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2017

December

Does Exercise Work? Why Losing Weight in the New Year Will be Harder Than You Think
Dec 31, 2017
A study by Michael Lowe, PhD, a professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, which found that consistent weight loss can be effective for long-term health outcomes was mentioned in a Dec. 31 Newsweek story.
Philadelphia's New District Attorney Isn't Who You'd Expect. Is His Election a Sign of More Change to Come?
Dec 31, 2017
Richardson Dilworth, PhD, a professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was quoted in a Dec. 31 Los Angeles Times story about the election of Larry Krasner as Philadelphia's new district attorney.
Congress Failed the American People on Health Care in These 5 Ways. Will it Recover in 2018?
Dec 31, 2017
Robert Field, PhD, JD, a professor in the Dornsife School of Public Health and the Kline School of Law, published a post on Philly.com Dec. 31 about the way he felt that congress failed health care in 2017.
 Number of Killings in Philadelphia at a 5-Year High
Dec 29, 2017
Climate Deniers Beat Google and Topped the Page on Searches for "Climate Change"
Dec 29, 2017
Robert Brulle, PhD, a professor in the College of Arts and Sciences was quoted in a Dec. 29 New York Times article about groups that reject established climate science, using Google's advertising network to rise to the top of its searches. The article was included in a Dec. 30 Boing Boing article about Google’s ad-placement algorithms and its shortsighted policies, which ban deceptive advertising, but limit the definition of deceptive to lies about product pricing and other narrow matters.
How Climate Change Deniers Rise to the Top in Google Searches
Dec 29, 2017
Robert Brulle, PhD, a professor in the College of Arts and Sciences was quoted in a Dec. 29 New York Times article about groups that reject established climate science, using Google's advertising faucet to rise to the top of its searches.
Would You Eat Food Made With “Trash”?
Dec 28, 2017
Jonathan Deutsch, PhD, a professor in the Center for Food and Hospitality Management, was quoted in a Dec. 28 Smithsonian magazine story about a recent Drexel study on consumer acceptance and the marketability of value-added surplus food products. Hasan Ayaz, PhD, an associate research professor in the School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems, as well as Rajneesh Suri, PhD, vice dean for research and strategic partnerships in the LeBow College of Business, also contributed to the study.
What Can Adult Coloring Books Do for Your Health?
Dec 28, 2017
Girija Kaimal, EdD, an assistant professor in the College of Nursing and Health Professions, wrote a Dec. 28 post for Philly.com on how coloring books can reduce stress but art therapy does much more. She was also quoted in a Dec. 28 Inc story about how doodling rewards the brain.
The Sitting is the New Smoking Debate Heats Up for Employers
Dec 28, 2017
An analysis about sedentary workplaces and workers’ compensation claims by Natalie Pedersen, JD, an assistant professor in the LeBow College of Business, and Lisa Eisenberg, JD, a Kline School of Law alumna, was featured in a Dec. 28 Philadelphia Inquirer story that was picked up by dozens of media outlets including the Seattle Times, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Denver Post, Portland Press Herald, Daily Herald Online and St. Louis Post Dispatch.
Anchor Institutions Fuel Economic Growth and Innovation
Dec 27, 2017
An opinion piece by Drexel President John Fry was published in Inside Sources Dec. 27 and picked up Dec. 29 by the Charleston Gazette-Mail.
Barnegat Bay Marshes Help Keep Water Clean
Dec 27, 2017
David Velinsky, PhD, vice president for Academy Science and head of the Department of Biodiversity, Earth and Environmental Science in Drexel’s College of Arts and Sciences, was quoted in a Dec. 27 WHYY/Newsworks story on two of his studies looking into the ecological benefits of salt marshes in New Jersey.
Universities are Cities’ Most Reliable Assets
Dec 27, 2017
An opinion piece by Drexel President John Fry was published in Inside Sources Dec. 27 and picked up Jan. 3 by the Scranton Times-Tribune.
