March

What Will Happen When Red States Need Help?

Mar 31, 2020

Michael LeVasseur, PhD, a visiting assistant professor at the Dornsife School of Public Health, was quoted in a March 31 article in The Atlantic about requests from states to the federal government for resources to respond to the coronavirus.

Hive Mind of Makers Rises to Meet Pandemic

Mar 30, 2020

Drexel’s Center for Functional Fabrics was mentioned in a March 30 New York Times story about how makers, designers and engineers are finding ways to produce medical equipment and protective gear for health care workers as the COVID-19 pandemic causes shortages at medical facilities across the country.

ACLU to Pennsylvania Supreme Court: Act Now to Stop County Jails From Becoming Coronavirus Petri Dishes

Mar 30, 2020

Joseph Amon, PhD, a clinical professor and director of the Office of Global Health at Dornsife School of Public Health, was quoted in a March 30 Philadelphia Inquirer article about how the ACLU of Pennsylvania pressed the state Supreme Court Monday to act immediately before county jails become epicenters for the coronavirus’ spread. Amon was also quoted in a CNHI news article on the subject, which was published by The Daily Item and The Meadville Tribune.

Tech’s Shadow Workforce Sidelined, Leaving Social Media to the Machines

Mar 30, 2020

Hannah Bloch-Wehba, JD, an assistant professor in the Kline School of Law, was quoted in a March 30 Bloomberg article about companies like Facebook and YouTube relying on software versus contract workers to address content moderation and customer support while the COVID-19 pandemic disrupts the networks of workers that keep social-media services running smoothly.

Anti-Choice State Lawmakers Want to Criminalize Abortion Through Nullification

Mar 30, 2020

David S. Cohen, JD, a professor in the Kline School of Law, was quoted in a March 30 Medium article about the use of nullification by certain states, as a tactic to criminalize abortion.

What Can Previous Disasters Tell Us About the Response to COVID-19, and What Needs to Be Done?

Mar 30, 2020

Scott Knowles, PhD, a professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was interviewed March 30 by NEWSTALK 1010 “The Night Side with Barb Digiulio” about what history and previous disasters can tell us about the response to COVID-19.

How Antibody Tests Work and Could Help Fight the Coronavirus

Mar 27, 2020

Charles B. Cairns, MD, Walter H. and Leonore Annenberg dean of the College of Medicine, was quoted in a March 27 Science News article about how antibody tests detect COVID-19 exposure and how they differ from diagnostic tests.

Study: If Your ID Matches Your Gender, You’re Mentally Healthier (Also: Water Is Wet)

Mar 27, 2020

Ayden Scheim, PhD, an assistant professor in the Dornsife School of Public Health, and colleagues, recently published research suggesting mental health benefit from possessing gender-affirming IDs. The research was covered March 27 by Forbes.

Villanova Names Denise Dillon New Women’s Basketball Coach, Amy Mallon Takes Over at Drexel

Mar 27, 2020

Athletic Director Eric Zillmer, PsyD, was quoted in a March 27 Philadelphia Inquirer story about Drexel’s women’s basketball coaching change. Associate Head Coach Amy Mallon was hired as head coach to succeed Denise Dillon, who was hired as head coach at Villanova on Friday.

College Sports Will Be Hit Hard, and Will Not Be the Same Economically After the Coronavirus

Mar 27, 2020

Karen Weaver, EdD, associate clinical professor in the Sport Management program in the LeBow College of Business, and Eric Zillmer, PsyD, athletic director, were quoted in a March 27 Philadelphia Inquirer story about the economic fallout for college athletics because of the pandemic and what recovery will look like.

Winter Sets Records Across US as Sixth Warmest

Mar 27, 2020

David Velinsky, PhD, vice president for Academy Science at the Academy of Natural Sciences and a professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was quoted in a March 27 USA Today article about winter temp records set across the US that made the season the sixth warmest to date.

In Seeking to Provide Liquidity During This Crisis, Don't Exclude Nonbank Members of Mortgage Industry

Mar 26, 2020

Kevin Gillen,PhD, senior research fellow in the Lindy Institute for Urban Innovation, authored a March 26 Philadelphia Business Journal article about the necessity of ensuring nonbank members of the mortgage industry have access to liquidity during the coronavirus crisis.

