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2018

July

Birth of the Climate Lobby?
Jul 29, 2018
Robert Brulle, PhD, a professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was quoted in a July 29 Environmental Health News article about his analysis of climate lobbying data. His research confirms that the spending by environmental groups and the renewable energy sector was eclipsed by that of the electrical utility, fossil fuel and transportation sectors.
How Can Emergency Departments Better Care for Sexual Assault Victims?
Jul 27, 2018
Ralph Riviello, MD, a professor in the College of Medicine, was featured in a July 27 Philadelphia Inquirer Q&A about how hospital emergency departments can better care for victims of sexual assault.
Air Pollution and ASDs: A Deeper Dive into an Environmental Risk Factor
Jul 27, 2018
Kristen Lyall, ScD, an assistant professor in the Dornsife School of Public Health and the Modifiable Risk Factors Program of the A.J. Drexel Autism Institute, was quoted in an article that appeared in Environmental Health Perspectives on the potential links between air pollution and autism.
Hop and Knee-Replacement Infections: Doctors Debate Best Solutions
Jul 27, 2018
Research by Steven M. Kurtz, PhD, a research professor in the School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems, about the effectiveness of joint replacements, was mentioned in a July 27 Philadelphia Inquirer story about researchers working on new strategies for improving success in joint replacement.
13 Bizarre Things You Never Knew About Your Own Voice
Jul 26, 2018
A study by Robert Sataloff, MD, a professor in the College of Medicine, which found that voice quality can affect your career and earning potential, was mentioned in a July 26 Reader’s Digest story.
Serious Gains: A Summer Job May Lead to a 25 Percent Higher Salary
Jul 26, 2018
Research by Paul Harrington, PhD, a professor in the School of Education and director of the Center for Labor Markets and Policy, was referenced in a July 26 MSN Money story about how working a summer job could lead to a higher salary.
$2 Billion Spent to Influence Congress on Climate Change, Drexel Study Finds
Jul 25, 2018
Robert Brulle, PhD, a professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was quoted in a July 25 Philadelphia Inquirer article about his analysis of climate lobbying data. His research confirms that the spending by environmental groups and the renewable energy sector was eclipsed by that of the electrical utilities, fossil fuel and transportation sectors.
Old Homes, Higher Poverty Make Philadelphia Housing Less Than Affordable For Some
Jul 25, 2018
Kevin Gillen, PhD, a senior fellow in the Lindy Institute for Urban Innovation, and Alan Greenberger, distinguished visiting fellow at the Institute, were quoted in a July 25 WHYY "Radio Times" story about how poor-quality houses and an unusually high poverty rate are making affordable homes hard to find and difficult to manage in Philadelphia.
Collins and Murkowski Keep Republicans — and Democrats — Guessing on Kavanaugh
Jul 25, 2018
David S. Cohen, JD, a professor in the Kline School of Law, was quoted in a July 25 Vox story about how Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh lauding late Chief Justice Rehnquist for his dissenting opinion in Roe v. Wade and supporting school prayer.
One-Stop Shopping for (Free) Virtual Reality Content  
Jul 25, 2018
Susan Aldridge, PhD, senior vice president of Drexel Online, was quoted in a July 25 Inside Higher Ed story about a first-of-its-kind initiative at Drexel Online that will make a repository of more than 250,000 pieces of virtual and augmented reality available to faculty to incorporate into online classes. Karyn Holt, PhD, director of online quality at the College of Nursing and Health Professions, was also quoted in the story.
Fossil Fuel Industry Spend Ten Times More on Climate Lobbying Than Greens
Jul 24, 2018
Robert Brulle, PhD, a professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was quoted in a July 24 Ecologist article about his analysis of climate lobbying data. His research confirms that the spending by environmental groups and the renewable energy sector was eclipsed by that of the electrical utilities, fossil fuel and transportation sectors.
7 Warning Signs You May Have an Anxiety Disorder
Jul 24, 2018
Christine Maguth Nezu, PhD, a professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was quoted in a July 24 Prevention article about recognizing signs of anxiety disorders.
Is Turmeric the Latest Food Trend?
Jul 19, 2018
Jonathan Deutsch PhD, a professor in the Center for Food and Hospitality Management, was quoted in a July 19 Philly Voice story about turmeric as the latest food trend.
Has Violence Created PTSD for Blacks?