How Drexel Students are Helping Kids at CHOP Direct Their Own Life Stories
Dec 27, 2017
Nomi Eve, an assistant teaching professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, and Kate Howarth, an undergraduate student in the School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems, were featured in a Dec. 27 Philadelphia Inquirer story about “Story Medicine,” a community-based English course at Drexel, which gives undergraduates the opportunity to work with patients at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.
Three Black Provosts Now Serving at Local Colleges
Dec 26, 2017
Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs M. Brian Blake, PhD, was featured in a Dec. 26 Philadelphia Tribune story about African-American provosts in leadership at Drexel, Penn and Temple.
Philadelphia Hopes to Harmonize Historic Preservation
Dec 26, 2017
Harris Steinberg, a professor in Westphal College and executive director of the Lindy Center For Urban Innovation, was quoted in a Dec. 26 NextCity article about new development in Philadelphia and the hopes to harmonize construction with historic preservation.
These are Places of Grace for People with Disabilities
Dec 23, 2017
Ron Bishop, PhD, a professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was quoted in a Dec. 23Philadelphia Inquirer article about moments of grace for children and adults with physical, developmental and intellectual disabilities. His new book, Holding Up the Sky Together: Exploring the National Narrative About People With Intellectual Disabilities (Hamilton Books, 2017) part memoir, part academic analysis - addresses the tired Hollywood portrayal of characters with disabilities.
Art Therapy Reduces Stress More Effectively Than Coloring Alone
Dec 22, 2017
Girija Kaimal, EdD, assistant professor in the College of Nursing and Health Professions, was quoted in a Dec. 22 Healio story on her study comparing the positive effects of coloring alone versus working with an art therapist
Bacteria in Ice Cubes: A Risk on the Holidays?
Dec 21, 2017
Jennifer Quinlan, PhD, associate professor in the College of Nursing and Health Professions, was quoted in a Dec. 21 Philadelphia Inquirer/Daily News story on how bacteria in your drink’s ice cubes doesn’t pose a serious health risk.
Analysis: Robocalls Reach Record Level, Up By 76 Percent
Dec 20, 2017
Robert D'Ovidio, PhD, an associate professor in the College of Arts and Sciences was featured in a Dec. 20 KYW-TV (CBS-3) news analysis about the record level of Robocalls in the region and ways to combat them.
The Alabama Senate Race
Dec 18, 2017
William Rosenberg, PhD, a professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was interviewed on Sirius XM Radio’s “POTUS 124” program on Dec. 18 speaking on a number of areas including the impact of the Alabama Senate race and its trend line along with other recent elections. He also discussed the Tax Bill, how the public views it now and how they may view it going forward, particularly in different types of states and among different types of voters.
Alabama Senate Race and Its Trend With Recent Elections
Dec 18, 2017
William Rosenberg, PhD, a professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was interviewed on Sirius XM Radio’s “POTUS 124” program on Dec. 18 speaking on a number of areas including the impact of the Alabama Senate race and its trend line along with other recent elections. He also discussed the tax bill, how the public views it now and how they may view it going forward, particularly in different types of states and among different types of voters.
Andres E. Castellanos, 51, Who Delivered Pizza as He Trained to Become a Respected Surgeon
Dec 18, 2017
An obituary remembering the life of Andres E. Castellanos, MD, who was an associate professor in the College of Medicine, ran in The Philadelphia Inquirer on Dec. 18.
Should You Worry About Cellphone Radiation?
Dec 18, 2017
Yury Gogotsi, PhD, Distinguished University and Bach professor in the College of Engineering, was quoted in a Dec. 18 Mother Nature Network story about the dangers of electromagnetic radiation from cell phones. Gogotsi’s lab is developing a material, called MXene, that can shield electromagnetic interference from mobile devices.
Venue of Last Resort: The Climate Lawsuits Threatening the Future of Big Oil
Dec 17, 2017
Robert Brulle, PhD, a professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was quoted in a Dec. 17 The Guardian article discussing the era of environmental deregulation, groups who are focusing their resources on the courts.
