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2016

January

Drexel Study: City's Paramedics Often Assaulted
Jan 31, 2016
Jennifer Taylor, PhD, associate professor in the Dornsife School of Public Health, was quoted in a Jan. 31 Philadelphia Inquirer story profiling her research into paramedics/EMTs and their likelihood to be violently injured on the job. The study was also featured in a Health magazine story on Jan. 31.
Scholarship App Schools is on a Roll
Jan 31, 2016
Christopher Gray of the Close School of Entrpreneurship and the LeBow College of Business, was featured in Forbes and Teen Vogue for creating Scholly app to help students find and apply for scholarships.
Open Enrollment Ends Today For Health Insurance Via Federal Marketplace
Jan 31, 2016
Robert Field, PhD, JD, a professor in the Dornsife School of Public Health and the Kline School of Law, was interviewed in a WCAU-TV (NBC-10) story about the Affordable Care Act and challenges that it may be facing. He was also interviewed on KYW Newsradio (1060-AM) in a story about the end of the ACA's open enrollment period.
R.I. Economy Is Looking For More Lift
Jan 30, 2016
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 story on Jan. 30 about Rhode Island's economy.
The Interview: Talking Creepers And Crawlers With The Academy of Natural Science Bug Guy
Jan 30, 2016
Jon Gelhaus, PhD, professor in the College of Arts and Sciences and curator of the Department of Entomology at the Academy of Natural Sciences, was featured in a Jan. 30 Philadelphia Daily News story about his career and the new tarantulas exhibit at the museum.
Over 1 Million Face Loss of Food Aid Over Work Requirements 
Jan 30, 2016
Mariana Chilton, PhD, an associate professor in the Dornsife School of Public Health and director of the Center for Hunger-Free Communities, was quoted in a Jan. 30 Associated Press story on the effects of work requirements on food benefits. The story was picked up by more than 100 media outlets, including U.S. News & World Report, Yahoo! News, The Chicago Tribune and The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
The 10 best U.S. Colleges for a Nursing Degree
Jan 29, 2016
A Jan. 29 USA TODAY College story listed Drexel as one of the top 10 places to get a nursing degree.
View Annie the Mummy in Franklin Institute's New 'Lost Egypt' Exhibit
Jan 29, 2016
The Academy of Natural Sciences was mentioned in a Jan. 27 Philly Voice story on an upcoming display at the Franklin Institute that will feature a mummy belonging to the Academy's collection.
Philadelphia Style to be Spotlighted in Drexel Exhibition
Jan 29, 2016
The upcoming "Philadelphia in Style" exhibition at the Michener Art Museum, featuring the Fox Historic Costume Collection of the Westphal College of Media Arts & Design, was featured onWomen's Wear Daily on Jan. 29.
AstraZeneca Awards $1.9M in Grants to Support Innovative Heart Health Programs
Jan 29, 2016
The Stephen and Sandra Sheller 11th Street Family Health Services Center was mentioned in a Philadelphia Business Journal story on Jan. 29 about the AstraZeneca HealthCare Foundation awarding the center a grant to reduce cardiovascular disease risk among adolescents.
Autism Risk Linked to Asthma Drugs Taken During Pregnancy: Drexel Study
Jan 29, 2016
Nicole Gidaya, PhD, a doctoral alumna, and Craig Newschaffer, PhD, professor of the Dornsife School of Public Health and director of the A.J. Drexel Autism Institute, were mentioned in a Jan. 29 Philly Voice story about their research into maternal use of anti-asthma medication during pregnancy and the associated risk of their children being diagnosed with autism.
Students from Drexel to Pitch to Elon Musk's Team
Jan 29, 2016
Frederick Wachter, an undergraduate in the College of Engineering, was quoted in a Jan. 14 Philadelphia Business Journal story about a team of Drexel students designing a transportation pod as part of the SpaceX Hyperloop competition.
Students Are Battling to Make Elon Musk’s Hyperloop a Reality
Jan 29, 2016
A rendering of a high-speed transportation pod designed by undergraduate engineering students on Drexel's Hyperloop team was featured in a Jan. 29 Bloomberg Business story about the Hyperloop design competition sponsored by SpaceX this weekend. The team is competing against other students and corporations to design a transportation pod for a high-speed transit system.
