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Before College Athletes Can Compete Safely, Consider These Questions
Apr 30, 2020
Karen Weaver, EdD, an associate clinical professor in the Sport Management program in the LeBow College of Business, authored an April 30 Forbes article on what safety and cleaning precautions schools need to take in order to consider restarting athletic competitions in the fall.
LGBT+ Victims of Coronavirus Should Be Counted in Health Data, U.S. Lawmakers
Apr 30, 2020
Randall Sell, ScD, a professor in the Dornsife School of Public Health, was quoted in an April 30 Reuters article about state lawmakers urging U.S. officials on Thursday to determine how many coronavirus patients are LGBT+, saying the data could be critical to the health of the gay and transgender community amid the pandemic.
How 'Caution Fatigue' May Slow Social Distancing Efforts
Apr 30, 2020
Eric Zillmer, PsyD, the Carl R. Pacifico professor of Neuropsychology in the College of Arts and Sciences and director of Athletics, was quoted in an April 30 Philadelphia Inquirer article about how people experiencing caution fatigue, or becoming desensitized to warnings, will affect social distancing effort.
New North Philadelphia COVID-19 Testing Site Accepting All Residents
Apr 29, 2020
Mary Thornton-Bowmer, a nurse practitioner, and Natasha Thornton, a practice manager, both at the Steven and Sandra Sheller 11th Street Family Health Services Center, were quoted in an April 27 WPVI-TV (6-abc) broadcast about the 11th Street Center opening as a new COVID-19 testing facility in North Philadelphia. The broadcast was re-aired in an April 27 WPHL-TV (PHL-17) segment. Information about the testing site at 11th Street Center was also mentioned April 27 on WCAU-TV (NBC-10) and April 28 on WTXF-TV (FOX-29) broadcasts.
Why Are Black Americans Hardest Hit by the Coronavirus?
Apr 28, 2020
Sharrelle Barber, ScD, an assistant research professor in the Dornsife School of Public Health, was quoted in an April 27 Al Jazeera video conversation about racial disparities and COVID-19. Barber was also quoted in an April 23 Medium article on the topic.
College Should Produce Triple-Threat Graduates
Apr 28, 2020
Drexel's success in cooperative education was included in an April 27 Forbes story about how to best prepare college students for the workplace.
Supreme Court Finally Will Smile and Go on Camera — Because Pandemic Gives It No Choice
Apr 28, 2020
Lisa McElroy, JD, an associate professor in the Kline School of Law, was quoted in an April 28 Chicago Sun Times article about how the Supreme Court will become more transparent as the justices transition to a video format.
As COVID-19 Deepens the Digital Divide, a Call to Move Beyond Simply Providing Access
Apr 27, 2020
Howard Pinder, assistant director of workforce and economic inclusion in the Office of University and Community Partnerships, authored an opinion piece published April 24 in Generocity about the digital divide becoming more stark amidst the COVID-19 outbreak. The piece was picked up by Technically Philly on April 27.
States Need Coronavirus Data to Make Timely Decisions. What They Share With the Public Varies Widely.
Apr 27, 2020
Sharrelle Barber, ScD, an assistant research professor, and Shiriki K. Kumanyika, PhD, a research professor, both in the Dornsife School of Public Health, were quoted in an April 27 Spotlight PA article about how coronavirus data is being shared among states to inform decision-making. The story was published April 27 by The Philadelphia Inquirer, Pew Charitable Trusts, York Dispatch and other newspapers across Pennsylvania.
What We Still Don’t Know: Here Are Some of the Big Coronavirus Questions Scientists Are Racing to Answer
Apr 27, 2020
Igor Burstyn, PhD, and Yvonne Michael, ScD, associate professors in the Dornsife School of Public Health, are quoted in an April 27 Philadelphia Inquirer article on coronavirus questions scientists are racing to answer.