Researchers Develop Tool to Measure Quality of Life in People with Autism

Mar 26, 2020

Laura Graham Holmes, PhD, a post-doctoral researcher in the A.J. Autism Institute, was quoted in a March 26 Psych Central 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.

Here's How Long Coronavirus Lasts on Surfaces. But Does It Really Matter?

Mar 26, 2020

Michael LeVasseur, PhD, a visiting assistant professor at the Dornsife School of Public Health, was quoted in a March 26 WCAU-TV (NBC-10) story about how long the coronavirus can survive on specific surfaces.

Autism Diagnosis More Common in the US As Racial Gap Closes

Mar 26, 2020

Michael Yudell, PhD, a professor and chair in the Dornsife School of Public Health, was quoted in a March 26 Associated Press story about a government report finding that the racial gap in autism diagnosis has disappeared. The article appeared in U.S. News & World Report, The New York Times, PBS Newshour and other outlets nationwide.

Trump's Baseless Claim That a Recession Would Be Deadlier Than the Coronavirus

Mar 26, 2020

José Tapia, PhD, an associate professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was quoted in a March 26 New York Times story about President Trump's claim that an economic recession could be more deadly than the coronavirus pandemic.

Drexel University Working to Fill Critical Need for COVID-19 Masks and Respirators

Mar 25, 2020

Genevieve Dion, a professor in Westphal College of Media Arts & Design and director of Drexel’s Center for Functional Fabrics, and Charles Cairns, MD, dean of the College of Medicine, were quoted in a March 25 Philadelphia Inquirer story about how local manufacturers are pitching in to produce masks for health care workers.

Transgender People With IDs That Match Their Gender Have Better Mental Health, Study Says

Mar 25, 2020

Ayden Scheim, PhD, an assistant professor in the Dornsife School of Public Health, was quoted in a March 25 Metro Weekly article about conducting research highlighting the barriers to obtaining gender-affirming IDs for trans adults in the United States and the health benefits associated with having those IDs.

New Jersey's Poor Air Quality Expected to Improve Significantly Amid Coronavirus Shutdown

Mar 25, 2020

Ezra Wood, PhD, an associate professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was quoted in a March 25 USA Today wire service story about how air quality is improving with fewer people traveling during the COVID-19 pandemic. The story was picked up by a number of outlets including the Asbury Park Press and the Camden Courier-Post.

COVID-19 Pandemic Puts WHO Back In Hot Seat

Mar 25, 2020

Joseph Amon, PhD, a clinical professor and director of the Office of Global Health at Dornsife School of Public Health, was quoted in a March 25 International Business Times article about the World Health Organization’s response to COVID-19.

Meet the New Female Face of Pro Football

Mar 24, 2020

Ellen Staurowsky, EdD, a professor in the Sport Management program in the LeBow College of Business, was quoted in a March 24 OZY article about Santia Deck signing the first multi-million dollar contract in the Women's Football League Association (WFLA).

Transgender People With Ids That Match Their Gender Have Better Mental Health, Drexel Study Finds

Mar 24, 2020

Ayden Scheim, PhD, an assistant professor in the Dornsife School of Public Health, and colleagues, recently published research into the benefits of gender-affirming IDs among transgender adults. The work was covered March 24 by The Philadelphia Inquirer, March 23 by HealthDay News, March 20 by Healio and March 18 by HealthDesk (Rome, Italy).

‘Exhausting.’ ‘Very Strange.’ What It’s Like to Be an Epidemiologist Right Now.

Mar 23, 2020

Leslie McClure, PhD, a professor in the Dornsife School of Public Health, was mentioned in a March 23 The Chronicle of Higher Education article about challenges for professionals presented by the coronavirus.

Local Governments Are First Responders to and Victims of the Coronavirus

Mar 23, 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 March 23 Voice of San Diego article about local leaders putting together relief programs intended to cushion the economic blow to households and small businesses reeling from widespread shutdowns.

The Coronavirus Pandemic Poses Unique Problems for Latinx Communities

Mar 23, 2020

Alex Ortega, PhD, a professor at the Dornsife School of Public Health, was quoted in a March 23Medium article about the impact of the novel coronavirus on LatinX communities.

Why Some Men Favor Dresses—Ahem, Nightshirts—Over Pajamas

Mar 23, 2020

Claire Sauro, an assistant professor in Westphal College and Fox Historical Costume Collection curator, was quoted in a March 23 Wall Street Journal story about the potential of nightshirts for men making a comeback.