Changing Skyline: University City Reinvents Itself -- Again 
Jan 29, 2016
Drexel was mentioned in a Philadelphia Inquirer story on Jan. 29 about Wexford and the Science Center's development plans for the former University City High School site.
Zika Virus Raising Fears
Jan 29, 2016
Damien Croft, MD, an assistant professor in the College of Medicine was interviewed Jan. 29 on WTXF-TV (FOX-29) about Zika virus and its effects on pregnant women.
Study: 1 in 4 College Athletes Show Signs of Depression
Jan 28, 2016
Eugene Hong, MD, associate dean for primary care and community health in the College of Medicine, was quoted in an Inside Higher Ed story Jan. 28 about his study on the prevalence of depression in college athletes. The Chronicle of Higher Education also featured the research on Jan. 27.
These College Students Built an App That Can ‘Read’ American Sign Language
Jan 28, 2016
Nigel Coelho, an undergraduate student at Drexel, authored a post for Technically Philly on Jan. 28 about his participation in the Drexel’s Dragon Hacks hackathon.
What It Feels Like to Hold a Tarantula 
Jan 28, 2016
Karen Verderame, an invertebrate specialist, and Jennifer Sontchi, exhibits director, both at the Academy of Natural Sciences, were quoted in a Jan. 28 Philly Voice story on the new tarantula exhibit at the museum. The same exhibit was also featured in a KYW-TV (CBS3) story Jan. 28.
Patients Rank Drexel, PCOM Doctors Among Best in U.S.
Jan 28, 2016
Drexel’s College of Medicine was mentioned in a Philly Voice story on Jan. 28 for being voted among the top 10 medical schools that graduate the best doctors by the Vitals Patients’ Choice Awards.
Brickstone Cos. Plans Still More Apartments for Market East
Jan 27, 2016
Harris Steinberg, executive director of the Lindy Institute for Urban Innovation and a distinguished teaching professor in the Westphal College of Media Arts & Design, was quoted in a Philadelphia Inquirer article on Jan. 27 about new apartments in Center City’s Market East.
Study Finds Social Media a Powerful Tool in Promoting E-Cigarettes
Jan 27, 2016
A study Christopher Yang, PhD, an associate professor in the College of Computing & Informatics, was quoted in a Jan. 27 Consumer Affairs magazine online story about research he led on the prevalence of e-cigarette promotion on social media.
Gridiron Heroes Examines Inherent Dangers in Football
Jan 27, 2016
Sarah Whitman, MD, an affiliate faculty member in the College of Medicine, authored a Jan. 27 post for Philly.com about a documentary that examines the dangers of football.
Asthma Medications During Pregnancy Linked to Increased Autism Risk
Jan 27, 2016
Research by Nicole Gidaya, a doctoral student in the Dornsife School of Public Health at the time, looking into the risk of autism diagnosis in the children of mothers who continued taking certain kinds of asthma drugs during pregnancy was featured Jan. 27 in Parents magazine. A Sacramento Fox affiliate, KTXL-SAC (Fox40) also ran a report on the study.
Koch Target and New Yorker Journalist Jane Mayer Discusses Dark Money
Jan 27, 2016
Robert Brulle, PhD, a professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was quoted in the National Observer on Jan. 27 about a new book on the Koch brothers.
Water: Exploring the State of Water in Flint and Philadelphia
Jan 27, 2016
Charles Haas, PhD, LD Betz Professor of Environmental Engineering in the College of Engineering, was a guest on WHYY-Radio (91-FM)’s “Radio Times” in a Jan. 27 segment about water quality in both Flint, Michigan and Philadelphia.
For CHOP and Others, Treating Violence Beyond the ER is Good Medicine and Good Business 
Jan 27, 2016
A wire article on hospital-based violence intervention featuring Jonathan Purtle, PhD, assistant professor in the Dornsife School of Public Health, was posted on Philly Voice Jan. 27. The same story was featured on WCAU-TV (NBC10)’s website Jan. 28.
Drexel’s Philly Chef Conference Set for 2016
Jan 26, 2016
The 2016 Philly Chef Conference hosted by the Center for Hospitality and Sport Management was featured on PhillyMag.com’s “Foobooz” and in University City Reviewon Jan. 26.
