July

We’ve Neglected the Freedom of Assembly for Years Before Portland

Jul 29, 2020

Tabatha Abu El-Haj, JD, an associate professor in the Kline School of Law, was quoted in a July 29 Slate article about the First Amendment – which protects “the right of the people peaceably to assemble” –and how it is often forgotten, particularly amid the protests in Portland.

Pollution Is Killing Black Americans. This Community Fought Back.

Jul 28, 2020

Sharrelle Barber, ScD, an assistant research professor in the Dornsife School of Public Health, was quoted in a July 28 New York Times Sunday Magazine feature article about Black communities shouldering a disproportionate burden of the nation’s pollution.

Number of Households With Hungry Children Nearing 14 Million, Study Finds

Jul 28, 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 a July 28 Philadelphia Inquirer story about new statistics showing the number of households with hungry children on the rise and the long-term damage this will cause.

GOP Climate Change Denial Set the Stage for Trump’s Coronavirus Conspiracies

Jul 28, 2020

Robert Brulle, PhD, a professor emeritus in the College of Arts and Sciences, was quoted in a July 28 HuffPost article about how the GOP’s climate denial contributed to its Coronavirus conspiracies.

Should Baseball Switch to an NBA-Style ‘Bubble?’ Physicians Talk COVID-19 and Pro Sports.

Jul 27, 2020

Charles B. Cairns, MD, the Walter H. and Leonore Annenberg Dean and senior vice president of medical affairs at the College of Medicine, and Joseph Amon, PhD, a clinical professor and director of the Office of Global Health in the Dornsife School of Public Health, were quoted in a July 27 Philadelphia Inquirer article about whether there is a safe way for the MLB to continue its season.

Masks May Reduce Viral Dose, Some Experts Say

Jul 27, 2020

Charles Haas, PhD, LD Betz professor of environmental engineering in the College of Engineering, was quoted in a July 27 New York Times story about new research suggesting that wearing a mask can help prevent the wearer from contracting an acute case of COVID-19 by reducing the amount of virus they're exposed to.

Drexel Professor Discusses Bipolar Disorder and Mental Health

Jul 23, 2020

Christian Jordal, PhD, associate clinical professor in the College of Nursing and Health Professions, was quoted in a July 23 WCAU-TV (NBC-10) broadcast about bipolar disorder after Kanye West's family spoke out about his mental health.

11 Philadelphians on What the Coronavirus Has Taught Them About Letting Go

Jul 23, 2020

Ebony White, PhD, an assistant clinical professor in the College of Nursing and Health Professions, was quoted in a July 23 Philadelphia Inquirer story about what the coronavirus has taught 11 Philadelphians about letting go.

How to Conjure Creativity While Staying at Home

Jul 23, 2020

John Kounios, PhD, professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was quoted in a July 23 Forbes story about how to conjure creativity while staying at home.

Whatever Happened to the Summer Job?

Jul 22, 2020

Drexel’s Center for Labor Markets and Policy in the School of Education was mentioned in a July 22 VOX article that referenced the Center's June 2020 report on the summer job outlook for teens in light of COVID-19.

Want a COVID-19 Test? It’s Much Easier to Get in Wealthier, Whiter Neighborhoods

Jul 22, 2020

Usama Bilal, PhD, MD, an assistant professor in the Dornsife School of Public Health, was quoted in a July 22 FiveThirtyEight article about racial disparities in COVID-19 testing.

Philadelphia’s Tale of Two Cities: Wealthy Residents Get Tested at Higher Rates Than Poorer Residents: Analysis

Jul 22, 2020

Usama Bilal, PhD, MD, an assistant professor in the Dornsife School of Public Health, July 22 ABC News story, that also ran on MSN News, about racial disparities in COVID-19 testing in Philadelphia and other cities nationwide.

The Best Indoor or Outdoor Plants for Your Home or Garden; Plant Parenting 101

Jul 21, 2020

Research by Michael Waring, PhD, a professor in the College of Engineering, debunking the myth that houseplants contribute to improving indoor air quality, was mentioned in a July 21 Cheddar Business story about houseplants.

Trump Is Threatening to Send Federal Agents to Philly. Here’s What You Need to Know.

Jul 21, 2020

Anil Kalhan, JD, an associate professor in the Kline School of Law, was quoted in a July 21 Philadelphia Inquirer article about President Donald Trump claiming Monday that he may send federal law enforcement officers to Philadelphia and other cities with Democratic mayors.

What ‘Racism Is a Public Health Issue’ Means

Jul 20, 2020

Sharrelle Barber, ScD, an assistant research professor in the Dornsife School of Public Health, was quoted in a July 20 Smithsonian article about how the coronavirus has disproportionally sickened and killed marginalized communities.

