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NYC Has an Algorithm Ethics Task Force, and Drexel Prof Julia Stoyanovich is Involved
May 30, 2018
Julia Stoyanovich, PhD, an associate professor in the College of Computing & Informatics was featured in a May 30 Technically Philly story about her selection to New York City’s Automated Decision Systems Task Force, the first such group in the nation to look at the ethics of applying algorithms to guide public policy.
How Computer Science Could Tie Sixers GM Colangelo to Mysterious Twitter Accounts
May 30, 2018
Rachel Greenstadt, PhD, an associate professor in the College of Computing & Informatics, was quoted in a May 30 Philadelphia Inquirer story about how stylometry programs, like the one she helped create, called Doppleganger Finder, could be used to find out whether or not 76ers general manager Bryan Colangelo operated five anonymous Twitter accounts.
For These Researchers, Building a ‘Smart Cockpit’ Means Reading a Pilot’s Mind
May 30, 2018
A study by Hasan Ayaz, PhD, an associate research professor in the School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems, which measured the brain activity of pilots, was featured in a May 30 Digital Trends story.
NYC Has an Algorithm Ethics Task Force, and Drexel Prof Julia Stoyanovich is Involved
May 30, 2018
Julia Stoyanovich, PhD, an associate professor in the College of Computing & Informatics was featured in a May 30 Technically Philly story about her selection to New York City’s Automated Decision Systems Task Force, the first such group in the nation to look at the ethics of applying algorithms to guide public policy.
Is Your HVAC System Spreading Thirdhand Smoke?
May 30, 2018
A May 30 Buildings.com story featured research by Peter DeCarlo, PhD, an associate professor in the College of Engineering; Michael Waring, PhD, also an associate professor in the College and Anita Avery, PhD, a former doctoral student, about how building ventilation systems can spread third-hand smoke chemicals indoors. DeCarlo was also interviewed during a May 29 segment on Jefferson Public Radio (NPR-Oregon) about the research.
'Right-to-Try' Means Right to be Harmed by Unproven Treatments
May 30, 2018
Robert Field, PhD, JD, a professor in the Dornsife School of Public Health and the Kline School of Law, wrote a May 30 Philly.com blog post on the dangers of cutting the FDA out of right-to-try laws.
Wanted: More Girls in STEM Careers - Opinion
May 30, 2018
An op-ed by Drexel President John Fry and TechGirlz Founder Tracey Welson-Rossman, on efforts to get more girls and young women interested in science, technology, engineering and math fields, was published May 30 in The Philadelphia Inquirer. Drexel’s LeBow College of Business and TechGirlz recently announced plans to partner on a wide range of initiatives, including workshops and summer camps, designed to build a broad interest in STEM among area students.
The Starbucks Arrests: Race, Bias and Policing
May 29, 2018
Kevin Woodson, JD, PhD, an assistant professor in the Kline School of Law, was a guest on the May 29 edition of WHYY-Radio's "Radio Times With Marty Moss-Coane," in a segment about the Starbucks arrests, race, bias and policing.
Effects of the Soda Tax
May 29, 2018
A study on the consumption effects of the Philadelphia's soda tax, which was conducted by Amy Auchincloss, PhD, an associate professor in the Dornsife School of Public Health, was covered in the “Top 30” segment on FOX affiliates in more than a dozen cities across the country including Washington D.C. (WTTG-DC), Detroit (WJBK-DET), and Houston (KRIV-HOU) May 29.
Restaurant Brands Should Consider Their Restroom Policies, Experts Say
May 29, 2018
Jonathan Deutsch, PhD, a professor in the Center for Food and Hospitality Management, was quoted in a May 29 Restaurant Business article regarding the development and review of procedures concerning store use following the Starbucks’ racial-bias controversy.
Drexel Graduate Students Create Device to Help Young Musician
May 29, 2018
College of Medicine graduate students Tyler Bogaczyk, Kimanthi Gicovi and Alex Hahn were featured in a May 29 WTXF-TV (FOX-29) story about the group creating a device that would allow a fourth-grade student, born with a birth defect, to play the violin.
