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Can Italian Design Students Solve Philly Neighborhood's Flooding?
May 31, 2017
Franco Montalto, PhD, an associate professor in the College of Engineering, was quoted in a May 31 Philadelphia Inquirer story about a research exchange program he leads that brought Italian students from a design school in Venice to Philadelphia to help develop solutions for persistent flooding in the city's Eastwick section.
What's Next in the Travel Ban Lawsuits
May 30, 2017
Anil Kalhan, JD, an associate professor in the Kline School of Law, was quoted in a May 30CNN story about the next steps for President Donald Trump's travel ban lawsuits
Philly Should Pool Precision Medicine Resources in Brookings Institutions Assessment
May 30, 2017
Drexel's collaboration with Brandywine Realty trust to develop Schuylkill Yards innovation neighborhood, was mentioned in a May 30 MedCity News story about a recent Brookings Institution report suggesting that an innovation district could emerge in University City and Center City.
Why Wandering Can Be Safer: People Walking to Work or an Errand Are More Likely to Stroll Into Dangerous Areas, Study Says
May 30, 2017
Alex Quistberg, PhD, an assistant research professor in the Dornsife School of Public Health, was quoted in a May 30 Daily Mail story on his study that found that people who are walking with a purpose, such as going to work, are more likely to walk into areas that are dangerous for pedestrians.
Battle Over Delaware River Water Supplies Worries Conservationists
May 30, 2017
Carol Collier, senior advisory for Wetland Management and Policy at the Academy of Natural Sciences, was quoted in a May 30 NPR "State Impact" story about managing drinking water supplied by the Delaware river to New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Delaware.
New Concrete Mixture Would Allow Roads to Resist Corrosion from Road Salt
May 29, 2017
Yaghoob Farnam, PhD, an assistant professor in the College of Engineering, was featured in a May 29 Equipment World story about his research on concrete that is more resistant to degradation from road deicer.
2-D Materials Go Beyond Graphene
May 29, 2017
Yury Gogotsi, PhD, Distinguished University and Charles T. and Ruth M. Bach Professor, and Michel Barsoum, PhD, Distinguished Professor, both from the College of Engineering, were featured in a May 29 Chemical & Engineering News story about the evolution of research in two-dimensional materials.
Smoking During Pregnancy May Up Autism Risk in Grandchildren
May 29, 2017
Brian Lee, PhD, an associate professor in the Dornsife School of Public Health, was quoted in a May 29 Spectrum News story on the effect that smoking during pregnancy might have on autism development.
Does The Nose Know For Sure?
May 28, 2017
Despite Vibrancy in Philly's Suburbs, Home Values Still Struggle
May 28, 2017
Kevin Gillen, PhD, a senior fellow in the Lindy Institute For Urban Innovation, was quoted in a May 28 Philadelphia Inquirer story about home values in the Philadelphia suburbs.
Colleges can Help Bridge the Political Divide
May 28, 2017
An opinion piece authored by President John Fry for Inside Sources on the need for face-to-face, respectful and thoughtful dialogue was picked up May 28 through May 30 by The Philadelphia Inquirer, Las Vegas Sun, Duluth News Tribune and the Idaho Falls Post Register.
America’s Worsening Global Reputation Could Put Billions in US Exports at Risk
May 28, 2017
Daniel Korschun, PhD, an associate professor in the LeBow College of Business, along with Bryan V. Dimitrova, a clinical professor in LeBow, and Yolo V. Yotov, an associate professor in LeBow, co-authored a May 24 opinion piece in The Conversation about how Donald Trump's presidency has affected the United States' global reputation that was picked up May 28 by Salon and International Business Times.
UMaine Using NCAA Money to Add Mental-Health Programs For Athletes
May 26, 2017
Ellen Staurowsky, EdD, a professor in the Center For Hospitality and Sport Management, was quoted in a May 26 Press Herald (Portland, Maine) story about the University of Maine adding a mental health program for student-athletes.
U.S. Supreme Court Ruling Could be Economic Boon For Delaware
May 26, 2017
Amy Landers, JD, a professor of law and director of the Intellectual Property Law program in the Kline School of Law, was quoted in two Delaware News Journal stories on May 26 and May 30 about a recent Supreme Court decision that could send hundreds of patent cases to Delaware and how the state might deal with the potential of a judicial shortage.