Can 2020 Get Any Crazier? Now There’s Word of a College Football Boycott

Jul 19, 2020

Karen Weaver, EdD, an associate clinical professor in the LeBow College of Business, authored a July 19 Forbes article on speculation that PAC-12 football players are staging a boycott of their season unless specific demands are met by their schools and conference, including revenue sharing, guaranteed health insurance post-graduation and better COVID-19 protocols

Anniversary of California’s Crown Act, Affirming That Hair Discrimination Is Racial Discrimination

Jul 19, 2020

Wendy Greene, JD, a professor in the Kline School of Law, was quoted in a July 19, San Diego Union-Tribune article about the anniversary of California's CROWN Act affirming that hair discrimination is racial discrimination.

Anger and Frustration Can Jump-Start Creativity. Use These 3 Tricks to Channel It Productively

Jul 19, 2020

A 2016 study about art-making activating the brain’s reward pathway led by Girjia Kaimal, EdD, an associate professor in the College of Nursing and Health Professions, was mentioned in a July 19 Fast Company article about methods to channel anger and frustration to jumpstart creativity.

What Current Police Reform Efforts Lack: A Call to Federalize

Jul 17, 2020

Robert J. Kane, PhD, a professor and head of the Criminology and Justice Studies Department in the College of Arts and Sciences authored a July 17 opinion article in The Hill about disbanding local police forces and federalizing them under the U.S. Public Health Service.

Brown University Demoted Women’s Teams, Now Must Explain

Jul 17, 2020

Ellen Staurowsky, EdD, a professor in the LeBow College of Business, was quoted in a July 17 Bloomberg Quint article about Brown University having to turn over documents in a landmark case over gender parity in college sports to explain why it demoted five varsity women’s sports in the spring.

Eating Out During the Pandemic Is a Dilemma. Outdoor Dining Appears to Be the Most Safe.

Jul 17, 2020

Charles Haas, PhD, LD Betz professor of environmental engineering in the College of Engineering, was quoted in a July 17 Philadelphia Inquirer story about the risk of eating at restaurants during the pandemic.

How to Navigate Zoom Fatigue With Colleagues and Friends, According to Experts

Jul 17, 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 a July 17 Good Housekeeping story about zoom fatigue

Are College Football Players the 'Guinea Pig' for COVID-19 Protocol Planning at Universities?

Jul 17, 2020

Karen Weaver, EdD, an associate clinical professor in the LeBow College of Business, was quoted in a July 17 USA Today article about how the return of college football players on campus is being used to test college’s COVID-19 protocols for when the general study body returns to campus.

The Color of Coronavirus: Black Mental Health Aftershocks

Jul 16, 2020

The Center for Nonviolence and Social Justice at the Dornsife School of Public Health was mentioned in a July 16 Philadelphia Citizen article about mental health “aftershocks” caused by the pandemic that may result in increased cases of anxiety, depression and possibly suicide.

‘Study Hall Comedy Inspired by Lectures’ Takes Learning, Laughter, and Improv Online

Jul 15, 2020

Michael Yudell, PhD, a professor and chair in the Dornsife School of Public Health, was featured in a July 15 Broad Street Review article about the “Study Hall” improv comedy show moving online.

A Physician, Not a Stereotype: The Role of Gender and Racial Implicit Bias in the Workplace

Jul 15, 2020

Research led by Nancy Spector, MD, executive director of the Executive Leadership in Academic Medicine program at the College of Medicine, was mentioned in a July 15 Becker’s Hospital Review about the role of gender and racial implicit bias in the workplace.

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

Jul 15, 2020

Jennifer Quinlan, PhD, a professor in the College of Nursing and Health Professions, was quoted in a July 15 Reader’s Digest article about the dangers of washing raw chicken.

Tennessee Scientists Have Partnered on Cutting-Edge Discoveries in a Race Against COVID-19

Jul 14, 2020

Paul McGonigle, PhD, co-director of the division of Interdisciplinary and Career-Oriented Programs in the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences and Professional Studies at the College of Medicine, was quoted in a July 14 Knoxville News Sentinel article about scientists partnering on cutting-edge discoveries in a race against COVID-19.

Clashes Erupt Nationwide Over High Court's Abortion Ruling

Jul 13, 2020

David S. Cohen, JD, a professor in the Kline School of Law, was quoted in a July 13 Law360 article about the Supreme Court's June Medical v. Russo decision that could make it easier for anti-abortion laws to withstand legal challenges.

