March

Is the U.S. Headed for Another Recession?

Mar 31, 2019

Marco Airaudo, PhD, an associate professor in the School of Economics of the LeBow College of Business, was featured in a WCAU-TV (NBC-10) segment on whether or not a recession is likely.

The Playlist: Sky Ferreira’s Moody Re-emergence, and 13 More New Songs

Mar 29, 2019

Drexel’s music industry program in Westphal College was mentioned in a March 29 New York Times new music column. Drexel’s student record label MAD Dragon is part of a collaboration to release an album by the now-defunct Philadelphia band Nat Turner Rebellion that was originally recorded at Sigma Sound Studios 50 years ago.

10 Ways an Obamacare Repeal Would Affect PA., N.J.

Mar 27, 2019

A March 27 Philadelphia Inquirer story about the ways an Affordable Care Act repeal would effect Pennsylvania and New Jersey mentioned Nyree Dardarian, an assistant professor in the College of Nursing and Health Professions, and her 30-day McDonald's diet because, under the ACA, chain restaurants are required to post the number of calories in their menu items.

Midlife Hormonal Changes Add Fat, Subtract Lean Muscle in Women

Mar 27, 2019

Owen Montgomery, MD, a professor and chair of Obstetrics and Gynecology in the College of Medicine, was quoted in a March 27 Everyday Health story about the effects of hormonal changes on fat and muscle for women heading into menopause.

Philly Region to See Nearly 2,700 New Hotel Rooms, With Suburbs Sharing in the Boom

Mar 27, 2019

Michael Traud, JD, an assistant clinical professor in the Center for Food and Hospitality Management, was quoted in a March 27 Philadelphia Inquirer story about the Philadelphia area's hotel boom.

In 2020, Let’s Focus on Women All Year Long

Mar 27, 2019

An op-ed authored by Lynn Yeakel, founder and president of Drexel’s Vision 2020 initiative in the College of Medicine’s Institute for Women’s Health and Leadership, about the initiative’s plans for a series of events highlighting the history of and continued fight for women’s equality in the United States, ran in The Philadelphia Inquirer on March 27.

Why Is It So Hard to Stop Eating Chocolate? A Drexel Scientist's Bittersweet Research

Mar 27, 2019

Jennifer Nasser, PhD, an associate professor in the College of Nursing and Health Professions, was quoted in a March 27 WHYY.org story about her recently published study on chocolate's sugar content and its psychoactive effects.

What Can European Socialists Teach the American Left?

Mar 26, 2019

Bruce Katz, JD, distinguished fellow in the Lindy Institute for Urban Innovation and director of the Nowak Metro Finance Lab, co-authored a column for CityLab about how the U.S. could learn about social democracy from the cities of Northern Europe.

Philadelphia’s Next Challenge: Stemming the Tide of America’s New Urban Crisis

Mar 25, 2019

Richard Florida, PhD, Drexel’s inaugural Philadelphia Fellowship recipient, authored a March 24 “Currents” article in the Philadelphia Inquirer about a new urban crisis, where rising growth is increasing gentrification, housing costs and inciting social division. The Philadelphia Fellowship was created as a collaboration by Drexel University, Thomas Jefferson University and the University City Science Center.

Red-Tailed Hawk Actively Followed Online Has Gone Missing

Mar 25, 2019

Christian Hunold, PhD, an associate professor in the College of Arts and Sciences was quoted in a March 25 KYW Newsradio (1060-AM) about the disappearance of a resident red-tailed hawk, who for several years raised her young on a windowsill at the Franklin Institute before moving up the Parkway.

Happy National Cheesesteak Day. Now Pass the Statins.

Mar 24, 2019

Kellsey Frank, assistant director of the Center for Nutrition and Performance in the College of Nursing and Health Professions, was quoted in a March 24 Philadelphia Inquirer story about the calories in a cheesesteak.

Why Penn, Drexel Are Recruiting Retailers, Not Just Students

Mar 23, 2019

A March 7 Philadelphia Inquirer story about universities bringing retail stores and restaurants to their campuses that quoted President John Fry continues to be picked up by various media. The San Fransisco Chronicle published the story on March 23.