How to Stop an Invasion
Apr 24, 2020
Michael Yudell, PhD, a professor and chair in the Dornsife School of Public Health, was featured in the April 24 episode of WHYY Radio’s “The Pulse” about how disease outbreaks can make people suspicious of others or more likely to cast blame. The story also aired on NPR stations across the country.
Food Banks Struggle to Keep up With Skyrocketing Demand
Apr 24, 2020
Mariana Chilton, PhD, a professor in the Dornsife School of Public Health and director of the Center for Hunger-Free Communities, was interviewed April 24 for a KYW Newsradio story about ways to combat food insecurity during the pandemic. Chilton was also quoted in an April 24 TIME magazine article about food banks struggling to keep up with demand.
Culinology at The Drexel Food Lab with Rachel Sherman and Jon Deutsch
Apr 23, 2020
Jonathan Deutsch, PhD, a professor in the College of Nursing and Health Professions, was quoted on an April 23 episode of Hold the Mustard podcast about food sustainability and the work of Drexel's Food Lab, among other topics.
Food Banks and Soup Kitchens Face a Surge in Demand Due to Job Loss Across the Country
Apr 21, 2020
Mariana Chilton, PhD, a professor in the Dornsife School of Public Health and director of the Center for Hunger-Free Communities, was quoted in an April 21 Newsy story on shortages at food banks nationwide during the pandemic.
Online Learning, Hybrid Classes and Virtual Reality: Philly Universities Prepare for a Risky Fall Semester
Apr 21, 2020
Drexel was included in an April 21 Philadelphia magazine story about universities planning for the fall semester during the coronavirus pandemic.
More Screen Time, Less Parental Playtime Increase Toddler’s ASD-Like Symptoms
Apr 21, 2020
Karen F. Heffler, MD, a researcher, and David S. Bennett, PhD, a professor, both in the College of Medicine, were featured in April 22 stories by WTAQ-AM (Green Bay, Wisconson) and KSNT-TV (NBC-Topeka, Kansas), and an April 21 Physician’s Weekly story about their research linking early screen time in infants with development of autism spectrum disorder (ASD)-like symptoms later in childhood. The research was also reported on by KCBD-TV (NBC-Lubbock, TX), KSPR-TV (abc-Springfield, Missouri), and many other radio and television stations nationwide.
5 Creativity Exercises to Keep You Sharp While Working From Home
Apr 21, 2020
A 2017 study on art-making activating the brain's reward pathway led by Girija Kaimal, EdD, an associate professor in the College of Nursing and Health Professions, was mentioned in an April 21 Entrepreneur article about exercises to boost creativity.
Estimating the Economic Impact of COVID-19 on Philadelphia
Apr 20, 2020
Kevin Gillen,PhD, senior research fellow in the Lindy Institute for Urban Innovation, was interviewed in an April 20 KYW Newsradio (1060-AM) podcast about a new report by the Lindy Institute for Urban Innovation that provides one of the first estimates of the economic toll the coronavirus will have on Philadelphia —impacting everything from real estate and manufacturing to unemployment and homelessness.
If College Athletes Return, Who Will Pay The Medical Bills?
Apr 20, 2020
Karen Weaver, EdD, an associate clinical professor in the Sport Management program in the LeBow College of Business, authored an April 20 Forbes column about how the pandemic will affect college athletes’ health insurance coverage, which could be an added expense for colleges when sports return.
Screen Time for Tiniest Tots Linked to Autism-Like Symptoms
Apr 20, 2020
Karen F. Heffler, MD, a researcher, and David S. Bennett, PhD, a professor, both in the College of Medicine, were featured in April 20 stories in HealthDay, UPI, and MedPage Today about their research linking early screen time in infants with development of autism spectrum disorder (ASD)-like symptoms later in childhood. The story was also reported by various broadcast media outlets nationwide including WTVH-TV (CBS, Syracuse, New York) and WNDU-TV (NBC, South Bend, Indiana).
The Right Songs to Calm Stir Crazy Kids
Apr 20, 2020
Scott Horowitz, clinical instructor in the College of Nursing and Health Professions, was quoted in an April 20 Fatherly article about how music can be calming for children during the pandemic and examples of music to play for them.