An Indoor Kite Competition? 'You Are The Wind,' Says The Judge
May 28, 2018
Richard Cairncross, PhD, an associate professor in the College of Engineering, was featured in a May 28 Philadelphia Inquirer story about an indoor kite flying competition held in Wildwood in which he was participating.
Don't Call it Food Waste: Entrepreneurs Turn Surplus Food Into Gold
May 28, 2018
Jonathan Deutsch, PhD, a professor in the Center for Food and Hospitality Management, was quoted in an April 12 Civil Eats post that featured the Drexel Food Lab and the Center for Food and Hospitality Management's work with culinary innovators who are trying to turn "up-cycled" food waste into consumer products. The story was picked up by Salon on May 27.
Scientists Measure What Goes Through a Pilot's Brain in Real Time While Flying
May 28, 2018
Hasan Ayaz, PhD, an associate research professor in the School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems, was interviewed for a May 28 segment on WHYY-Radio about his recent study that used fNIRS technology to measure brain activity while pilots were in flight.
Learning Physics Changes How Your Brain Works
May 27, 2018
Eric Brewe, PhD, an associate professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was quoted in a May 27 IFLScience! story on his research that shows how parts of the brain become more active after people learn physics. He was also featured in a May 29 Philly Voice post about the research.
Drexel Backs Plan for City STEM Teaching
May 25, 2018
Sara Ulrich, EdD, a clinical professor and associate dean of Teacher Education and Undergraduate Affairs in the School of Education, was quoted in a May 25 Philadelphia Tribune article about Drexel's involvement with the Philadelphia School District's new teacher residency program.
The Difference a Gun Makes
May 25, 2018
Ted Corbin, MD, an associate professor in the College of Medicine and the Dornsife School of Public Health, and Jermaine McCorey, a community health worker in the Center for Nonviolence and Social Justice, were interviewed on the May 25 episode of WHYY-Radio's "The Pulse" about gun violence in Philadelphia and Drexel's Healing Hurt People program.
Don't Let Them Fool You — Republicans Love Regulation, Too
May 25, 2018
David S. Cohen, JD, and Alex Geisinger, JD, professors in the Kline School of Law, authored a May 25 opinion piece for The Hill about contrasting the House's repeal of key provisions of the Dodd-Frank bank regulations with a new rule, proposed by the Department of Health and Human Services, that would limit how health centers that receive Title X funding can operate.
The Brain on Physics: Study Finds Learning the Subject Activates Regions Not Typically Associated With the Sciences
May 25, 2018
Eric Brewe, PhD, an associate professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was quoted in a May 25 Daily Mail (UK) story about his research that shows how parts of the brain become more active after people learn physics.
3 Tips for Online Students From Success Coaches
May 25, 2018
Susan Aldridge, PhD, senior vice president and president of Drexel Online, was quoted in a May 25 U.S. News & World Report story about tips for online students.
Only 1 in 3 Teens Will be Working or Looking For a Job This Summer. Here's Why Utah is Higher Than the Norm
May 24, 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 May 24 Deseret News (Utah) story about the state of teen employment. The story references Harrington's research into the summer job outlook for American teens.
Chances of Avoiding Dementia on Rise in U.S.
May 24, 2018
A Kaiser Health story that quoted Laura Gitlin, PhD, dean of the College of Nursing and Health Professions, about increasing cognitive life expectancy was picked up May 24 by Scientific American.
The Romaine Scare is Officially Over — Here's How to Stay Safe in the Future
May 24, 2018
Jennifer Quinlan, PhD, an associate professor in the College of Nursing and Health Professions, was featured in a May 24 Livestrong story about how and when to wash vegetables and greens.
Here’s Why You’re Suddenly Getting Slammed With Privacy Policy Emails
May 24, 2018
Pablo Molina, DLS, Drexel’s Chief Information Security Officer, was interviewed in a May 24 KYW-TV (CBS-3) story about the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation.


Is it a Job Seeker’s Market?
May 23, 2018
Paul Harrington, PhD, a professor in the School of Education and director of the Center for Labor Markets and Policy, was a guest on the May 23 edition of WHYY’s “Radio Times With Marty Moss-Coane” in a segment about unemployment numbers and wages, and how they are affecting those looking for work.
