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Your Weird Doodles Are Good For Your Chill
Jun 30, 2017
Girija Kaimal, EdD, an assistant professor in the College of Nursing and Health Professions, was quoted in a June 30 story in Vice's Tonic about her study that showed making art can activate the brain’s reward pathway.
Aetna Moves to Chelsea
Jun 30, 2017
A study that showed clean hands may not be enough to prevent the spread of MRSA in hospital NICUS by Neal Goldstein, PhD, an assistant research professor in the Dornsife School of Public Health, was covered in Politico New York June 30. Goldstein was also quoted about the study in a June 30 Becker’s Hospital Review story.
Your Weird Doodles Are Good For Your Chill
Jun 30, 2017
Girija Kaimal, EdD, an assistant professor in the College of Nursing and Health Professions, was quoted in a June 30 story in Vice's Tonic about her study that showed making art can activate the brain’s reward pathway.
Now We Know
Jun 30, 2017
A study that showed clean hands may not be enough to prevent the spread of MRSA in hospital NICUS by Neal Goldstein, PhD, an assistant research professor in the Dornsife School of Public Health, was covered in Politico New York June 30. Goldstein was also quoted about the study in a June 30 Becker’s Hospital Review story.
Medical Mystery: The Sadness of 'Silent Cal' Coolidge
Jun 29, 2017
Allan B. Schwartz, MD, a professor in the College of Medicine, authored a June 29 “medical mystery” piece for The Philadelphia Inquirer about how Calvin Coolidge’s depression may have contributed to his cardiovascular issues later in life.
Study: Hospital Workers Who Wash Can Still Spread MRSA to Babies
Jun 29, 2017
Neal Goldstein, PhD, assistant research professor in the Dornsife School of Public Health, was quoted in a June 29 Philly Voice article about his study that found that even perfect hand hygiene in hospitals can’t stop the spread of MRSA among NICU babies.
Want to Improve Your Public Speaking Skills? There’s an App For That
Jun 29, 2017
Danish Dhamani, an undergraduate in the College of Engineering, and Parish Gupta, an undergraduate in the College of Computing & Informatics, were featured in a June 29 NBC News story about their speech coaching app called Orai.
Medical Mystery: The Sadness of 'Silent Cal' Coolidge
Jun 29, 2017
Allan B. Schwartz, MD, a professor in the College of Medicine, authored a June 29 “medical mystery” piece for The Philadelphia Inquirer about how Calvin Coolidge’s depression may have contributed to his cardiovascular issues later in life.
Merkel Opposed Marriage Equality — Until Now. What Happened?
Jun 29, 2017
Phillip Ayoub, PhD, an assistant professor in the College of Arts and Sciences authored an article on June 29 for The Washington Post's "monkey cage" feature in regards to German Chancellor Angela Merkel's recent support of a conscience vote in regards to marriage equality.
Counting Your Baby's Kicks During Pregnancy
Jun 28, 2017
Ryan Offer, MD, an assistant professor in the College of Medicine, was interviewed June 28 during a WTXF-TV (FOX-29) “Good Day Philadelphia” segment about how expecting mothers can track fetal movements during pregnancy.
Raise Your Hand if You Know How Complex Raising Your Hand Is
Jun 27, 2017
A study about the motor cortex led by Ilya A. Rybak, PhD, a professor in the College of Medicine, was featured in a June 27 post by Evolution News & Science Today.
Pa. Plan Toughens Parole Punishments
Jun 27, 2017
Jordan Hyatt, Phd, JD, assistant professor in the College of Arts and Sciences was quoted in a June 27 Philadelphia Inquirer article about Pennsylvania's "swift and certain" parole punishment approach.
Community Leaders Hopeful as Brandywine and Penn Medicine Commit to Local and Minority Hiring For Upcoming Projects
Jun 27, 2017
Drexel and its partnership in the Schyulkill Yards development project was mentioned in a June 27Plan Philly story about Brandywine Realty Trust and Penn Medicine creating new programs that will recruit workers from their local communities.