Coloring Books Relieve Some Stress, But Real Art Therapy Boosts Mood, Creativity
Dec 16, 2017
Girija Kaimal, EdD, assistant professor in the College of Nursing and Health Professions, was quoted in a Dec. 16 PsychCentral story on her study comparing the positive effects of coloring alone versus working with an art therapist.
Philly Orgs Get $100K Grant to Make Video Game About… Alchemy
Dec 16, 2017
Drexel’s Entrepreneurial Game Studio was mentioned in a Dec. 16 Technically Philly post about an interactive mobile game it is developing with startup Gossamer Games and the Chemical Heritage Foundation that will help visitors explore the CHF Museum’s alchemy collection. Thomas Sharpe, a recent graduate who founded Gossamer Games, was quoted in the piece.
Friday Feedback: What to Expect From the CVS-Aetna Merger
Dec 15, 2017
Robert Field, PhD, JD, professor in the Dornsife School of Public Health and the Kline School of Law, was quoted in a Dec. 15 MedPage Today story analyzing the merger of CVS and Aetna.
Fixing the Toilet and Designing a Menu: Is Chef a White- or Blue-Collar Job?
Dec 15, 2017
Jonathan Deutsch, PhD, a professor in the Center for Food and Hospitality Management, was quoted in a Dec. 15 Philadelphia Inquirer article about whether being a chef falls into the category of blue or white collar work.
Teen Opioid Abuse Dropping Nationwide, Survey Finds
Dec 14, 2017
Stephen Lankenau, PhD, professor in the Dornsife School of Public Health, was interviewed for a Dec. 14 WHYY/Newsworks story on a new report that showed teen opioid use was dropping nationwide.
These Young Academics are Accomplished Beyond Their Years
Dec 14, 2017
Kara Spiller, PhD, an assistant professor in the School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems, was featured in a Dec. 14 Philadelphia Business Journal story about young academics in higher education who are accomplished beyond their years.
These Young Academics are Accomplished Beyond Their Years
Dec 14, 2017
Kara Spiller, PhD, an assistant professor in the School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems, was featured in a Dec. 14 Philadelphia Business Journal story about young academics in higher education who are accomplished beyond their years.
Finding Value in Surplus Food: Study Finds High Levels of Consumer Acceptance
Dec 14, 2017
Rajneesh Suri, PhD, a professor in the LeBow College of Business, and Jonathan Deutsch, PhD, a professor in the Center for Food and Hospitality, were quoted in a Dec. 14 Food Navigator article about their recent research on the marketability of a new food category made of value-added surplus items. The story was also picked up by Food & Drink International and New Food magazine.
Paying Athletes Would Break College Sports? Never Before Has That Been More Hypocritical.
Dec 14, 2017
Research by Ellen Staurowsky, PhD, a professor in the Center for Sport Management, was included in a Dec. 14 Washington Post article about the claims that compensating college athletes would break the system. The story was also picked up in the Chicago Tribune.
Hate Shoveling? This Pavement Melts Snow by Itself
Dec 14, 2017
Yaghoob Farnam, PhD, an assistant professor in the College of Engineering, was featured in a Dec. 14 Philadelphia Inquirer story about his research on using paraffin oil to create concrete that can melt snow and ice.
Can You Learn How to be an Entrepreneur? FGCU Thinks So
Dec 14, 2017
Damian Salas, assistant teaching professor and assistant dean of entrepreneurship programs at the Close School of Entrepreneurship, was quoted in a Dec. 14 News-Press (Fort Myers, Fla.) story about teaching students to become entrepreneurs.
One in 5 Philadelphians Suffers from Food Insecurity
Dec 13, 2017
A collection of programs run by the Center for Hunger-Free Communities in the Dornsife School of Public Health were featured in a Dec. 13 Generocity article on hunger in Philadelphia. Among those highlighted were the EAT Café and Witnesses to Hunger.