Xtreme Bugs at the Academy
May 23, 2018
The Academy of Natural Sciences’ new exhibit, Xtreme Bugs, was the focus of a segment on the morning show of KYW-TV (CBS-3) and another segment on KYW Newsradio (1060 AM) May 23. Both segments featured Jennifer Sontchi, director of Exhibits and Public Spaces at the Academy of Natural Sciences.
The Death of the Summer Job
May 22, 2018
Drexel was mentioned in a May 22 CNBC article about the death of the summer job, referencing a 2017 study on employment-population ratios from the Center for Labor Markets and Policy in the School of Education.
17 Gigantic Bugs Have Crawled into the Academy of Natural Sciences for 'Xtreme Bugs' Exhibit
May 22, 2018
Jennifer Sontchi, director of Exhibits and Public Spaces at the Academy of Natural Sciences, was quoted in a May 22 Philadelphia Inquirer story on the museum's new exhibit "Xtreme Bugs."
Researchers Aim To Refine Human-Aircraft Interface
May 22, 2018
Hasan Ayaz, PhD, an associate research professor in the School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems, was quoted in a May 22 AVweb story about a recent study he led that measured the cognitive workload of airplane pilots.
William Rosenberg on Mueller Investigation
May 21, 2018
William Rosenberg, PhD, a professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was interviewed on Sirius XM Radio's "POTUS 124" program on May 21 in a segment about the Mueller investigation.
Behind Those Before-and-After Instagram Photos: Money, Marketing and Meal Replacements
May 21, 2018
Stella Volpe, PhD, a professor, and Michael Bruneau, Jr., PhD, an assistant teaching professor, both in the College of Nursing and Health Professions, were quoted in a May 21 Philadelphia Inquirer story voicing their doubts about the "multi-level marketing" of exercise and nutrition programs.
The Stress of Poverty is a Serious Disease for Philly Kids
May 21, 2018
Daniel R. Taylor, DO, an associate professor in the College of Medicine, authored a May 21 piece for The Philadelphia Inquirer about poverty and why it is the most serious, non-infectious childhood disease.
Scientists Examine Why Some Pilots Thrive Under Pressure, and Some Crack
May 21, 2018
Hasan Ayaz, PhD, an associate research professor in the School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems, was quoted in a May 21 Popular Mechanics story about his new study that measured pilots' brain activity while they were in flight. The story was also picked up by Yahoo! News.
‘Water Is Water’: Recycled Wastewater Scores The Same As Bottled Water, Study Reveals
May 21, 2018
Charles Haas, PhD, LD Betz Professor of Environmental Engineering in the College of Engineering, was interviewed in a May 21 KYW-TV (CBS-3) story about recycling wastewater.
Graduates, Take Risks and Fly High
May 21, 2018
Stan Silverman, vice chairman of Drexel's board of trustees, authored a May 21 Philadelphia Business Journal column about his message for college graduates.
Fueling Philly's Pro Athletes: Nutrition Experts Share Secrets to Success
May 19, 2018
Nyree Dardarian, an assistant clinical professor in the College of Nursing and Health Professions, was interviewed during her Sports Nutrition Conference for a KYW Newsradio (1060 AM) story that first aired May 19.
An Electronic Billboard in Fairmount Park: Is Nothing Sacred? | Opinion
May 18, 2018
Harris Steinberg, a professor in Westphal College and executive director of the Lindy Institute for Urban Innovation, authored a May 17 "View Points" article in The Philadelphia Inquirer about Councilman Curtis Jones Jr.’s proposal to place a digital electronic billboard alongside the Schuylkill Expressway on a tract between the Strawberry Mansion Bridge and Montgomery Drive.
Drexel Geology Professor Discusses Hawaii's Volcanic Eruptions
May 18, 2018
Loÿc Vanderkluysen, PhD, an assistant professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was a guest on the morning show of WTXF-TV (FOX-29) May 18, discussing the eruption of Kilauea in Hawaii.
