographic location.
No increase in crime in SugarHouse casino area, Philly study finds
Jul 19, 2014
A new study on casino-related crime by Lallen T. Johnson, PhD, an assistant professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, and a researcher from Temple University was featured in The Philadelphia Inquirer on July 19. It was also featured on WHYY-FM/Newsworks.org on July 18.
Study Hall Is Coming To The Philly Improv Theater
Jul 18, 2014
Michael Yudell, PhD, an associate professor in the School of Public Health, was mentioned in a July 18 Geekadelphia blog post for his involvement with the improvisational comedy program “Study Hall.”
Inside the IBC Center For Innovation
Jul 18, 2014
President John A. Fry was mentioned in a July 18 Philadelphia Business Journal article for co-chairing the region’s CEO Council for Growth.
Co-working: Any old space won't do
Jul 18, 2014
Youngmoo Kim, PhD, an associate professor in the College of Engineering and director of the ExCITe Center, was quoted in a July 18 PhiladelphiaBusinessJournal article about co-working spaces like Innovation Center @3401.
Learning to Make Work More Like Summer Camp
Jul 18, 2014
Norman Stein, JD, a professor in the School of Law, was quoted in a New York Times story on July 18 about redefining retirement.
Israel-Gaza
Jul 18, 2014
Daniel Friedheim, PhD, an assistant teaching professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was interviewed on KYW-TV (CBS-3) on July 18 regarding the Israel-Gaza conflict. He also was interviewed on KCBS-740 AM (San Francisco), KGO-810 AM (San Francisco) KFI-640 AM (Los Angeles) and KFBK-1530 AM (Sacramento).
All that jazz: The lowdown on the Lancaster Avenue Jazz and Arts Festival
Jul 18, 2014
Drexel was mentioned in a July 18 Philly.com article about its involvement with the Lancaster Avenue Jazz and Arts Festival.
DreamIt Health Philadelphia's Second Class Adds More Life Sciences Startups
Jul 18, 2014
The College of Medicine was mentioned in a July 18 Med City News article about DreamIt Ventures.
Treating Patients exposed to chemicals
Jul 18, 2014
Barry Furrow, JD, a professor and director of the health law program in the School of Law, was quoted on WHYY-radio (91-FM) on July 18 about the “doctor gag rule” on chemical exposures from oil and gas drilling.
A 'game-changing' Hepatitis C drug and the expensive price tag that comes with it
Jul 18, 2014
Stacey Trooskin, MD, PhD, an assistant professor in the College of Medicine, and Kenneth George, a clinical pharmacist at the College of Medicine, were quoted in a July 18 WHYY-FM/Newsworks.org story about new treatments for Hepatitis C.
Kim Kardashian's game is making millions of dollars because … it's not terrible
Jul 18, 2014
Frank Lee, PhD, an associate professor in Westphal College and founder of the Entrepreneurial Game Studio, was quoted in a July 18 Polygon story about Kim Kardashian’s mobile game.
Teens make up less of summer workforce than ever
Jul 17, 2014
A study on teen employment by Paul Harrington, PhD, a professor in the School of Education and director of the Center for Labor Markets and Policy, was mentioned in a Jacksonville Business Journal article on July 17 about summer jobs for teens.
At Drexel, testing a new approach to Alzheimer's
Jul 17, 2014
Carol Lippa, MD, professor and interim chair of the department of neurology in the College of Medicine, was quoted in a July 17 Philadelphia Inquirer article about her innovative research on Alzheimer’s disease.
Baloney Meter: Claims on interprovincial trade barriers range from $2B -$50B
Jul 17, 2014
Yoto Yotov, PhD, an associate professor in the LeBow College of Business, was quoted in a July 17 Canadian Press article about Canada’s relationship with interprovincial trade barriers. Yahoo! News Canada also ran the story.
Casino Crime
Jul 17, 2014
A new study on casino-related crime by Lallen T. Johnson, PhD, an assistant professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, and a researcher from Temple University was mentioned on WCAU-TV (NBC-10) on July 17.