Editorial: Despite Nation’s Wealth, Hunger Shadows Millions of Americans
Jan 26, 2016
Mariana Chilton, PhD, associate professor in the Dornsife School of Public Health and director of the Center for Hunger-Free Communities, was quoted in a Jan. 26 Daily Hampshire Gazette editorial on the nation’s hunger issues despite widespread wealth.
As Hyperloop Design Finalist, Drexel Team Bringing the Ride Stuff
Jan 26, 2016
Engineering undergraduates Frederick Wachter and Oliver Tillman were quoted in a Jan. 26 Newsworks.org story about the Drexel team participating in SpaceX’s Hyperloop design competition to create a transportation pod for a high-speed transit system.
The Aha! Moment on 'Innovation Naviation'
Jan 26, 2016
Tarantulas at the Academy of Natural Sciences
Jan 26, 2016
The tarantula exhibit at the Academy of Natural Sciences was featured in a KYW-TV (CBS-3) segment on Jan. 26.
Study Links Autism to Anti-Asthma Drugs
Jan 26, 2016
Research conducted by Nicole Gidaya, PhD, while she was a faculty member in the Dornsife School of Public Health, that links autism to asthma drugs taken during pregnancy, was referenced on CL-TV (Chicago) on Jan. 26.
Drexel Engineering Students Participate in SpaceX Hyperloop Competition
Jan 26, 2016
Undergraduate engineering students Frederick Wachter and Oliver Tillman were interviewed in a Jan. 26 WHYY-Radio's “NewsWorks Tonight” story about a team of Drexel students participating in the SpaceX Hyperloop competition to design a transportation pod for a high-speed transit system.
Seeing The Spectrum
Jan 25, 2016
The book "Understanding Autism," by Chloe Silverman, PhD, an associate professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was mentioned in The New Yorker on Jan. 22.
Obama Faces Reckoning on Immigration at Supreme Court
Jan 25, 2016
Anil Kalhan, JD, an associate professor in the Kline School of Law, was quoted in a TheHill.com story on the Supreme Court taking up President Obama's immigration action.
On the House: Foreclosures at the Lowest Level in a Decade
Jan 24, 2016
Kevin Gillen, PhD, senior research fellow at Drexel’s Lindy Institute for Urban Innovation, was quoted in a Philadelphia Inquirer column on Jan. 25 about foreclosures.
Mayor Rahm Emanuel Taps High-Profile Officer to Advise Chicago Police
Jan 24, 2016
Former Philadelphia Police Commissioner Charles Ramsey, who recently joined Drexel as a distinguished visiting fellow in the Lindy Institute for Urban Innovation and an advisor to the Criminology and Justice Studies Department in the College of Arts and Sciences, was mentioned in USA Today, PhillyVoice.com and other outlets on Jan. 24 for accepting a job as advisor to the Chicago Police Department.
Philadelphia Family Prevails In Court, Forcing Insurer to Pay For Autism Services In School
Jan 22, 2016
Lindsay Shea, PhD, an assistant clinical professor in the A.J. Drexel Autism Institute and director of the Eastern Region Autism Services Education, Resources and Training Collaborative, was quoted in a Jan. 22 WHYY/Newsworks.org story about a local family suing Independence Blue Cross for not covering autism support for their son once he entered school.
Elections Chief Runs Afoul of Democratic Leadership
Jan 22, 2016
Richardson Dilworth, PhD, a professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was quoted in a Philadelphia Tribune story on Jan. 22 about City Commissioner Anthony Clark.
$20M Housing Project Near Drexel University Designed for 'Foodies'
Jan 20, 2016
Drexel was mentioned in a Jan. 20 Curbed Philly post about a developer building student housing in West Philadelphia that is intended to attract students who are interested in hospitality management and culinary arts.
7 Video Games Being Made in Philly Right Now
Jan 20, 2016
Frank Lee, PhD, an associate professor in Westphal College and director of the Entrepreneurial Game Studio in the ExCITe Center, and Thomas Sharpe, an undergraduate in Westphal College, were featured in a Jan. 20 Philly Voice story about growth of indie video game development in Philadelphia.
Experts: Opening Schuylkill Expressway's Shoulders to Traffic Has Potential
Jan 19, 2016
Joseph Martin, PhD, a professor in the College of Engineering, was quoted in a Jan. 19 Philadelphia Inquirer story about the possibility of PennDOT opening the shoulders of the Schyulkill Expressway to accommodate rush-hour traffic.
