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2017

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All The Questions Every New Mom Googles After Giving Birth, Answered
Nov 30, 2017
Susan Kellogg Spadt, PhD, an affiliated faculty member in the College of Medicine, was quoted in a Nov. 30 Thought Catalog post about how breastfeeding can impact a woman's sex drive.
Are the Days of Doubting Sexual Harassment Victims Over? Experts Say No.
Nov 30, 2017
Mary Ebeling, PhD, an associate professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was quoted in a Nov. 30 Philadelphia Inquirer article about the firings of powerful men accused of sexual harassment and whether allegations made by women in the workplace will be better heard and taken seriously moving forward.
Mandates Won't Solve Philly's Affordable-Housing Shortage
Nov 30, 2017
Kevin Gillen, PhD, a senior research fellow in the Lindy Institute For Urban Innovation, co-authored an article for the Philadelphia Inquirer on Nov. 30 about an “Inclusionary Zoning” (IZ) bill, proposed by City Council, that would mandate that local developers provide one unit of “affordable” housing for every nine units of market-rate housing they build.
Chefs and Food Waste
Nov 30, 2017
Jonathan Deutsch, PhD, a professor in the Center for Food and Hospitality Management, was a guest on a Nov. 30 episode of BYURadio’s “Top of Mind with Julie Rose,” discussing Drexel’s role with the James Beard Foundation in testing a new curriculum intended to teach chefs how to get the most out of their ingredients and waste less.
Should We Screen All 2-Year-Olds for Autism?
Nov 29, 2017
Diana L. Robins, PhD, a research leader of Early Detection and Intervention in the A.J. Drexel Autism Institute, was quoted in a Nov. 29 Slate story about screening 2-year-olds for autism.
Young Girls Increasingly Harming Themselves, Ending Up in ER
Nov 28, 2017
Guy Diamond, PhD, an associate professor in the College of Nursing and Health Professions, was interviewed in a Nov. 28 WHYY.org story about a CDC study that found self-injury numbers among adolescent girls has climbed substantially.
Not Built in a Day: One of PlanPhilly's Creators Reflects on a Decade of Dedicated Built-Environment Coverage
Nov 27, 2017
Harris Steinberg, a professor in Westphal College and executive director of the Lindy Center For Urban Innovation, was mentioned in a Nov. 27 Plan Philly blog post about the genesis of the blog and its impact on the public's perception of urban planning in the city.
Economic Equity: Struggling Toward a Better Economic Future
Nov 26, 2017
Members of Witnesses to Hunger — of the Dornsife School of Public Health's Center for Hunger-Free Communities — were interviewed for the Nov. 26 Sunday Civics podcast on economic equity.
70 High-End Townhouses Planned for Manayunk's Long-Vacant Venice Island
Nov 24, 2017
Kevin Gillen, PhD, a senior research fellow in the Lindy Institute For Urban Innovation had his economic research data mentioned in a Nov. 24 Philadelphia Inquirer article about housing development planned for Manayunk.
Food Waste Doesn't Have to be a Problem This Thanksgiving. Here's What to do With Leftovers
Nov 22, 2017
Jonathan Deutsch, PhD, a professor in the Center for Food and Hospitality Management andAlly Zeitz, manager of the Drexel Food Lab, provided tips on how to reduce food waste and transform Thanksgiving leftovers for a Nov. 22 USA Today story that was picked up by a number of outlets across the country.
Chef Valerie Erwin's New Mission, at Eat Cafe
Nov 22, 2017
Valerie Erwin, general manager of the Center for Hunger-Free Communities’ EAT Café, was profiled in a Nov. 22 Philadelphia Inquirer feature.
How Did an Opera Singer Hit the Highest Note Ever Sung at the Met?
Nov 21, 2017
Robert T. Sataloff, MD, a professor in the College of Medicine, was quoted in a Nov. 21 Live Science story about how opera singers are able to hit extremely high notes.
This Trick will Kill Nasty Bacteria Lurking in Your Kitchen Sponge in 1 Minute Flat
Nov 21, 2017
Jennifer Quinlan, PhD, an associate professor in the College of Nursing and Health Professions, was featured in a Nov. 21 Well + Good discussing the bacteria that live on kitchen sponges and how they can be sanitized.