What's Next for Graphene R&D
May 26, 2017
The Drexel Nanomaterials Group in the College of Engineering was mentioned in a May 8 R&D Magazine story about the future of graphene. The story notes that Drexel’s group is looking at how graphene could improve the performance of energy storage devices.
How Fast Can You Run? A Novel Based on the Life of Micahel Majok Kuch
May 26, 2017
Harriet Levin Milan, an associate teaching professor in the College of Arts and Sciences and director of the Certificate Program in Writing and Publishing, was interviewed on Iowa Public Radio on May 8 about her book “How Fast Can You Run,” which tells the true 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 Civil War.
How the CBO Report Will Impact the AHCA's Fate
May 26, 2017
Robert Field, PhD, JD, a professor in the Dornsife School of Public Health and the Kline School of Law, was a guest on "Knowledge@Wharton" on SiriusXM May 26 discussing the GOP's health care plan. Field also authored a column for the Philadelphia Inquirer May 28 on the way budget cuts can impact the health system in the United States.
When Should You Be Drinking — Day or Night?
May 26, 2017
Nyree Dardarian, an assistant clinical professor in the College of Nursing and Health Professions, was quoted in a May 26 Men's Health story on whether there is a difference in metabolism when drinking during the day versus the night.
Eco-Friendly Concrete Could Make Your Morning Commute a lot Smoother
May 25, 2017
Yaghoob Farnam, PhD, an assistant professor in the College of Engineering, was featured in a May 25 Upworthy story about his research on making durable concrete from recycled materials that can withstand degradation caused by deicers. Farnam was also quoted in a May 19 Good News Network story about his research on durable concrete that can withstand deterioration caused by road salt.
Local Restauranteurs Forming Hospitality Groups. What Does it Mean For Philadelphia?
May 25, 2017
Jonathan Deutsch, PhD, a professor in the Center for Hospitality and Sport Management, was quoted in a May 25 Philadelphia Business Journal article in regards to local Philadelphia restaurateurs forming hospitality groups, and what this can mean for the region. Deutsch was also featured in a May 19 Q&A with Speciality Food News in regards to a new type of triple-bottom line for food manufacturers.
Bi-Bi-Bi: What If 80 Percent Of The World Is ‘Secretly Choosing’ To Be Straight?
May 25, 2017
A study on LGBT populations and mental health, authored by Annie Shearer, a former researcher in the College of Nursing and Health Professions, with Guy Diamond, PhD, director of the Center for Family Intervention Science in the College of Nursing and Health Professions, was mentioned in a May 25 Huffington Post story about whether much of the world is bisexual and just hiding it.
The Hazy Science of Day Drinking
May 24, 2017
Nyree Dardarian, an assistant clinical professor in the College of Nursing and Health Professions, was interviewed for a May 24 story in New York magazine's "The Science of Us" column about whether or not there are metabolic differences in drinking alcohol during the day versus at night.
Lawmakers Recognizing Need For Food Stamps May Block Trump From Cutting Program by $4.6B
May 24, 2017
Mariana Chilton, PhD, a professor in the Dornsife School of Public Health and director of the Center for Hunger-Free Communities, was interviewed in a May 24 WHYY/Newsworks story about proposed cuts to the federal food stamp program.
Quarter of Adults With Autism on Disability Services Don't Work
May 24, 2017
Paul Schattuck, PhD, an associate professor in the Dornsife School of Public Health and leader of the A.J. Drexel Autism Institute's Life Course Outcomes research program, and Anne Roux, a research scientist in the program, were both quoted in a May 24 UPI story about their new National Autism Indicators Report, which looks into adults with autism who use developmental disabilities services.
America's Worsening Global Reputation Could Put Billions in US Exports at Risk
May 24, 2017
Daniel Korschun, PhD, an associate professor in the LeBow College of Business, along with Bryan V. Dimitrova, a clinical professor in LeBow, and Yolo V. Yotov, an associate professor in LeBow, co-authored a May 24 opinion piece in The Conversation about how Donald Trump's presidency has affected the United States' global reputation. The piece was picked up by a number of news outlets across the country, including the Arizona Daily Star, the Times-Courier (Decatur, Illinois), the Albany Democrat-Herald, the Lincoln Journal Star (Nebraska), the Times & Democrat (Columbia, South Carolina), the Montana Standard (Butte, Montana) and the Sioux City Journal (Iowa).
