September

Infrequently Asked Questions: Why Can't we See the Northern Lights Outside of the Poles?

Sep 28, 2016

Stephen McMillan, PhD, professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was interviewed for Philly Voice’s Sept. 28 “Infrequently Asked Questions” on why the Northern Lights are visible only near the North Pole.

New Therapy Helps You Lose Weight Despite Feeling Tired & Hungry

Sep 27, 2016

Evan Forman, PhD, a professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was quoted in a Sept. 27 Live Science story about a study he led, which showed how a behavioral therapy that teaches people to accept feelings of discomfort helped them lose weight.

Vice President Joe Biden to Campaign for Clinton

Sep 26, 2016

Drexel was mentioned in various news outlets and broadcast news segments on Sept. 25 and 26, including WTXF-TV (FOX-29), WCAU-TV (NBC-10), Philly.com and the Morning Call about Vice President Joe Biden's upcoming visit to the university.

What Fashion Anthropologists Think About the Relentless Cargo-Shorts Boom

Sep 26, 2016

Brent Luvaas, PhD, a professor in the College of Arts and Sciences was quoted in a Sept. 26 New York Magazine ‘Science of Us’ story about the thoughtless convenience appeal of cargo shorts.

Ahead of Merger, DuPont Retirees Worry for Their Pensions

Sep 26, 2016

Norman Stein, JD, a professor in the Kline School of Law, was quoted in The News Journal on Sept. 26 regarding the DuPont merger and pension worries of retirees.

Former Philadelphia Top Cop Says a National Standard is Needed on Releasing Police Videos

Sep 26, 2016

Charles H. Ramsey, distinguished fellow in the Lindy Institute for Urban Development, was quoted in a Sept. 26 WHYY-FM/Newsworks story about the need for a national standard regarding the release of police videos.

Where to Go From the Anger in Charlotte

Sep 26, 2016

Charles H. Ramsey, distinguished fellow in the Lindy Institute for Urban Development, authored an op-ed for the New York Times on Sept. 24 regarding the civil unrest following the police shootings in Charlotte and Tulsa. He was also quoted in a Sept. 26 Philadelphia Inquirer story about police transparency following the shootings.

Drexel and CIO.com announce Analytics 50 winners

Sep 26, 2016

The LeBow College of Business and CIO.com announced the winners of the first Analytics 50 Awards in a Sept. 26 story on CIO.com. Murugan Anandarajan, PhD, a LeBow professor and head of the Department of Decision Sciences and Management Information Systems, was quoted in the story.

The Science Behind Baking the Perfect Chocolate Chip Cookie

Sep 26, 2016

Rosemary Trout, an instructor in the Center for Hospitality and Sport Management and interim program director in culinary arts and food science, was interviewed on a Sept. 26 "Radio Times" broadcast on WHYY-FM about the science behind baking the perfect cookie.

For Autism Research, Drexel Team Says Step Aside, Tooth Fairy

Sep 25, 2016

Craig Newschaffer, PhD, professor in the Dornsife School of Public Health and director of the A.J. Drexel Autism Institute, was interviewed for a Sept. 25 Philly Voice story on a new research project he’s leading that looks into how exposure to chemicals in the environment affects autism risk. The project just received funding by the National Institutes of Health.

At Drexel, a Place for Tolerance and Acceptance

Sep 25, 2016

James D. Herbert, PhD, executive vice provost, dean of the Graduate College and professor of psychology in the College of Arts and Sciences, authored an op-ed that was published in the Philadelphia Inquirer on Sept. 25. The op-ed focused on safe spaces and open expression at college campuses.

College Library Goes Beyond the Reading Room

Sep 23, 2016

Danuta Nitecki, dean of libraries and a professor in the College of Computing & Informatics, was quoted in a Sept. 23 University Business story about university libraries that provide tech, collaboration space and assistance with various digital resources.

More Than 500 Million Yahoo Users Have Data Stolen In 2014 Hack

Sep 23, 2016

Robert D'Ovidio, PhD, an associate professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was featured in a Sept. 23 Wisconsin Public Radio segment about the Yahoo breach.

Engineers Create Biomedical Smart Fabrics to Save Lives

Sep 22, 2016

Kapil Dandekar, PhD, a professor and associate dean for research and graduate studies in the College of Engineering, Timothy Kurzweg, PhD, an associate professor in the College of Engineering, Genevieve Dion, director of the Shima Seiki Haute Technology Lab in the ExCITe Center, and Owen Montgomery, MD, chair of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology in the College of Medicine, were featured in a Sept. 22 Electronics360 post about their work to develop a smart fabric belly band for prenatal monitoring.