As Colleges Face Budget Crunch, Experts Warn Against Cutting Sports
Apr 18, 2020
Joel Maxcy, PhD, director of the Sport Management program in the LeBow College of Business, was quoted in an April 18 The Blade (Toledo, Ohio) article about colleges cutting sports programs in the face of budget crunches and other possible solutions they could seek instead.
PA Released Figures on the Coronavirus and Race, But Not Specific Geographic Data, Experts Say
Apr 17, 2020
Sharrelle Barber, ScD, an assistant research professor, and Shiriki K. Kumanyika, PhD, a research professor, both in the Dornsife School of Public Health, were quoted in an April 17 Spotlight PA story picked up by Lancaster Online, The Gettysburg Times, The York Dispatch, The Tribune Democrat, and other newspapers across Pennsylvania about the importance of releasing coronavirus geographic data.
'It's Not Over Until It's Over': 5 Things to Know About Hitting the COVID-19 Peak
Apr 17, 2020
Esther Chernak, MD, an associate clinical professor in the Dornsife School of Public Health and director of the Center for Public Health Readiness and Communication, was quoted in an April 17 Kaiser Health News story that was picked up by outlets nationwide including The Miami Herald, Arizona Republic, Physicians News Digest, Duluth News-Tribune, PhillyVoice and Minnesota Star Tribune.
This is Your Brain During a Pandemic
Apr 17, 2020
John Kounios, PhD, a professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was quoted in an April 17 episode of NPR “The Pulse” about creativity and production during self-isolation in the pandemic. The story ran on WHYY-Radio, KERA-FM (Dallas, Texas), WYPR-FM (Baltimore, Maryland), WGBH-FM (Boston, Massachusetts) and other NPR stations nationwide. Kounios was also quoted in April 18 Ladders and Big Think articles about recently published research on what part of the brain controls creativity and the evolutionary development of creativity.
Philadelphia Engineer Creates Backup Ventilators for Coronavirus Pandemic
Apr 17, 2020
Marek Swoboda, PhD, an assistant teaching professor in the School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems, was featured in an April 17 episode of WHYY-Radio's “The Pulse” about his efforts to lead a team that is creating back-up ventilators for hospitals during the coronavirus pandemic. John Kounios, PhD, a professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was also interviewed in the piece about the role of creative problem-solving during the pandemic.
The Black Plague
Apr 16, 2020
Usama Bilal, MD, PhD, an assistant professor in the Dornsife School of Public Health, conducted research into disparities in who is being tested for COVID-19. The early data from that work was mentioned in an April 16 column in The New Yorker.
Should You Stop Smoking Pot During the Coronavirus Pandemic? What About Vaping?
Apr 16, 2020
Brenda Douglass, DNP, associate clinical professor in the College of Nursing and Health Professions, was quoted in an April 16 Philadelphia Inquirer article about the increased risk of more severe symptoms from COVID-19 for people who smoke and/or vape.
Data Reveals Alarming Racial Disparity in COVID-19 Deaths Across the U.S.
Apr 15, 2020
Sharrelle Barber, ScD, an assistant research professor in the Dornsife School of Public Health, was interviewed on an April 15 Between the Lines podcast about growing concern surrounding the alarming racial disparities in coronavirus-related deaths. Barber is also quoted in an April 16 Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder story on the toll the pandemic is having.
Unions Say Next Virus Relief Package Needs Pension Reform
Apr 15, 2020
Norman Stein, JD, a professor in the Kline School of Law, was quoted in an April 15 Law360 article about union pension funds and coronavirus relief legislation.
First They Dropped Wrestling, Then Soccer. What’s Next For NCAA Mid-Majors?
Apr 15, 2020
Karen Weaver, EdD, an associate clinical professor in the Sport Management program in the LeBow College of Business, authored an April 15 Forbes column about some colleges dropping athletics programs from their offerings as a result of the economic turmoil brought on by the pandemic and how colleges are looking to the NCAA for assistance.
