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2016

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Eureka! A Flash of Insight Beats Mulling it Over
Apr 27, 2016
John Kounios, PhD, professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was quoted in an April 27 Times (UK) story on the correctness of Aha! Moments.
Pennsylvania Primary 2016
Apr 27, 2016
William Rosenberg, PhD, a professor in the College of Arts & Sciences, was interviewed during an April 27 KYW-TV (CBS-3) segment about the results of Pennsylvania's primary elections.
Books Interview: Andrea Carrington, Drexel University
Apr 27, 2016
André Carrington, PhD, an assistant professor in the College of Arts & Sciences, was featured in a Times Higher Education story about his new book about the portrayal of race in science-fiction writing.
Health Care Mergers Mean Higher Costs For Patients
Apr 27, 2016
Robert I. Field, PhD, JD, a professor in the Dornsife School of Pulbic Health and the Kline School of Law, was quoted in an April 27 Philly Voice post about health care mergers and their implications for patients' costs.
Most of Us Can't Tell the Difference Between Bourbon and Rye
Apr 26, 2016
Jacob Lahne, PhD, assistant professor in the Center for Hospitality and Sport Management, and his study on the difference between bourbon and rye whiskeys, were featured in an April 26 Food and Wine story.
Can This Job Initiative Help Young People With Autism Beat Unemployment?
Apr 26, 2016
An article in the Guardian April 26 detailing a new work initiative by AT&T designed to employ more people with autism cited the A.J. Drexel Autism Institute’s 2015 National Autism Indicators Report.
Why You Can't Truly Be Vegetarian
Apr 26, 2016
Andrew Smith, PhD, assistant professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, wrote a piece in the Houston Chronicle April 26 about his argument that no one can truly be a vegetarian.
Philly Radness Invites Skateboards to the Art Gallery
Apr 26, 2016
Leah Appleton, manager of the Leonard Pearlstein Gallery in Westphal College, was quoted in an April 26 Broad Street Review story about the “Philly Radness: An Interactive Pop-Up Skatepark” exhibition that is currently on display in the gallery.
Development Plan May Seek to Cap Still More Track Near 30th St. Station
Apr 26, 2016
Keith A. Orris, senior vice president for corporate relations and economic development, was included in a Philadelphia Inquirer story April 26 about the progress of the 30th Street Station District Plan.
A Real Estate Reach Stretching Far Beyond Philly's Borders
Apr 25, 2016
Kevin Gillen, PhD, a senior research fellow in the Lindy Institute for Urban Innovation, was quoted in the Philadelphia Inquirer April 25 about real estate in Philadelphia.
Does UnitedHealth’s Exit Spell Doom for Obamacare?
Apr 25, 2016
Robert Field, PhD, JD, professor in the Dornsife School of Law and Kline School of Law, wrote a post to his "Health Cents" blog on Philly.com April 25 discussing what the exit of one large insurer from the Affordable Care Act's exchanges could mean.
Your “Aha” Moments May Actually Give Rise to Your Smartest Ideas Yet
Apr 25, 2016
John Kounios, PhD, professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was quoted in an April 25 Yahoo! News story detailing his experiments on the correctness of Aha! Moments. An Italian daily newspaper, La Repubblica, also covered the story.
Study Says No One Can Really Tell the Difference Between Rye and Bourbon
Apr 25, 2016
Jacob Lahne, PhD, assistant professor in the Center for Hospitality and Sport Management, was quoted in a Vice story on April 25 about his research investigating whether consumers can discriminate between bourbon and rye whiskey. Vocativ, Popular Science and Newser also featured the research April 25.
If Disney Princesses Wore Historically Accurate Underwear
Apr 22, 2016
Clare Sauro, curator of the Fox Historic Costume Collection in Westphal College, was quoted in an April 21 post on the blog HelloGiggles about historically accurate undergarments for Disney princesses.
Anti-Abortion Terror and "Dry Land"
Apr 22, 2016
David S. Cohen, JD, professor in the Kline School of Law, was a guest on KPFK Radio’s "Michael Slate Show" on April 22 to discuss his book, “Living in the Crosshairs” and anti-abortion terrorism.