View Live Tarantulas at the Academy of Natural Sciences
Jan 19, 2016
The Academy of Natural Sciences’ tarantula exhibit was featured in a Jan. 19 Philly Voice story.
These Drexel Students Are Building a Hyperloop Human Transport Pod    
Jan 19, 2016
Ajmal Yousuff, PhD, an associate professor in the College of Engineering, and undergraduate engineering students Frederick Wachter, Richard Crane, Oliver Tillman and Om Mahida were quoted in a Jan. 18 Technically Philly story about a team of Drexel students participating in the SpaceX Hyperloop competition to design a transportation pod for a high-speed rail system.
Drexel Students Vie To Design Transportation Of The Future
Jan 19, 2016
College of Engineering undergraduates Frederick Wachter, Oliver Tillman and Richard Crane, were quoted in a Jan. 29 KYW-Newsradio (1060-AM) story, accompanied by a post on CBS Local about Drexel’s participation in SpaceX’s Hyperloop competition. Drexel’s student team is designing a pod for the proposed high-speed transit system.
Hunger Project Launches in D.C.
Jan 19, 2016
Mariana Chilton, PhD, associate professor in the Dornsife School of Public Health and director of the Center for Hunger-Free Communities, was named as a “key hunger activist” Jan. 19 in Politico’s coverage of the opening of a Washington D.C. Witnesses to Hunger site. The Washington Informer also featured Witnesses to Hunger in a Jan. 14 post.
College Towns Get New Housing, but It’s Decidedly Not Dorms
Jan 19, 2016
Drexel was mentioned in a New York Times story on Jan. 19 about housing developments in college towns. Nancy Trainer, associate vice president of planning and design, was quoted.
Looking at Stabbings and Gunshot Wounds as a Public Health Problem
Jan 18, 2016
Jonathan Purtle, assistant professor in the Dornsife School of Public Health, was featured in a Jan. 18 Washington Post story about hospital-based violence prevention programs.
Aqua Vida Bringing SUP Yoga Classes to an Indoor Pool in Philly This Winter    
Jan 18, 2016
Drexel was featured in a Jan. 18 Philadelphia Magazine blog post about the Recreation Center offering yoga classes on stand-up paddleboards.
Could Implanted Sensor Revolutionize Brain Monitoring?    
Jan 18, 2016
Donald Whiting, MD, a volunteer faculty member in the College of Medicine, was quoted in a HealthDay story on Jan. 18 about a new implant sensor that can measure pressure and temperature inside the skull.
Startup Gives College Students Healthy, Affordable Dining Options 
Jan 18, 2016
Drexel was mentioned in a Jan. 18 Philadelphia Daily News story about the owner of Happy Hippy Veg, a vegetarian catering service that delivers prepackaged meals to Drexel's dining services.
Aiming to Build a Better City, Block by Block 
Jan 17, 2016
The Lindy Institute for Urban Innovation was mentioned in Jan. 17 Philadelphia Inquirer column about a neighborhood group improving the Parkside section of Philadelphia.
On the House: Dreaming of a Home, But Rents Tell a Harder Truth
Jan 17, 2016
Kevin Gillen, PhD, senior research fellow at Drexel’s Lindy Institute for Urban Innovation, was quoted in a Philadelphia Inquirer column on Jan. 17 about a real estate survey conducted by Trulia.
Drexel's "Dragon Hacks" Hackathon
Jan 17, 2016
Drexel’s “Dragon Hacks” hackathon was featured in a Jan. 17 WCAU-TV (NBC-10) broadcast. The 24-hour marathon of hardware hacking was hosted by the College of Engineering's student chapter of IEEE for the second year.
Medical Mystery: Sudden Thigh Pain Sidelines Young Athlete
Jan 17, 2016
Daniel R. Taylor, DO, an associate professor in the College of Medicine, authored a post for Philly.com's "Check Up" blog on Jan. 17 about sudden thigh pain that sidelined a 12-year-old athlete.
Chicago Looks For New Police Chief to Work With Embattle Rahm Emanuel
Jan 15, 2016
The announcement that former Philadelphia Police Commissioner Charles Ramsey will join Drexel as a distinguished visiting fellow in the Lindy Institute for Urban Innovation and serve as an advisor to the Criminology and Justice Studies Department in the College of arts and Sciences was mentioned in a USA Today story on Jan. 15.