Lyme disease has stubborn hold in Pennsylvania, Northeast U.S.
Nov 21, 2017
A tick collection research project led by College of Medicine faculty was mentioned in a Nov. 21 Philadelphia Inquirer story about how confirmed cases of Lyme in Pennsylvania reached its highest toll in 2016.
Sudden Shift at a Public Health Journal Leaves Scientists Feeling Censored
Nov 20, 2017
Arthur Frank, MD, PhD, a professor in the Dornsife School of Public Health, was quoted in a Nov. 20 ProPublica story on controversy regarding potential industry tampering with the International Journal of Occupational and Environmental Health, of which Frank sits on the board.
Property Tax Likely Here to Stay in Pa. Here's Why
Nov 19, 2017
Sebastien Bradley, PhD, an assistant professor in the LeBow College of Business, was quoted in a Nov. 19 Philadelphia Inquirer story about what will happen now that Pennsylvania voters have approved a constitutional amendment that would allow lawmakers to eliminate property taxes.
Why the NCAA Will Eventually be Forced to Pay Some Student Athletes in One Chart
Nov 17, 2017
Research by Ellen Staurowsky, EdD, a professor in the Center for Sport Management, was featured in a Nov. 17 Business Insider article about how the NCAA will eventually be forced to pay some student athletes.
Drexel's Urban Innovation Fellows Are Tackling Workforce Development and Public Health
Nov 17, 2017
Harris Steinberg, a professor in Westphal College and director of the Lindy Institute for Urban Innovation, was quoted in a Nov. 17 Generocity post about its inaugural cohort of Urban Innovation Fellows.
What This Topless-In-Public Lawsuit Says About Women's Equality
Nov 17, 2017
David S. Cohen, JD, a professor in the Kline School of Law, was quoted in a Nov. 17 Refinery29story about a recent court ruling on Chicago's indecency law.
Drexel University’s Endowment Returns 14.7%
Nov 16, 2017
Catherine Ulozas, Drexel’s Chief Investment Officer, was quoted in a Nov. 16 CIO.com story about the performance of Drexel’s endowment for the fiscal year 2017.
Sitting While You Work 
Nov 16, 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 mentioned in a Nov. 16 WCAU-TV (NBC-10) “Workplace Health” segment.
Judge Rules for Philly in 'Sanctuary City' Case
Nov 16, 2017
Anil Kalhan, JD, an associate professor in the Kline School of Law, was quoted in a Nov. 16 Philadelphia Inquirer article about the injunction issued by U.S. District Judge Michael Baylson saying the Trump administration can’t withhold funds from Philadelphia over its “sanctuary city” status.
Why Wm. Mulherin's Sons Building Reflects Fishtown's Boozy Boom
Nov 16, 2017
Kevin Gillen, PhD, a senior research fellow in the Lindy Institute For Urban Innovation was quoted in a Nov. 16 Philadelphia Inquirer story about how the Wm. Mulherin's Sons building reflects Fishtown's booze-infused history and resurgence.
Food Touches Everything
Nov 15, 2017
Valerie Erwin, the general manager and chef of the Center for Hunger-Free Communities' EAT Cafe, was quoted in a Nov. 15 Philadelphia Citizen article on a panel discussing the potential social impact that restaurants can have.
How to Eat Healthier Over the Holidays
Nov 15, 2017
A study on not washing your poultry before cooking by Jennifer Quinlan, PhD, associate professor in the College of Nursing and Healthy Professions, was referenced in a Nov. 15 Yahoo! Finance article on healthy eating over the holidays.
Why Drexel is Setting Up a Smart-Fabric Manufacturing and Research Center
Nov 15, 2017
Genevieve Dion, an associate professor in the Westphal College and director of the Center For Functional Fabrics, was quoted in a Nov. 15 Technically Philly story about Drexel being named to host the Pennsylvania Fabric Discovery Center as part of its association with the Department of Defense's Advanced Functional Fabrics of America initiative.