What Happens If We End Coronavirus Social Distancing Too Soon?
Apr 15, 2020
Michael LeVasseur, PhD, a visiting assistant professor at the Dornsife School of Public Health, was quoted in an April 14 HuffPost article about the dangers of stopping COVID-19 quarantines too early and what's needed to get back to "normal" life.
Amazon, Walmart and the Low-Income Grocery-Shopping Divide Exposed by the Coronavirus
Apr 14, 2020
Mariana Chilton, PhD, a professor the Dornsife School of Public Health and director for the Center for Hunger-Free Communities, was quoted in an April 8 CNBC article about the low-income grocery shopping divide exposed by the coronavirus.
College Athletic Programs Are Looking to Furloughs, Pay Cuts to Stay Afloat. Will It Be Enough?
Apr 13, 2020
Karen Weaver, EdD, an associate clinical professor in the Sport Management program in the LeBow College of Business, authored an April 13 Forbes article about how the pandemic is affecting college athletic programs and what options there are for recovery. She was also a guest on the April 13 episode of KYW-Newsradio (1060-AM)'s "In Depth" program to talk about the issue.
Why You Probably Won't Get the Coronavirus Twice, At Least Not Right Away
Apr 13, 2020
Michael LeVasseur, PhD, a visiting assistant professor at the Dornsife School of Public Health, was quoted in an April 13 Business Insider story about the likelihood that recovered COVID-19 patients will contract the coronavirus again. The article was also published April 13 by MSN Health and Fitness.
Coronavirus: Death Toll Racial Disparities
Apr 13, 2020
Sharrelle Barber, ScD, an assistant research professor in the Dornsife School of Public Health, was interviewed on an April 13 episode of "1A," on Washington, D.C.'s NPR affiliate WAMU-Radio, about racial disparities in the coronavirus death toll. The story ran on KMWU (St. Louis, Missouri), WVXU in Cincinnati, WFAE (Charlotte, North Carolina), and other NPR stations nationwide. Barber is also quoted in an April 14 Atlanta Journal Constitution opinion piece on the subject.
Amid a Pandemic, Catharsis at Seven O'Clock
Apr 12, 2020
Usama Bilal, MD, PhD, an assistant professor in the Dornsife School of Public Health, led research into disparities in who is being tested for COVID-19. The early data from that work was mentioned in an April 12 episode of the New Yorker Radio Hour which was aired by KUNR (Reno, Nevada), WBUR (Boston), WNYC (New York), and other stations nationwide.
Autistic People Report Poor Health, Low Life Satisfaction
Apr 10, 2020
Laura Graham Holmes, PhD, a post-doctoral researcher in the A.J. Autism Institute, was quoted in an April 10 Spectrum article about research she led that developed a questionnaire to evaluate the quality of life for individuals diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) while she was a post-doctoral fellow at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.
Racial Disparities in Philadelphia Testing for COVID-19
Apr 9, 2020
Usama Bilal, MD, PhD, an assistant professor in the Dornsife School of Public Health, was quoted in a WPVI(6-abc) story on April 6 about disparities in who is being tested for COVID-19. Bilal was also quoted April 9 in Rolling Stone(also published by the San Francisco Chronicle, and The Telegraph, among other outlets), Philadelphia Tribune and Telemundo about how the coronavirus will hit the poor most.
Black Men Fear Homemade Coronavirus Masks Could Exacerbate Racial Profiling
Apr 9, 2020
André Carrington, PhD, an associate professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was quoted in a April 9 NBC News article about the CDC’s recommendation to wear a bandana over ones face during the pandemic – and how this could intensifying racial profiling in communities of color.
Does Protein Powder Really Expire? Here's What Food Safety Experts Want You to Know
Apr 8, 2020
Jennifer Quinlan, PhD, a professor in the College of Nursing and Health Professions, was quoted in an April 8 Women's Health story about what the expiration date on protein powder actually means.