Robert Dear Repeated the Pattern of Past Anti-Choice Killers. So Why Hasn’t He Gone to Trial?
May 18, 2018
David S. Cohen, JD, a professor in the Kline School of Law, was quoted in a May 18 Rewire.News article about Robert Lewis Dear Jr.'s mental competency trial.
Beverage Tax Might Be Philly's Biggest Win of All - Opinion
May 17, 2018
A study on the consumption effects of the Philadelphia's soda tax, which was conducted by Amy Auchincloss, PhD, an associate professor in the Dornsife School of Public Health, was referenced in a May 17 Philadelphia Inquirer op-ed in favor of the levy.
District Seeks Applicants for Paid Teacher Residencies in Science, Math, and Special Education
May 17, 2018
Sara Ulrich, EdD, a clinical professor and associate dean of Teach Education and Undergraduate Affairs in the School of Education, was quoted in a May 17 post in The Notebook about Drexel's involvement with the Philadelphia School District's new teacher residency program.
Drexel Hillel Receives Torah Accessories
May 16, 2018
Accessories for the Torah created by Renee Chase, former Westphal College of Media Arts & Design professor, were featured in a May 16 Jewish Exponent story. Her creations will be exhibited May 18 at the Perelman Center for Jewish Life and will remain at the Center permanently for use in its chapels.
No Parking: City Tells Developers Eyeing Jilted Police HQ Site in West Philly to Leave Lots Alone
May 16, 2018
Alan Greenberger, head of the Department of Architecture & Urban Design in the Westphal College of Media Arts & Design and Distinguished Visiting Fellow in the Lindy Institute for Urban Innovation, was quoted in a May 16 Philadelphia Inquirer story on the limiting parking available at a West Philadelphia site that could one day be the city's police headquarters.
Cost Overruns, Such as the $67M at Comcast Technology Center, Not Uncommon
May 15, 2018
Christine Fiori, PhD, a teaching professor in the College of Engineering, was quoted in a May 15 Philadelphia Business Journal story about cost overruns in the construction of the new Comcast Technology Center.
Alzheimer’s Disease Symptoms Reversed in Flies by Balancing Enzymes
May 15, 2018
Felice Elefant, PhD, an associate professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was quoted in a May 15 Newsweek article on her study that tested restoring enzyme balances in flies’ brains to restore lost memory ability.
'Third Hand Smoke' Can Leap from Clothes and Surfaces Into the Air You Breathe
May 12, 2018
Peter DeCarlo, PhD, an associate professor in the College of Engineering, was interviewed in a CBC Radio (Canada) “Quirks & Quarks” episode on May 12 about his research with Michael Waring, PhD, also an associate professor in the College, and Anita Avery, PhD, who was a doctoral researcher at Drexel, about the persistence of third-hand smoke chemicals indoors. A May 10 BGR story about the research was also picked up by the New York Post on May 11.
Ex-NAACP Leader to Deliver Drexel U. Graduation Speech
May 11, 2018
The announcement of former NAACP President Cornell William Brooks as the speaker for the Kline School of Law commencement was included in a May 11 Philadelphia Tribune story.
Do Employers Have a Legal Duty to Address the Health Effects of Sitting at Work?
May 11, 2018
An analysis about sedentary workplaces and workers’ compensation claims, authored 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 May 11 Benefits Canada story.
'Keep Our Communities Whole'
May 11, 2018
Drexel’s Healing Hurt People program, based in the Center for Nonviolence and Social Justice, was mentioned in a May 11 Philadelphia Tribune story about the Gun Violence Reduction Initiative, which will offer $1.5 million in grants to fund organizations, including HHP.
This New App Lets You Avoid All Of Those Long Food Truck Lines
May 11, 2018
TruckBux, an app created by LeBow College of Business undergraduates Nick Nanakos and Cam Hansen, was featured in a May 11 Swirled post.
Do Hotels Have a History With Baking?
May 10, 2018
Jonathan Deutsch, a professor in the Center for Food and Hospitality Management, was interviewed for a May 10 Philly Voice Q&A about the history of hotels and fine-pastry-making.