For College Distance Runners Such as Edward Cheserek, the Season Never Ends
Apr 21, 2016
Ellen Staurowsky, EdD, professor in the Center for Hospitality and Sport Management, was quoted in an April 21 OregonLive.com story about college distance runners.
Drug Delivery Pioneer Honored by Franklin Institute
Apr 21, 2016
Margaret A. Wheatley, PhD, professor in the School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems, was quoted in an April 21 Philadelphia Inquirer story about her experience as a former postdoctoral fellow in the lab of Robert S. Langer, a drug delivery pioneer.
Jurassic Measures
Apr 21, 2016
The Academy of Natural Sciences was named in captions in the April 21 Philadelphia Daily News and Philadelphia Inquirer for a photo of an animatronic dinosaur they placed in 30th Street Station promoting their Dinosaurs Unearthed exhibit.
'Downton' Creator Julian Fellowes Serializing New Novel 'Belgravia' Via Podcast
Apr 21, 2016
Paula Marantz Cohen, PhD, dean of the Pennoni Honors College and distinguished professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was quoted in an April 21 Philadelphia Inquirer article about the creator of “Downton Abbey” deciding to serialize a new novel.
The Strange Career of United States v. Texas
Apr 20, 2016
Anil Kalhan, JD, associate professor in the Kline School of Law, authored a post about the Supreme Court United States v. Texas case that was published on Medium April 20.
Drexel's Smart Fabrics Research
Apr 20, 2016
Drexel’s smart fabrics research was mentioned in an April 20 WFOX-TV (Jacksonville, Florida) story about a national conference that allowed the public to learn about and try out some of the latest technology.
Bloomberg: Can Obama's Executive Actions Go Forward?
Apr 19, 2016
Anil Kalhan, JD, an associate professor in the Kline School of Law, was interviewed on Bloomberg Radio’s “Bloomberg Law" about United States v. Texas, the immigration case facing the Supreme Court this week.
Why You Feel the Need to Grunt When You Lift Weights
Apr 18, 2016
An April 18 Men's Health article cited a study by Sinclair Smith, PhD, a teaching professor in the College of Nursing and Health Professions, suggesting that grunting during weightlifting can improve grip strength.
Doylestown Fashion Exhibit Showcases 'Philadelphia in Style'
Apr 18, 2016
Clare Sauro, curator of the Fox Historic Costume Collection in Westphal College of Media Arts & Design, was mentioned in an April 18 feature in the Allentown Morning Call about an exhibit at the Michener Art Museum featuring the collection.
Boards: Hold Your CEO Accountable for Employee Safety
Apr 18, 2016
Stan Silverman, vice chairman of Drexel's Board of Trustees, authored a Philadelphia Business Journal column April 18 about holding CEOs accountable for employee safety.
Why Don't Fish Have Necks?
Apr 18, 2016
Ted Daeschler, PhD, associate professor in the College of Arts and Sciences and associate curator of Vertebrate Biology in the Academy of Natural Sciences, was quoted in a Live Science article April 18 exploring why fish evolved to not have necks.
High Court Takes Up Case For Shielding Immigrants From Deportation
Apr 17, 2016
Anil Kalhan, JD, an associate professor in the Kline School of Law, was quoted in an April 17Philadelphia Inquirer story about the Supreme Court case that will weigh President's Obama's immigration plan. He also authored an opinion piece on the topic for Washington Monthly on April 18.
High Court Takes Up Case for Shielding Immigrants from Deportation
Apr 17, 2016
Anil Kalhan, JD, an associate professor in the Kline School of Law, was quoted in an April 17 Philadelphia Inquirer story about the Supreme Court case that will weigh President's Obama's immigration plan. He also authored an opinion piece on the topic for Washington Monthly on April 18.
There Are Two Types of Problem-Solvers: 'Insightfuls' and 'Analysts'
Apr 16, 2016
John Kounios, PhD, a professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, authored a post for the U.K. version of Wired on the two types of problem solvers: "insightfuls" and "analysts."
