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2020

February

Do Plants Actually Clean the Air? Yes – But You’ll Need A Lot of Them
Feb 28, 2020
Michael Waring, PhD, an associate professor in the College of Engineering, was quoted and Bryan Cummings, a doctoral candidate in the College, was mentioned in a Feb. 28 Los Angeles Times story about their analysis showing that houseplants do not contribute to cleaner indoor air.
This University Conference Gathers the Best Chefs in the World in Philadelphia
Feb 28, 2020
Michael Traud, JD, an assistant clinical professor in the Food and Hospitality Management department in the College of Nursing and Health Professions, was quoted in Feb. 28 Fortune and KYW Newsradio stories about the upcoming Philly Chef Conference and what attendees can expect to see this year.
Philly’s Soda Tax Didn’t Lead to People Drinking Less Soda, Study Says
Feb 27, 2020
Amy Auchincloss, PhD, an associate professor in the Dornsife School of Public Health, was quoted in a Feb. 27 Philadelphia Inquirer and KYW-TV (CBS-3) story about whether Philadelphia’s “soda tax” influenced the amount of sugar-sweetened beverages Philadelphians are drinking. The Inquirer coverage also appeared in the Seattle Times, The Buffalo News and other outlets.
When the Police Stop a Teenager With Special Needs
Feb 27, 2020
Research from the A.J. Drexel Autism Institute about what happens when youth on the autism spectrum are stopped by police, was mentioned in a Feb. 27 New York Times story about the challenges police face when stopping teens with special needs.
Feb-26-FoodLab-Nosh
Feb 26, 2020
Research from Drexel's Food Lab was referenced mentioned in a Feb. 26 Nosh story about the creation of the Upcycled Food Association, of which Drexel is a partner organization.
Tax Incentives: The Losing Gamble States and Cities Keep Making
Feb 26, 2020
Bruce Katz, JD, distinguished fellow in the Lindy Institute for Urban Innovation and director of the Nowak Metro Finance Lab, was quoted in a Feb. 26 Governing article about why tax incentives doled out by cities and states often do not deliver economic benefits.
No, Abortion Providers Aren't Craven Opportunists. They Care for Their Patients.
Feb 26, 2020
David S. Cohen, JD, a professor in the Kline School of Law, coauthored a Feb. 26 Washington Post opinion piece about the implications of June Medical v. Russo, a case before the U.S. Supreme Court that could drastically curtail abortion rights litigation. The piece references his new book "Obstacle Course: The Everyday Struggle to Get an Abortion in America."
Why Zippers Are On Different Sides for Men and Women's Clothing
Feb 25, 2020
Lisa Hayes, an associate professor in the Westphal College of Media Arts & Design, was quoted in a Feb. 25 HuffPost story about the origin of zipper locations on men's and women's clothing.
Researchers Blast ‘Forever Chemicals’ Into Oblivion With Plasma
Feb 24, 2020
Research by Christopher Sales, PhD, an associate professor in the College of Engineering, and Alexander Fridman, PhD, director of the C. & J. Nyheim Plasma Institute and Nyheim Chair professor in the College of Engineering, was featured in a Feb. 24 Grist story about the widespread contamination of drinking water by the chemical PFAS, which was used in non-stick pans, waterproofing and fire-fighting foam. Sales was quoted in the story.
Amid Coronavirus Outbreak, Tech Keeps Students Connected — for Good or Ill
Feb 24, 2020
Scott Warnock, PhD, director of the University Writing program and professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was quoted in a Feb. 24 EdScoop article for assisting New York University in designing online writing classes at NYU’s Shanghai campus.
Amazon Primed: Amazon Care Launches, Bezos $10 Billion Blunder, Pentagon Documents
Feb 23, 2020
Robert Brulle, PhD, a professor emeritus in the College of Arts and Sciences, was quoted in a Feb. 23 Forbes story about recent developments of Amazon, including CEO Jeff Bezos' recent commitment of $10 billion to fight climate change. Brulle's research on spending by opponents of the climate movement helps put the Bezos Earth Fund into perspective.