Exactly How to Stock Your Fridge If You Want Your Food to Last
Apr 8, 2020
Jonathan Deutsch, PhD, a professor in the College of Nursing and Health Professions, was quoted in an April 8 Reader’s Digest article about how to properly store your food in the fridge so it lasts longer.
How to Wash Vegetables: Can I Get the Coronavirus From Groceries?
Apr 8, 2020
Rosemary Trout, director of the Food and Hospitality Management department in the College of Nursing and Health Professions, was quoted in an April 8 Philadelphia Inquirer story about what to do when returning from a trip to the grocery store, how to wash and disinfect recently purchased items and how to keep your kitchen clean.
As Philly Officials See Positive Signs on COVID-19, White House Fears a Pa. Hotspot and May Send More Aid
Apr 8, 2020
Michael LeVasseur, PhD, a visiting assistant professor at the Dornsife School of Public Health, was quoted in an April 8 Philadelphia Inquirer article about concerns by the White House’s Coronavirus Response Director that Philadelphia could be a coronavirus hot spot, while numbers suggest the growth in Philadelphia’s COVID-19 cases may be slowing.
Exactly How to Stock Your Fridge If You Want Your Food to Last
Apr 8, 2020
Jonathan Deutsch, PhD, a professor in the College of Nursing and Health Professions, was quoted in an April 8 Reader’s Digest article about how to properly store your food in the fridge so it lasts longer.
How to Wash Vegetables: Can I Get the Coronavirus From Groceries?
Apr 8, 2020
Rosemary Trout, director of the Food and Hospitality Management department in the College of Nursing and Health Professions, was quoted in an April 8 Philadelphia Inquirer story about what to do when returning from a trip to the grocery store, how to wash and disinfect recently purchased items and how to keep your kitchen clean.
‘Outlaw’ Pa. Businesses Make Coronavirus Masks Without State Approval
Apr 8, 2020
Genevieve Dion, a professor in Westphal Colllege of Media Arts & Design and director of Drexel’s Center for Functional Fabrics, was mentioned in an April 8 WHYY.org story about textile manufacturers throughout the state transitioning their operations to make face masks and personal protective equipment during the coronavirus pandemic.
Cell Phone Records Show Dramatic Drop in Regional Travel Outside Philly After Governor's COVID-19 Order
Apr 8, 2020
Mariana Chilton, PhD, a professor of Health Management and Policy at the Dornsife School of Public Health, was quoted in an April 8 Philadelphia Inquirer article about a drop in daily regional travel across much of Pennsylvania following Governor Wolf’s order to shut down non-life sustaining businesses.
Fearing Being Mistaken for Criminals, People of Color Shy Away From Homemade Face Masks
Apr 8, 2020
Sharrelle Barber, ScD, an assistant research professor in the Dornsife School of Public Health, was quoted in an April 8 Raleigh News & Observer story about structural inequalities causing the pandemic to disproportionately impact communities of color. The story was also published April 8 by the Fresno Bee, Fort Worth Star Telegram and other newspapers nationwide. Barber was also quoted in related articles April 7 in Debate (Mexico), and April 9 in Ecowatch and Refinery 29 about a disproportionately high percentage of African Americans testing positive for COVID-19.
Retired Doctors Want to Return to Work to Fight COVID-19. Here's What They Need to Know
Apr 8, 2020
Nielufar Varjavand, MD, a professor in the College of Medicine and director of the physician reentry program, was quoted in an April 8 AAMC News article about what retired doctors need to know before returning to work to fight the coronavirus.
Black Americans Face Alarming Rates of Coronavirus Infection in Some States
Apr 7, 2020
Sharrelle Barber, ScD, an assistant research professor in the Dornsife School of Public Health, was quoted in an April 7 New York Times article about black Americans facing alarming rates of coronavirus infection in some areas of the United States.