Preservation vs. Development in Philly
May 10, 2018
Harris Steinberg, a professor in Westphal College and executive director of the Lindy Institute for Urban Innovation, was a guest on the May 9 edition of WHYY’s “Radio Times With Marty Moss-Coane” in a segment about historic preservation in Philadelphia.
Vitamin D Linked to Lowered Autism Risk in Large Study
May 10, 2018
Brian Lee, PhD, an associate professor in the Dornsife School of Public Health, was quoted in a May 10 Spectrum News story on the lowered risk of autism in children born with high levels of vitamin D in their blood.
A Chess Tournament for Philly Girls
May 10, 2018
A chess tournament for local Philadelphia girls, hosted at Drexel by the Institute for Women’s Health and Leadership in the College of Medicine and After School Activities Partnerships (ASAP), was featured in a May 10 WPVI-TV (6-abc) segment.
Hidden Peril
May 10, 2018
Arthur Frank, MD, PhD, a professor in the Dornsife School of Public Health, was quoted in a story and featured in a video in the Philadelphia Inquirer/Daily News on the dangerous levels of asbestos that exist in many of Philadelphia’s schools.
‘Thirdhand Smoke’ in Carpets and Furniture Could Pose Health Risk, Scientists Warn
May 9, 2018
Peter DeCarlo, PhD, an associate professor in the College of Engineering, was quoted in Mother Nature Network, Yahoo! News and BGRstories on May 10 about his research on third-hand smoke chemicals with Michael Waring, PhD, also an associate professor in the College and Anita Avery, PhD, who was a doctoral researcher at Drexel. A May 9 Washington Post story about the research was picked up by a number of national and regional outlets including MSN.com, CBS News Online, Slate and The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, and internationally by media in Canada, New Zealand, England, Peru, Denmark, China, Israel and India. And NPR’s coverage has aired on many of its affiliates across the country.
Dangerous tick found in Hunterdon County, NJ
May 9, 2018
Kayla Socarras, a PhD candidate in the College of Medicine, was interviewed for a May 9 WTXF-TV (FOX-29) news segment about the migration of dangerous, exotic ticks that are traveling internationally with people to the United States and not dying out over mild winters.
Thirdhand smoke is widespread and may be dangerous, mounting evidence shows
May 9, 2018
Peter DeCarlo, PhD, an associate professor in the College of Engineering, was quoted in several stories on May 9 about research he recently published, with Michael Waring, PhD, an associate professor in the College of Engineering, and Anita Avery, PhD, who was a doctoral student in the College, about the persistence of third-hand smoke chemicals inside. Outlets that covered the research include The Washington Post, the Los Angeles Times, NPR’s “Shots” blog, NBC News Online, The Philadelphia Inquirer, Gizmodo, New Atlas, KYW-TV (CBS-3) and a HealthDay story that was picked up by several publications, including U.S. News & World Report. The Washington Post’s story was also picked up by the Chicago Tribune, Newsday, The Seattle Times and the Daily Beast.
Why American Teenagers are Less Likely to Find a Summer Job
May 8, 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 May 7 MarketWatch story and a May 10 Business Insider story about his new study on teen employment.
Information to Action: Strengthening EPA Citizen Science Partnerships for Environmental Protection
May 8, 2018
Gwen Ottinger, PhD, an associate professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was quoted in a May 8 Discover blog about how the EPA can better support citizen science partnerships for environmental protection.
Information to Action: Strengthening EPA Citizen Science Partnerships for Environmental Protection
May 8, 2018
Gwen Ottinger, PhD, an associate professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was quoted in a May 8 PLOS One blog about how the EPA can better support citizen science partnerships.
Bowerbird's 2-Man Music Contraption is a Hot Ticket for 4 Remaining Philly Shows
May 8, 2018
Drexel’s Pearlstein Gallery in the URBN Annex was mentioned in a May 8 Philadelphia Inquirer story as the host of Zwei Mann Orchestra, a Rube Goldberg-esque musical performance that will be held by the Westphal College of Media Arts & Design through May 24.