It's Easier to Be Present If You Can Master This One Cognitive Technique
Feb 23, 2020
Evan Forman, PhD, a professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was quoted in a Feb. 23 Inverse article about present moment awareness and the benefits of sustaining attention to and awareness of the present moment.
'Wildlife Photographer of the Year' Exhibit Features 100 Stunning Photos
Feb 21, 2020
The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University's "Wildlife Photographer of the Year" exhibition was featured in a Feb. 21 Philly Voice post. The exhibition will open March 29 at the museum on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway.
Philly Chef Conference Keeps Getting Better
Feb 21, 2020
The Philly Chef Conference, an event hosted by the Food and Hospitality Management department in the College of Nursing and Health Professions, was featured in a Feb. 21 Philadelphia magazine article about the addition of a live recording of a podcast to the event's activities.
Ill-Fitting Gear Puts Female Firefighters at Risk, but That’s Changing
Feb 21, 2020
Jennifer Taylor, PhD, director of the Center for Firefighter Injury Research and Safety Trends, was quoted in a Feb. 21 story from The Verge on recent efforts to improve gear for female firefighters.
‘Can Frighten, Terrorize, Traumatize’: National Education Association Calls For End To Active Shooter Drills In Schools
Feb 21, 2020
Ebony White, PhD, an assistant clinical professor in the College of Nursing and Health Professions, was quoted in a Feb. 21 KYW-TV (CBS-3) segment about the National Education Association calling for the end of active shooter drills because of the increased stress it causes students.
With $10 Billion Fund, Jeff Bezos Can Control the Planet's Future
Feb 21, 2020
Robert Brulle, PhD, a professor emeritus in the College of Arts and Sciences, was quoted in a Feb. 21 WIRED story about Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos' recent commitment of $10 billion to fight climate change. Brulle's research on spending by opponents of the climate movement helps put the Bezos Earth Fund into perspective.
A Formula for Growth After the Start-Up Stage
Feb 21, 2020
Damian Salas, assistant dean of entrepreneurship programs and assistant teaching professor in the Charles D. Close School of Entrepreneurship, was quoted in a Feb. 21 New York Times story about a new report suggesting a new formula for growth after the start-up stage for companies.
After N. Philly Quadruple Shooting, Rapid Response Teams Hope to Prevent More Violence
Feb 20, 2020
Healing Hurt People, a program at the Dornsife School of Public Health, was featured in a Feb. 20 WHYY.org story about counseling and other efforts to address trauma and prevent violence in Philadelphia
Vision 2020, Celebrating 100 Years of Equality for Women
Feb 18, 2020
Joanne Murray, a historian at the College of Medicine's Legacy Center, was featured in a Patch post on Feb. 18 as part of a story about Drexel's Vision 2020 program celebrating the 100th anniversary of the women's suffrage amendment. The story was also picked up by WWDB-Radio (860-AM) on Feb. 20.
What Contamination Lurks on — and Under — Shuttered South Philly Refinery
Feb 17, 2020
Charles Haas, PhD, LD Betz Professor of Environmental Engineering in the College of Engineering, was quoted in a Feb. 17 Philadelphia Inquirer story about the environmental remediation that will be necessary to minimize health risk associated with the pollution from the Philadelphia Energy Solutions refinery site in South Philadelphia over many years.
The Verdict Is In: Courtrooms Seldom Overrule Bad Science
Feb 17, 2020
David DeMatteo, JD, PhD, associate professor in the Kline School of Law and the College of Arts and Sciences, together with Sarah Fishel, a student in the JD/PhD program, and Aislinn Tansey, a master's student, were mentioned in a Feb. 17 ScienceBlog article about research that determined courtrooms seldom overrule bad science.
New Help for Dementia Patients, Delivered Via Games and Puzzles
Feb 17, 2020
Laura Gitlin, PhD, dean of the College of Nursing and Health Professions, was quoted in a Feb. 17 Wall Street Journal article about the Tailored Activity Program, a therapy program created by Gitlin and her colleagues, that helps alleviate symptoms like agitation and aggression for dementia patients.