Cybersecurityfederal Trade Commission Aims to Ramp up the Cybersecurity Efforts of Financial Institutions

Jul 13, 2020

Pablo Molina, DLS, Drexel’s chief information security officer and associate vice president of Information Technology, was mentioned in a July 13 Broadband Breakfast post about his participation in a Federal Trade Commission workshop about the commission’s efforts to ramp up mandated cybersecurity efforts for financial institutions.

Dr. Bill Rosenberg w Tim Farley on POTUS 124XM on 7-27-20 Sports and the Corona Virus

Jul 13, 2020

William Rosenberg, PhD, a professor in the College of Arts and Science, was interviewed July 13 on POTUS-Radio (XM-124) about a number of issues related to college and professional sports, including how each level and some of the leagues were addressing the issues. He raised the issues of politics, economics and medical safety.

Your Mask Feels Uncomfortable? Get Over It. as a Surgeon, I Know How Vital They Are.

Jul 12, 2020

John Clarke, MD, an emeritus professor in the College of Medicine, wrote a July 12 perspective piece in the Washington Post about the importance of wearing a mask to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. The piece was picked up July 12 by the SFGate.

Workers Speak Out Against Black Lives Matter Face Mask Bans, as Companies Like Starbucks, Taco Bell, and Whole Foods Grapple With Viral Backlash

Jul 12, 2020

Wendy Greene, JD, a professor in the Kline School of Law, was quoted in a July 12 Business Insider article about how a private employers enforcement of anti-Black Lives Matter gear policies could trigger employee protections. The article was also picked up by MSN Money.

Where Do We Go From Here? a To-Do List for Long-Term Change Toward Racial Equity

Jul 10, 2020

Michael O’Bryan an urban innovation fellow in the Lindy Institute for Urban Innovation was quoted in a July 10 Technically Philly article about taking the next steps to enact long-term change and racial equity.

Drexel Rolls Out App Aimed at Halting Coronavirus Outbreaks

Jul 10, 2020

Charles B. Cairns, MD, the Walter H. and Leonore Annenberg Dean and senior vice president of Medical Affairs in the College of Medicine, was interviewed in a July 10 WCAU-TV (NBC-10) story about the "Drexel Health Tracker," a coronavirus health-tracking app.

Stanford Dropping 11 Sports Is Less About COVID-19 and More About Declining Pac-12 Network Revenues

Jul 9, 2020

Karen Weaver, EdD, an associate clinical professor in the LeBow College of Business, authored a July 9 Forbes article about Stanford dropping 11 varsity sports because of budget issues exacerbated by the pandemic and what it means for other PAC-12 schools.

A New Study Shows Who Is Most at Risk of Dying If They Have the Coronavirus: Report

Jul 9, 2020

Sharrelle Barber, ScD, an assistant research professor, and Usama Bilal, PhD, MD, an assistant professor, both in the Dornsife School of Public Health, were quoted in a July 9 PennLive article about a new study on who what makes someone most at risk of dying from COVID-19.

Firefly Season Is Peaking in the Philly Area. Here Is What Sets Pennsylvania’s State Insect Aglow.

Jul 9, 2020

Jon Gelhaus, PhD, a professor in the College of Arts and Sciences and curator of Entomology at the Academy of Natural Sciences, was quoted in a July 9 Philadelphia Inquirer article about firefly season in Pennsylvania.

Siddharth Jha Talks ‘Grievances’ Film as It Hits the Festival Circuit

Jul 8, 2020

Westphal College was mentioned in a July 8 Broad Street Review post about a film by recent graduate Siddharth Jha, which was selected for screening at five film festivals in the coming months.

Why Is It So Hard for Some People to Wear Masks? Professor Explains

Jul 8, 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 a July 8 WCAU-TV (NBC-10) broadcast about why some are finding it difficult to wear a mask now that it is being mandated in more areas across the country.

How Can the City Protect Residents From Extreme Heat Amid COVID? Philly Health Experts Have Ideas

Jul 8, 2020

Leah Schinasi, PhD, an assistant professor in the Dornsife School of Public Health, was quoted in a July 8 Philadelphia Magazine article about how Philadelphia plans to fight two health crises at once: the heat and the coronavirus.

Just How Far Will Clarence Thomas Go?

Jul 8, 2020

Lisa Tucker, JD, an associate professor in the Kline School of Law, authored a July 8 CNN opinion article about Associate Justice Clarence Thompson, the longest-serving current justice and what the Supreme Court might look like without him.

Study of 17 Million Identifies Crucial Risk Factors for Coronavirus Deaths

Jul 8, 2020

Sharrelle Barber, ScD, an assistant research professor, and Usama Bilal, PhD, MD, an assistant professor, both in the Dornsife School of Public Health, were quoted in a July 8 New York Times article about a new study showing that race, ethnicity, age and gender can raise a person’s chances of dying from COVID-19.

