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National Coronavirus Updates: CDC to Resume Regular COVID-19 Briefings
May 30, 2020
Ana V. Diez Roux, MD, PhD, dean of the Dornsife School of Public Health, was quoted in a May 30 Hearst television story about the CDC deciding to resume COVID-19 briefings. The story was published by Houston Chronicle and LMT online.
Did the World Health Organization ‘Miss’ the Coronavirus Pandemic? Fact-Checking a Pa. Congressman’s Claim.
May 30, 2020
Michael LeVasseur, PhD, a visiting assistant professor in the Dornsife School of Public Health, was quoted in a May 30 Philadelphia Inquirer story and PolitiFact fact check post on a Pennsylvania congressman’s comments about the World Health Organization’s actions on the pandemic.
Joe Starkey: As Sports Reopen, a Question Looms — Who Do You Trust?
May 29, 2020
Ellen Staurowsky, EdD, a professor in the LeBow College of Business, was quoted in a May 29 Pittsburgh Post-Gazette article about the motives behind the push for sports to resume play amidst the pandemic.
Why We May Be Reaching a Tipping Point for the Power Five to Break Away From the FBS
May 28, 2020
Ellen Staurowsky, EdD, a professor in the LeBow College of Business, was quoted in a May 28 CBS Sports article about the pandemic possibly leading to changes in the NCAA.
Noticing a Lot of Dead Birds Around Your Neighborhood? Here’s Why.
May 28, 2020
Jason Weckstein, PhD, a professor in the College of Arts and Sciences and curator at the Academy of Natural Sciences, was quoted in a May 28 Philadelphia Inquirer article about breeding season for birds and the increase in bird casualties around the city.
As Restaurants Reopen, Here's What You Should Know About Air Conditioning, Air Flow and the Coronavirus
May 28, 2020
L. James Lo, PhD, an assistant professor in the College of Engineering, was quoted in a May 28 Washington Post story about the import role of ventilation in preventing transmission of COVID-19 as restaurants begin to reopen.
'Absolutely No Legal Authority': Trump's Threats to Shut Down Twitter Are 'Totally Asinine' and Reek of Censorship, According to Legal Experts
May 27, 2020
Hannah Bloch-Wehba, JD, an assistant professor in the Kline School of Law, was quoted in a May 28 Business Insider article about President Trump’s threats to "strongly regulate" or entirely shut down social media companies shortly after Twitter fact-checked two of his tweets pushing conspiracies about mail-in voting.
So, What Can We Do Now?
May 27, 2020
Tom Hipper, program manager of the Center for Public Health Readiness and Communication, was quoted in a May 27 article in The Atlantic about how to stay safe this summer and minimize risk of exposure to the coronavirus.
Philadelphia Orchestra Channel Gives Penn Hospitals a New Soundtrack
May 27, 2020
Florence Ierardi, director of the Music Therapy program in the College of Nursing and Health Professions, was quoted in a May 27 Philadelphia Inquirer article about the Philadelphia Orchestra's archived performance videos being available to play on screens throughout the Penn Medicine Hospital System.
Uncles, Aunts May Influence a Child's Odds for Autism
May 27, 2020
Kristen Lyall, ScD, an assistant professor in the A.J. Drexel Autism Institute, was quoted in a May 27 HealthDay article about a recently published study that showed a child with an aunt or uncle with autism increased the odds of the child being diagnosed with autism. The story was picked up by several outlets including U.S. News & World Report and the International Business Times.
Tens of Billions of Dollars on the Line as Pro and College Sports Look to Return, With or Without Fans
May 27, 2020
Joel Maxcy, PhD, professor in the LeBow College of Business, was quoted in a May 27 Philadelphia Inquirer article about the amount of money pro and college sports will lose, depending on when and how they return to action.
Boeing and Airbus Study How Coronavirus Behaves During Air Travel
May 26, 2020
Charles Haas, PhD, LD Betz professor of Environmental Engineering in the College of Engineering, was quoted in a May 26 Wall Street Journal story about how the risk of airborne transmission of the coronavirus could affect the airline industry. The story was picked up by FOX Business and MSN Money.
Distress in Senior Surges Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
May 25, 2020
Jennifer Olszewski, EdD, an assistant clinical professor in the College of Nursing and Health Professions, was quoted in a May 25 Kaiser Health News story on the increased distress caused by isolation and uncertainty during the pandemic in older adults. The article was picked up by CNN.