Drexel Hits Top Rank for Research Institutions

Mar 22, 2019

Drexel was featured in a March 22 Philadelphia Business Journal story for reaching R1 status. Aleister Saunders, PhD, senior vice provost for research, was quoted in the story.

Here’s Why You Should Never Wash Chicken Before Cooking It

Mar 21, 2019

Jennifer Quinlan, PhD, an associate professor in the College of Nursing and Health Professions, was featured in a March 21 Reader's Digest article about the dangers of washing chicken before cooking. The story was picked up by AOL.

Research: When Juggling Work and Family, Women Offer More Emotional Support Than Men

Mar 21, 2019

Jeffrey H. Greenhaus, PhD, Professor Emeritus of Management in the LeBow College of Business, co-authored an article that was published in the Harvard Business Review on March 21 about couples balancing work and family life.

Shopping to Reduce Food Waste Is Easy on the Wallet Too

Mar 19, 2019

Jonathan Deutsch, a professor in the Center for Food and Hospitality Management, was quoted in a March 19 Associated Press article about the environmental and financial benefits of reducing food waste.

Vaccine Bills Make a Comeback Amid Measles Outbreak

Mar 18, 2019

Neil Goldstein, PhD, an assistant research professor in the Dornsife School of Public Health, was quoted in a March 18 Governing story about vaccine bills making a comeback.

A New Breed of Hospitality Start-Up Is Recasting Center City Apartments as Quick-Stay Hotels

Mar 18, 2019

Kevin Gillen, PhD, senior research fellow in the Lindy Institute for Urban Innovation, was quoted in a March 18 Philadelphia Inquirer article about a new hospitality startup that is recasting Center City apartments as quick-stay hotels.

The Restless Realm of YouTube’s Sleep Meditation Chats

Mar 18, 2019

Anita Ko, MD, assistant professor in the College of Medicine and director of the Sleep Fellowship program, was quoted in a March 18 Philadelphia Inquirer story about the restless realm of Youtube's sleep meditation channels.

Want Clean Indoor Air? Don’t Bank on Houseplants

Mar 18, 2019

Research by Michael Waring, PhD, an associate professor in the College of Engineering, about how the effectiveness of houseplants at removing air pollutants has been overstated, was mentioned in a March 18 Green Building Advisor post.

‘Kensington Blues’ Gives Devastating Picture of Drug Addiction in Philadelphia

Mar 16, 2019

"Kensington Blues" a decade long photography project by Drexel alumnus Jeffrey Stockbridge on display in the Paul Peck Alumni Gallery was featured in a March 16 Washington Post article. The exhibit will run through Saturday, March 30.

Though Expensive, The King of Prussia Rail Line Is Necessary

Mar 15, 2019

President John Fry authored a March 15 Philadelphia Inquirer op-ed, along with Brandywine Realty Trust president and CEO Jerry Sweeney and Valerie Arkoosh, chair of Montgomery County Board of Commissioners, about the need for a rail line to connect King of Prussia with Philadelphia.

New Zealand Shooter Steeped Attack in Dark Internet Culture

Mar 15, 2019

Hannah Bloch-Wehba, JD, assistant professor of law in the Kline School of Law, was quoted in a March 15 Associated Press article about the suspected New Zealand shooter and the way his attack was modeled for the internet age. The article was picked up by numerous outlets including Fox News.

Burden of Autism in Teens Weighs Heaviest on Minorities, Poor

Mar 15, 2019

Paul Shattuck, PhD, program director of the Life Course Outcomes program of the A.J. Drexel Autism Institute, was quoted in a March 15 Health Day article about the National Autism Indicators Report, which was picked up by several news outlets including U.S. News & World Report. Co-author Jessica Rast, a research associate at the A.J. Drexel Autism Institute, was interviewed by KYW Newsradio (1060-AM) about the report March 15. The report found that minority and low-income youth face worse outcomes than their peers.

The Street Corner Answer

Mar 14, 2019

Bruce Katz, PhD, distinguished fellow in the Lindy Institute for Urban Innovation and director of Drexel's Nowak Metro Finance Lab, authored a March 14 column in the Philadelphia Citizen about how Louisville's intensely local investment could be a sustainable model for economic development in urban areas.