In Schuylkill Yards Project, West Philly to Receive $3.1 Million in Affordable Housing
Jun 27, 2017
Drexel's partnership with Brandywine Realty in the Schuylkill Yards development project was featured in a June 27 Philly Voice story about their commitment to provide funds for affordable housing in West Philadelphia as part of the project.
Schuylkill Yards Developer Commits $5M to West Philly Neighborhood Initiative
Jun 27, 2017
p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 10.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Arial; color: #323333} Drexel was mentioned in a June 27 Curbed Philly story about Brandywine Realty Trust committing $5.6 million into West Philadelphia neighborhoods through an initiative that is part of the Schuylkill Yards development project.
Drexel Opening Second Saxbys Cafe
Jun 27, 2017
p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 10.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Arial; color: #323333} Drexel was featured in a June 27 WPVI-TV (6-abc) news segment about Saxbys opening a second café on campus today, which will be operated exclusively by students.
Raising and Loving Up on Black Men
Jun 26, 2017
Samuel Cook, a third-year medical student in the College of Medicine, was mentioned in a June 26 Huffington Post piece written by his mother about raising successful black men.
Rumors Still Swirling Over Whether Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy Will Step Down
Jun 26, 2017
Lisa A. Tucker, JD, associate professor in the Kline School of Law, was quoted in a June 26 KYW Newsradio 1060 article in regards to the rumors over whether Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy will step down.
Supreme Court Ruling On President Trump’s Travel Ban Raises Plenty Of Uncertainty
Jun 26, 2017
William Rosenberg, PhD, a professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was quoted in June 26 KYW-TV (CBS-3)/KYW Newsradio (1060-AM) story in regards to the Supreme Court ruling on President Trump’s travel ban. Rosenberg was also interviewed on June 19 on a Sirius XM Radio’s “POTUS 124” broadcast to analyze the Trump Investigations and other national issues.
Facing Defections, Senate GOP Leaders Delay Health Care Vote
Jun 26, 2017
p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 10.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Arial; color: #323333} Robert Field, PhD, JD, a professor in the Dornsife School of Public Health and the Kline School of Law, was interviewed in a June 26 news segments on My PHL-17 and WPVI-TV (6-abc) about the implications of the GOP Senate bill on health care.
Researchers Find Doodling Could Be Beneficial For Your Brain
Jun 26, 2017
p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 10.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Arial; color: #323333} A study about how art activates the brain’s reward pathway by Girija Kaimal, EdD, an assistant professor in the College of Nursing and Health Professions, was featured in June 26 CBS Local and KYW-Newsradio (1060 AM) stories.
New Snapchat Feature Is Raising Safety Concerns
Jun 26, 2017
p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 10.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Arial; color: #323333} Rob D’Ovidio, PhD, an associate professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was interviewed for a KYW-TV (CBS-3) news segment about the safety concerns surrounding Snapchat’s new “Snap maps” feature.
New Campaign At Drexel Aims To Teach Students Failure Can Be Key To Success
Jun 26, 2017
p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 10.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Arial; color: #323333} Paul Furtaw, PsyD, an associate director of counseling services, was interviewed for a June 26 KYW-Newsradio (1060-AM) story about Drexel’s “Adulting is Hard” campaign, aimed at letting students know that it’s okay to fail.
African Americans Hold Top Academic Job at City's Three Major Universities
Jun 26, 2017
M. Brian Blake, PhD, executive vice president of Academic Affairs and provost, was featured in a June 26 Philadelphia Inquirer story highlighting the fact that Penn, Temple and Drexel all now have black provosts in their administration.
In Trump's America, Racism on Gay Dating Apps is Getting Worse
Jun 23, 2017
Jason Orne, PhD, an assistant professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was quoted in a June 23 Daily Dot story about social desirability bias within gay dating apps.
Folks Protest Proposed Senate Republican Health Care Bill
Jun 23, 2017
Barry Furrow, JD, a professor and director of Drexel's health law program in the Kline School of Law, was quoted in a June 23 WPVI-TV (6-abc) news segment about the Senate Republican health bill, elaborating on how and whom it will effect.