Academy of Natural Sciences Names Scott Cooper New President
Nov 15, 2017
Scott Cooper, PhD, the new president and CEO of the Academy of Natural Sciences, was featured in a Nov. 15 Philadelphia Inquirer story about him being named to the job. The story was also covered in the Philadelphia Business Journal.
Drexel Center Gets Grant to Expand Health Peer Program
Nov 15, 2017
John Rich, MD, professor in the Dornsife School of Public Health, and Ted Corbin, MD, associate professor in the College of Medicine and Dornsife School of Public Health, were both featured in a Philadelphia Tribune story Nov. 15 on a grant their program, Healing Hurt People, secured. Kenneth Hardy, PhD, professor in the College of Nursing and Health Professions, was also mentioned.
Sitting Too Much can Cause Serious Health Problems. So Should Employers be Liable?
Nov 15, 2017
Natalie Pedersen, JD, assistant professor of legal studies in the LeBow College of Business, was quoted in a Nov. 15 Philly Voice story about an analysis she and Lisa Eisenberg, JD, a Kline School of Law alumna, conducted on sedentary workplaces and workers’ compensation claims.Eurasia Review also reported the story.
Women Honored for Medical Science Contributions
Nov 14, 2017
The Marion Spencer Fay Award Ceremony and its two honorees, hosted by the College of Medicine’s Institute for Women’s Health and Leadership, was highlighted in a Nov. 14 KYW-TV (CBS-3) segment.
As Construction Booms, Philadelphia Seeks to Preserve Its Past
Nov 14, 2017
Harris Steinberg, executive director of the Lindy Institute for Urban Innovation and distinguished teaching professor in Westphal College, was quoted in an Nov. 14 New York Times article preservation in Philadelphia and the proposed elimination of the federal historic building tax credit that has enabled the rehabilitation of more than 300 historic buildings in Philadelphia from 2002 to 2016, according to the National Trust.
 Drexel Tapped to host the Pennsylvania Fabric Discovery Center
Nov 14, 2017
President John Fry was mentioned in Nov. 14 WPVI-TV (6-abc), WTXF-TV (Fox-29) and WHYY-Radio (91-FM) stories about Drexel being tapped to host the Pennsylvania Fabric Discovery Center as part of its affiliation with the Department of Defense’s Advanced Functional Fabrics of America initiative.
Why were President Trump and President Duterte Twinning?
Nov 13, 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 Nov. 13 Philadelphia Inquirer article about the significance of clothing as a unifier, specifically in the case of President Trump and Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, who wore matching clothing to a ceremony.
New Exhibit Lets Kids Explore World Of Baby Dinosaurs
Nov 13, 2017
The Academy of Natural Sciences was featured on a Nov. 13 KYW-TV (CBS-3) segment covering the museum’s new Tiny Titans: Dinosaur Eggs and Babies exhibit.
Studies Yield Clues to Roots of Gulf War Illness
Nov 13, 2017
Research by Ankita Patil, a doctoral student in the College of Medicine, was mentioned in a Nov. 13 The Scientist story about the origins of Gulf War Illness.
The Therapeutic Science Of Adult Coloring Books
Nov 11, 2017
Joke Bradt, PhD, associate professor in the College of Nursing and Health Professions, was quoted on the benefits of art therapy for cancer patients in a Nov. 11 International Business Times story.
Brandywine Breaks Ground on $3.5B Philly Project
Nov 10, 2017
The groundbreaking for Drexel Square, the first project of the $3.5 billion Schuylkill Yards innovation community, was featured in a Nov. 10 Commercial Property Executive story.
Philly University Presidents Don’t Talk to Each Other — And That’s a Big Problem
Nov 10, 2017
President John Fry was featured in a Nov. 10 Philadelphia magazine story about his participation in a panel for “Thinkfest.” Fry and Stephen Klasko, president and CEO of Thomas Jefferson University and Jefferson Health, spoke about the state of connection in the city.
For Philly's Nonprofit Hospitals, GOP Tax Bill Would Inflict Real Pain
Nov 10, 2017
Robert Field, PhD, JD, professor in the Dornsife School of Public Health and Kline School of Law, wrote a Nov. 10 post on Philly.com about the potential drawbacks of the GOP tax plan for nonprofit hospitals.