Why This Cybersecurity Firm Ditched The Virtual Model For an Office in Philly
May 24, 2017
Drexel's student cyber defense team from the Isaac L. Auerbach Cybersecurity Institute, was mentioned in a May 25 Technically Philly story about Security Risk Advisors, a cybersecurity firm, moving its office to Center City. The story notes that part of the firm's reason for the move was having a location closer to the cybersecurity talent at Drexel and Penn.
Bill Cosby's Trial Is Already Showing How Twisted America Is
May 24, 2017
Adam Benforado, JD, a professor in the Kline School of Law, was quoted in a May 24 VICE story about the challenges of jury selection in the Bill Cosby trial.
Face-to-Face, Respectful and Thoughtful Dialogue Key to Repairing Divided Nation
May 24, 2017
President John Fry authored an opinion piece that was published in Inside Sources on May 24 about the importance of face-to-face, respectful and thoughtful dialogue in repairing a divided nation.
Popular Artificial Sweetener Also Works as Pesticide and Insect Birth Control
May 23, 2017
Sean O’Donnell, PhD, a professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was quoted in a May 23 UPI story on a study he did with Daniel Marenda, PhD, an associate professor in the College, that showed the sweetener in Truvia is deadly to young flies and can be an effective pesticide. Philly Voice also reported the story.
An App to Make You a Better Public Speaker
May 23, 2017
Danish Dhamani, an undergraduate in the College of Engineering, and Paritosh Gupta, an undergraduate in the College of Computing & Informatics, were featured in a May 23 Smithsonian.com story about their startup company, in the Baiada Institute, that is developing a personal speech-coaching app called Orai.
Hey, Mom--I'm Majoring in Coffee Shop
May 23, 2017
The co-op experience at the Saxbys Cafe on campus was mentioned in a May 23 Inc story about the company's student-run cafes. President John Fry and several students were quoted in the story.
40 Things Cardiologists and Other Doctors Do to Protect Their Hearts
May 23, 2017
Paul Langevin, MD, a faculty member in the College of Medicine, was quoted in a feature in the June issue of Reader’s Digest about what cardiologists do to protect their hearts.
Advice for Graduates: Create Your Own Opportunities
May 23, 2017
Stan Silverman, vice chairman of Drexel’s Board of Trustees, authored a May 23 article for the Philadelphia Business Journal about his experience as the commencement speaker for the College of Medicine.
Meet the Students Graduating from High School and College at the Same Time
May 22, 2017
Shelby Johnson, an undergraduate student in the College of Engineering, was quoted in a May 22 Philadelphia Inquirer story about students who are graduating from high school and community college programs at the same time. Johnson attended Gloucester County Institute of Technology and is now pursuing bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Drexel.
Brookings Report Calls for More Local Investment to Unleash 'Innovation District' Potential
May 22, 2017
Drexel and John Fry were mentioned in a May 22 Plan Philly story about a Brookings Institute study on how an "innovation district" could emerge in Philadelphia by connecting Center City and University City.
Maybe the AHCA Didn’t Really Pass the House, After All
May 22, 2017
Robert Field, PhD, JD, a professor in the Dornsife School of Public Health and the Kline School of Law, penned a new May 22 post on the AHCA's path forward — or lack thereof — for his "Health Cents" blog on Philly.com.
This Trendy Restaurant Lets Customers Pay What They Can Afford
May 22, 2017
Mariana Chilton, PhD, a professor in the Dornsife School of Public Health and the director of the Center for Hunger-Free Communities, was quoted in a May 22 Huffington Post story on the EAT Cafe, which the Center established. She was also featured in an accompanying video.
Researchers and Residents Explore Ways Eastwick Floods and Ideas for Mitigation
May 19, 2017
Franco Montalto, PhD, an associate professor in the College of Engineering, was quoted in a May 19 Plan Philly story about his work with the Consortium for Climate Research in the Urban Northeast, to look at climate resiliency solutions for the Eastwick area of Philadelphia which has been particularly vulnerable to flooding for many years.