All of Pennsylvania Poised for at Least a Partial Reopening in Next Two Weeks
May 22, 2020
Urban Health Collaborative data on the number of lives saved by stay-at-home orders was mentioned by Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf last week while announcing his plan for reopening the Commonwealth. An Associated Press story that reported on the conference was adapted in news outlets across the state on May 22, including the Tri-County Independent (Honesdale, Pennsylvania), KYW-Newsradio (1060-AM) and WKOK-Newsradio (Sunbury, Pennsylvania) and mentioned in a number of local television broadcasts. The data was also covered May 22 by the San Diego Union Tribune.
Pa. Is Mixing Coronavirus Test Results. That Could Distort Our View of the Disease.
May 22, 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 a May 22 Spotlight PA article that was picked up by media across the state, including Levittown Now, PennLive, the York Dispatch and Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. A May 25 Sentinel (Carlisle, Pennsylvania) column about the value of reporting confirmed and probable cases separately to avoid giving the public a skewed real-time understanding of how prevalent COVID-19 is in their community also ran in several newspapers.
Environmental Factors Don't Explain Rise in Autism Prevalence
May 22, 2020
Brian Lee, PhD, an associate professor in the Dornsife School of Public Health, was quoted in a May 22 article in The Scientist about a large twin study in Sweden finding that the contributions of genetics and environment on an autism diagnosis have held steady over multiple decades.
Graduating Drexel Student Photographs 'Generation Pandemic' for TIME Magazine
May 22, 2020
Hannah Beier, a undergraduate photography student in the Westphal College of Media Arts & Design, whose photography was featured recently on the cover of TIME magazine, was interviewed in a May 22 KYW-Newsradio (1060-AM) story about her work.
6 Feet Away Isn't Enough. Covid-19 Risk Involves Other Dimensions, Too
May 22, 2020
Charles Haas, PhD, LD Betz professor of Environmental Engineering in the College of Engineering, was quoted in a May 22 Vox story about why the "6-foot rule" doesn't eliminate risk of COVID-19 transmission indoors. Haas' quote was also cited in a May 24 Vox story about more than 100 worshipers contracting the virus at a single church service in Germany.
Why TIME Devoted an Issue to the Impact of the Pandemic on the Next Generation
May 21, 2020
Hannah Beier, a Photography student in the Westphal College of Media Arts & Design, was featured on May 21 in Time Magazine. Beier’s senior thesis project, “Time Apart”, graces the cover and a portfolio of images are featured inside the magazine in support of an article about how COVID-19 will shape the graduating class of 2020 for the rest of their lives.
What An Infectious Disease Expert Says About Return To Play For College Athletics
May 21, 2020
Karen Weaver, EdD, an associate clinical professor in the Sport Management program in the LeBow College of Business, authored a May 21 Forbes article about an infectious expert's opinion on the possibility of sports returning to college campuses in the fall.
For Many Fans, the Absence of Sports Feels Like a Loss. Psychologists Say That’s Normal.
May 21, 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 May 21 Washington Post story about why fans feel the absence of sports like a loss.
Recent Drexel Graduate's Photo Makes Cover of Time Magazine
May 21, 2020
Hannah Beier, an undergraduate photography student in the Westphal College of Media Arts & Design, whose photography was featured on the cover of TIME magazine on May 21, was interviewed in a May 26 WPVI-TV (6-abc) segment about the photo and her senior project that included images she took remotely of her friends and family during the pandemic.
Playbook for Reopening Schools: Chop Calls for Face Shields, Staggered Schedules, Temp Checks
May 20, 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 a May 20 WHYY.org story about safety recommendations included in plans for reopening Pennsylvania schools in the fall. The story also ran on WESA-FM (Pittsburgh).
‘Zoom Fatigue’ Is Real. Why Video Meetings Strain Your Brain and How to Fix It.
May 20, 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 May 20 Philadelphia Inquirer article about the new issue of “zoom fatigue,” the strain many feel after participating in virtual meetings, and how to fix it.