Academy of Natural Sciences Features Animals Without the Need for Speed
Feb 14, 2020
The "Survival of the Slowest" sloth exhibition at the Academy of Natural Sciences was featured Feb. 13 and Feb. 14 in newscasts on KYW-Newsradio (1060-AM), WCAU-TV (NBC-10) and WPVI-TV (6-abc) and in a Feb. 15 City Suburban News story.
Eating Disorder Statistics
Feb 14, 2020
Stephanie Manasse, PhD, an assistant research professor in the Center for Weight, Eating and Lifestyle Sciences (WELL Center) in the College of Arts and Sciences, was quoted in a Feb. 14 U.S. News & World Report article about eating disorder statistics in the United States.
Conversations To Have For Black History Month That Last Past February
Feb 13, 2020
Ebony White, PhD, an assistant clinical professor in the College of Nursing and Health Professions, was quoted in a Feb. 13 Romper article about how to talk to children about racism and using Black History Month as a starting point to continue the conversation any time of year.
Congress’ Question For NCAA: How In The World Can We Trust You To Get This Right?
Feb 12, 2020
Karen Weaver, EdD, an associate clinical professor in the Sport Management program in the LeBow College of Business, authored a Feb. 12 Forbes article about the NCAA hearing in front of the Senate Subcommittee on Manufacturing, Trade and Consumer Protection to address name, image and likeness issues.
‘Employer U,’ Higher Ed Can Work Together To Deliver What Consumers Want
Feb 11, 2020
Drexel’s co-op program was mentioned in a Feb. 11 Forbes story about how employers and higher ed can work together to deliver what consumers want.
Virtual Reality Set to Be the Next Big Thing for Art Therapy
Feb 11, 2020
Girija Kaimal, EdD, an associate professor in the College, was quoted in a Feb. 11 Digital Journal article about a 2019 study on the use of virtual reality as an expressive tool in creative arts therapies.
So, kid, you wanna be a CEO?
Feb 11, 2020
Drexel was mentioned in a Feb. 11 Pittsburgh Post-Gazette story about Saxbys Coffee opening a student-run café at the University of Pittsburgh. Through a partnership with the Charles D. Close School of Entrepreneurship, Saxbys opened its first student-run café on Drexel’s campus.
Philly Has a New Way to Track Air Quality — But It Won’t Help In An Emergency
Feb 10, 2020
Gwen Ottinger, PhD, an associate professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was quoted in a Feb. 10 Philadelphia Tribune article about a new way for Philadelphia to track its air quality.
Philadelphia Fintech Leaders: The Dream of Blockchain Isn't Dead
Feb 10, 2020
Michelle Lowry, PhD, TD Bank Professor of Finance at the LeBow School of Business and academic director of the Raj & Kamla Gupta Governance Institute, was quoted in a Feb. 10 Philadelphia Business Journal story about the Philadelphia Alliance of Capital and Technologies’ (PACT) Fintech Conference held at LeBow College. Lowry participated in a panel on blockchain and cryptocurrency.
Why Ranked-Choice Voting Is Having a Moment
Feb 10, 2020
Jack Santucci, PhD, an assistant teaching professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was quoted in a Feb. 10 New York Times article about the relevance of rank-choice voting during this presidential election season.
Philly Must Plan for a Post-Refinery Future
Feb 9, 2020
Harris Steinberg, a professor in Westphal College of Media Arts & Design and executive director of the Lindy Institute for Urban Innovation, was mentioned in a Feb. 9 Philadelphia Inquirer editorial about the fate of the former Philadelphia Energy Solutions refinery site, which could be decided in bankruptcy court this week.
Thinking of a College Co-op Program? Here’s What You Need to Know
Feb 9, 2020
Drexel was mentioned in a Feb. 9 Wall Street Journal story about universities that have co-op programs and what students should know when considering attending one.
Husker Air Takes Flight—Did It Land Any Prime Football Recruits?