Researchers: Philly Has Potential and Now’s the Time to Do Something About It
May 19, 2017
Drexel was mentioned as a Philadelphia anchor institution in a May 19 Next City story about a Brookings Institute report that suggests how the city could tap into its potential to become a global economic leader.
College of Medicine Commencement 
May 19, 2017
The College of Medicine’s commencement ceremony at the Kimmel Center was featured in a WPVI-TV (6abc) news segment on May 19.
Medical Mystery: Andrew Jackson, an Ex-President in Pain
May 19, 2017
Allan B. Schwartz, MD, a professor in the College of Medicine, authored a May 19 piece for The Philadelphia Inquirer about the unremitting pain that Andrew Jackson suffered for decades before his death.
DNC Host Committee Promised to Give Away Leftover Funds to Charity
May 19, 2017
Robert Field, PhD, JD, a professor in the Dornsife School of Public Health and the Kline School of Law, was quoted in a May 19 Philadelphia Inquirer story about how leftover funds from the 2016 Democratic National Convention went to staff bonuses, rather than charity, as the committee had promised.
Can You Battle Depression by Changing the Way You Think?
May 19, 2017
Arthur Nezu, PhD, a professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was quoted in a May 19 US News & World Report story about how therapists can help depressive patients recognize and change their negative thoughts.
New Concrete Recipes Could Cut Cracks
May 19, 2017
Yahgoob Farnam, PhD, an assistant professor in the College of Engineering, was interviewed on Scientific American's “60-Second Science” podcast on May 19 about his research to produce cement that can withstand degradation caused by road salt. Farnam’s work was also featured in a New Atlas story on May 19.
Ramadan Fast Inspires a Philly Food Business
May 19, 2017
Eram Albajri and Manal Naseeb, doctoral students in the College of Nursing and Health Professions, were mentioned in a May 19 Philadelphia Inquirer story about a local company's attempt at creating a nutrition bar specifically for people fasting during Ramadan.
Philly Museum's Fossil Surgeon Reveals Ancient Past
May 19, 2017
Fred Mullison, fossil preparator at the Academy of Natural Sciences, was featured in a May 19 Philadelphia Inquirer story on his work. Ted Daeschler, PhD, vice president of Collections and the Library of the Academy and professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was also quoted in the piece.
Health Hazards Lurk in Home Kitchens, Drexel Study Finds
May 18, 2017
Jennifer Quinlan, PhD, an associate professor in the College of Nursing and Health Professions, was featured in a May 18 WHYY/Newsworks.org story about her recent study on foodborne illness risk in home kitchens. Her work was also featured during a WXIN-TV (FOX-Indianapolis)broadcast on May 17.
On the House: It's The Most Profitable Time To Sell Your Home
May 18, 2017
A May 8 Philadelphia Inquirer story about the housing market that quoted Kevin Gillen, PhD, a senior research fellow in the Lindy Institute For Urban Innovation, was picked up by several outlets, including The Miami Herald on May 17.
Study Calls For University City, W. Center City 'Innovation District'
May 18, 2017
Drexel was mentioned in a May 18 Philadelphia Inquirer story about a Brookings Institute study on the potential to develop an "innovation district" by strengthening the link between Center City and University City.
Study Calls for University City, W. Center City 'Innovation District' 
May 18, 2017
Drexel and its development partnerships with Brandywine Realty Trust and the University City Science Center were mentioned in May 18 Philadelphia Inquirer, Philly Voice, Technically Philly, Curbed Philadelphia, Plan Philly, Philadelphia magazine, Philadelphia Business Journal and Billy Penn stories about a new study by the Brookings Institute about how Philadelphia can create an “innovation district” that links Center City and University City.
Sneaker Fever: The Big Business of the Sneaker Industry
May 16, 2017
Joseph Hancock, PhD, a professor in Westphal College of Media Arts & Design, was featured in a May 16 WPVI-TV (6-abc) story about the evolution of the sneaker business.
How to Protect Yourself From a Ransomware Attack
May 16, 2017
Robert D’Ovidio, PhD, an associate professor and associate dean for humanities and social science research in the College of Arts & Sciences, was quoted in a May 16 6abc.com story about protecting yourself from ransomware.
Martin Moran's OBIE Award-Winning One-Man Show THE TRICKY PART Gets Philadelphia Premiere
May 16, 2017
Brannon Wiles, an assistant professor in Westphal College of Media Arts & Design, was mentioned in a May 16 Broadway World post about his Entertainment & Arts Management class presenting a two-night performance of “The Tricky Part,” an award-winning solo play by Martin Moran.