Jul 18, 2018
James Buehler, MD, a clinical professor in the Dornsife School of Public Health, was quoted in a July 18 Chicago Defender article on the potential risk for PTSD among black men. Buehler's quote came from a past story about his study looking into the disparities between white and black men in deaths caused by police.
Fossil Fuel Industries Outspend Clean Energy Advocates On Climate Lobbying By 10 To 1
Jul 18, 2018
Robert Brulle, PhD, a professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, released a comprehensive analysis of climate lobbying data that confirms the spending of environmental groups and the renewable energy sector was eclipsed by the spending of the electrical utilities, fossil fuel and transportation sectors. Brulle was quoted on this in the Huffington Post, Independent, earth.com and ThinkProgress July 18.
Pa. Bets on Residency Model to Boost Teacher Prep Programs
Jul 17, 2018
Nancy Butler Songer, PhD, dean of the School of Education, was quoted in a July 17 WHYY “The Pulse” story about teacher residencies which emphasize in-class experience over book learning.
Drexel Conference Focuses on How to Keep EMTs Safe From Violence
Jul 16, 2018
Jennifer Taylor, PhD, an associate professor in the Dornsife School of Public Health, was quoted in a July 16Philly Voice story about a conference she organized for fire departments to create a new checklist to help prevent and cope with violence that emergency medical workers face on the job.
New Drexel Program Helped Man Lose 140 Pounds
Jul 16, 2018
Evan Forman, PhD, a professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was interviewed for a July 16 KYW-TV (CBS-3) story about the opening of the WELL Clinic and the success story of Jerome Wilson, a loans and collection representative at Drexel, who lost 140 pounds after participating in a Drexel weight loss study led by Forman and colleagues.
From 1992 to 2018: The Year of the Woman, Redux
Jul 14, 2018
Lynn Yeakel, director of the Institute for Women’s Health and Leadership in the College of Medicine, was quoted in a July 14 Philadelphia magazine story about female candidates running for office.
Zach Spiker Gets New Deal After 4-Win Improvement
Jul 13, 2018
Deputy Athletics Director Nick Gannon and Men's Basketball Head Coach Zach Spiker were quoted in a July 13 ESPN.com story about Spiker receiving a contract extension.
These Healers Want to Ensure Trauma Victims Aren't Treated Like 'Just Another Black Kid in a Hospital'
Jul 13, 2018
John Rich, MD, a professor in the Dornsife School of Public Health, was quoted, and Theodore Corbin, MD, an associate professor in the College of Medicine,were quoted in a July 13 Philadelphia Inquirer story on Healing Hurt People, their trauma recovery program. A variety of those training to work in the program, including Terrell Crumpton and Isaiah Jackson, were quoted or mentioned in the story.
As Drexel Transforms University City, Nearby Communities Prepare for Gentrification
Jul 13, 2018
Drexel President John Fry and Lucy Kerman, PhD, senior vice provost for University and Community Partnerships, were quoted in a July 13 Plan Philly story about Schuylkill Yards and how its development will impact the surrounding neighborhoods. The story was picked up by the Phildelphia Business Journal and WHYY.
Ant Brains Grow Proportionally to Communal Responsibilities
Jul 13, 2018
Sean O'Donnell, PhD, a professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was quoted in July 13Geek.com, Earth.com and Laboratory Equipment stories about his research on the development of ant brains.
Kavanaugh on abortion: Speech gives evidence of where he’d stand on Roe vs. Wade
Jul 12, 2018
David S. Cohen, JD, a professor in the Kline School of Law, was quoted in a July 12 San Francisco Chronicle article about how Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh lauded late Chief Justice Rehnquist for dissenting in Roe vs. Wade and supporting school prayer.
Scientists Track Neutrinos Through Ice to Their Source in the Cosmos
Jul 12, 2018
Naoko Kurahashi Neilson, PhD, an assistant professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was interviewed for a July 12 BBC Radio story on her work that helped find the source of neutrinos, known as “ghost particles.” She was also quoted in Wall Street Journal, Newsweek, Christian Science Monitor, Vox and Symmetry magazine stories, all on July 12.
July-12-Gannon-Inq
Jul 12, 2018
Deputy Athletics Director Nick Gannon was quoted in a July 12 Philadelphia Inquirer story about Men's Basketball Head Coach Zach Spiker receiving a contract extension.