T-Mobile, Sprint Come Up Short in Making Their Case for a Wireless Merger
May 8, 2018
Tessa Harrison, PhD, an associate professor and associate dean for academic affairs in the LeBow College of Business, was quoted in a May 8 Los Angeles Times story about T-Mobile and Sprint seeking a merger.
William Rosenberg with Tim Farley: Legitimacy, Authority, and Sovereignty
May 7, 2018
William Rosenberg, PhD, a professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was interviewed on Sirius XM Radio's "POTUS 124" program on May 7 to discuss legitimacy, authority, and sovereignty in the time of Trump.
HealthSmart: Lung Cancer Doesn’t Just Hit Smokers
May 7, 2018
Erol Veznedaroglu, MD, director of the Drexel Neurosciences Institute in the College of Medicine, was quoted in a Davis Enterprise (Yolo County, California) article about whether hospitals have specialized stroke centers.
Are Teens Consuming Too Many Sports Drinks?
May 7, 2018
Nyree Dardarian, an assistant clinical professor in the College of Nursing and Health Professions, was quoted in a May 7 Philadelphia Inquirer story on the increase in teenagers drinking sugary sports drinks.
Commencement 2018: A Prince, a Philadelphia Eagle, a Movie Director, and a Nobel Prize Winner Among Area Speakers
May 7, 2018
The announcement of M. Night Shyamalan as the speaker for Drexel's University-wide commencement ceremony was included in a May 7 Philadelphia Inquirer story about commencement speakers at local colleges.
Experts Warn of Privacy Concerns Around Digital Assistants
May 7, 2018
Robert D'Ovidio, PhD, an associate professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was interviewed for a May 7 WPVI-TV (6-abc) news segment about privacy concerns surrounding devices such as Amazon Echo and Google Home.
Will A New Calorie Count Requirement Inspire Healthier Eating?
May 7, 2018
Jennifer Nasser, PhD, an associate professor in the College of Nursing and Health Professions, was interviewed for a May 7 KYW-TV (CBS-3) story about the new requirement for all chain restaurants to post calorie counts on their menus.
It’s the Era of Feelings, and Not Necessarily Good Ones
May 6, 2018
Paula Marantz Cohen, PhD, a dean of the Pennoni Honor College, authored a May 6 column in the Wall Street Journal about how more people are allowing their emotions to shape their opinions in today’s political environment.
Curiosity and Chaos: Zwei Mann Orchester Finds Readymade Music in the Sounds of Every Day
May 4, 2018
Drexel’s Pearlstein Gallery in the URBN Annex was mentioned in a May 4 WXPN “The Key” post, as the host of Zwei Mann Orchestra, a Rube Goldberg-esque musical performance that will be held at Westphal College through May 24.
Get ready for the 2018 Dad Vail Regatta
May 4, 2018
Drexel Crew was mentioned in a May 4 Philly Voice story about the upcoming Dad Vail Regatta, where the Dragons are looking to extend their string of consecutive team championships this weekend.
Drexel University Expert Discusses Volcanic Eruption in Hawaii
May 4, 2018
Loÿc Vanderkluysen, PhD, an assistant professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was interviewed for a May 4 WPVI-TV (6-abc) story on the ongoing eruption of Mt. Kilauea in Hawaii.
Liberty's Virtual Reality Arcade in Glassboro Will Let You Feel Like Iron Man
May 4, 2018
Valentina Feldman, an adjunct professor in Westphal College, was quoted in a May 4 Philadelphia Inquirer story about the growth of virtual reality experiences, including a lounge in the restaurant Mad Rex, which was designed by Drexel students, and an arcade in New Jersey.
Cosby Unraveled — Ep 14: Crime and Punishment
May 4, 2018
Rachel Lopez, JD, an associate professor in the Kline School of Law, was interviewed in a May 4 episode of WHYY’s “Cosby Unraveled” series about the trial and sentencing of Bill Cosby for sexual assault.
Experts Puzzle over Partners-Harvard Pilgrim Merger Talks
May 4, 2018
Robert I. Field, PhD, JD, a professor in the Dornsife School of Public Health, and the Kline School of Law, was a guest on the May 4 episode of Sirius XM's "Knowledge @Wharton," in which he discussed privacy related to DNA in light of the arrest of a strong suspect in the Golden State Killer's case. He was also quoted in a May 8 Boston Globe story on a health care merger in Massachusetts.