 Drexel President John Fry on Managing His School Through The Coronavirus
Apr 7, 2020
Drexel President John Fry was featured in an April 7 Philadelphia Inquirer story about how he is managing the coronavirus situation at the university.
Will College Football Get Canceled? Here's What Experts Say Must Happen Before Games Return
Apr 7, 2020
Thersa Sweet, PhD, an associate professor in the Dornsife School of Public Health, was quoted in an April 7 PennLive story about the importance of making COVID-19 testing widely available to understand coronavirus spread before large-scale events are scheduled again.
Why Coronavirus Is Killing Black Americans at Staggering Rates
Apr 7, 2020
An April 7 New York Times article about black Americans facing alarming rates of coronavirus infection in some areas of the United States that quoted Sharrelle Barber, ScD, an assistant research professor in the Dornsife School of Public Health, was picked up by various media nationwide including Mic and The Seattle Times.
Pennsylvania Plans to Release Racial Data on Coronavirus Cases, But Faces Collection Challenges
Apr 7, 2020
Sharrelle Barber, ScD, an assistant research professor in the Dornsife School of Public Health, was quoted in an April 7 Spotlight PA story, picked up by PennLive and The Philadelphia Inquirer, about Pennsylvania’s plans to release racial data on coronavirus cases. Barber was also quoted April 7 in a related WRAL-TV (NBC, North Carolina) story.
Loss of FEMA Funds Is Behind Friday Closure of 2 Local Drive-Through Test Sites
Apr 7, 2020
Usama Bilal, MD, PhD, an assistant professor in the Dornsife School of Public Health, was quoted in April 7 WHYY.org, Univision,Salud America! and Daily Mail stories about continued challenges with COVID-19 testing and growing evidence that COVID-19 is disproportionately impacting low income people.
What You Can Do If You're Laid Off or Furloughed During the Coronavirus Pandemic
Apr 7, 2020
Ebony White, PhD, an assistant clinical professor in the College of Nursing and Health Professions, was quoted in an April 7 Philadelphia Inquirer story about how to cope with the stress and anxiety of losing employment during the pandemic.
Poverty and the Pandemic
Apr 7, 2020
Ana Diez Roux, MD, PhD, dean of the Dornsife School of Public Health, was interviewed on the April 7 episode of WHYY-Radio's "Radio Times" about the toll the coronavirus is taking on low-income communities.
Prioritizing Transplants When Other Surgeries Are on Hold
Apr 6, 2020
Meera Nair Harhay, MD, an associate professor in the College of Medicine, was quoted in an April 6 Medscape article about prioritizing transplants when other surgeries are on hold during the pandemic.
High-income Philadelphians Getting Tested for Coronavirus at Far Higher Rates Than Low-income Residents
Apr 6, 2020
Usama Bilal, MD, PhD, an assistant professor in the Dornsife School of Public Health, was quoted in an April 6 Philadelphia Inquirer article about high-income Philadelphians getting tested for coronavirus at far higher rates than low-income residents.
During the Coronavirus Outbreak, Telemedicine Offers a Solution
Apr 3, 2020
Mariana Chilton, PhD, a professor of Health Management and Policy at the Dornsife School of Public Health, was quoted in an April 3 yes! magazine article about the current state of access to telehealth services.
Cleaning Your Home For Coronavirus? Don't Forget Your Indoor Air.
Apr 3, 2020
Jane Clougherty, ScD, associate professor in the Dornsife School of Public Health, was quoted in an April 3 HuffPost story about how to improve indoor air quality during the coronavirus outbreak.
What Could the Economic Recovery From the Coronavirus Crisis Look Like?
Apr 3, 2020
Tristan Potter, PhD, an assistant professor in the School of Economics of the LeBow College of Business, was interviewed in an April 3 KYW Newsradio (1060-AM) podcast about what the economic recovery from the coronavirus crisis could look like.
Drexel Teams Up with Family Ambassadors, Child Care Providers to Promote Learning 
Apr 2, 2020
Maria Walker, project director of Action for Early Learning in the Office of University and Community Partnerships, was interviewed in a Philadelphia Public School Notebook story published on April 2 about the Action for Early Learning initiative.