Drexel launches outpatient clinic for eating disorders, weight management
Jul 12, 2018
Evan Forman, PhD, a professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, and Adrienne Juarascio, PhD, an assistant professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, were quoted in a July 12 Philly Voice story about the opening of the WELL Clinic, which will offer treatment for weight management and eating disorders.
July-12-Neilson-NPR
Jul 12, 2018
Naoko Kurahashi Neilson, PhD, an assistant professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was quoted in a July 12 NPR story on the discovery of the source of high energy particles in space, which she played a key role in. It was carried on the website of more than a dozen stations across the country. She was also quoted in a story on the subject in Science News, PBS’s “Nova,” the Philadelphia Inquirer, and CNN also on July 12. The Inquirer story was picked up in several other sources, including the Honolulu Star-Advertiser.
A College Prices Its Online Programs 60% Less
Jul 11, 2018
Susan Aldridge, PhD, senior vice president and president of Drexel Online, was quoted in a July 11 Inside Higher Ed story about Berklee College of Music finding success in offering an online program with a pricing model that favors students. The Berklee team consulted with Aldridge before launching the program.
How Physics Makes Your Brain Light Up
Jul 11, 2018
Drexel Professors Taking Middle School Girls Under Their Wing During STEM Camp
Jul 10, 2018
Simi Hoque, PhD, and Mira Olson, PhD, associate professors in the College of Engineering, were featured in July 10 WCAU-TV (NBC-10) and KYW-TV (CBS-3) news segments about a STEM camp for middle school girls that the College is running in collaboration with the nonprofit Girls, Inc. this week.
What Adding Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court Could Mean for Abortion Rights and the ACA
Jul 10, 2018
David S. Cohen, JD, a professor in the Kline School of Law, was quoted in a July 10 Philadelphia Inquirer article about what adding Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court could mean for abortion rights and the ACA.
Justice Kennedy’s Departure from the Supreme Court
Jul 10, 2018
Lisa Tucker, JD, an associate professor in the Kline School of Law, was interviewed in a July 10 WCAU-TV (NBC-10) segment about the impact of Justice Kennedy’s departure from the Supreme Court.
College Students Train to Help Peers at Risk for Suicide, Depression and More
Jul 10, 2018
Drexel’s Peer Counseling Helpline was mentioned in a July 10 Philadelphia Inquirer story about training that prepares college students to recognize and respond to signs of mental distress among their peers. Such programs are found at hundreds of universities across the nation.
Tom Crouser: Philadelphia Soda Tax Results Mixed
Jul 10, 2018
A study about the consumption effects of Philadelphia's sugary beverage tax, which was conducted by Amy Auchincloss, PhD, an associate professor in the Dornsife School of Public Health, was cited in a July 9 Daily Mail WV (Charleston, W.V.) column discussing a potential tax in West Virginia.
Legal Experts Say President Trump's Supreme Court Pick Reflects GOP Mainstream
Jul 10, 2018
Anil Kalhan, JD, an associate professor in the Kline School of Law, was quoted in a July 9 Time article about President Donald Trump’s second nominee for the Supreme Court. The article was also picked up by Yahoo! News on July 10.
Why Trump's Next U.S. Supreme Court Pick isn't Likely to Spell Reversal of Roe vs. Wade
Jul 9, 2018
Lisa Tucker, JD, an associate professor in the Kline School of Law, was quoted in a July 9 CBC News story about President Trump's next Supreme Court pick.
Philadelphians Feel Squeezed as U.S. Economy Seems to Hum. That's a Poverty Problem
Jul 9, 2018
Kevin Gillen, PhD, a senior fellow in the Lindy Institute for Urban Innovation, and Neeta Fogg, a research professor in the Center for Labor Markets and Policy, were quoted in a July 9 Philadelphia Inquirer article about the U.S. economy and Philadelphia’s poverty problem.
Here Are 10 Medical Schools with the Most Students
Jul 9, 2018
Drexel College of Medicine was mentioned in a July 9 Becker’s Hospital Review article as one of the top 10 medical schools with the largest enrollment, per U.S. News & World Report.
Do You Like ‘Dogs Playing Poker’? Science Would Like to Know Why
Jul 8, 2018
Research by Girija Kaimal, EdD, an assistant professor in the College of Nursing and Health Professions, about the effect that art-making has on stress hormones was cited in a July 8 New York Times.
Weighing the Health of Hot Dogs Without Killing the BBQ
Jul 7, 2018
A WHYY-FM "The Pulse" story featuring Nyree Dardarian, an assistant clinical professor in the College of Nursing and Health Professions, on the health aspects of hot dogs, in light of the Independence Day holiday, was picked up by NPR July 7 and 8.