Medicaid Changes a Flashpoint in Sen. Pat Toomey's Home State of Pennsylvania
Jun 23, 2017
Robert Field, PhD, JD, a professor in the Dornsife School of Public Health and the Kline School of Law, was interviewed for a June 23 WCAU-PHI (NBC 10) segment on the new health care bill crafted by GOP Republicans. He was also interviewed on the "Knowledge@Wharton" Sirius XM radio program on the opioid epidemic in the United States.
Desperate for Help, Heroin Addicts Get 'Hijacked' to Florida
Jun 23, 2017
Richard Frankel, JD, an associate professor in the Kline School of Law, was quoted in a June 23 Philadelphia Inquirer article about local addiction treatment centers that have been illicitly re-routed to facilities in Florida.
Kids Today: They Don't Work Summer Jobs the Way They Used To
Jun 23, 2017
Paul Harrington, a professor in the School of Education and director of the Center for Labor Markets and Policy, was quoted in a June 23 Associated Press story about how more teenagers are choosing summer school over jobs. Harrington’s research was also featured in a June 22 CNBC article.
Health Buzz: How Getting a Good Night's Sleep Could Curb Your Junk Food Habit
Jun 23, 2017
Evan Forman, PhD, a professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was quoted in a June 23 U.S. News & World Report slideshow about how “accepting displeasure” when trying to lose weight could be effective.
Council Passes Dozens of Bills in Pre-Summer Crunch
Jun 22, 2017
The first phase of Drexel and Brandywine Realty Trust's Schuylkill Yards development project was mentioned in a June 22 Philadelphia Inquirer story as one of several proposals that were approved by City Council this week.
A Pediatrician's View: What Will Proposed GOP Cuts do to Philly's Most Vulnerable?
Jun 22, 2017
Daniel R. Taylor, DO, an associate professor in the College of Medicine, authored a June 22 opinion piece for The Philadelphia Inquirer about the White House's 2018 budget proposal and how its proposed reductions in programs could affect his patients' access to housing, food, education and health care.
More Teenagers Choosing Summer Studies Over Jobs
Jun 21, 2017
Paul Harrington, a professor in the School of Education and director of the Center for Labor Markets and Policy, was quoted in a June 21 USA Today story about how more teenagers are choosing summer school over jobs.
Why Amazon-Whole Foods May Not be a Prime Union Target
Jun 21, 2017
Paul Harrington, a professor and director of the Center for Labor Markets and Policy in the School of Education, was quoted in a June 21 USA Today article about Amazon's Whole Foods purchase and how Whole Foods' lack of unions is one of the things that made the chain an attractive purchase.
Is American Health Care Really the Most Expensive in the World? It Depends Where You Live
Jun 20, 2017
Robert Field, PhD, JD, a professor in the Dornsife School of Public Health and Kline School of Law, authored a post for his blog on Philly.com June 20 that discussed whether health care in the United States is the most expensive in the world.
Con Obamacare, Más Latinos de California Buscaban Atención Para la Hipertensión
Jun 20, 2017
Ryan McKenna, PhD, an assistant professor in the Dornsife School of Public Health, was mentioned in a June 20 Radio Bilingüe story on his study that found that the Affordable Care Act helped Latinos with hypertension get better access to care.
Good News for Doodlers: Drawing and Colouring Triggers Feelings of Pleasure in the Brain  
Jun 20, 2017
Girija Kaimal, EdD, an assistant professor in the College of Nursing and Health Professions, was quoted in a June 19 Daily Mail story about her study into how art-making activates the reward pathways of the brain. She was also quoted in a June 20 Yahoo Style article covering her study, and mentioned in a Spirituality & Health magazine article on it. Additionally, the study was featured in a June 20 KSTU-SLC (FOX 13, Salt Lake City) segment.
Scientist's ode to daughter: Naming rare catfish species 'Sofia'
Jun 20, 2017
Mark Sabaj, PhD, interim curator of Ichthyology in the Academy of Natural Sciences, was the focus of a June 20 Philadelphia Inquirer feature on a new catfish that he named in honor of his daughter.