New places for a bachelor's degree in South Jersey: Community colleges
Jul 16, 2014
Drexel’s partnership with Burlington County College was mentioned in a July 16 Philadelphia Inquirer article about community colleges in South Jersey.
Drexel University Alcohol Policy
Jul 16, 2014
Drexel was mentioned in a July 16 WCAU-TV (NBC-10) segment about changes to its alcohol policy.
Tour the Innovation Center@3401, new incubator from Drexel, Science Center
Jul 16, 2014
The Innovation Center@3401, a new incubator from Drexel and the Science Center, was featured in a July 16 Technically Philly article. Kara Lindstrom, enabler for the ExCITe Center, was quoted.
10 Universities That Receive the Most Applications
Jul 15, 2014
Drexel was mentioned in a July 15 U.S. News & World Report articlefor dropping from the publication’s list of the 10 schools that receive the most applications.
What founders can learn from middle school girls: TechGirlz summer camp
Jul 15, 2014
The Close School of Entrepreneurship was mentioned in a July 15 Technically Philly story about the TechGirlz entrepreneurship camp it hosted.
What's in a logo? More than meets the eye
Jul 15, 2014
John Langdon, an adjunct professor in the Westphal College of Media Arts & Design, authored a July 15 Philly.com opinion piece about the Philadelphia Museum of Art’s new logo.
Where are the parents is a loaded question
Jul 15, 2014
Chuck Williams, PhD, an associate teaching professor in the College of Arts and Sciences and School of Education, was quoted in a July 15 Philadelphia Daily News story about using parents as a blanket scapegoat for a number of society’s shortcomings.
On the Boards
Jul 14, 2014
David Wilson, vice president of government and community relations, was mentioned in a July 14 Philadelphia Inquirer “On the Boards” column for joining the board of Campus Philly.
Politico Eyeballs Philadelphia, Unbelievably, For Two Stories About Things That Work
Jul 14, 2014
President John A. Fry was mentioned in a July 14 Philebrity post about a feature story in Politico that described his vision for partnering with the Mantua and Powelton neighborhoods adjacent to Drexel’s campus.
Science of the Times: Philly's geeks, nerds get their day in the sun
Jul 14, 2014
Drexel faculty and staff were among the nominees announced in a July 14 Delaware County Times article about the 2014 Philadelphia Geek Awards. Genevieve Dion, an assistant professor in Westphal College and director of the Shima Seiki Haute Technology Lab, was mentioned. The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University was also mentioned as the host of the awards.
Drexel program encourages girls to become leaders
Jul 14, 2014
The Close School of Entrepreneurship was mentioned in a July 14 Philadelphia Tribune story about the TechGirlz entrepreneurship camp it hosted.
Kids and Science Good for More than Just a Grade
Jul 14, 2014
Daniel Marenda, PhD, an associate professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, and Sean O’Donnell, PhD, a professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, were mentioned in a July 14 LiveScience post about a study they co-led which identified a common sugar substitute, erythritol, as a potential safe and effective insecticide. The research, inspired by a science fair project by Marenda’s son, was included as an example of children getting involved with real-world applicable science experiments.
Drivers with autism report problems, self-restrictions in Drexel pilot study
Jul 14, 2014
Brian Daly, PhD, an assistant professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was featured in a July 14 WHYY-FM/Newsworks.org story about the driving behaviors of drivers with autism.
West Philadelphia, Reborn and Razed
Jul 14, 2014
Drexel President John A. Fry was profiled in a July 14 Politico article about Drexel University’s relationship with the Mantua community. Lucy Kerman, PhD, vice provost of University and Community Partnerships, was also quoted regarding Drexel’s Dornsife Center for Neighborhood Partnerships. Lindsay Bushong and Christian Brown were quoted in a video accompanying the article.Mark Brack, an associate professor in the Antoinette Westphal College of Media Arts & Design, was also quoted in a photo essay that accompanied the article. Students Vanessa Avery, Michael Hayes and Karen Yee were also mentioned.