COVID-19 Anxiety Becoming Unmanageable? What to Do
May 20, 2020
A 2013 study on music therapy reducing anxiety before operations and improving outcomes led by Joke Bradt, PhD, a professor in the College of Nursing and Health Professions, was mentioned in a May 20 HealthiNation article about helping friends cope with the pandemic. The article was picked up by several regional outlets across the country including WBBH-TV (NBC-Fort Myers, Florida), KTVN-TV (CBS-Reno, Nevada) and others.
Overcome the Coronavirus Meat Shortage by Adopting One of the World's Healthiest Diets
May 20, 2020
Stella Volpe, PhD, a professor in the College of Nursing and Health Professions, was quoted in May 20 HuffPost and CNN articles about the nutritional value of meat alternatives for people worried about meat shortages due to the pandemic.
Your Pancakes Questions Answered By Experts
May 19, 2020
Rosemary Trout, director of the Food and Hospitality Management program in the College of Nursing and Health Professions, was featured in a May 14 Epicurious "FAQ" video answering viewer questions about pancakes.
How to Organize Your Fridge to Maximize Shelf Life, Time, Money
May 19, 2020
Rosemary Trout, director of the Food and Hospitality Management program in the College of Nursing and Health Professions, was quoted in a May 19 Philadelphia Inquirer article about the best methods for organizing a fridge to maximize foods’ shelf life, time and money.
How ‘Upcycled’ Ingredients Can Help Reduce The $940 Billion Global Food Waste Problem
May 19, 2020
Jonathan Deutsch, PhD, a professor in the College of Nursing and Health Professions, was quoted in a May 19 Forbes article about the Upcycled Food Association’s unveiling of a formal, standard definition of “upcycled food.” UFA’s definition is, “Upcycled foods use ingredients that otherwise would not have gone to human consumption, are procured and produced using verifiable supply chains, and have a positive impact on the environment.”
Opinion: Plan Now for Vaccination Decisions to Come
May 19, 2020
Joseph Amon, PhD, a clinical professor in the Dornsife School of Public Health, authored a May 15 op-ed in The Progressive about the importance of establishing a system to fairly and strategically distribute a coronavirus vaccine when it becomes available. The piece also ran May 20 in The Detroit News, and May 19 in The Post Bulletin.
Autism as an Advantage in AI Jobs: This Organization Is Making an Argument for Neurodiversity
May 19, 2020
Research from the A.J. Drexel Autism Institute was mentioned in a May 19 CNET story about companies hiring individuals with autism for AI jobs.
Delco Now Has the Region's Highest 14-Day Rate of COVID Cases. It Can't Reopen Until That Falls Dramatically
May 19, 2020
Michael LeVasseur, PhD, a visiting assistant professor in the Dornsife School of Public Health, was quoted in a May 19 Philadelphia Inquirer article about Delaware County having the highest 14-day per capita rate of residents with COVID-19 in the Philadelphia region, according to state data.
Stay-at-Home Orders Saved Hundreds of Thousands, Report Finds
May 18, 2020
Urban Health Collaborative estimates about how many lives may have been saved through stay-at-home orders were mentioned in two May 18 stories by The Hill, as well as coverage by WTXF-TV (FOX-29), WGHP-TV (Fox- Greensboro, North Carolina), People Newspapers (Texas), and WINS-AM (New York City), May 14 stories in WHYY-Radio and Metro (Philadelphia), as well as a May 17 stories by Newsmax and WBT-Radio (Charlotte).
A Drug Company Wagers the U.S. Won't Dare Charge It With Crimes
May 15, 2020
A May 15 New York Times story about Teva, the world’s largest maker of generic drugs, which recently pulled out of settlement talks with the Justice Department, that quoted Robert I Field, JD, PhD, a professor in the Kline School of Law and Dornsife School of Public Health, was picked up by Yahoo! News and MSN News on May 16.
A Drug Company Wagers the U.S. Won't Dare Charge It With Crimes
May 15, 2020
Robert I Field, JD, PhD, a professor in the Kline School of Law and Dornsife School of Public Health, was quoted in a May 15 New York Times article regarding Teva, the world’s largest maker of generic drugs, which recently pulled out of settlement talks with the Justice Department.
As Congress Weighs COVID Liability Protections, States Shield Health Providers
May 15, 2020
Barry Furrow, JD, a professor in the Kline School of Law and director of the School's Health Law program, was quoted in a May 15 Kaiser Health News article regarding Congress’ assessment of the coronavirus liability protections for states and healthcare providers. The article was picked up by numerous outlets including the Miami Herald, The Daily Beast, MedPage Today, HealthLeaders among others.