Find a Dead Bird? The Academy of Natural Sciences Would Like to Have it
Nov 10, 2017
Nate Rice, PhD, collection manager of Ornithology at the Academy of Natural Sciences, was the focus of a Nov. 10 Philadelphia Inquirer story about how the Academy builds its collection with the help of regular people bringing in dead birds they find.
Conservatives Probably Can’t be Persuaded on Climate Change. So Now What?
Nov 10, 2017
Robert Brulle, PhD, a professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was mentioned in a Nov. 10 Vox article about his research on science-based educational campaigns and what cues actually contribute to climate change opinions.
Tenet's Philadelphia Legacy: Who Profited More?
Nov 9, 2017
Drexel was included in a Nov. 3 Philadelphia Business Journal story about the Tenet Healthcare Corp. and its legacy in Philadelphia.
Brandywine, Drexel Break Ground on $3.5B Schuylkill Yards Project
Nov 9, 2017
The groundbreaking for Drexel Square, the first project of the $3.5 billion Schuylkill Yards innovation community, was featured on Nov. 9 in various media outlets, including WPVI-TV (6-abc), KYW-TV (CBS-3), WCAU-TV (NBC-10), the Philadelphia Business Journal, Philly Voice, Philadelphia magazine and The Philadelphia Tribune.
Facebook Wants Your Nude Pics Now To Stop Revenge Porn Later
Nov 9, 2017
Pablo Molina, DLS, Drexel’s chief information security officer, was interviewed in a Nov. 9 KYW-TV (CBS-3) story about a program Facebook is testing in Australia that would prevent posting of nude photos without the subject’s consent.
Desperate to Get Trim for Christmas? Why You Will End Up Fatter if You Lose Weight Too Fast
Nov 8, 2017
A 2017 study by Michael Lowe, PhD, a professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, about consistent weight loss and long-term health outcomes, was mentioned in a Nov. 8 Daily Mail story about how to lose weight this holiday season.
Hearing Both Sides of Taylor Swift
Nov 8, 2017
Research by Daniel Korschun, an associate professor in the LeBow College of Business, about companies’ decisions to comment on political issues, was highlighted in a Nov. 8 post on The Ringer about Taylor Swift’s refusal to engage with national politics.
Drexel Launches Free Counseling Program For Veterans
Nov 8, 2017
Arthur Nezu, PhD, Distinguished University Professor of Psychology in the College of Arts and Sciences, and Christine Maguth Nezu, PhD, a professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, were quoted in a Nov. 8 Philly Voice story about "New Beginnings," a new counseling program for veterans that the pair recently launched at Drexel.
Smoking: A Pediatric Disease
Nov 8, 2017
A study by Amy Auchincloss, PhD, associate professor in the Dornsife School of Public Health, on how raising cigarette prices by a dollar can reduce smoking in older people by 20 percent, was referenced in a Spectrum (Cedar City, Utah) story Nov. 8.
Soul Searching: Reggae Artist Finds Goldmine in Drexel’s Philly Sound Archive
Nov 7, 2017
Toby Seay, an associate professor in Westphal College of Media Arts & Design and project director of the Drexel Audio Archives, was mentioned in a Nov. 7 WHYY-Radio (91-FM) story about Rankin Scholar Bitty McLean, a renowned reggae artists, working with Music Industry students to use tracks from classic Philadelphia soul music in the Drexel Audio Archives’ Sigma Sound Studios Collection in his new album.
Ask The Experts: The Economics Of Giving Thanks
Nov 7, 2017
Jonathan Deutsch, PhD, a professor in the Center for Food and Hospitality Management, was quoted in a Nov. 7 WalletHub article offering tips to reduce your Thanksgiving wastefulness.
Franklin Institute to Honor John Goodenough for Work on Battery Used in Cell Phones
Nov 7, 2017
Yury Gogotsi, PhD, Distinguished University and Bach professor in the College of Engineering, was quoted in a Nov. 7 Philadelphia Inquirer feature on John B. Goodenough, the pioneering researcher behind the lithium-ion battery, who is being honored by the Franklin Institute.