Feb 9, 2020
Karen Weaver, EdD, an associate clinical professor in the Sport Management program in the LeBow College of Business, authored a Feb. 9 Forbes article about the University of Nebraska’s novel transportation program for the school’s football coach to travel to recruit. Husker Air relies on the private planes fully owned and fractionally owned by donors to the Husker Athletics Program, saving the school nearly $1 million.
This Philadelphia Refinery Is the Country's Worst Polluter. Trump Wants to Keep it Open.
Feb 7, 2020
Kathleen Escoto, a graduate student in the Dornsife School of Public Health, was quoted in a Feb. 7 Grist story about the economic, environmental and health effects of the Philadelphia Energy Solutions refinery closing. Public health research from Drexel was also mentioned in the story.
Generational Shifts and The Politics of Change
Feb 7, 2020
A Feb. 7 Philadelphia Citizen article featured an upcoming event in the Pennoni Panel speaker series—created by the Pennoni Honors College and Kline School of Law —which will feature the Citizen’s Roxanne Patel Shepelavy and touch on the topic of generational shifts and the politics of change.
Streaming Rescued Record Labels. But Has It Abandoned Artists?
Feb 7, 2020
Marc Offenbach an assistant teaching professor in Westphal College of Media Arts & Design, was quoted in a Feb. 7 American Public Media story that aired on Minnesota Public Radio's "Marketplace" about Warner Music going public.
Do Houseplants Really Clean the Air? Yes — But There's One Thing You Should Know
Feb 7, 2020
Research by Michael Waring, PhD, an associate professor in the College of Engineering, andBryan Cummings, a doctoral student in the College, showing that houseplants do not contribute to improving indoor air quality, was featured in a Feb. 7 Inverse story.
Caution or Overreaction? The Coronavirus Outbreak and Philly
Feb 6, 2020
Michael LeVasseur, PhD, a visiting assistant professor in the Dornsife School of Public Health, was quoted in the Feb. 6 episode of WHYY-Radio's “The Why” about efforts to contain the spread of the coronavirus outbreak.
Costly Presidential Campaign Rallies Leave Cities Wondering Who’s Paying the Bill
Feb 6, 2020
William Rosenberg, PhD, a professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was quoted in a Feb. 6 Philadelphia Inquirer article about who pays the bills after costly presidential campaign rallies.
Voting Problems Open the Door to Election Alternatives
Feb 5, 2020
Jack Santucci, PhD, an assistant teaching professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was quoted in a Feb. 5 Governing article about the traditional American election system and growing support for new ways to cast ballots, such as ranked choice and approval voting.
What College Athletics Must Adopt From The New WNBA Collective Bargaining Agreement
Feb 4, 2020
Karen Weaver, EdD, an associate clinical professor in the Sport Management program in the LeBow College of Business, authored a Feb. 4 Forbes article about the WNBA’s recently announced collective bargaining agreement with the WNBA Players Association and how the NCAA should adopt similar policies to protect athlete’s private medical data and formalize name, image and likeness policies.
Odds Increase Against Polar Park Breaking Even, Economists Say
Feb 3, 2020
Joel Maxcy, PhD, director of the Sport Management program in the LeBow College of Business, was quoted in a Feb. 3 Worcester Business Journal about the economics of building a minor league baseball stadium.
Sorry, Your Houseplants Aren't Actually Purifying Your Apartment's Air
Feb 3, 2020
Research by Michael Waring, PhD, an associate professor in the College of Engineering, andBryan Cummings, a doctoral candidate in the College, showing that houseplants do not contribute to improving indoor air quality, was featured in a Feb. 3 Salon story.
Drexel University Celebrates Science With Philly Materials Science and Engineering Day
Feb 1, 2020
Philly Materials Science and Engineering Day, hosted by the College of Engineering was featured and Michele Marcolongo, PhD, a professor in the College and head of the Department of Materials Science and Engineering, was interviewed in a KYW-TV (CBS-3) newscast on Feb. 1.

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