Airborne Coronavirus Transmission Raises New Questions and Worries

Jul 8, 2020

Charles Haas, PhD, LD Betz professor of environmental engineering in the College of Engineering, was quoted in a July 8 Philadelphia Inquirer story about new concerns raised by the possibility of airborne transmission of COVID-19.

Police Reform Roundtable

Jul 8, 2020

Robert J. Kane, PhD, professor and head of the Criminology and Justice Studies Department in the College of Arts and Sciences was interviewed on July 8 on WHYY’s “Radio Times” about police reform.

Philly Kids and Adults Are Skipping Routine Immunizations, Even as Search for COVID-19 Vaccine Goes On

Jul 6, 2020

Neal D. Goldstein, PhD, an assistant research professor in the Dornsife School of Public Health, was quoted in a July 6 Philadelphia Inquirer article about a drop seen in Philadelphia in the number of pediatric and adult routine immunizations administered since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic.

Coronavirus Contact Tracing Raises Concerns About Digital Privacy

Jul 6, 2020

Charles B. Cairns, MD, the Walter H. and Leonore Annenberg Dean and senior vice president of Medical Affairs in the College of Medicine, was quoted in a July 6 Philadelphia Inquirer article about coronavirus health tracking apps.

Here's What We Know About Getting Sick Twice From the Coronavirus

Jul 6, 2020

Michael LeVasseur, PhD, a visiting assistant professor in the Dornsife School of Public Health, was quoted in a July 6 Men’s Health article about what research shows about COVID-19 immunity.

Latino, Black Neighborhoods Struggle With Test Disparities

Jul 6, 2020

Usama Bilal, PhD, MD, an assistant professor in the Dornsife School of Public Health, was quoted in a July 6 Associated Press article about COVID-19 testing disparities. The article ran in the Washington Post, PBS Newshour, The Philadelphia Tribune and other news outlets nationwide.

239 Experts With One Big Claim: The Coronavirus Is Airborne

Jul 4, 2020

Joseph Amon, PhD, a clinical professor and director of the Office of Global Health in the Dornsife School of Public Health, was cited in a July 4 New York Times article about scientists urging the World Health Organization to update recommendations on how to prevent transmission of the coronavirus indoors. The article was also printed July 5 in the Seattle Times, Yahoo! News, SF Gate, Star Tribune and other outlets nationwide.

COVID Cases Are Hitting an All-Time High. What Does That Mean for Your Next Trip?

Jul 4, 2020

Seth Welles, PhD, ScD, a professor in the Dornsife School of Public Health, was quoted in a July 4 Forbes article about how to stay safe while traveling this summer.

July Brings Major Changes For Coronavirus Testing And Tracing Of College Athletes

Jul 2, 2020

Karen Weaver, EdD, an associate clinical professor in the LeBow College of Business, authored a July 2 Forbes article on updates the CDC has made to testing and tracing protocols and how that affects student-athletes returning to campus for summer workouts, ahead of their fall seasons. Additionally, Weaver was mentioned in a July 2 PennLive.com article about who should pay medical bills if a Penn State athlete tests positive for COVID-19.

HTN Linked to Being on the Receiving End of Racism

Jul 1, 2020

Allana T. Forde, PhD, a postdoctoral research fellow in the Dornsife School of Public Health, was quoted in July 1 stories in MedPage Today, AFP Relax News and la Repubblica about leading research into a link between discrimination and higher risk of hypertension in African Americans.

For Black Americans, Discrimination May Increase Risk of High Blood Pressure

Jul 1, 2020

Allana T. Forde, PhD, a postdoctoral research fellow in the Dornsife School of Public Health, was quoted in July 1 stories in Philly Voice, U.S. News and World Report, HealthDay, docwire news, UPI, Healio Cardiology, Practical Neurology, among other outlets, about leading research into a link between discrimination and higher risk of hypertension in African Americans.

A Recovery That Started Out Like a V Is Changing Shape

Jul 1, 2020

André Kurmann, PhD, an associate professor in the School of Economics of LeBow College of Business, was quoted in a July 1 Wall Street Journal story about the economy showing signs of sputtering in the past two weeks after recovering rapidly from mid-April through mid-June.

4 Ways to Know if You're in a Well-Ventilated Space, Reducing the Risk of Spreading or Contracting the Coronavirus

Jul 1, 2020

L. James Lo, PhD, an assistant professor in the College of Engineering, was quoted in a July 1 Business Insider story about how to determine if you are in an indoor space ventilated well enough to limit the spread of COVID-19. The story was also picked up by Yahoo! News.

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