Racial Disparity Grows as the Coronavirus Disproportionately Claims Black Lives in Pa., Jersey and Delaware
May 15, 2020
Sharrelle Barber, ScD, an assistant research professor at the Dornsife School of Public Health was quoted in a May 15 WHYY.org story, which was also published by The Philadelphia Tribune, on the significant differing rates of infection and death from the coronavirus among racial groups. Barber was also quoted in a related May 15 story on AAAS's news blog and a May 18 Standard Speaker (Hazelton, Pennsylvania) story about how to protect those most vulnerable to the coronavirus.
Overtime: College Athletic Programs Will Have to Operate Differently Due to COVID-19
May 14, 2020
Karen Weaver, EdD, an associate clinical professor in the Sport Management program in the LeBow College of Business, was quoted in a May 14 Full Court Press with Greta Van Susteren episode about how college athletic programs will operate differently due to COVID-19.
May 14 Coronavirus Update: Coronavirus Deaths Top 1,000 in Philadelphia
May 14, 2020
A May 19 Forbes article on Urban Health Collaborative estimates about how many lives may have been saved through stay-at-home orders was published May 20 by Health Leaders Media. Also, the Philadelphia Tribune reported May 14 on the Philadelphia data, and KXAN-TV (NBC-Austin, Texas) covered the local data for Travis County, Texas on May 21.
The Philly Region Won’t Suffer Its Coronavirus Summer Without Beaches as New Jersey Opens the Sand
May 14, 2020
Urban Health Collaborative estimates about how many lives may have been saved through stay-at-home orders were mentioned in May 14 stories in the Philadelphia Inquirer, KYW-TV (CBS-3)and Patch, and May 15 in The Austin Chronicle.
As Counties Reopen, What About the Correctional Facilities Inside Their Borders
May 14, 2020
May 14 PA Post story about inmates in Pennsylvania prisons being on lockdown during the pandemic. The piece was also published by PA Post content partners, the Gettysburg Times and WHYY.org. Amon's May 15 op-ed in The Progressive, about the importance of establishing a system to fairly and strategically distribute a coronavirus vaccine when it becomes available, was published by The Miami Herald on May 19.
Drexel's Robert and Penny Fox Historic Costume Collection Dons a Digital Design
May 12, 2020
Clare Sauro, director of the Robert and Penny Fox Historic Costume Collection and an assistant professor in Westphal College of Media Arts & Design, was quoted in a May 12 Broad Street Review story about some of its collections being feature on the Google Arts & Culture platform.
COVID-19 Reveals a Path Forward on Climate Change
May 12, 2020
Richardson Dilworth, PhD; Scott Knowles, PhD; and Mimi Sheller, PhD, professors in the College of Arts & Sciences; and Franco Montalto, PhD, a professor in the College of Engineering, co-authored a post for American Scientist's "Macroscope" blog on May 12 about how the pandemic might be showing us a path toward stemming climate change.
What Needs to Happen Before College Sports Come Back From COVID-19 Shutdown?
May 12, 2020
Karen Weaver, EdD, an associate clinical professor in the Sport Management program in the LeBow College of Business, was interviewed in a May 12 episode of the KYW-Newsradio (1060-AM) “In Depth” podcast about the American College Health Association’s recently released health and safety guidelines for colleges sports to return to play in fall 2020.
Drexel Researchers Estimate Philadelphia's Coronavirus Lockdown Saved 6,200 Lives
May 12, 2020
Amy Carroll-Scott, PhD, an associate professor, and Jennifer Kolker, a clinical professor, both in the Dornsife School of Public Health, were quoted in May 12 stories in The Philadelphia Inquirer, East Bay Times (Walnut Creek, California), The Mercury News (San Jose, California), CW (Philly-57), and television network affiliates in Austin, Texas and other outlets nationwide about estimates from the Urban Health Collaborative about how many lives may have been saved through stay-at-home orders.
What’s Scaring the Pediatricians
May 12, 2020
Hans Kersten, MD, a professor in the College of Medicine, and Daniel Taylor, DO, an associate professor in the College of Medicine, were quoted in a May 12 New York Times story about pediatricians being worried about the impact of the coronavirus on children.