Portfolio
Jul 13, 2014
Roger Dennis, dean of the School of Law, was mentioned in the Courier-Post’s July 13 “Portfolio” section for accepting the United Way of Greater Philadelphia in Southern New Jersey in Camden County’s highest honor, the Tocqueville Society Award.
7 Days: Regional arts and entertainment
Jul 13, 2014
Stephen Mason, a curatorial assistant at the Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University, was mentioned in a July 13 Philly.com story about the Academy’s celebration of National Moth Week
Retirement saving makes one wealthy, healthy
Jul 13, 2014
Wesley Gray, PhD, an assistant professor in the LeBow College of Business, was quoted in a July 13 USA Today article about retirement saving.
Middle Class Squeeze: Getting married pays off, but R.I. residents lag nation in saying ‘I do’
Jul 12, 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 Providence Journal article on July 12 about the economic benefits of marriage.
New Study Shows That Youth Sexting is on the Rise
Jul 11, 2014
A study on ‘sexting’ – sending sexually explicit text messages – by David DeMatteo, JD, PhD, an associate professor of psychology and law and director of Drexel’s joint JD/PhD program in psychology and law in the College of Arts and Sciences and School of Law, Heidi Strohmaier, a PhD candidate in psychology, and Megan Murphy, a JD/PhD candidate, was featured on AllParenting.com on July 11 and was referenced in a Lancaster Intelligencereditorial on July 13.
Recent Flare Of Israel and Hamas
Jul 11, 2014
William Rosenberg, PhD, a professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was interviewed on a July 11 KYW-TV (CBS-3) broadcast about the political situation in Israel.
Roanoke Police, family of fatal hit-and-run victim search for driver
Jul 11, 2014
Paul Clements, PhD, an associate clinical professor in the College of Nursing and Health Professions, was quoted in a Roanoke Times story on July 11 about hit-and-run drivers.
TECHGIRLZ: FUTURE FEMALE TECH ENTREPRENEURS SHINE
Jul 10, 2014
The Close School of Entrepreneurship was mentioned in a July 10 WPVI-TV (6-abc) segment for hosting the TechGirlz’ third annual entrepreneurship camp.
Exploiting the Infantry
Jul 10, 2014
Sean O’Donnell, PhD, a professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, authored an article about birds tracking ants in the August issue of Natural History magazine.
Study: Manipulative Narcissists Succeed in the Workplace
Jul 10, 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 July 10 about the “dark” personality traits that many leaders share.
HOW TO REFORM A DISASTROUS DISASTER POLICY
Jul 10, 2014
Scott G. Knowles, PhD, an associate professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, wrote an opinion piece for Conservation Magazine on July 10 about how to reform a disaster policy.
Women also play the beautiful game
Jul 10, 2014

Ann Marie Hager, an undergraduate student in the College of Arts and Sciences, wrote an opinion piece about the women’s World Cup for AL DÍA News Media, which ran on Philly.com on July 10.

Restoring Memory Loss
Jul 10, 2014
Drexel was mentioned in a July 10 WHYY-Radio (91-FM) story as a collaborator in a DARPA-funded research project led by the University of Pennsylvania that is seeking to develop technology that can restore memory loss.
THE RIGHT AMOUNT OF FRUITS AND VEGETABLES FOR YOU
Jul 9, 2014
Jennifer Warshaw, health educator at the Stephen and Sandra Sheller 11th Street Family Health Services Center in the College of Nursing and Health Professions, was interviewed on a WPVI-TV (6-abc) segment on July 9 featuring the center’s nutrition education class and tips for eating more fruits and vegetables.
Why a cigarette tax won’t save Philly schools
Jul 9, 2014
Mark Stehr, PhD, a professor in the LeBow College of Business, was mentioned in a July 9 “Philly Now” blog post on Philadelphia Weekly for his research on a proposed cigarette tax to pay for Philly schools.