The Coronavirus Has Made Work Friends More Important Than Ever: 6 Tips For Building Relationships

Mar 22, 2020

A 2018 study led by Michael Lowe, PhD, a professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, suggesting that people are more likely to succeed at a difficult tasks if they are aware of the difficulty, was mentioned in a March 22 Forbes article about maintaining work friendships to ensure success while working remotely due to the pandemic.

What Does The Future Hold For Small College Athletics Programs In The Post-Coronavirus World?

Mar 21, 2020

Karen Weaver, EdD, an associate clinical professor in the Sport Management program in the LeBow College of Business, authored a March 21 Forbes article about how campus closures and social distancing will impact recruiting for small college athletic programs.

‘MXene’mum Production—Two Improvements in MXene Processing

Mar 20, 2020

Research projects by Yury Gogotsi, PhD, Distinguished University and Bach professor in the College of Engineering; and Michel Barsoum, PhD, Distinguished professor in the College, on how to scale up production of MXene materials and produce them without using water, respectively, were featured in a March 20 American Ceramic Society blog post.

In Philly, Coronavirus Shutdown Means Less Traffic — And That Means Cleaner Air

Mar 19, 2020

Ezra Wood, PhD, an associate professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was quoted in a March 18 NPR StateImpact story that was also picked up by PlanPhilly, about the air quality impact of people working remotely and driving less.

Coronavirus ‘Roller Coaster’ Will Last Months, Not Weeks, Experts Predict

Mar 19, 2020

Michael LeVasseur, PhD, a visiting assistant professor in the Dornsife School of Public Health, was quoted in a March 19 Philadelphia Inquirer article about predictions of how long the coronavirus will last and how it can be defeated.

During Coronavirus Outbreak, Telemedicine is an Answer — If You’re Covered

Mar 19, 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 March 19 Philadelphia Inquirer article about telemedicine coverage during a pandemic.

Mass Panic Is Unlikely, Even During a Pandemic

Mar 18, 2020

Scott Knowles, PhD, a professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was quoted in a March 18 Wired article about panic behavior, and why it’s not likely that coronavirus will cause it.

Can’t Stop Panic-eating?

Mar 18, 2020

Evan Forman, PhD, a professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was quoted in a March 18 NJ.com article about overeating while self-isolating during the COVID-19 pandemic.

You Never Know When You, and Everyone Around You, Will Need Public Health

Mar 17, 2020

Robert I Field, JD, PhD, a professor in the Kline School of Law and Dornsife School of Public Health, authored an opinion piece in The Philadelphia Inquirer on March 17 about the five key lessons learned from the COVID-19 outbreak.

Gender Identities on IDs Found Linked to Trans Mental Health

Mar 17, 2020

Ayden Scheim, PhD, an assistant professor in the Dornsife School of Public Health, and colleagues, recently published findings into the benefits of gender-affirming IDs among transgender adults. The work was covered on March 17 by Reuters, MedPage Today, LGBTQ Nation and Pink News (UK).

How Does Canceling the NCAA Tournament Impact College Athletics? We Asked Some Experts

Mar 17, 2020

Karen Weaver, EdD, an associate clinical professor in the Sport Management program in LeBow College of Business, was quoted in a March 17 SBNation article about the economic impact for NCAA schools after the cancelation of the March Madness tournament.

How to Comfort Your Child When a Beloved Celebrity Dies

Mar 17, 2020

Ebony White, PhD, an assistant clinical professor in the College of Nursing and Health Professions, was quoted in a March 17 Level article about how to help teens cope with the death of a favorite celebrity.

The New Coronavirus Can Likely Remain Airborne for Some Time. That Doesn't Mean We're Doomed

Mar 16, 2020

Michael LeVasseur, PhD, a visiting assistant professor in the Dornsife School of Public Health, was quoted in a March 16 STAT article about early studies suggesting how the coronavirus is spread.

NCAA Coronavirus Cancellations: The Heartbreak Extends Beyond Division I

Mar 14, 2020

Karen Weaver, EdD, an associate clinical professor in the Sport Management program in LeBow College of Business, authored a March 14 Forbes article about the impact of the NCAA canceling winter championships and spring seasons for college athletes, especially for the majority who will not have an opportunity to play professionally after graduation.