Brace Yourself, America, for "Single Worst Jobs Report in History"
May 7, 2020
Research by Andre Kurmann, PhD, an associate professor in the School of Economics of the LeBow College of Business, and Lien Ta, a doctoral student, indicating that employment in the leisure, hospitality and retail industries has declined by 60%, was mentioned in a May 7 CBS News story.
A Crisis for Urban Universities
May 7, 2020
Initiatives led by President John Fry to revive neighborhoods in West Philadelphia, during his tenure at the University of Pennsylvania and now at Drexel, were noted in an essay published in The Wall Street Journal on May 7.
Free the Students: Why There's a Push to Make Election Day a Campus Holiday
May 7, 2020
Drexel was mentioned in a May 7 The Guardian article about the student movement working to make election day a campus holiday. Khurapa Ambak, a third-year law student in the Kline School of law, was quoted.
The Reason We're So Uncomfortable Wearing Masks
May 7, 2020
Sharrona Pearl, PhD, an associate teaching professor in the College of Nursing and Health Professions, authored a May 7 Washington Post article about the history of physiognomy and why the lack of seeing a person’s face while wearing face masks makes people uncomfortable.
May-6-DUCoM-Inq
May 6, 2020
The College of Medicine was mentioned in a May 6 Philadelphia Inquirer article about medical marijuana research at selected academic institutions across the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
Medical Students Team Up to Supply PPE to Philly Hospitals
May 6, 2020
The College of Medicine was mentioned in a May 6 Jewish Exponent article about Philadelphia medical students joining forces to supply personal protective equipment to area hospitals.
You Should Wear a Mask in Hallways and Other Common Spaces of Apartment Buildings, Experts Say
May 6, 2020
Thersa Sweet, PhD, an associate professor in the Dornsife School of Public Health, was quoted in a May 6 Philadelphia Inquirer article about why it’s beneficial to wear a mask in hallways and other public spaces.
Would You Give Up Privacy for pre-COVID-19 Normalcy?
May 6, 2020
Matthew Schneider, PhD, an assistant professor in the LeBow College of Business, was interviewed in a KYW Newsradio (1060-AM) "In-Depth" podcast about protecting consumer privacy while collecting data, especially during the coronavirus pandemic.
Masks Aren't Required Outside, But What's the Proper Etiquette? 
May 5, 2020
Joseph Amon, PhD, a clinical professor in the Dornsife School of Public Health, was quoted in a May 5 WPVI-TV (6-abc) segment about the importance of wearing a mask in public to combat the spread of the coronavirus.
It Took a Pandemic, but You Can Finally View Supreme Court Hearings Live
May 3, 2020
Lisa McElroy, JD, an associate professor in the Kline School of Law, was quoted in a May 3 New York Post article about how the Supreme Court will become more transparent as arguments will be held via teleconference with a live audio feed available to the public for the first time.
Screen Times Doesn't Hurt Kids' Social Skills, Study Finds
May 1, 2020
Karen F. Heffler, MD, a researcher in the College of Medicine, was quoted in a May 1 Healthline article about research associating screen exposure in infants with development of autism spectrum disorder-like symptoms later in childhood.
The Narrow Definition of 'Pro-Life' Fuels Disregard for Lives During Covid-19
May 1, 2020
David S. Cohen, JD, a professor in the Kline School of Law, coauthored a May 1 Washington Post article about the narrow definition of “pro-life” and how it fuels disregard for lives during COVID-19.
The Big Impact of a Small Hobby
May 1, 2020
Girija Kaimal, EdD, an associate professor in the College of Nursing and Health Professions, was quoted in a May 1 New York Times article about the health benefits of doodling and other forms of art making. A 2016 study led by Kaimal showing how art-making reduces stress was also mentioned in an April 30 Thrive Global article about art therapy’s health benefit.
How to Personally Deliver Something (Safely) During the Pandemic
May 1, 2020
Thersa Sweet, PhD, an associate professor in the Dornsife School of Public Health, was quoted in a May 1 Philadelphia Inquirer article about how to personally deliver something (safely) during the pandemic.
Outbreaks and Epidemics: The Role of Public Health
May 1, 2020
Michael Yudell, PhD, a professor and chair in the Dornsife School of Public Health, was featured in the May 1 episode of WHYY Radio’s “The Pulse” about the role of public health during a pandemic. The story also aired on NPR affiliates across the country.

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