Penn leading national effort to treat veterans' memory problems
Jul 9, 2014
Drexel was mentioned in a July 9 Philadelphia Inquirer story about its part in a DARPA-funded research effort, led by the University of Pennsylvania, to help understand treat veterans’ memory problems.
What's New
Jul 9, 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 spotlighted in MUSEUM magazine’s July/August issue.
Comeback Kids
Jul 9, 2014
Paul Harrington, PhD, a professor in the School of Education and director of the Center for Labor Markets and Policy, was quoted in the Summer 2014 issue of Commonwealth Magazine about high school dropouts.
Philadelphia Geek Awards nominees announced
Jul 9, 2014
Drexel faculty and staff were among the nominees for the 2014 Philadelphia Geek Awards, as announced by Geekadelphia, Metro Philadelphia, Newsworks and the Philadelphia Business Journal. Genevieve Dion, director of the Shima Seiki Haute Technology Lab; Ted Daeschler, PhD, an associate professor in the College of Arts & Sciences and paleontologist at the Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University; Greg Lobanov, an undergraduate in Westphal College; and a Rube Goldberg device created by undergraduate students in the College of Engineering, were all nomined for awards. The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University was also mentioned as the host of the awards.
Many Recent College Graduates Have Found Employment
Jul 8, 2014
Drexel was mentioned in a July 8 Huffington Post article for its involvement in research stating that one in two recent college graduates under 25 was unemployed.
The Daily Habit
Jul 8, 2014
Drexel researchers were mentioned in a July 8 WHYY-FM segment about decreasing adult smokers by adding a tax to cigarette packs.
In the Know
Jul 8, 2014
The Robert and Penny Fox Historic Costume Collection in the Antoinette Westphal College of Media Arts & Design was spotlighted in Philly Current magazine’s July issue.
Investors get schooled in housing
Jul 8, 2014
A CNBC.com article on July 8 featured American Campus Communities, the largest student housing real estate investment trust in the nation and developer of Drexel University's Chestnut Square, in a story on student housing. Robert Francis, vice president of university facilities, and Michael Lynch, an undergraduate student in the College of Engineering, were quoted.
SARTA plans seminar for startups on how to talk to financiers
Jul 8, 2014
Drexel Sacramento was mentioned as the host of the Sacramento Regional Technology Alliance’s start-up forum in a July 8 Sacramento Business Journal story.
Look Miserable or Military on a Plane? A Celebrity Might Have a First-Class Seat for You
Jul 8, 2014
Robert Zaller, PhD, a professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was quoted in a July 8 Bloomberg Businessweek article about celebrities giving up their first-class plane seats for military personnel.
American Campus Communities Develops and Manages Student Housing
Jul 8, 2014
A July 8 CNBC.com article that featured American Campus Communities, the largest student housing real estate investment trust in the nation and developer of Drexel University's Chestnut Square, in a story on student housing was posted on NBCNews.com on July 9. Robert Francis, vice president of university facilities, and Michael Lynch, an undergraduate student in the College of Engineering, were quoted. The story also ran on CNBC on July 8.
On the Boards
Jul 7, 2014
On July 7, The Philadelphia Inquirer’s “On the Boards” column included the announcement that David Rusenko, executive director of finance and administration at Drexel, was named to the board of Women Against Abuse Inc., a Philadelphia nonprofit domestic-violence advocacy organization.
Powelton's green thumb
Jul 7, 2014
Drexel was mentioned in a Philadelphia Daily News story on July 6 for providing lighting and fencing to the Summer Winter Community Garden in Powelton.
I'm retiring soon and plan on purchasing a plan. How can I get provider price information?
Jul 6, 2014
Robert Field, JD, PhD, a professor in the School of Law and School of Public Health, wrote a blog post for Philly.com on July 6 about healthcare and retirement.
Drexel trying to make roads safe for snakes near the Pine Barrens
Jul 6, 2014
On July 7, WHYY/Newsworks.org featured the work of biologists in the College of Arts and Sciences on protecting the northern pine snakes that live in the Pine Barrens. Dane Ward, a PhD candidate at Drexel, was quoted.