Meet these 7 Philadelphia innovation leaders
Jan 15, 2016
Chuck Sacco, assistant dean for strategic initiatives in the Close School of Entrepreneurship, was listed in a Jan. 15 Technically Philly post about the Tomorrow Tour, which launches in Philadelphia at the end of the month.
Why Winning the Powerball Jackpot Is Harder Than Ever
Jan 15, 2016
Merrill Liechty, PhD, a clinical professor in the LeBow College of Business, was quoted in a Wall Street Journal story on Jan. 15 about the odds of winning the Powerball lottery.
Media Hype’ Distorts Public View on Infectious Diseases
Jan 15, 2016
Donald Kaye, MD, a professor at the Drexel University College of Medicine, was quoted in a Healio story on Jan. 15 about how the media should communicate with the public about infectious diseases.
Sheetz, Wawa Jack Up Pay In Battle For Workers
Jan 14, 2016
Paul Harrington, PhD, a professor in the School of Education and director of the Center for Labor Markets and Public Policy, was quoted in a story picked up by Bloomberg Business on Jan. 14 about WaWa and Sheetz raising wages to compete for workers.
One Philly College Makes List of 50 Best Online Nursing Programs
Jan 14, 2016
Drexel was mentioned in a Jan. 14 Philadelphia Magazine blog post about the university’s online doctor of nursing degree program that was ranked by “Best Medical Degrees” as one of the top 50 in the country that offers the best value.
Uninsured in 2016? Coverage Might Be Cheaper Than The Penalty
Jan 14, 2016
Robert I. Field, PhD, J.D., a professor in the Kline School of Law and Dornsife School of Public Health, authored a Jan. 14 Philly.com blog post about health insurance.
Traumatic Brain Injuries
Jan 14, 2016
Ramesh Raghupathi, PhD, a professor in the College of Medicine, was interviewed on Georgia Public Broadcasting in a segment about traumatic brain injuries suffered by victims of domestic violence.
Economic Conference 2016: 3 Local University Presidents Talk Expansion
Jan 14, 2016
Drexel President John A. Fry was mentioned in a Philadelphia Business Journal story on Jan. 15 about his participation in its 2016 Economic Conference.
Ramsey Gets Part-Time Gig at Drexel
Jan 14, 2016
The announcement that former Philadelphia Police Commissioner Charles Ramsey will join Drexel as a distinguished visiting fellow in the Lindy Institute for Urban Innovation and serve as an advisor to the Criminology and Justice Studies Department in the College of Arts and Sciences was covered by the Associated Press, Philadelphia Inquirer, Philadelphia Daily News, Philly.com’s “Campus Inq” blog, Philadelphia Metro, WPVI-TV (6-abc), WCAU-TV (NBC-10), KYW-TV (CBS-3) and WPHL-TV (My PHL-17).
Il Primo Piatto
Jan 14, 2016
The College of Arts and Sciences’ Bioko Biodiversity Protection Program was mentioned in a Jan. 14 article in on Earth magazine on bushmeat sales in West Africa.
In a Taxonomic Library, Shelves Are Full of Birds, Not Books
Jan 13, 2016
Nate Rice, PhD, ornithology collection manager at the Academy of Natural Sciences, was quoted in a Jan. 13 WHYY/Newsworks story featuring the Academy's taxonomic collection.
How to Get Through the Hardest Part of Your Workout
Jan 13, 2016
Sarah Whitman, MD, an affiliate faculty member in the College of Medicine, authored a Jan. 13 post for Philly.com about getting through the hardest part of a workout.
Drexel Research Team Spearheads 3-D Printing of Embryonic Stem Cell 'Blocks'
Jan 13, 2016
Wei Sun, PhD, Albert Soffa Chair professor in the College of Engineering, was mentioned in a Jan. 13 Philly Voice story about his development of a method for 3-D printing embryonic stem cells.
Philly Has More Knight Cities Challenge Finalists Than Anyone Else
Jan 13, 2016
A project on "Reengaging Youth in Education and Communities: Design Build Rebooted" by the Lindy Institute for Urban Innovation was mentioned in PhillyMag.com and Philebrity.com articles on Jan. 13 about Philadelphia being awarded the most Knight Foundation grants.