Why Knowing Your Enemies Is Good For Business
Apr 16, 2016
Donna DeCarolis, PhD, dean of the Close School of Entrepreneurship, authored an April 16 post for Forbes.com about the benefits of a business knowing its competition.
Childhood Confusion, Grownup Fantasies
Apr 16, 2016
Robert Zaller, PhD, a professor in the College of Arts & Sciences, authored an April 16 review of the book "Don't Think" for the Broad Street Review.
Why Knowing Your Enemies Is Good For Business
Apr 16, 2016
Donna DeCarolis, PhD, dean of the Close School of Entrepreneurship, authored an April 16 post for Forbes.com about the benefits of a business knowing its competition.
Fact Check: Can Your Child Be Spanked In School?
Apr 15, 2016
Maria McColgan, MD, an associate professor in the College of Medicine, was interviewed in aWCAU-TV (NBC-10) segment about problems with using corporal punishment on children.
Mantua Homeowners Get Helping Hand With House Repairs
Apr 15, 2016
President John A. Fry was interviewed in and April 15 WPVI-TV (6-abc) story and Drexel was mentioned in a KYW-TV (CBS-3) story about the University's participation in the Rebuilding Together Philadelphia program, which coordinates volunteers to help low-income residents with home repairs.
Fact Check: Can Your Child Be Spanked in School?
Apr 15, 2016
Maria McColgan, MD, an associate professor in the College of Medicine, was interviewed in an April 15 WCAU-TV (NBC-10) segment about problems with using corporal punishment on children.
Councilman Derek Green Looks to Increase Resources for Philadelphians with Autism
Apr 14, 2016
The A.J. Drexel Autism Institute was mentioned in an April 14 WHYY/Newsworks.org story about a city councilman's efforts to increase services for people with autism.
There are Two Types of Problem-Solvers: 'Insightfuls' and 'Analysts'
Apr 14, 2016
John Kounios, PhD, a professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, authored a post for the U.K. version of Wired on the two types of problem solvers: "insightfuls" and "analysts."
Tour of the Javits Center Ahead of Earth Day
Apr 14, 2016
Drexel was mentioned in an ABC News online story about the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center green roof. Students from the College of Engineering are helping in monitoring the roof's effectiveness.
Fun Side of 'Serious Games' Could Aid in Rehab
Apr 14, 2016
Paul Diefenbach, associate professor in the Westphal College of Media Arts & Design and co-founder of the RePlay Lab, was quoted in a WHYY/Newsworks story April 14 about the role of games in rehab.
Coinfection With HIV, HCV May Simplify Access to Antiviral Treatment
Apr 14, 2016
Stacey Trooskin, MD, PhD, an assistant professor in the College of Medicine, was featured in a Healio.com video on April 14 about how to treat patients co-infected with HIV and hepatitis C.
For Parents of Autistic Kids, 22nd Birthday Often Arrives With Dread
Apr 14, 2016
The Drexel Neurosciences Institute of the College of Medicine and its participation in the A4 Study, a nation-wide clinical trial testing an experimental Alzheimer’s drug, was featured in a FM/Newsworks.org story on April 14.
If You Are at High Risk of Developing Alzheimer’s, Would You Want to Know?
Apr 14, 2016
The Drexel Neurosciences Institute of the College of Medicine and its participation in the A4 Study, a nation-wide clinical trial testing an experimental Alzheimer’s drug, was featured in a FM/Newsworks.org story on April 14.
You Don't Want to Touch These 3 Places on a Plane
Apr 14, 2016
A list compiled by College of Medicine physicians about the germiest places to avoid on a plane was featured on an April 14 Business Insider story. The post was picked up by Tech Insider and Yahoo Finance.
Commentary: Pa. Fast-Tracking Problematic Abortion Bill
Apr 13, 2016
David S. Cohen, JD, a professor in the Kline School of Law, wrote an opinion piece for the Philadelphia Inquirer on April 13 about Pennsylvania fast-tracking a bill that would outlaw abortions after 20 weeks of pregnancy.