Greater Philadelphia Ranks 10th in U.S. for Computer Programming Talent, Report Says
Jun 20, 2017
Yi Deng, PhD, dean of the College of Computing & Informatics, was quoted in a June 20 Philadelphia Business Journal story about the city ranking among the top 10 in computer programming talent, according to a report from the commercial real estate firm JLL.
8 Apps That Can Fix All of Your Public Speaking Problems
Jun 20, 2017
Danish Dhamani, an undergraduate in the College of Engineering, and Parish Gupta, an undergraduate in the College of Computing & Informatics, were featured in a June 20 Fast Company story about their speech coaching app called Orai.
Women Break an Engineering Barrier
Jun 20, 2017
Alissa Morss Clyne, PhD, an associate professor in the College of Engineering and faculty advisor of Drexel’s chapter of the Society of Women Engineers, was quoted in a story about the trend of more women pursuing degrees in biomedical engineering that ran in the May/June edition of IEEE Pulse.
Your Consumer Rights Are Disappearing, But Here’s How To Protect Yourself Now
Jun 19, 2017
Alex Geisinger, JD, a professor in the Kline School of Law, was quoted in a June 19 Huffington Post article about disappearing consumer rights and the many sets of regulation repeals across various industries.
Cut Down on Plastic Bags
Jun 19, 2017
Stephen Gambescia, PhD, clinical professor in the College of Nursing and Health Professions, wrote a letter to the editor for the Philadelphia Inquirer June 19 about the importance of the state legislature allowing for local government to have its own provisions, citing the state recently pre-empting local rules limiting plastic bag use.
With Obamacare, More California Latinos Sought Care for Hypertension
Jun 19, 2017
Ryan McKenna, PhD, an assistant professor in the Dornsife School of Public Health, was quoted in a June 19 NBC News story that covered his study on the benefits the Affordable Care Act had for Mexican-Americans with hypertension.
Philadelphia Museum's Fossil Surgeon Reveals Ancient Past
Jun 17, 2017
A Philadelphia Inquirer story about Fred Mullison, fossil preparator at the Academy of Natural Sciences, has been picked up by multiple media outlets, including the website of WCAU-TV (NBC-10) June 19 and the New Jersey Herald June 17.
5 Common Reasons For Vaginal Itching Other Than A Yeast Infection—And 5 Products That Help
Jun 16, 2017
Paul Nyirjesy, MD, a professor in the College of Medicine, was quoted in a June 16 Prevention story about common household products that can soothe vaginal itching.
 Obamacare Improves Access for Mexican-Americans with Hypertension
Jun 16, 2017
Ryan McKenna, PhD, an assistant professor in the Dornsife School of Public Health, was quoted in a June 16 UPI story on his study on how the Affordable Care Act benefitted Mexican-Americans with hypertension.
What Makes This HS Philly's Most Improved?
Jun 16, 2017
Drexel was mentioned in a June 16 Philadelphia Inquirer story about Paul Robeson High School, which has partnered with the University to offer high school students the opportunity to take science classes on campus.
Inside a Nike Junket and the Ethical Questions it Raises
Jun 15, 2017
Ellen Staurowsky, EdD, a professor in the Center for Hospitality and Sport Management, was quoted in a June 15 Portland Business Journal story about the ethical implications of Nike funding junkets for athletics directors to tour their manufacturing facilities in Southeast Asia.
Universities Are Increasingly Asking Private Developers To Build Their Student Housing
Jun 14, 2017
Rita LaRue, vice president of campus services, was quoted in a June 14 Bisnow story about private student housing developers, like American Campus Communities, which operates and markets three buildings on campus.
Bernie Sanders Tweet Exaggerates Lack of Input in Senate Health Care Bill
Jun 14, 2017
John Cannan, a research and instructional services librarian in the Kline School of Law, was quoted in a June 14 story in The Hill about the lack of committee hearings the Senate has held while crafting a revision of the American Health Care Act.