In Lenfest's Gift, Much Potential for Media
Jan 13, 2016
William Rosenberg, PhD, a professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was interviewed on POTUS XM Radio 130 on Jan. 13, analyzing the president's State of the Union Address. He also was interviewed on KYW-TV (CBS-3) on Jan. 13 regarding the State of the Union Address. He appeared on EBRU-TV’s “Fresh Outlook” on the topic of gun laws and mental health. Research by Rosenberg was mentioned in a Philadelphia Inquirer story on Jan. 14 about H.F. Lenfest, chairman of the Philadelphia Media Network, donating the Philadelphia Inquirer, Daily News and Philly.com to the Philadelphia Foundation.
Temple’s Online MBA Ranked No. 1 by U.S. News & World Report
Jan 12, 2016
Drexel's LeBow College of Business was mentioned in a PhillyMag.com article on Jan. 12 for ranking #91 in a list of the top online MBA programs by U.S. News & World Report.
Tavon Allen's Drexel Misses Damion Lee
Jan 12, 2016
Men’s basketball player Tavon Allen, was quoted in a Jan. 13 Philadelphia Inquirer column about the team’s performance this season in light of Damion Lee, its leading scorer last year, transferring to Louisville.
Roberts' Court on Path to Do Still More Damage to our Democracy
Jan 12, 2016
An opinion piece about a case before the Supreme Court on whether compelled union dues violate the first amendment, written by Tabatha Abu El-Hajj, JD, an associate professor in the Kline School of Law, ran on TheHill.com on Jan. 12.
How Committed Are We to Improving Our Nation’s Mental Health?
Jan 12, 2016
The Dornsife School of Public Health was mentioned in a Philly.com column authored by Ruth Shim, MD, on Jan. 12 about improving the nation’s mental health. Shim, a psychiatrist at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York, will deliver a guest lecture as part of the school’s Population Health Spotlight Series on Jan. 13.
This Tiny Robot Team Could Help Stop the No. 1 Killer in America
Jan 12, 2016
MinJun Kim, PhD, a professor in the College of Engineering, was featured in a Jan. 12 Fortune story about his work to develop nano robots for heart surgery.
Objects Hide in Plain Sight for Artist and Former Inmate’s First Solo Show
Jan 11, 2016
An upcoming exhibition by Jesse Krimes in the Westphal College of Media Arts & Design’s Leonard Pearlstein Gallery was featured on Broad Street Review on Jan. 11.
Perverting Teen Sexting Laws: Column
Jan 11, 2016
A study on teen sexting from the College of Arts and Sciences was mentioned in a USA Today op-ed on Jan. 11.
'East Los High' Isn't Just A Soapy Teen Drama — It's Also A Science Experiment
Jan 11, 2016
Suruchi Sood, PhD, an associate professor in the Dornsife School of Public Health, was quoted in a Jan. 11 story on NPR's "Code Switch" about a show on Hulu that's been designed as a social and health science experiment.
'Cheating the Birth Lottery:' The Story of Philly Tech Entrepreneur Yasmine Mustafa
Jan 11, 2016
Stan Silverman, vice chairman of Drexel’s Board of Trustees, authored a column for the Philadelphia Business Journal on Jan. 11 about Philadelphia tech entrepreneur Yasmine Mustafa.
New Report Puts Spotlight on Poverty, Hunger Programs
Jan 11, 2016
Mariana Chilton, PhD, associate professor in the Dornsife School of Public Health and director of the Center for Hunger-Free Communities, was mentioned in in a Jan. 11 Roll Call story about a report from the National Commission on Hunger, which she co-chaired.
Lenfest Donates Newspapers, Website to New Media Institute 
Jan 11, 2016
Rosalind Remer, vice provost and founding Lenfest executive director of the Center for Cultural Partnerships at Drexel, was mentioned in a Jan. 12 Philadelphia Inquirer story about the creation of a new nonprofit foundation that will oversee the Inquirer, the Daily News and Philly.com. Remer will serve on the media institute’s Board of Managers. The Washington Post and Philadelphia Magazine also covered the story.