Preventing HIV Spread
Dec 13, 2017
A study by Neal Goldstein, PhD, assistant research professor in the Dornsife School of Public Health, which found how effective preventive medicine could be in preventing HIV spread, was covered in a WGN-9 (Chicago) news broadcast on Dec. 13 and Dec. 14.
Trump Swung Votes in Areas With Worsening Public Health, Drexel Study Finds
Dec 13, 2017
Usama Bilal, MD, PhD, a postdoctoral research fellow in the Dornsife School of Public Health's Urban Health Collaborative, was quoted in a Dec. 13 Metro story about his study that found increases in the death rates of white, middle-aged people may have affected the 2016 presidential election.
Could Repealing Net Neutrality be Bad for Our Health?
Dec 13, 2017
Robert Field, PhD, JD, a professor in the Dornsife School of Public Health and the Kline School of Law, authored a Dec. 14 post for Philly.com about how repealing net neutrality could affect the spread of telemedicine and prevent patients from accessing health care.
Dec-8-Staurowsky-StarTelegram
Dec 8, 2017
Ellen Staurowsky, EdD, a professor in the Center for Sport Management in the LeBow College of Business, was quoted in a Dec. 8 Star-Telegram (Fort Worth, Texas) story about the fair-market value of a Texas Christian University football player.
How Women Firefighters Protect Each Other On & Off The Front Lines
Dec 8, 2017
Jennifer Taylor, PhD, an associate professor in the Dornsife School of Public Health, was quoted in a Dec. 8 Bustle article that highlighted her study about how women firefighters promote safety in male-dominated firehouses.
Dec-8-New-York-Times-Yudell
Dec 8, 2017
What Doctors Should Ignore
Is the CVS-Aetna Merger a Game Changer for Health Care?
Dec 8, 2017
Robert Field, PhD, JD, professor in the Dornsife School of Public Health and Kline School of Law, was interviewed for a Dec. 8 Knowledge @Wharton story about the CVS Health and Aetna merger.
Drexel University creates Community Wellness Hub
Dec 8, 2017
A partnership between Drexel University and the surrounding West Philadelphia neighborhoods has led to the creation of the Community Wellness Hub, a health service program that opened this year.
Outdoors Industry Groups Ratchet Up Trump Criticism
Dec 7, 2017
Daniel Korschun, an associate professor in the LeBow College of Business, was quoted in a Dec. 7 story in The Hill about outdoors companies, like Patagonia, making public statements about politics.
Company Making Push For More Women In Cybersecurity Workforce
Dec 7, 2017
Giovanna Bailey, an undergraduate student in the LeBow Collge of Business, was interviewed for a KYW Newsradio (1060-AM) story about a mentoring event she attended that encouraged young women to start a career in cybersecurity.
Tibet Explorer's Philly Family to Donate $3M to Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel
Dec 6, 2017
David Velinsky, PhD, vice president for Academy Science and head of the Department of Biodiversity, Earth and Environmental Science in Drexel’s College of Arts and Sciences, was quoted in a Dec. 6 Philadelphia Inquirer story about a $3 million donation to the Academy which will set up the Dolan Fund for Innovative Water Research.
How Museums and Cultural Institutions Have Shaped the History of Body Diversity
Dec 6, 2017
Clare Sauro, curator of the Robert and Penny Fox Historic Costume Collection in the Westphal College of Media Arts & Design, was quoted in a Dec. 6 Fashionista article about how museums and cultural institutions have shaped the history of body diversity.
Fox Sale: Can Comcast's Roberts and Murdoch Make a Deal? Disney Could Have Inside Track
Dec 6, 2017
Philip Salas, an assistant teaching professor in Westphal College of Media Arts & Design, was quoted in a Dec. 6 Philadelphia Inquirer story about Comcast’s attempt to acquire 21st Century Fox Inc.’s movie and television studios.