Donal Trump Reframes His Call For Stop-and-Frisk Policing

Sep 22, 2016

William Rosenberg, PhD, a professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was quoted in a Sept. 22 Newsday story about Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump's call for increased "stop and frisk" policing and why he may need to reframe his stance.

Organ Transplants Linked to Higher Skin Cancer Risk

Sep 21, 2016

A research study about nonwhite transplant patients and skin cancer, conducted by Christina Lee Chung, MD, an associate professor in the College of Medicine, was featured in a Sept. 22 Health Day story that was picked up by multiple media outlets, including The Philadelphia Inquirer, U.S. News & World Report and WebMD. The research was also highlighted in a Sept. 21 MD Magazine story.

Scientific Breakthrough Reveals How Materials Break Down

Sep 21, 2016

Michel Barsoum, PhD, distinguished professor, Mitra Taheri, PhD, an assistant professor, and Garritt Tucker, PhD, an assistant professor, all in the College of Engineering, were quoted in a Sept. 21 United Press International story about their research on a newly discovered mechanism for how materials deform.

Philly Researchers Develop ‘Brain Game’ That Helps Resist Sweets, Drop Pounds

Sep 20, 2016

Evan Forman, PhD, a professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was featured in a Sept. 21 KYW-TV (CBS-3) news segment about DietDASH, a brain-training, weight loss program that he is developing at Drexel.

Can We All Become Geniuses?

Sep 20, 2016

John Kounios, PhD, a professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was featured on a Sept. 20 episode of the Science Channel's "Through the Wormhole" about the brain and genius.

Don't Call it Revel Anymore, Call it "TEN"

Sep 20, 2016

Robert Ambrose, an instructor in the Center for Hospitality and Sport Management, was quoted in a Sept. 20 Press of Atlantic City story about the rebranding of the Atlantic City Casino Revel, now known as TEN.

How Far Will Fast-Food Restaurants Push Innovation?

Sep 19, 2016

Jonathan Deutsch, PhD, a professor in the Center for Hospitality and Sport Management, was quoted in a Sept. 19 Motley Fool article about fast food restaurants trying bolder innovation when it comes to their menu items. The story was also picked up by Business Insider.

Is Red Tape Holding Up A.C.'s Future?

Sep 19, 2016

Robert Ambrose, an instructor in the Center for Hospitality and Sport Management, was quoted in a Sept. 19 Press of Atlantic City story about regulations holding back the development of investments within the financially strapped city.

The Bitterest Controversy, Climate

Sep 19, 2016

Robert Brulle, PhD, a professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was quoted in a Sept. 19 DTN Washington Insider story about the climate change controversy and lawmakers calling for the government accountability office to examine deals with foreign companies.

DuPont Merger Senate Hearings Could Focus on Antitrust Concerns

Sep 19, 2016

Robert Kane, PhD, director of the Criminology and Justice Studies Program and professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was quoted in a Sept. 19 Philadelphia Inquirer story about Philadelphia’s homicide rate.

Why is Philly's Homicide Rate Going Up?

Sep 19, 2016

Is it Time for a Third Party?

Sep 19, 2016

William Rosenberg, PhD, a professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was quoted in a New York Times ‘Upfront’ story about the possibilities of a third party candidate in the U.S. presidential race, the story will be available in print on Sept. 19.

Drexel Designates Delco Hospital as its Sixth Regional Medical Campus

Sep 19, 2016

The College of Medicine’s new academic affiliation with Crozer-Chester Medical Center, which will serve as a regional medical campus for Drexel in 2017, was highlighted in Philadelphia Business Journal and Philadelphia Inquirer stories on Sept. 19. The Inquirer story was picked up by the Associated Press and covered in multiple newspapers.

These Smart Threads Could Save Lives

Sep 19, 2016

Kapil Dandekar, PhD, a professor and associate dean for research and graduate studies in the College of Engineering, Timothy Kurzweg, PhD, an associate professor in the College of Engineering, Genevieve Dion, director of the Shima Seiki Haute Technology Lab in the ExCITe Center, and Owen Montgomery, MD, chair of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology in the College of Medicine, were featured in a Sept. 19 episode of the National Science Foundation’s "Science Nation” series about their work to develop a smart fabric belly band for prenatal monitoring.