What’s at stake in the Wheaton College case?
Jul 6, 2014
David S. Cohen, JD, an associate professor in the School of Law, was interviewed on MSNBC’s “Melissa Harris-Perry Show” on July 6 about the Supreme Court’s recent rulings on the Wheaton College and contraception mandate cases.Link to video (Part 2)
NCAA files brief against Northwestern football union effort
Jul 3, 2014
Ellen Staurowsky, EdD, a professor in the Center for Hospitality and Sport Management, was mentioned in a USA Today article on July 3 for testifying in the Ed O’Bannon antitrust law suit against the NCAA.
One VC on Why DuckDuckGo Had a ‘Slam Dunk’ Series A [Startup Roundup]
Jul 3, 2014
A July 3 Technical.ly Philly blog post mentioned Spor, a start-up company founded by recent Drexel graduates David Hunt and Jason Browne that makes solar-powered battery chargers.
Study Finds Most Teens Sext Before They’re 18
Jul 3, 2014
David DeMatteo, JD, PhD, associate professor of psychology and law and director of Drexel’s joint JD/PhD program in psychology and law in the College of Arts and Sciences and School of Law, was quoted in a TIME article on July 3 about his new study on sexting – sending sexually explicit text messages.
3 Private Philly-Area Colleges Among Nation's Most Expensive
Jul 2, 2014
Drexel was mentioned in a July 2 NBCPhiladelphia.com post about expensive private colleges in the region.
Brookings Identifies University City as One of Country's New 'Innovation Districts'
Jul 2, 2014
Drexel was mentioned in ThePhiladelphia Inquirer on July 2 as one driving force behind University City being identified by the Brookings Institution as one of the country’s top new “innovation districts.”
Lithium Ion Batteries Have Low Inherent Risk of Explosion
Jul 2, 2014
Yury Gogotsi, PhD, University and Trustee Chair professor in the College of Engineering and director of the A.J. Drexel Nanomaterials Institute, was interviewed in a story on WHYY-Radio (91-FM)’s “Newsworks Tonight” on July 2 about the risks of using lithium-ion batteries in laptops.
Local Expert: Facebook Experiment Unethical, Not Illegal
Jul 2, 2014
Rob D’Ovidio, PhD, an associate professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was quoted in a KYW Newsradio (1060-AM) story on July 2 about the ethics of Facebook’s recent study of emotional manipulation.
Supreme Court Hobby Lobby Ruling
Jul 2, 2014
David S. Cohen, JD, an associate professor in the School of Law, was interviewed on WHYY-Radio (91-FM)’s “Radio Times” on July 2 about the Supreme Court’s ruling in the Burwell v.Hobby Lobby Stores, Inc. case.
Michael Marion on his Move to Drexel
Jul 1, 2014
Michael Marion, EdD, the new executive director and associate vice provost of Drexel University Sacramento, was interviewed about his new position in the July edition of Comstock’sMagazine.
Cultivating New Jersey's Native Wildflowers
Jul 1, 2014
Daniel Duran, an assistant teaching professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was quoted in a Philadelphia Inquirer column about wildflowers and pollinators on July 1.
What are the nation's most expensive colleges
Jul 1, 2014
Drexel was mentioned in a CBSNews.com story on July 1 about a list of expensive colleges.
American Broadcasting Companies v. Aereo
Jul 1, 2014
Philip Salas, an assistant teaching professor in the Antoinette Westphal College of Media Arts & Design, was interviewed on WBLQ-Radio (Rhode Island) on July 1 about the Supreme Court’s decision in the American Broadcasting Companies v. Aereo case.
O'Malley intervention could me faster deal in Hopkins Hospital labor dispute
Jul 1, 2014
Paul Harrington, PhD, a professor and director of the Center for Labor Markets and Policy, was quoted in a Baltimore Sun story on July 1 about a labor dispute at Johns Hopkins Hospital.

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