The Doodler Abides
Jun 14, 2017
Girija Kaimal, EdD, assistant professor in the College of Nursing and Health Professions, was quoted in a June 14 Pacific Standard article about her study into the effect art-making has on the brain’s reward pathway. Detroit’s WJR-AM also covered the study during a segment June 15.
Philly Inventors Wants to Build a Bullet Proof Curtain
Jun 14, 2017
James Ostman, an undergraduate in the College of Engineering, was interviewed on WHYY-Radio (91-FM)’s “Newsworks Tonight” in a segment about his group’s senior design project: a bulletproof curtain system.
6 Influencers on Why They Love Philadelphia in the Summertime
Jun 14, 2017
President John Fry was included in a June 14 Philadelphia Style story that featured six Philadelphia influencers and what they enjoy doing in Philadelphia during the summer months.
For Children With Autism, No More Being Hushed
Jun 14, 2017
The A.J. Drexel Autism Institute was mentioned and had its 2015 National Autism Indicators Report referenced by the New York Times June 14 in an article about a type of learning environment for children with autism. This year's National Autism Indicators Report was featured in a June 13 Disability Scoop article.
Drexel to Reveal Magnetic Drums to the World
Jun 14, 2017
Jeff Gregorio, a doctoral candidate in the College of Engineering, and Peter English a Knight Foundation artist-in-residence at the ExCITe Center, were featured in a June 14 WHYY/Newsworks story about an electromagnetic drum instrument they invented.
Forget Bill Cosby; I Hate to See his Wife Dragged Down Like This
Jun 13, 2017
Argie Allen, PhD, director of clinical training in the Couples and Family Therapy program of the College of Nursing and Health Professions, was interviewed for a June 14 Philadelphia Daily News article focusing on the presence of Camille Cosby at Bill Cosby's trial.
The (Real) NFL Holdout is Dead. OBJ is Latest Example
Jun 13, 2017
Ron Bishop, PhD, a professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was quoted in a June 13 ESPN “NFL Nation” article about hold out ideology and the change of narrative between football players and employers.
Is This Artificial Sweetener Too Dangerous to Eat?
Jun 12, 2017
A study on the birth control effect that the artificial sweetener behind Trivia has on fruit flies, authored by Sean O'Donnell, PhD, and Daniel Marenda, PhD, both professors in the College of Arts and Sciences, was the focus of a June 1 Food52 article. They were both quoted in a related story on the website of WESH-TV (NBC-2, Orlando, Florida), which was picked up by network affiliates across the country. Fox News' "The Daily Meal" also covered the study on June 12.
Four Tips For Teen Jobseekers
Jun 11, 2017
Paul Harrington, PhD, a professor in the School of Education and director of the Center for Labor Markets and Policy, was featured in a June 11 NJ.com story offering tips for teen job seekers.
Eureka? Yes, Eureka!
Jun 10, 2017
John Kounios, PhD, a professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, authored a June 10 New York Times opinion piece refuting a claim that Mark Zuckerberg made in his commencement address at Harvard. Zuckerberg suggested that that "the idea of a single eureka moment" is "a dangerous lie."
A Look Back: Abandoned Painkiller Makes a Comeback
Jun 9, 2017
James Roberts, MD, a professor in the College of Medicine, was quoted in a June 9 MedPage Today story about the painkiller Opana ER, which the FDA now wants off the market.
House Bill Could Lock Teens Up For More Than a Decade
Jun 9, 2017
A June 9 USA Today opinion column about a House bill that would impose mandatory minimum sentencing for teens cited a Drexel study, by researchers in the College of Arts and Sciences, about the prevalence of "sexting" among teens. The column was picked up by the Statesman Journal and the Asbury Park Press and a related story also ran on WTLV-TV (NBC-Jacksonville, Florida).
Families Live With Grief of Hit and Runs, But Psychologist Says Some Drivers Feel No Empathy
Jun 8, 2017
Paul Clements, PhD, an associate clinical professor in the College of Nursing and Health Professions, was quoted in a Canadian Broadcasting Corporation News story about why some hit-and-run drivers feel no guilt.