The Health Benefits of Gamification

Sep 19, 2016

Frank Lee, PhD, an associate professor in the College of Engineering and director of the Entrepreneurial Game Studio in the ExCITe Center, was quoted in a Sept. 19 U.S. News & World Report story about gamification of health care.

Villanova Law Hosts Policy Forum on Drug Epidemic

Sep 19, 2016

Jordan Hyatt, Phd, JD, assistant professor in the College of Arts and Sciences was quoted in a Sept. 19 Delaware County Times story regarding inmates in long-term methadone treatments, and the research demonstrating lower rates of crimes committed by these individuals.

Dirty Water: In Conversation with Professor Charles Haas

Sep 18, 2016

Charles Haas, PhD, LD Betz Professor of Environmental Engineering in the College of Engineering, was the guest on "Dirty Water," a podcast hosted by Stuart Kahn, an associate professor at the University of New South Wales in Sydney, Australia, in a Sept. 18 episode focusing on microbial risk assessment and treating water with chlorine.

An App to Stop Cheating on a Diet

Sep 17, 2016

Evan Forman, PhD, a professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was featured a Sept. 17 Philadelphia Inquirer Q&A about diet apps being developed in his lab.

OP-ED: Honoring Paterno an Insult to Victims of Sexual Abuse

Sep 17, 2016

Jared Rosenblatt, PhD, an associate professor in the Kline School of Law, authored an op-ed in The Philadelphia Inquirer about the controversy surrounding Penn State's plans to honor former head coach Joe Paterno. It was picked up by the York Dispatch and the Post Star on Sept. 17, as well as the Daily Herald on Sept. 16. Rosenblatt’s op-ed was also the subject of a Sept. 16 online WBBM-TV (CBS Chicago) story condemning Penn State.

He's Juiced About the Growth Prospects in Cold-Pressed Sales

Sep 16, 2016

Stella Volpe, PhD, a professor and chair of the Department of Nutrition in the School of Nursing and Health Professions, was quoted in a Sept. 16 Pittsburgh Post-Gazette story about the the growing popularity of cold-pressed juice.

Commentary: Penn State's Paterno Tribute Dishonors Sex-Abuse Victims

Sep 16, 2016

Jared Rosenblatt, PhD, an associate professor in the Kline School of Law, authored a Sept. 16 op-ed in The Philadelphia Inquirer about the controversy surrounding Penn State's plans to honor former head coach Joe Paterno.

Incomes Up 5.6 Percent, But R.I. Still Lag Neighbors

Sep 15, 2016

Paul Harrington, PhD, a professor in the School of Education and director of the Center for Labor Markets and Policy, was quoted in two Sept. 15 Providence Journal stories, one about the rise of incomes in Rhode Island and the other about loss of jobs and rise of unemployment in the state.

Composite Film Forms Ultra-Thin Electromagnetic Shield

Sep 15, 2016

Yury Gogotsi, PhD, Distinguished University and Trustee Chair professor in the College of Engineering and director of the A.J. Drexel Nanotechnology Institute, was quoted in a Sept. 15 Chemistry World story about his group's work to test and develop the nanomaterial MXene for use in electromagnetic shielding.

Developer Wants to Break Height Limit on Philly's Delaware River Waterfront

Sep 15, 2016

Harris Steinberg, distinguished teaching professor in Westphal College and executive director of the Lindy Institute for Urban Innovation, was quoted in a Sept. 16 Philadelphia Inquirer story about proposed development along the Delaware waterfront.

Head of Philadelphia's Academy of Natural Sciences to Step Down

Sep 15, 2016

Stories about the retirement of George W. Gephart Jr, president and CEO of the Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University, ran Sept. 16 in the Philadelphia Inquirer and Philadelphia Business Journal.

Healthier Choices for Your Child’s Lunch Box

Sep 13, 2016

Nyree Dardarian, assistant clinical professor in the College of Nursing and Health Professions, wrote a post for Philly.com posted Sept. 13 about healthier options for packed school lunches.

Drexel Students Make Video Game Version of Paralympic Sport for Those with Low Vision

Sep 13, 2016

Recent graduates from the College of Computing and Informatics, TJ Heiney and John Frankel, were featured in a Sept. 13 Philly Voice story about the work of their senior design team to adapt the Paralympic sport of goal ball as a computer game using haptic and auditory feedback.