David Bowie's Philadelphia Ties
Jan 11, 2016
Toby Seay, an associate professor in Westphal College, was mentioned in a Jan. 11 Philly Voice story about David Bowie’s ties to Philadelphia. The Drexel Audio Archives includes recordings from Bowie’s sessions at Sigma Sound Studios in the 1970s, which was mentioned in a related story on Newsworks.organd WCAU-TV (NBC-10).
A Course of Revelations
Jan 10, 2016
An opinion piece by Paula Marantz Cohen, PhD, dean of the Pennoni Honors College and distinguished professor of English in the College of Arts and Sciences, on a reading exchange project with prison inmates ran in the Philadelphia Inquirer on Jan. 10.
'Affluenza' teen's mom took $30,000 before flight, according to warrant
Jan 9, 2016
Daniel Filler, JD, professor of law and senior associate dean for academic and faculty affairs in the Kline School of Law, was quoted in the Christian Science Monitor on Jan. 9 about the “affluenza” defense of teen Ethan Couch.
Outrageous Acts of Science: "Like a Boss"
Jan 9, 2016
Frank Lee, PhD, an associate professor in Westphal College and director of the Entrepreneurial Game Studio in the ExCITe Center, was featured along with Colan Biemer and Zach Howell, undergraduates in the College of Computing & Informatics, in a Jan. 9 episode of the Science Channel’s “Outrageous Acts of Science." The show highlighted how the group created giant versions of classic arcade games using LED lights on Philadelphia's 29-story Cira Centre office building.
#NPRreads: 3 Stories To Check Out This Weekend
Jan 9, 2016
A Daily Beast story featuring Girija Kaimal, EdD, assistant professor in the College of Nursing and Health Professions, and the research she's doing for an art therapy program conducted at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center was named by NPR's "The Two-Way" Jan. 9 as a weekend #NPRread. More than 30 public radio sites across the country featured the article.
Downsizing: Knowing when it’s time to move on
Jan 8, 2016
Paul Harrington, PhD, professor in the School of Education and director of the Center for Labor Markets and Policy, was quoted in a Boston Globe article Jan. 8 about downsizing. He also was quoted in a Billy Penn article Jan. 7 about employment under Mayor Michael Nutter, and was interviewed by WalletHub.com about job-hunting.
Veterans Let Slip the Masks of War: Can This Art Therapy Ease PTSD?
Jan 8, 2016
Girija Kaimal, EdD, assistant professor in the College of Nursing and Health Professions, was interviewed for her work analyzing masks from an art therapy program for military service members at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in a Jan. 8 Daily Beast story.
Ready for a Makeover
Jan 7, 2016
An editorial in the Philadelphia Inquirer on Jan. 7 about plans to revamp the 30th Street Station District mentioned Drexel's plans for expansion. The plans were also covered by the Philadelphia Free Press on Jan. 6.
America Has Been Duped on Climate Change
Jan 7, 2016
Robert Brulle, PhD, a professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, wrote an opinion piece for the Washington Post on Jan. 7 about misinformation about climate change.
Separate Hype, Science on Concussions
Jan 7, 2016
Ramesh Raghupathi, PhD, Eugene Hong, MD, and Thomas Trojian, MD, professors in the College of Medicine, authored an op-ed for the Philadelphia Inquirer on Jan. 7 about separating hype from science when it comes to sports-related concussions.
To Protect Yourself From Large Medical Bills, Insurance May Not Be Enough
Jan 6, 2016
Robert I. Field, JD, PhD, a professor in the Kline School of Law and Dornsife School of Public Health, authored a piece for philly.com on Jan. 6 about how insurance does not always offer complete financial protection.
Drexel Launches Program Aimed At Matching Philadelphia Residents With Essential Services
Jan 6, 2016
The launch event for UConnect, a new initiative from Lindy Center for Civic Engagement and College of Arts and Sciences, was covered by WPVI-TV (6-abc) and KYW Newsradio on Jan. 6.
What Exactly Is A Hydrogen Bomb?
Jan 6, 2016
Christopher Peters, PhD, a teaching professor in the College of Engineering, was interviewed in a Jan. 6 KYW Newsradio (1060-AM) story about the difference between a hydrogen bomb and an atomic bomb. The story relates to North Korea’s recent claim that it successfully tested a hydrogen bomb.