How 2 College Students Hustled and Bluffed to Build a Multimillion-Dollar Snack Business
Dec 5, 2017
Drexel was mentioned in a Dec. 5 CNBC.com story about alums Yakir Gola and Rafael Ilishayev, the founders of the successful delivery service company, goPuff, which they started while students at the University.
27 Top Cardiologists, Picked By Big Data
Dec 5, 2017
Howard Eisen, MD, the Thomas J. Vischer Professor of Medicine in the College of Medicine, was listed on a Dec. 5 Forbes list of the 27 best cardiologists in the country, based on a computer algorithm and various data points.
PTSD Too
Dec 5, 2017
A study led by Jonathan Purtle, DrPH, an assistant professor in the Dornsife School of Public Health, was referenced in a Dec. 5 U.S. News & World Report story on women who have suffered sexual assault being the "hidden face" of post-traumatic stress-disorder.
Restrictive Abortion Bill Headed for Vote Among Pa. Legislators
Dec 5, 2017
Lamar Ekbladh, MD, a professor in the College of Medicine, was quoted in a Dec. 5 Philly Voice story about Pennsylvania’s State House Health Committee advancing a bill that would restrict abortions after 20 weeks of pregnancy.
Report: Philly’s Suburban Housing Market Remains Sluggish
Dec 4, 2017
Kevin Gillen, PhD, a senior research fellow in the Lindy Institute For Urban Innovation, was quoted in a Dec. 4 Curbed Philly article about third quarter growth for the Philadelphia suburbs remaining sluggish.
Tax Reform, Roy Moore and the Flynn Investigation
Dec 4, 2017
William Rosenberg, PhD, a professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was interviewed on Sirius XM Radio’s “POTUS 124” program on Dec. 4 on a number of areas including the Tax Reform Bill, Republican politics related to Roy Moore, and the Flynn Investigation.
Dec-4-Wired-Benforado
Dec 4, 2017
How the CVS and Aetna Deal Could Impact You
Dec 4, 2017
Michael Howley, PhD, clinical professor in the LeBow College of Business, was interviewed for a Dec. 4 WCAU-TV (NBC-10) story about CVS Health's announcement of its plan to buy Aetna Health Insurance and what the deal would mean for consumers.
Modern Heart Transplants Owe Their Origins to a Fungus Found in the Dirt
Dec 3, 2017
Howard Eisen, MD, the Thomas J. Fischer Professor of Medicine in the College of Medicine, was quoted in a Dec. 3 Quartz story about the history of cyclosporine, an immunosuppressant drug that revolutionized heart transplants.
Project Veritas Received $1.7 Million Last Year From Charity Associated With the Koch Brothers
Dec 2, 2017
Robert Brulle, PhD, a professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was quoted in a Dec. 2Washington Post story about the Koch brothers funding Project Veritas, an activist group that mounts undercover sting operations against liberal and mainstream news organizations. The Postwas recently targeted by the group.
Hunger in Philadelphia Increases While Declining Nationwide
Dec 1, 2017
Mariana Chilton, PhD, a professor in the Dornsife School of Public Health and director of the Center for Hunger-Free Communities, was quoted in a Dec. 1 Philadelphia Inquirer story about how the number of people struggling with hunger in Philadelphia has risen over the last six years while that number has declined in the rest of the country.
Treating Fever in Young Infants
Dec 1, 2017
Sarah S. Long, MD, a professor in the College of Medicine, was interviewed for a Dec. 1 Healiovideo about how to treat fever in infants.
Concrete Additive Proved to Melt Snow Without Deicing Salts 
Dec 1, 2017
Research by Yaghoob Farnam, PhD, an assistant professor in the College of Engineering, about adding paraffin to concrete to create roads that can melt themselves clear in the winter, was featured in the December edition of Civil Engineering magazine.
HIV and Intimate Partner Violence – Dr. Ali Groves – Drexel University
Dec 1, 2017
Ali Groves, PhD, assistant professor in the Dornsife School of Public Health, was interviewed for a Dec. 1 NPR “Public Health Minute” segment on HIV and the links with intimate partner violence.

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