How Your Company Officers Influence Firefighter Behavior

Sep 13, 2016

Research on firefighter safety, conducted by Jennifer Taylor, PhD, an associate professor in the Dornsife School of Public Health, was mentioned in a Sept. 13 story in Fire Chief magazine.

Colleges Take Steps to Prepare Students for Careers

Sep 13, 2016

Drexel's co-op program was mentioned in a Sept 13 U.S. News & World Report story about colleges that are taking steps to better prepare students for careers.

Barack Obama Campaigns for Hillary Clinton in Philadelphia, Showing Why He's Her Top Asset

Sep 13, 2016

Rachael Wright, a sophomore in the LeBow College of Business, was quoted in a Mic story on Sept. 13 about President Barack Obama’s visit to Philadelphia.

Galaxy Note 7: Everything We Know About Samsung's Too-Hot-to-Handle Phone

Sep 13, 2016

Vibha Kalra, PhD, an associate professor in the College of Engineering, was quoted in a Sept. 13 NBCNews.com story about Samsung’s Galaxy Note 7 recall.

2D Nanomaterial MXene Outperforms Graphene In EMI Shielding

Sep 13, 2016

Yury Gogotsi, PhD, Distinguished University and Trustee Chair professor in the College of Engineering and director of the A.J. Drexel Nanomaterials Institute, and Babak Anasori, PhD, a research assistant professor in the College of Engineering, were quoted in a Sept. 13 Med Device Online story about their research on using the nano material Mxene as electromagnetic interference shielding.

Just Born, Maker of Peeps, Says Pension Fight Jeopardizes Bethlehem Plant

Sep 12, 2016

Norman Stein, JD, a professor in the Kline School of Law, was quoted in a Sept. 12 The Morning Call story about pension plan rules and the impact of the unions influence.

MXenes- Amazing Science

Sep 12, 2016

Babak Anasori, PhD, a research assistant professor in the College of Engineering, was interviewed on CKTB-Radio's (Ontario, Canada) "Amazing Science" program on Sept. 12 in a segment about his research to develop the nanomaterial MXene for use as electromagnetic shielding.

Should You Worry About Cellphone Radiation?

Sep 12, 2016

Doctor: Hillary's Symptoms Could Be 'Much Bigger Medical Problem'

Sep 12, 2016

Anita Gupta, DO, PharmD, was featured on the Fox News Insider blog about her Sept. 12 appearance on "The Sean Hannity Show," in which she discussed Hillary Clinton’s health. Gupta was also interviewed about Clinton on a Sept. 12 WTXF-TV (FOX-29) news segment.

Love Essentially: What we can Learn from the Anthony Weiner Sexting Scandal

Sep 10, 2016

New Thing MXene Can Block Mobile Radiation

Sep 10, 2016

Yury Gogotsi, PhD, Distinguished University and Trustee Chair professor in the College of Engineering and director of the A.J. Drexel Nanomaterials Institute, was quoted in a Sept. 10 Cantech Letter story about his work with the Korea Institute of Science and Technology to test and develop the nanomaterial MXene for use as electromagnetic shielding in mobile devices. Related stories also ran in Gizmodo (U.K), Dispatch Weekly, Nature World News, Science World Report and Canada Journal, Babak Anasori, PhD, a research assistant professor in the College of Engineering was also quoted.

Choreographing the Chaos of Conflict, Boris Charmatz Brings Moving Sculpture to Fringe

Sep 9, 2016

Drexel was mentioned in a Sept. 9 WHYY/Newsworks story about the 2016 Fringe Festival performance of Boris Charmatz’s "Levée des conflits" and experiential dance spaces including the Drexel Armory. Westphal College of Media Arts & Design was mentioned in a related story in Phindie on Sept. 10.

Community Hospitals Play Key Role in Trauma Care

Sep 9, 2016

Edward Siegel, MD, a clinical instructor in the College of Medicine, was quoted in a Sept. 9 Philly Voice story about community hospitals playing a key role in trauma care.

The Doctor Can’t See You Now – Too Busy with Paperwork

Sep 8, 2016

Robert Field, PhD, JD, professor in the Dornsife School of Public Health and Kline School of Law, wrote a post for his blog on Philly.com Sept. 8 that explored why it takes doctors so long to see their patients.