Researchers Still Don't Know Why N.J. Has Highest Autism Rate in Country
Apr 13, 2016
Jim Connell, PhD, an associate professor in the School of Education and clinical core director in the A.J. Drexel Autism Institute, was quoted in an April 13 Philly Voice story about high autism diagnosis rates in New Jersey.
Local Law School Dean to Retire
Apr 13, 2016
The announcement of the retirement of Roger Dennis, JD, dean of the Kline School of Law, was featured in a Philadelphia Business Journal story April 13. M. Brian Blake, PhD, provost and executive vice president for academic affairs, was mentioned. The plan to retire was also mentioned in the Philadelphia Inquirer and the Legal Intelligencer on April 14.
Philly Fed's Harker: No More Rate Hikes Yet
Apr 12, 2016
President John A. Fry was mentioned in an article on Philly.com's "Philly Deals" blog April 12. The blog recapped a speech given by Philadelphia Federal Reserve Bank president Patrick Harker in which he praised Fry for his vision and highlighted Schuylkill Yards, the Drexel-Brandywine Realty Trust project.
Philly Fed's Harker: No More Rate Hikes Yet
Apr 12, 2016
President John A. Fry was mentioned in an article on Philly.com's "Philly Deals" blog April 12. The blog recapped a speech given by Philadelphia Federal Reserve Bank president Patrick Harker in which he praised Fry for his vision and highlighted Schuylkill Yards, the Drexel-Brandywine Realty Trust project.
U.S. Uninsurance Rate is Down Yet Again. Is Obamacare Working?
Apr 11, 2016
Robert Field, PhD, JD, professor in the Dornsife School of Public Health and the Kline School of Law, wrote in his Philly.com “Health Cents” blog April 11 about the Affordable Care Act’s effect on uninsurance rates.
Let's Not Stay Inside
Apr 11, 2016
Kathleen Volk Miller, PhD, teaching professor in the College of Arts and Sciences and co-editor of the Painted Bride Quarterly, authored a column in the May edition of O, The Oprah Magazine.
How a North Pole Chat with Readers Led to an Online Sustainability Quest
Apr 11, 2016
Robert Brulle, PhD, a professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was noted in a New York Times blog post April 12 about his sociological work around climate change.
Delco Man's New Book Shares His Experience of Growing Up in Family of 18
Apr 10, 2016
A new book about growing up in a large family, written by Stephen Gambescia, PhD, a clinical professor in the College of Nursing and Health Professions, was covered by the Delaware County News Network on April 10.
Jawnts: Drexel Prof on Race, Sci-fi, and Pop Culture
Apr 10, 2016
André Carrington, PhD, an assistant professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was featured in an April 10 article in the Philadelphia Inquirer that covered his new book on race and genre in science fiction.
The Drifters: Why the Supreme Court Makes Justices More Liberal
Apr 9, 2016
Adam Benforado, JD, an associate professor in the Kline School of Law, co-authored an opinion piece for the Boston Review, which was re-published by Business Insider, about why so many Supreme Court justices drift leftward.
Hepatitis C Drug Costs Leave Many Without Care
Apr 9, 2016
Stacey Trooskin, MD, PhD, an assistant professor in the College of Medicine, was quoted in an April 9 Boston Globe story about the high price of Hepatitis C drugs.
Accommodations in Academia
Apr 8, 2016
Joe Stramondo, PhD, assistant teaching professor in the College of Nursing and Health Professions, was mentioned in an April 8 Chronicle of Higher Education article detailing how universities can accommodate disabled professors.
Top 3 Health Tips: Ways to Eat Out Without Gaining Weight
Apr 8, 2016
Nyree Dardarian, assistant clinical professor in the College of Nursing and Health Professions and director of the Center for Integrated Nutrition and Performance, was quoted in a Prevention magazine article on tips for being healthy while eating out at restaurants.