Medical Mystery: A Wintry Day, A Sore Throat, And the Father of Our Country
May 15, 2017
Allan B. Schwartz, MD, a professor in the College of Medicine, authored a May 15 piece for The Philadelphia Inquirer about the illness that led to George Washington’s death.
These Are the 5 Most Disgusting Areas In Your Kitchen
May 15, 2017
Jennifer Quinlan, PhD, an associate professor in the College of Nursing and Health Professions, was quoted in a May 15 Men's Health story on the dirtiest parts of home kitchens. She was also quoted in a similar story referencing her study on Philadelphia kitchens in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution the same day. Quinlan's study was also covered on WPIX-TV (CW-New York).
Drexel Exhibit Toasts Howard Pyle, Father of American Illustration
May 15, 2017
Danielle Rice, PhD, a teaching professor in Westphal College of Media Arts & Design and director of the Museum Leadership program, and Paula Marantz Cohen, PhD, dean of the Pennoni Honors College, were quoted in a May 15 Philadelphia Inquirer feature on an exhibition of the work of renowned illustrator and former Drexel professor Howard Pyle. The exhibit, "Howard Pyle, His Students & the Golden Age of American Illustration," will be on display at the Paul Peck Alumni Center through June 18.
Avoiding Cyber Attacks: What To Do If Ransomware Is In Your Machine
May 15, 2017
Robert D'Ovidio, PhD, an associate professor and associate dean for humanities and social science research in the College of Arts and Sciences, was interviewed on KYW-Newsradio (1060-AM) and WCAU-TV (NBC-10) in May 15 stories about a global cyber attack that has been infecting computers with ransomware.
Listen to Your Knees: Crepitus Predicts Tibiofemoral OA
May 13, 2017
Arundathi Jayatilleke, MD, an assistant professor in the College of Medicine, was quoted in a May 13 MedPage Today story about how abnormal knee sounds may be an easy way to screen for heightened osteoarthritis risk.
Drexel Comes Out on Top in Dad Vail Regatta Shortened by Rain
May 13, 2017
Drexel’s Director of Rowing Paul Savell and undergraduate rower Kendall Wenzki were quoted in May 13 stories on CBS Local, 6abc.com, Philly.com, Comcast SportsNet Philadelphia and Fox29.com about Drexel’s victory in the Dad Vail Regatta. A number of Drexel rowers from New Jersey were also featured in a May 13 Press of Atlantic City story about the regatta.
CRISPR: The Future of Medicine and Human Evolution
May 12, 2017
Tim Beck, an MD/PhD candiate in the College of Medicine, authored a May 12 post for the in-Training blog about the genome editing technology CRISPR-Cas9.
Drexel Therapist Sees Flaws, Strengths of Teen Suicide Portrayal in Netflix's '13 Reasons Why'
May 11, 2017
Guy Diamond, PhD, director of Family Intervention Science in the College of Nursing and Health Professions, was interviewed for a May 11 Philly Voice story on concerns about the way teenage suicide is handled in the Netflix series, “13 Reasons Why.”
Can Technology Solve the 2,500-Year-Old Problem of Boredom in the Classroom?
May 11, 2017
Hasan Ayaz, PhD, an associate research professor in the School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems, was featured in a May 11 Slate story about how his functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) system can be used to measure and improve student engagement in the classroom.
Sealed Inside
May 10, 2017
Michael Waring, PhD, an associate professor in the College of Engineering, was quoted in a May 10 Politico story about indoor air pollutants and how we can create clean-breathing buildings.
Almost Half of Kitchens in This Health Study Could Give You a Foodborne Illness
May 10, 2017
Jennifer Quinlan, PhD, an associate professor in the College of Nursing and Health Professions, was interviewed for a May 10 Global News (Canada) story on her study into how many Philadelphia kitchens put you at risk for foodborne illnesses.
Pa. Leader in Promoting Gender Equality Reflects on Progress, Challenges
May 10, 2017
Lynn Yeakel, director of the Institute for Women’s Health and Leadership in the College of Medicine, was interviewed about Vision 2020 and 50/50 Day, a global day of action and conversations around gender equality, during a May 10 WHYY/Newsworks segment.