Weighing the Health of Hot Dogs Without Killing the BBQ
Jul 7, 2018
A WHYY-FM "The Pulse" story featuring Nyree Dardarian, an assistant clinical professor in the College of Nursing and Health Professions, on the health aspects of hot dogs, in light of the Independence Day holiday, was picked up by NPR July 7 and 8.
Here's Why You Might be Seeing More Fireflies Than Usual This Year in the Delaware Valley
Jul 6, 2018
Jon Gelhaus, PhD, a professor in the College of Arts and Sciences and curator of Entomology at the Academy of Natural Sciences, was quoted in a July 6 PhillyVoice article on why people might be now seeing more fireflies than in recent years.
Shall We Dance?
Jul 5, 2018
Christina Devereaux, an associate clinical professor in the College of Nursing and Health Professions, was interviewed for a July 5 story on WNPR (Connecticut Public Radio) about the therapeutic benefits of dance.
What Are 'Battle Royale' Games?
Jul 5, 2018
Frank Lee, PhD, a professor in Westphal College of Media Arts & Design, was interviewed for a July 5 PhillyVoice Q&A about “battle royale” video games.
SCOTUS’ Decision on Fake Clinics Is About More Than Abortion for Independent Providers
Jul 5, 2018
David S. Cohen, JD, a professor in the Kline School of Law, was quoted in a July 5 Rewire.News article about the recent NIFLA v. Becerra decision.
Drexel Student Group Works to Expand Eruv
Jul 4, 2018
Undergraduate Charlotte Guedelia, was quoted in a July 4 Jewish Exponent story about their efforts to make the Chabad serving Drexel students more accessible for Orthodox community members.
A Visit to the CBC Archives, on the Eve of Destruction
Jul 4, 2018
Toby Seay, an associate professor in Westphal College of Media Arts & Design, was quoted in a July 4 Globe and Mail story about the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation digitizing its archives.
Will Trump Administration's Directive on Race-Based Admissions Have Impact on Colleges Locally?
Jul 3, 2018
Drexel was mentioned in a July 3 Philadelphia Inquirer article about the Trump administration directing schools to not consider race in admissions.
New Insights on Insight in the Brain
Jul 3, 2018
John Kounios, PhD, a professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was featured in a July 3 National Science Foundation blog post about his research using advance imaging technology to study how insight arises in the brain.
Why Your Pool’s Lifeguard is More Likely to be a Senior Citizen
Jul 3, 2018
Paul Harrington, PhD, a professor in the School of Education and director of the Center for Labor Markets and Policy, was quoted in a July 3 Washington Post article about older adults and retirees becoming lifeguards — a job that historically has been a rite of passage for high-schoolers and college students.
What Can Children in Cages Teach Us?
Jul 3, 2018
Alex Ortega, PhD, a professor in the Dornsife School of Public Health, wrote a July 2 blog post for Philly.com about how our immigration policies are separating children from their families.
For Service Members with Traumatic Brain Injuries, Art Can be Healing
Jul 3, 2018
Girija Kaimal, EdD, an assistant professor in the College of Nursing and Health Professions, was quoted in a July 3 Philadelphia Inquirer story on her work analyzing decorative masks created by military service members recovering from traumatic brain injuries.
In Baby Teeth, Links Between Chemical Exposure in Pregnancy and Autism
Jul 2, 2018
Craig Newschaffer, PhD, founding director of the A.J. Drexel Autism Institute and a professor in the Dornsife School of Public Health, was quoted throughout a July 2 New York Times story about the links between chemical exposure during pregnancy and autism development in children.
10 Legal Experts on the Future of Roe v. Wade After Kennedy
Jul 2, 2018
David S. Cohen, JD, a professor in the Kline School of Law, was quoted in a July 2 Vox story about the future of Roe v. Wade after Justice Kennedy retires.
I Asked Experts to Predict the Supreme Court's Unpredictable Future
Jul 2, 2018
Anil Kalhan, JD, an associate professor in the Kline School of Law, was quoted in a July 2 Vice post about Supreme Court predictions.
Would You Ever Turn Away a Customer?
Jul 1, 2018
Daniel Korschun, PhD, an associate professor in LeBow College orf Business, was interviewed in a July 1 MSNBC story about whether or not it's wise for companies to turn away customers with differing opinions.

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