As High-Tide Flooding Worsens, More Pollution Is Washing to the Sea

Mar 14, 2019

Carol Collier, senior advisor for Watershed Management and Policy at the Academy of Natural Sciences and professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was quoted in a March 14 Environment 360 story about how rising sea levels and high-tide flooding is carrying pollutants into rivers, bays and oceans.

1 Big Thing: The Unequal Burden of Air Pollution

Mar 14, 2019

Ana Diez Roux, MD, PhD, dean of the Dornsife School of Public Health, was quoted in a March 14 Axios story about a recently published study on the racial gap between those who cause air pollution and those who end up breathing it.

Why Companies Want to Mine the Secrets in Your Voice

Mar 14, 2019

Robert D'Ovidio, PhD, associate professor and associate dean in the College of Arts and Sciences, was quoted in a March 14 The Verge story about real-time voice analysis and potential discriminatory outcomes of technology.

Drexel's College of Arts and Sciences Is Getting a New Dean

Mar 14, 2019

President John Fry was quoted in a March 14 Philadelphia Business Journal story about Norma Bouchard, PhD, being named the new dean of Drexel's College of Arts & Sciences.

This Is How Those 'I'm Not a Bot' Boxes Work

Mar 13, 2019

James Goepel, JD, an adjunct professor of cybersecurity law and strategy in the Kline School of Law, was quoted in a March 13 Reader's Digest article about how "I'm not a bot" security check boxes on websites work.

Weight Loss, Quality of Life Enhanced by Acceptance-Based Behavioral Therapy

Mar 13, 2019

Evan Forman, PhD, a psychology professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was quoted in a March 13 Healio article about his recently published research of acceptance-based behavioral therapy for long-term weight loss and increased quality of life.

Drexel Cracks Top 100 for First Time in U.S. News Law School Rankings

Mar 12, 2019

The Kline School of Law was mentioned in a March 12 Philadelphia Business Journal story for cracking the top100 for the first time in U.S. News law school rankings.

Pennsylvania's Top Business Schools & MBA Graduates' Salaries

Mar 12, 2019

Drexel was mentioned in a March 12 Philadelphia Business Journal story as one of the top business schools in Pennsylvania.

5 Takeaways from the 2019 Philly Chef Conference

Mar 12, 2019

The Center for Food and Hospitality Management’s Philly Chef Conference was featured in a March 12 Philadelphia magazine “FooBooz” article about five takeaways from the event.

Why It’s Harder to Spot a Deepfake Once It Goes Viral

Mar 12, 2019

Matthew Stamm, PhD, an assistant professor in the College of Engineering, was quoted in a March 12 Daily Dot story about the difficulty of spotting fake or edited images on social media. Stamm’s lab develops algorithms to spot these “deep fakes” using digital forensic clues.

Why College Will Soon Be About Credegrees and Co-ops

Mar 11, 2019

Drexel's cooperative education program was mentioned in a March 11 Forbes story about why colleges will soon be shifting their focus to "credegrees" — traditional degrees that also include industry-recognized certifications — and co-ops.

Sorry, Houseplants Don’t Really Purify the Air in Your Home

Mar 11, 2019

Research by Michael Waring, PhD, an associate professor in the College of Engineering, was featured in a March 11 CityLab story about his findings that houseplants don’t actually improve indoor air quality.

Study Finds Racial Gap Between Who Causes Air Pollution And Who Breathes It

Mar 11, 2019

Ana Diez Roux, MD, PhD, dean of the Dornsife School of Public Health, was quoted in a March 11 NPR story that was picked up by dozens of media nationwide. Diez Roux commented on a recently published study about the racial gap between those who cause air pollution and those who breathe it.

A Popular Benefit of Houseplants Is a Myth

Mar 9, 2019

Michael Waring, PhD, an associate professor in the College of Engineering, was quoted in a March 9 Atlantic story debunking the myth that houseplants improve air quality.

March-8-Sladen-Inq

Mar 8, 2019

Ian Sladen, vice president for cooperative education and career development, was quoted in a March 8 Philadelphia Inquirer story about how college career centers work with students and alumni.

President Trump Says Economic Growth Has Benefitted Women the Most — But Is That True?