Local Rowers Hope to Lead Drexel to Dad Vail Victory
May 10, 2017
Undergraduates Amanda Reale and Kylie Magee, who are members of Drexel’s varsity rowing program, were featured in a May 10 Press of Atlantic City story about their participating in the annual Dad Vail Regatta this weekend. Director of Rowing Paul Savell was also quoted in the story.
Why Philly is Poised to Make Big Moves in Smart Fabrics Due to Drexel, Jefferson and Israeli Partners
May 10, 2017
Genevieve Dion, an assistant professor in Westphal College of Media Arts & Design and director of the Shima Seiki Haute Technology Lab in the ExCITe Center, was quoted in a May 10 Philadelphia Inquirer story about Drexel hosting the Greater Philadelphia Smart Fabrics Conference.
Hard Rock Paid $50 Million for Trump Taj Mahal
May 9, 2017
Robert Ambrose, an instructor in the Center for Hospitality and Sport Management was quoted in a May 9 Press of Atlantic City story regarding Hard Rock purchasing Trump Taj Mahal for $50 million.
Hey Philly, Your Home Kitchen Probably Fails a Health Inspection
May 9, 2017
Jennifer Quinlan, PhD, associate professor in the College of Nursing and Health Professions, was mentioned in a May 9 PhillyVoice story about her studies into foodborne illness risk in Philadelphia kitchens.
Outdoor Gear Companies Take on Trump
May 9, 2017
Daniel Korschun, PhD, an associate professor in the LeBow College of Business, was quoted in a May 9 The Hill story about outdoor gear companies, such as The North face, Patagonia and REI, taking on President Trump for trying to roll back former President Obama’s actions on protecting public land and fighting climate change.
15 Pro Tips for a Safer Kitchen
May 9, 2017
Work by Jennifer Quinlan, PhD, an associate professor in the College of Nursing and Health Professions, on why people shouldn’t wash poultry before they cook it was highlighted in a May 9 MyRecipes.com article on keeping kitchens clean.
Higher Education is Driving the Philadelphia Region
May 8, 2017
Drexel was mentioned in a May 8 Metro story about the economic boost that higher education provides in the Philadelphia area.
How to Talk About Teen Suicide
May 8, 2017
Guy Diamond, PhD, an associate professor in the College of Nursing and Health Professions, was a guest on the May 8 episode of WHYY-FM’s “Radio Times With Marty Moss-Coane” for a segment about the impact a Netflix show about suicide, “13 Reasons Why,” might have on vulnerable teenagers.
As North Philly Continues to Gentrify, City Council Rezones to Promote Single-Family Homes
May 7, 2017
Kevin Gillen, PhD, a senior fellow in the Lindy Institute For Urban Innovation, was quoted in a May 7 Philadelphia Inquirer story about gentrification and new zoning ordinances in North Philadelphia.
Exploring the Past, Future of Philly Neighborhoods During Annual Jane's Walk
May 6, 2017
Nancy Trainer, associate vice president for Planning and Design in University Facilities, was mentioned in a May 6 Newsworks story for talking to those participating in the Jane Jacobs walk about future plans for the former University City High School site.
Dear Child: You Will Go To Sleep With One of These Night-Night Spells
May 6, 2017
A May 11, 2016 Philly Voice column featuring Joanne Getsy, MD, director of the Drexel Sleep Center, was mentioned in a May 6 Today.com parenting blog about getting kids to fall alseep.
Healthcare Pricing
May 5, 2017
Robert Field, PhD, JD, a professor in the Dornsife School of Public Health and Kline School of Law, was interviewed in May 5 KYW-TV (CBS-3) and WCAU-TV (NBC-10) stories on the implications of the House of Representatives passing the American Health Care Act. Field was also interviewed for a May 4 report on WVUE-TV (FOX-8 in New Orleans) for a series on transparency in healthcare prices. He’s been interviewed multiple times for this series.
Pollution Exposure Along the Delaware River
May 5, 2017
Diane Sicotte, PhD, an associate professor in the College of Arts and Sciences was quoted in a May 5 Bucks County Courier Times article regarding her research into pollution exposure, in which she analyzed the region’s industry-heavy communities to see what they had in common, and found the Delaware River to be a major factor.