4 Drexel Professors Get $200K to Study Delaware River Watershed
Apr 8, 2016
Roland Wall, senior director for Environmental Initiatives at the Academy of Natural Sciences, was quoted in an April 8 Philadelphia Business Journal story on four Drexel faculty members — Anneclaire DeRoos, PhD, of the Dornsife School of Public Health, and Eugenia Ellis, PhD, Mira Olsen, PhD, and Christopher Sales, PhD, all of the College of Engineering — receiving $200,000 worth of grants as part of the Delaware River Watershed Initiative. The story was also covered April 10 in Philly Voice.
A Matter of Degrees
Apr 5, 2016
Research by Paul Harrington, PhD, a professor in the School of Education and director of the Center for Labor Markets and Policy, and Neeta Fogg, a labor market economist in the Center was referenced in an article posted to the Notebook April 5.
Smithsonian Gives Nod to More 'Dark Money' Funding for Willie Soon
Apr 5, 2016
Robert Brulle, PhD, a professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was quoted in an Inside Climate News story on April 5 about funding for climate change research.
City Council Budget Hearings to Continue Tuesday
Apr 5, 2016
Richardson Dilworth, PhD, a professor in the College of Arts and Sciences and director of the Center for Public Policy, was quoted in a Philadelphia Tribune story on April 5 about the proposed soda tax for Philadelphia.
Need to Fight Anti-Abortion Violence
Apr 5, 2016
David S. Cohen, JD, a professor in the Kline School of Law, authored an op-ed for the Courier-Journal on April 5 about anti-abortion violence.
Drexel's Newest Art Installation Transforms a Gallery Into a Wicked Cool Skatepark
Apr 5, 2016
Philly Radness, the new skatepark art installation in the Leonard Pearlstein Gallery in Drexel's Westphal College of Media Arts & Design, was featured in Uwishunu April 5.
Philly Scene: Unity in Diversity for National Poetry Month
Apr 5, 2016
Robert Zaller, PhD, professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was quoted in an April 5 Philadelphia Inquirer story on the upcoming Philly Loves Poetry Festival.
'We Want to Hear New Voices': Diversity in Sci-Fi and Fantasy
Apr 5, 2016
André Carrington, PhD, assistant professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was one of the guests on a Minnesota Public Radio Newssegment covering diversity and science-fiction April 5.
Why Sheryl Sandberg May Be the Answer to Disney's CEO Search
Apr 5, 2016
David Becher, PhD, an associate professor in the LeBow College of Business, was quoted in a Hollywood Reporter story April 5 about the Walt Disney Co.'s CEO search.
Monkey Hunting Could Drive These Species Extinct
Apr 4, 2016
Drew Cronin, PhD, a postdoctoral research fellow in the College of Arts and Sciences, was interviewed for an April 4 National Geographic story on research he's leading looking into the affects of hunting on monkey populations on Bioko Island, near Cameroon.
Commentary: Prepare Students for Diverse World That Awaits
Apr 4, 2016
Paula Marantz Cohen, PhD, dean of the Pennoni Honors College and Distinguished Professor of English in the College of Arts and Sciences, authored an op-ed that was published in the Philadelphia Inquirer on April 4 about how to prepare students for a diverse world.
New CDC Report on Autism
Apr 1, 2016
Craig Newschaffer, PhD, a professor in the Dornsife School of Public Health and director of the A.J. Drexel Autism Institute, took part in a panel discussion on an April 1 WTXF-TV (FOX-29)segment about a new CDC report on autism prevalence.
U.S. Textile Industry Turns to Tech as Gateway to Revival
Apr 1, 2016
Genevieve Dion, an associate professor in Westphal College of Media Arts & Design and director of the Shima Seiki Haute Technology Lab in the ExCITe Center, was quoted in an April 1 New York Times story about the Department of Defense creating a national network of research centers for advanced functional fabrics manufacturing. One of the centers will be at Drexel. Aleister Saunders, PhD, senior vice provost for research, was also quoted in a related story in The Philadelphia Inquirer.
On the Distinction — or Lack of Distinction — Between Population Health and Public Health
Apr 1, 2016
Ana Diez Roux, MD, PhD, professor and dean of the Dornsife School of Public Health, wrote an op-ed comparing the terms "population health" and "public health" April 1 for the American Journal of Public Health.

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