Mar 8, 2019

Paul Harrington, PhD, a professor in the School of Education and director of the Center for Labor Markets and Policy, was quoted in a March 8 Market Watch post about whether the economy treats women and men equally in terms of jobs and wages.

Dozens of People Are Running for Philadelphia City Council. What It Will Take to Win.

Mar 7, 2019

Richardson Dilworth, PhD, a professor in the College of Arts and Sciences and director of the Center for Public Policy, was quoted in a March 7 Philadelphia Inquirer article about the numerous candidates running for Philadelphia City Council.

Why Penn, Drexel Are Recruiting Retailers, Not Just Students

Mar 7, 2019

President John Fry was quoted in a March 7 Philadelphia Inquirer story about universities bringing retail stores and restaurants to their campuses.

Trump Treasury Backtracks On Lump-Sum Pension Rules Meant To Protect Retirees

Mar 7, 2019

Norman Stein, JD, a professor in the Kline School of Law, was quoted in a March 7 Forbes article about the Trump Treasury and how it is backtracking on lump sum pension rules meant to protect retirees.

Hospitals' Newspaper Ads Missing Marketing Opportunities, Study Finds

Mar 6, 2019

Stephen Gambescia, PhD, a professor in the College of Nursing and Health Professions, was quoted in a March 6 Becker’s Hospital Review article about his recently published study about Philadelphia-area hospitals using similar marketing themes in print ads.

No Link Between Autism and Measles Vaccine, Even for 'at Risk' Kids, Study Finds

Mar 5, 2019

The Live Science story about a new study confirming that there is no link between the MMR vaccine and autism that quoted Kristen Lyall, ScD, an assistant professor in the A.J. Drexel Autism Institute, was picked up by various media outlets including FOX News.

Drexel Women’s Basketball Coach Denise Dillon Finds Success with International Recruits

Mar 5, 2019

Women's Basketball Head Coach Denise Dillon and freshman Keishana Washington, were quoted and Associate Head Coach Amy Mallon, Assistant Coach Stacy Weiss and varsity student-athletes Tereza Kracikova, Eline Maesschalck and Ana Ferariu were mentioned in a March 5 Philly.com feature about the team's success in recruiting international players during Dillon's tenure.

Dressed for Success

Mar 5, 2019

The upcoming Nicole Miller exhibition by the Westphal College of Media Arts & Design was mentioned in a Philadelphia Style story on March 5.

From GDPR to Golden State Killer, DNA Sharing Presents Privacy Challenges

Mar 5, 2019

Leeza Garber, JD, an adjunct professor in the Kline School of Law, was quoted in a March 5Law.com post about how collaborations between genetic testing companies, like 23andMe, and pharmaceutical companies are raising data privacy concerns.

Could $162 Million Development Re-Awaken 'Sleeping Giant' of North Philly?

Mar 5, 2019

Harris Steinberg, a professor in Westphal College of Media Arts & Design and executive director of the Lindy Institute for Urban Innovation, was quoted in a March 5 Metro US story about a proposed $162 million development project at SEPTA's North Philadelphia station.

Drug Price Déjà Vu: Will the Latest Effort to Lower Costs Succeed?

Mar 4, 2019

Robert Field, PhD, JD, a professor in the Kline School of Law and the Dornsife School of Public Health, was interviewed on a March 4 Knowledge@Wharton podcast about Congress's latest efforts to lower drug prices.

Confirmed: No Link Between Autism and Measles Vaccine, Even for 'At Risk' Kids

Mar 4, 2019

Kristen Lyall, an assistant professor in the A.J. Drexel Autism Institute, was quoted in a March 4Live Science post about a new study confirming that there is no link between the MMR vaccine and autism.

Growing List of Retailers Shuttering Stores as Sales Slump

Mar 2, 2019

Joseph Hancock, PhD, a professor in Westphal College of Media Arts & Design was a guest on a March 2 NBC Nightly News segment about the retail apocalypse and recent closure of hundreds of brick-and-mortar stores.

Culinary Superstars Are in Town for 6th Annual Philly Chef Conference

Mar 1, 2019

An interview with Michael Traud, an assistant clinical professor in the Center for Food and Hospitality Management, was featured in a Mar. 1 KYW Newsradio (1060-AM) story about the 6th Annual Philly Chef Conference.

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