This Problem Isn't Going Away: Heartless Police Shootings of Unarmed Black Americans Continue Into The Trump Era
May 5, 2017
A study by James Buehler, MD, a clinical professor in the Dornsife School of Public Health, on black men being almost three times as likely to be killed police, was referenced in a May 5 Alternet story.
Um, Like, a Microsoft Contest Could Earn This Drexel Speech-Coaching Start-Up $100K
May 4, 2017
Danish Dhamani, an undergraduate in the College of Engineering, and Paritosh Gupta, an undergraduate in the College of Computing & Informatics, were featured in a May 4 Philadelphia Inquirer story about their startup company and the speech coaching app they developed.
Hunger Hero Addresses Food Insecurity at Honey Brook Food Pantry Dinner
May 3, 2017
Hans Kersten, MD, was featured in a May 3 Berks-Mont News story about a talk he gave at Honey Brook Food Pantry’s fundraiser dinner on food insecurity.
Infrequently Asked Questions: What's The Point of Spires on Skyscrapers?
May 3, 2017
Abieyuwa Aghayere, PhD, a professor in the College of Engineering, was featured in a May 3 Philly Voice "Infrequently Asked Questions" column about spires on skyscrapers.
Empower3 Looks to Alter Health Care
May 3, 2017
Robert Field, PhD, JD, professor in the Dornsife School of Public Health and the Kline School of Law, was quoted in an April 23 Altoona Mirror story about a new health firm that uses a monthly membership fee model. Field was also quoted in a May 3 Times Picayune story that's part of an ongoing series he's been featured frequently in that highlights the lack of transparency in health care costs.
8 Ways to Improve Your Relationship
May 3, 2017
A study from researchers in the College of Arts and Sciences about how sexting can improve a relationship was mentioned in a May 3 Real Simple post.
Facebook Hiring Thousands More To Review Suicide, Crime Videos Posted On Site
May 3, 2017
Robert D'Ovidio, PhD, an associate professor and associate dean for humanities and social science research in the College of Arts and Sciences, was interviewed in a May 3 KYW-TV (CBS-3) news segment in regards to Facebook hiring 3,000 new employees to help monitor for harmful posts.
Hard Rock Looks to Expand Atlantic City's Tourism Market to Week Days
May 3, 2017
Robert Ambrose, an instructor in the Center for Hospitality and Sport Management, was quoted in a May 3 Atlantic City Press story about the opening of Hard Rock Casino & Hotel in Atlantic City in 2018 and its push to expand the city's mid-week tourism market. Ambrose was also quoted in a related NJ.com story.
Philadelphia's Market is Red-Hot, Economist Says, But Not Necessarily Equal For All
May 2, 2017
Kevin Gillen, PhD, a senior research fellow in the Lindy Institute for Urban Innovation, was quoted in a May 2 Philadelphia Inquirer story about Philadelphia's home values experiencing their largest first-quarter increase in nearly four decades.
Should US Exit the Paris Climate Deal? Some Fossil-Fuel Firms Say No.
May 2, 2017
Robert Brulle, PhD, a professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was quoted in a May 2 Christian Science Monitor story about the Paris climate agreement and whether the United States will honor its pledge under President Trump.
Nutrition Policy Advocates Fear Cuts to Food Stamp Program
May 2, 2017
Mariana Chilton, PhD, a professor in the Dornsife School of Public Health and the director of the Center for Hunger-Free Communities, was interviewed for a May 3 WHYY/Newsworks story on funding of programs like food stamps.
Why Don’t More People Consider Competitive Cheerleading a Sport?
May 2, 2017
Ellen Staurowsky, EdD, a professor in the Center for Hospitality and Sport Management, was quoted in a May 2 Atlantic story about cheerleading as a competitive sport.
Action and Adventure in a Virtual World!
May 1, 2017
Robert Ambrose, an instructor in the Center for Hospitality and Sport Management, was quoted in the May issue of CASINO Life magazine about the impact of eSports and millennials.
How One State is Using Federal Resources to Help Gunshot Victims Avoid Getting Hurt Again
May 1, 2017
John Rich, MD, a professor in the Dornsife School of Public Health, was quoted in a May 1Business Insider story on efforts to treat victims of violent trauma so that they won't become victimized again.

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