Will Teenage Tetrapods Change the Story of Leap from Sea to Land?

Sep 8, 2016

Ted Daeschler, PhD, associate professor in the College of Arts and Sciences and vice president of the Academy of Natural Sciences, was quoted in a Sept. 8 Christian Science Monitor story about fossils of juvenile animals found in Greenland that could help explain the evolutionary jump from the sea to land.

Infrequently Asked Questions: How Do Fireflies Light Up?

Sep 7, 2016

Sean O’Donnell, PhD, professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was interviewed for a Sept. 7 Philly Voice article exploring why and how fireflies light up.

Toxic Takeover Syndrome — What Happens When You Bid $65B for Monsanto, One of the Most Hated Companies in the World

Sep 7, 2016

Daniel Korschun, PhD, an associate professor in the LeBow College of Business, was quoted in a Sept. 7 Salon story about Bayer bidding to take over Monsanto, one of the most hated companies in the world.

Study Adds PCBs to List of Chemicals Linked to Autism

Sep 6, 2016

Kristen Lyall, ScD, an assistant professor in the A.J. Drexel Autism Institute in the Dornsife School of Pulbic Health, was quoted in a Sept. 6 Pittsburgh Post-Gazette story about her study on the links between certain insulator chemicals and autism risk.

Philly Fringe: Bending all the Genres

Sep 6, 2016

Boris Charmatz’s "Levée des conflits" performance at the Drexel Armory was mentioned in a Sept. 6 Philadelphia Inquirer story about the Philadelphia Fringe Festival. The performance is co-presented with Drexel’s Westphal College of Media Arts & Design. Newsworks.org also ran a related story.

Why Your Favorite Air Freshener May Be Doing More Harm Than Good

Sep 4, 2016

Michael Waring, PhD, an associate professor in the College of Engineering, was featured in an Sept. 3 Philadelphia Inquirer story about threats to indoor air quality.

Welcome to Philly's Robot Revolution

Sep 3, 2016

Youngmoo Kim, PhD, an associate professor in the College of Engineering and director of the ExCITe Center, was featured in a story about robotics research in Philadelphia in the September edition of Philadelphia magazine.

Why Can't People Like Anthony Weiner Stop Sexting?

Sep 2, 2016

David DeMatteo, JD, PhD, an associate professor of law and psychology and director of the JD/PhD program in the Kline School of Law and College of Arts and Sciences, was quoted in a Sept. 2 healthline.com story about the high-profile "sexting" situation involving Anthony Weiner.

How Philly's First Pay-What-You-Want Cafe Is Taking Aim at Hunger

Sep 2, 2016

Donnell Jones-Craven, general manager of Drexel's Eat Café, a project of the Dornsife School of Public Health's Center for Hunger-Free Communities, was quoted in a Sept. 2 Atlantic "CityLab" story profiling the new pay-what-you-wish restaurant.

Art Reduces Stress: Create Art, Stress Less

Sep 1, 2016

Girija Kaimal, EdD, assistant professor in the College of Nursing and Health Professions, was quoted in a story for Better Nutrition magazine’s September edition on her study into art-making’s effect on stress hormone levels.

The Weeds that Make the Schuylkill River So Green

Sep 1, 2016

Alfred Schuyler, PhD, curator emeritus in Botany at the Academy of Natural Sciences, was quoted in a Sept. 1 Philadelphia Inquirer story about a man trying to eliminate weeds from the rowing lanes in the Schuylkill River.

While Congress Sleeps, Zika-Bearing Mosquitoes Keep Biting

Sep 1, 2016

Rae Mae Henson, a graduate assistant in the Dornsife School of Public Health's Center for Public Health Practice, penned a Sept. 1 blog post on Philly.com that criticizes Congress for not coming up with a bill providing funding to combat the Zika virus.

The Rising Cost of Housing in Philadelphia

Sep 1, 2016

Kevin Gillen, PhD, a senior research fellow in the Lindy Institute for Urban Innovation, was quoted in a Sept. 1 Philadelphia Business Journal story about the rising cost of housing in Philadelphia.

The Best Kitchen Tools, According to the Pros

Sep 1, 2016

Jonathan Deutsch, PhD, a professor in the Center for Hospitality and Sport Management was quoted in a Sept. 2 Chicago Tribune story about the best kitchen tools according to the professionals.

Art Reduces Stress: Create Art, Stress Less

Sep 1, 2016

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