Money Can Buy Some Protection From Coronavirus. But the Poor Can't Afford It, Leaving Them More Vulnerable

Mar 14, 2020

Mariana Chilton, PhD, a professor in the Dornsife School of Public Health, was quoted in a March 14 Philadelphia Inquirer article about how low-income residents of Philadelphia may suffer disproportionately from the coronavirus outbreak. The article was also covered by the Miami Herald, Fort Worth Star Telegram, and other outlets.

Drexel Will Conduct All Final Exams Remotely Because of Coronavirus

Mar 13, 2020

Michael Shelmet, director of Instructional Technology at Drexel, was quoted in a March 13Philadelphia Inquirer story about how the University will be transitioning to online final exams for the first time, in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Public Health Experts: Parks Are a Safer Bet In The Age of Coronavirus

Mar 13, 2020

James Buehler, MD, a clinical professor in the Dornsife School of Public Health, was quoted in a March 13 WHYY.org story on the how to minimize risk of being exposed to the coronavirus.

NCAA Cancels Men's and Women's Basketball Tournaments Due to Coronavirus

Mar 12, 2020

Head Women's Basketball Coach Denise Dillon was quoted in related stories on March 12, in thePhiladelphia Inquirer, and March 15, on KYW-Newsradio (1060-AM), about the NCAA cancelling the men's and women's national tournaments.

March-1-Lewandowski-KYW

Mar 11, 2020

Drexel University's 'Seat at the Table' Exhibit Celebrates 19th Amendment

Mar 11, 2020

Vision 2020, an initiative of the Institute for Women's Health and Leadership at the College of Medicine, was featured in March 1 KYW-TV (CBS-3) and WCAU-TV (NBC-10) stories about its "Seat at the Table" women's suffrage and equality exhibit, which opened at the Kimmel Center over the weekend.

Delaware River Experts Hail Environmental Wins but Warn of New Climate Threats

Mar 10, 2020

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 10 NJ Spotlight story about climate threats and the urgent need for plans that consider droughts, floods and sea-level rise.

Frank: Asbestos in Our Society and Our Schools

Mar 10, 2020

Arthur Frank, MD, PhD, a professor in the Dornsife School of Public Health, authored a March 10 Philadelphia Tribune op-ed about asbestos in Philadelphia and what we can do to reduce exposure.

Preparing Your Pantry Amid Coronavirus Fears

Mar 9, 2020

Nyree Dardarian, an assistant clinical professor in the College of Nursing and Health Professions, was featured in a March 9 WTXF-TV (FOX-29) broadcast about food items to stock in your pantry in case of emergency amid coronavirus fears.

If You're New to Journaling, These Therapists' Tips Will Help You Get Started

Mar 8, 2020

Ebony White, PhD, an assistant clinical professor in the College of Nursing and Health Professions, was quoted in a March 8 POPSUGAR article about how to start journaling as a way to improve mental health.

In 1918, It Wasn’t the Coronavirus. It Was the Flu.

Mar 8, 2020

Michael Yudell, PhD, a professor and chair in the Dornsife School of Public Health, was quoted in a March 8 New York Times article about lessons learned from the “Spanish Flu” pandemic and the importance of public health experts pushing back against misinformation about vaccination.

Can Police Unlock Your Phone? Disappearance of NJ Woman Shows Why Policy Frustrates Cops

Mar 6, 2020

Hannah Bloch-Wehba, JD, an assistant professor in the Kline School of Law, was quoted in a March 6 USA Today article about how Apple and Google have rebuffed law enforcement’s attempts to force them to unlock phones connected to criminal investigations.

When and Why It’s Worth Taking a Look at Equity Index Futures

Mar 6, 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 March 6 NPR Marketplace story about equity index futures and what can they can tell people about the economy.

Is It Ever Really Safe To Eat Raw Eggs?

Mar 6, 2020

Rosemary Trout, director of the Food and Hospitality Management department in the College of Nursing and Health Professions, was quoted in a March 6 HuffPost article about the safety of consuming raw eggs.

Bailey Greenberg Wrapping Up Phenomenal Career With Drexel Basketball

Mar 2, 2020

Bailey Greenberg, an undergraduate in the College of Arts and Sciences and varsity women's basketball player, was featured in a March 2 KYW-Newsradio (1060-AM) story about her successful career at Drexel coming to a close this season.

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