Appointments, resignations, retirements, fellowships, awards, deaths
May 4, 2018
The appointment of Paul E. Jensen, PhD, as the new dean for the LeBow College of Business was included in the Chronicle of Higher Education on May 4.
Medical Mystery: Did This President Suffer a Death by Cherries?
May 3, 2018
Allan B. Schwartz, MD, a professor in the College of Medicine, authored a May 3 presidential medical mystery article for the Philadelphia Inquirer about the questions surrounding Zachary Taylor’s death.
20 Confirmed E. coli Cases in Pennsylvania Link to Romaine Lettuce
May 3, 2018
Neil Nandi, MD, an assistant professor in the College of Medicine, was interviewed for a WPVI-TV (6-abc) segment about how to avoid food-borne illnesses.
Future Wear
May 3, 2018
Genevieve Dion, an associate professor in Westphal College and director of the Shima Seiki Haute Technology Lab and Center for Functional Fabrics, was quoted in the April edition ofDiscover magazine, in a story about electronic textiles being developed at MIT as part of the Advanced Functional Fabrics of America regional research and development collaboration. The story was reposted on the blog GizmoCrazed on May 3.
Infant Seizures, Maternal Meds Top List of Risk Factors for Autism
May 2, 2018
Kristen Lyall, ScD, an assistant professor in the A.J. Drexel Autism Institute, was featured in a May 2 Spectrum News story on risk factors for autism, especially focusing on epilepsy medication taken by pregnant mothers.
Making Movies Animates Long-term Children’s Hospital Patients
May 2, 2018
Nomi Eve, an assistant teaching professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, and Drexel student Victoria Milano, were quoted in a May 2 WHYY.org article about “Story Medicine,” a community-based English course at Drexel that has evolved to include elements of animation, which gives undergraduates the opportunity to work with patients at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.
Burger Bash Reveals its Judges  
May 2, 2018
Jonathan Deutsch, PhD, a professor in the Center for Food and Hospitality Management, was mentioned in a May 2 Atlantic City Weekly story about the upcoming "Burger Bash" contest in which Deutsch will be a judge.
Should City Council Control Philly Property Values? New Bill Says Yes.
May 1, 2018
Kevin Gillen, PhD, a senior fellow in the Lindy Institute For Urban Innovation, was quoted in a May 1 WHYY.org article about whether City Council should control Philly property values. He was also quoted in an April 26 City and State Pennsylvania story about construction taxes in the city.
On Mistakes
May 1, 2018
Kevin F. D’Mello, MD, an assistant professor in the College of Medicine, authored a piece for Philadelphia magazine’s May “Top Doctors 2018” issue about making – and owning up to – mistakes made while practicing medicine.
Today I Told A Woman She’s Going to Die Read
May 1, 2018
Damien Croft, MD, an assistant professor in the College of Medicine, authored a piece for Philadelphia magazine’s May “Top Doctors 2018” issue about his personal journey into the medical profession and how he may never be able to relate to his patients on the level he once imagined.
Drexel Program Helps Teens With Autism
May 1, 2018
Paul Shattuck, PhD, leader of the A.J. Drexel Autism Institute’s Life Course Outcomes program and an associate professor in the Dornsife School of Public Health, was interviewed on WCAU-TV (NBC-10) in a May 1 story about the National Autism Data Center and the challenges faced by those with autism who age out of high school. This story was part of an ongoing series tied to the Eagles Autism Challenge, which is raising funds for research at the Institute.
With Nation's First City-Owned Mussel Hatchery, Philly Employing Bivalves in Battle to Improve Water Quality
May 1, 2018
Danielle Kreeger, PhD, a research associate professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was interviewed for a May 1 PlanPhilly story on Philadelphia’s new city-owned freshwater mussel hatchery. The college along with the Academy of Natural Sciences has partnered with the city for the hatchery, of which Kreeger serves as lead scientist. Roger Thomas, of the Academy, was also interviewed.

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