Brandywine Makes Two Pitches for Amazon's HQ2 – for Philadelphia and Austin, Texas
Nov 7, 2017
Drexel was included in a Nov. 7 Philadelphia Business Journal story about Brandywine Realty Trust’s involvement in two pitches to Amazon bid for its HQ2. In addition to Schuylkill Yards in Philadelphia, Brandywine is also heading a development project in Austin, Texas.
More Research Needed Before Medical Marijuana Can Be Recommended for Rheumatoid Arthritis
Nov 6, 2017
Arundathi Jayatilleke, MD, an assistant professor in the College of Medicine, was quoted in a Nov. 6 U.S. News & World Report story about the lack of published studies on the use of cannabinoids to treat rheumatoid arthritis.
NCAA Needs to Fix its Problems
Nov 6, 2017
Ellen Staurowsky, EdD, a professor in the Center for Sport Management, was featured in a Nov. 6 The Courier (Cedar Valley, Iowa) opinion editorial about the NCAA and its many disadvantages for student-athletes.
How Art Is Helping Veterans Overcome PTSD
Nov 6, 2017
Girija Kaimal, EdD, assistant professor in the College of Nursing and Health Professions, was quoted in a Nov. 6 Artsy article about a military creative arts therapy program for which she has conducted research over the last few years.
Baby on Broad: Pregnant Midwife Helps Deliver a Baby on Broad Street
Nov 3, 2017
Elsa Waldman, a nurse midwife and faculty member in the College of Medicine, and Laniece Coleman, an assistant professor in the College of Medicine, were quoted in a Nov. 3 Philadelphia Inquirer story about Waldman, who delivered a mother’s baby in a van on Broad Street last week.
Is New York's Immediate Return to Normalcy a Sign that We're Desensitized?
Nov 3, 2017
Yasmine Awais, assistant clinical professor in the College of Nursing and Health Professions, was interviewed for a Nov. 3 Philadelphia Inquirer Q&A about whether things get back to normal in America too quickly after terror attacks or other traumatic events.
Here’s the Expertise Scott Pruitt Is Removing From the EPA’s Advisory Boards
Nov 2, 2017
Ana Diez Roux, MD, PhD, dean of the Dornsife School of Public Health, was highlighted in a Nov. 2 Slate story about a new EPA rule, which disallows scientists who have received grants from the agency from sitting on its advisory boards. Diez Roux had been the chairwoman of the Clean Air Scientific Advisory committee. She was also interviewed in a Nov. 2 WHYY story.
Saving a Life at Hahnemann University Hospital's Trauma Unit
Nov 2, 2017
Marcin Jankowski, DO, a faculty member in the College of Medicine, was featured in a Nov. 2 WCAU-TV (NBC-10) story about how the trauma team at Hahnemann University Hospital treats gunshot victims.
For Trauma Victims, Program Tries to Mend Emotional Injuries
Nov 2, 2017
Ted Corbin, MD, an associate professor in the College of Medicine and the Dornsife School of Public Health, was interviewed in a Nov. 2 WCAU-TV (NBC-10) segment about how Healing Hurt People, the Drexel-based intervention program, is breaking the cycle of gun violence in Philadelphia. The story also featured Jermaine McCorey, a Healing Hurt People community health worker.
Why are Wildfires Concentrated in the West?
Nov 1, 2017
Stephen Mason, a PhD candidate in the College of Arts and Sciences and a researcher in the Academy of Natural Sciences, was interviewed for a Nov. 1 Q&A with PhillyVoice on wildfires.
The Latest Word on Weight Loss
Nov 1, 2017
Evan Forman, PhD, a professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was quoted in the November issue of Prevention magazine about how acceptance-based behavioral therapy can help people lose weight.
How You Can Make the Most Money as a Nurse
Nov 1, 2017
Drexel was mentioned in a Nov. 1 Palm Beach Post story that cited data from Drexel Online showing the top-paying cities and states for nurses to work.

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