Task Force Proposes Food Stamp Improvements to Reduce Hunger in US
Jan 6, 2016
Mariana Chilton, PhD, associate professor in the Dornsife School of Public Health and director of the Center for Hunger-Free Communities, was quoted in an Al Jazeera America story about a report from the National Commission on Hunger, which she co-chaired.
Study Ties Autism Risk to Prenatal Exposure to Asthma Drugs
Jan 6, 2016
Research conducted by Nicole Gidaya, PhD, while she was a faculty member in the Dornsife School of Public Health, that links autism to asthma drugs taken during pregnancy, was profiled byHealthDay. That coverage was featured on Jan. 6 in multiple outlets, including Philly.com, Health magazine and WebMD.
What You Need to Know Before Signing Up at a New Gym
Jan 5, 2016
Joseph Giandonato, manager of health promotion in the Athletics Department, authored a Jan. 5 post on Philly.com's “Sports Doc” blog about tips for joining a new gym.
Drexel Launches Initiative to Aid Neighbors
Jan 5, 2016
UConnent, a new initiative from Lindy Center for Civic Engagement and College of Arts and Sciences, was covered by the Philadelphia Tribune on Jan. 5. Cicely Peterson-Mangum, executive director of the Dornsife Center, and Cyndi Rickards, EdD, senior assistant dean for community engagement and assistant teaching professor in the Department of Criminology and Justice Studies, were quoted.
Here’s How Scientific Misinformation, Such as Climate Doubt, Spreads Through Social Media
Jan 5, 2016
Robert Brulle, PhD, a professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was quoted in a Washington Post story on Jan. 5 about scientific misinformation spreading through social media.
30 Under 30, Social Entrepreneurs
Jan 5, 2016
Christopher Gray of the LeBow College of Business and Close School of Entrepreneurship was featured on Forbes' "30 Under 30" list as an up-and-coming social entrepreneur. His honor was noted in Jan. 5 stories in the Philadelphia Business Journal and Philly Voice.
Drexel Launches Initiative to Aid Neighbors
Jan 5, 2016
Based at the Dornsife Center for Neighborhood Partnerships, UConnect will serve the university’s Promise Zone community in West Philadelphia.
Art Isn't Just Good For The Mind, It's Good For The Body Too
Jan 4, 2016
Research conducted by Girija Kaimal, EdD, assistant professor in the College of Nursing and Health Professions, was mentioned in a Jan. 4 Huffington Post article on art therapy.
Experts: Climate Change, Water Issues to Ramp up in 2016
Jan 4, 2016
David Velinsky, PhD, professor in the College of Arts and Sciences and Ruth Patrick Chair of Environmental Science at the Academy of Natural Sciences, were quoted in a Jan. 4 Bucks County Courier-Times story detailing climate issues to keep an eye on in 2016.
On the House: Fed's Rate Increase will Have Little Effect on Market
Jan 3, 2016
Kevin Gillen, PhD, senior fellow in the Lindy Institute for Urban Innovation, was quoted in a Philadelphia Inquirer article on Jan. 3 about the effect of the Federal Reserve’s interest rate hike on real estate.
Insulin Price Shock
Jan 3, 2016
Barbara Simon, MD, an associate professor in the College of Medicine, was quoted in a Jan. 3 Philadelphia Inquirer story about the rising cost of injectable insulin.
What was Making Boy Lethargic and Pale?
Jan 3, 2016
Daniel Taylor, DO, an associate professor in the College of Medicine, authored a post for Philly.com on Jan. 3 about a year-old patient with decreased red blood cell production.
We’re Glad We Say No to College Football
Jan 3, 2016
An op-ed about the costs of maintaining a college football team, authored by Drexel President John A. Fry, was published in The Wall Street Journal on Jan. 3.
How Sugar and Fat Trick the Brain into Wanting More Food
Jan 1, 2016
Michael Lowe, PhD, a professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was quoted in a Scientific American article on Jan. 1 about eating and hunger. The story was also picked up by Salon.com.
How Painful will Health Care Costs be in 2016?
Jan 1, 2016
Robert Field, JD, PhD, a professor in the Kline School of Law and Dornsife School of Public Health, was quoted in a CBSNews.com story on Jan. 1 about healthcare costs in 2016. He also was quoted in a story on this topic on KLFY-TV (Louisiana) story on Jan. 3

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