When Will This End? Your Biggest Questions About COVID-19 Answered
Apr 2, 2020
Charles B. Cairns, MD, Walter H. and Leonore Annenberg dean of the College of Medicine and senior vice president for Medical Affairs, was featured in an April 2 Forbes article about antibody testing for COVID-19.
‘Essential’ and Unsafe: Frontline Workers of Color Face Compounded Risks
Apr 2, 2020
Sharrelle Barber, ScD, an assistant research professor, and Usama Bilal, PhD, MD, an assistant professor, both in the Dornsife School of Public Health, contributed to an April 2 WHYY.org story about why some populations are disproportionately vulnerable to the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.
3 Chester County Prison Staffers Test Positive for Coronavirus
Apr 2, 2020
Joseph Amon, PhD, a clinical professor and director of the Office of Global Health at Dornsife School of Public Health, was quoted in an April 2 Daily Local (West Chester, Pennsylvania) story about COVID-19 cases in a Chester County prison. The story also was picked up by The Phoenix Reporter and The Mercury.
Could Blood Tests for Immunity to Coronavirus Help Us Return to Work?
Apr 2, 2020
Thersa Sweet, PhD, an associate professor in the Dornsife School of Public Health, was quoted in an April 2 PennLive article about the potential for serological tests that could tell whether a person has developed antibodies that can fight off the coronavirus.
New Basketball Coach Amy Mallon Doesn't Plan to Change Much at Drexel
Apr 1, 2020
Amy Mallon, the newly appointed head coach of Drexel’s women’s basketball team, was featured in April 1 Philadelphia Inquirer, Baltimore Sun, Delaware County Daily Times and PhillyCollegeSports.com stories about her promotion to lead the team after serving 16 years as associate head coach.
How Coronavirus is Changing How We Look at Supply Chains
Apr 1, 2020
David Kurz, EdD, an associate professor in the LeBow College of Business, was interviewed in an April 1 KYW Newsradio (1060-AM) podcast about how the coronavirus is affecting the supply chain.
Surprising Study Finds That Creativity Is Not Actually Right Brain—It Is Left Brain
Apr 1, 2020
Recently published research led by John Kounios, PhD, a professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was mentioned in a April 1 Fast Company article about the study contradicting popular notions about which side of the brain controls creativity. According to Kounios’ study, creative brain activity shifts sides with the level of experience a person has at the creative activity at hand, such as jazz guitarists playing improvisations.
A Quick Finger-Prick Blood Test Can Determine Whether You've Ever Had the Coronavirus. It Could Soon Become Widely Available.
Apr 1, 2020
Charles B. Cairns, MD, Walter H. and Leonore Annenberg dean of the College of Medicine, was quoted in an April 1 Science News about new antibody tests being developed for the coronavirus, his quote from the story was used in related stories by KUNC-radio (Fort Collins, Colorado) and Business Insider.
How Do You Get Tested for the Coronavirus in Philly if You Don't Have a Car?
Apr 1, 2020
Esther Chernak, MD, an associate professor and and director of the Center for Public Health Readiness and Communication in the Dornsife School of Public Health, was quoted in an April 1Philadelphia Inquirer story about how people can get tested for coronavirus in Philadelphia if they don't have a car to get to drive-through testing facilities.
Coronavirus PPE: Drexel University Engineers Creating Hundreds of 3D-Printed Face Shields for Hospitals
Apr 1, 2020
Michele Marcolongo, PhD, a professor and head of the Materials Science and Engineering Department in the College of Engineering, was interviewed in April 1 WPVI-TV (6-abc) and KYW-TV (CBS-3) stories about her work with Amy Throckmorton, PhD, an associate professor in the School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems, to 3D print headbands to make face shields for medical workers. The stories were picked up by affiliates and outlets across the country, including Yahoo! News.

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