Harriet Levin Millan Shares Stories from Sudan with Explore Booksellers
Jun 8, 2017
Harriet Levin Milan, associate teaching professor in the College of Arts and Sciences and director of the certificate program in Writing and Publishing, authored a novel, “How Fast Can You Run,” which is based on the story of Kuch, a "Lost Boy of Sudan" who was separated from his family in 1988 when his village in South Sudan was destroyed during the country’s long Civil War. Millan was interviewed on June 6 by Aspen Public Radio regarding the story.
Social Category Winner: Nick Bayer | Saxbys
Jun 8, 2017
Drexel was mentioned in a June 8 slideshow in the Philadelphia Business Journal about Nick Bayer, CEO and found of Saxby’s, who is also an adjunct professor at Drexel. The University and the coffee company have partnered to create the nation’s first student-run café.
Why Talking About Suicide May Be Our Best Hope for Stopping Suicide
Jun 7, 2017
Guy Diamond, PhD, an associate professor in the College of Nursing and Health Professions, was quoted in a June 7 WCAU-TV (NBC-10) story on the importance of talking about suicide to prevent it.
Infrequently Asked Questions: What Does 'Gourmet' Mean?
Jun 7, 2017
Jonathan Deutsch, PhD, a professor in the Center for Hospitality and Sport Management was interviewed in a June 7 Philly Voice article about the origin and meaning of the word “gourmet”
Quitting Paris Climate Accord is a Mistake
Jun 7, 2017
A letter to the editor by George W. Gephart Jr., president and CEO of the Academy of Natural Sciences, about President Trump's decision to leave the Paris climate agreement was published in the June 7 edition of The Philadelphia Inquirer. The letter called the departure a step backward in the global effort to combat global warming.
'Fresh Air,' Fresh Forever: 30 Years as National Show, New Digital Archive
Jun 7, 2017
Danuta Nitecki, PhD, dean of Libraries, was quoted in a June 6 Philadelphia Inquirer story about the role Drexel's library scientists played in creating a digital archive of WHYY's "Fresh Air" with Terry Gross. Jordan McClain, PhD, a professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was also quoted
Philly Students Celebrate College Signing Day
Jun 7, 2017
Drexel was mentioned in a June 7 WTXF-TV (FOX-29) story about “College Signing Day,” a celebration held at the Wells Fargo Center for Philadelphia high school seniors heading to college in the fall.
New Academy Of Natural Sciences Exhibit Teaches Kids In Their Own Backyards
Jun 6, 2017
A new exhibit at the Academy of Natural Sciences that shows kids what they can experience in their own backyard was featured in KYW-TV (CBS-3) and KYW Newsradio (1060-AM) stories on June 6.
Learn How to Love Talking in Public (And Stop Saying 'Um' and 'Like') With This New App
Jun 5, 2017
Danish Dhamani, an undergraduate in the College of Engineering, and Parish Gupta, an undergraduate in the College of Computing & Informatics, were featured in a June 5 Fast Company story about their speech coaching app called Orai.
Augmented and Virtual Reality are the Future of Social Media. Here’s How to Get in Early
Jun 5, 2017
Nick Jushchyshyn, an assistant teaching professor in the Westphal College of Media Arts & Design and director of the Animation & Visual Effects program, was mentioned in a June 5 Generocity post about how organizations are using augmented and virtual realities.
This Artificial Sweetener Can Double as a Pesticide: Should You Still Eat It?
Jun 5, 2017
Sean O'Donnell, PhD, a professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was quoted in a June 5 Daily Meal story about his study that showed how the artificial sweetener Truvia limits the egg production of fruit flies.
Retail Wreck? Over 1,000 Stores Close in a Single Week
Jun 3, 2017
Joseph Hancock, PhD, a professor in Westphal College of Media Arts & Design, was quoted in a June 3 NBCNews.com story about the closing of 1,000 retail stores in a week.
Avoid Another Banking Error
Jun 2, 2017
A study by Drexel’s Lindy Institute for Urban Innovation was included in a June 2 opinion piece in the Philadelphia Inquirer on suburban Philadelphia home values that haven't rebounded from the 2008 mortgage crisis.
Medical Mystery: Thomas Jefferson's Aching Head
Jun 2, 2017
Allan B. Schwartz, MD, a professor in the College of Medicine, authored a June 2 "Medical Mystery" column for The Philadelphia Inquirer about Thomas Jefferson's debilitating headaches, which have long been the source of debate for physicians and historians.
House Passes Bill That Could Have Teens Facing 15 Years For Trying To Sext
Jun 2, 2017
A June 2 Forbes story about a House bill that would subject teenagers to jail time for “sexting" mentioned a 2014 study by researchers in the College of Arts and Sciences, which found that more than half of college students surveyed had sent explicit texts as minors. The study was also mentioned in stories about the bill on KGW.com (Portland), Law Street Media and TheStranger.com.
Trump Travel Ban: Where Things go After the Supreme Court Appeal
Jun 2, 2017
Anil Kalhan, JD, an associate professor in the Kline School of Law, was quoted in an ABC News article on June 2 regarding the Trump travel ban, and where things will go after the Supreme Court appeal.
fNIRS Tool Measures Brain's Response to Acute Pain
Jun 1, 2017
Drexel was mentioned in a June 1 Biophotonics story about research from the School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems, which used functional near-infrared spectroscopy to track the brain’s response to acute pain.
A Drexel Professor Helped Make the Best-Ever 3D Video of Very Tiny Organelles
Jun 1, 2017
Andrew Cohen, PhD, an associate professor in the College of Engineering, was featured in a June 1 Technically Philly story about his image sequencing lab’s work to glean data from a 3D video of organelles in a live cell. Cohen and Uri Hershberg, PhD, an associate professor in the School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems and the College of Medicine, contributed to a paper on this research that was recently published in the journal Nature.
Swift Reaction from Pa., N.J. Leaders as Trump Pulls Out of Paris Accord
Jun 1, 2017
Franco Montalto, PhD, an associate professor in the College of Engineering, was quoted in June 1 Philadelphia Inquirer and WCAU-TV (NBC-10) stories about local municipalities reacting to the president’s decision to pull the United States out of the Paris climate agreement.
Illinois Settlement With Simon Cvijanovic May Have Far-Reaching Effect
Jun 1, 2017
Ellen Staurowsky, EdD, a professor in the Center for Hospitality and Sport Management, was quoted in a June 1 Chicago Tribune article regarding the $250K settlement awarded to former Illinois FB player Simon Cvijanovic for medical expenses due to alleged coach mistreatment.
Trump Budget Puts America on Starvation
Jun 1, 2017
Mariana Chilton, PhD, a professor in the School of Public Health and director of the Center For Hunger-Free Communities, authored a column for The Hill on June 4 about the effect of the president's proposed cuts to the federal food stamp program. A related story quoting Chilton ran in the Philly Voice on June 1.
Website Testing Enters a New Era
Jun 1, 2017
CIO magazine published an article in its June edition authored by Rajneesh Suri, PhD, a professor in the LeBow College of Business, and Siddharth Bhatt, a PhD candidate in LeBow, about a partnership with SEI Investments through LeBow College's Corporate Education program that tested the usability of the SEI Wealth Platform (SM) using Drexel's functional near-infrared spectroscopy technology that measures brain activity.
In US and Abroad, a Worrisome Time for LGBT Activists
Jun 1, 2017
Philip Ayoub, PhD, an assistant professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was quoted in a May 31 Associated Press story about LGBTQ activists that was picked up by media outlets across the country on June 1 including The Washington Post and ABC News.
Is This Artificial Sweetener Too Dangerous to Eat?
Jun 1, 2017
A study on the birth control effect that the artificial sweetener behind Trivia has on fruit flies, authored by Sean O'Donnell, PhD, and Daniel Marenda, PhD, both professors in the College of Arts and Sciences, was the focus of a June 1 Food52 article. They were both quoted in a related story on the website of WESH-TV (NBC-2, Orlando, Florida), which was picked up by network affiliates across the country. Fox News' "The Daily Meal" also covered the study on June 12.

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