June

Daniel Filler, JD, dean of the Kline School of Law, was quoted in a June 30 LAW.com article about a strict penalty imposed on a New Jersey juror, a “stupidity tax” that could affect jury service in the long run.

Frank Lee, PhD, a professor in Westphal College of Media Arts & Design and director of the Entrepreneurial Game Studio, was quoted in a June 27 Forbes article about colleges and universities across the country developing esport teams and programs to develop the next generation, who will build and grow the gaming and esports industry.

Abi Aghayere, PhD, a professor in the College of Engineering, was quoted in June 25 WPVI-TV (6-abc)and Tampa Bay Times stories about the catastrophic collapse of a condo near Miami.

Research in COVID-19 testing disparities by Usama Bilal, PhD, MD, an assistant professor in the Dornsife School of Public Health, was mentioned in a June 25 Philadelphia Tribune article honoring the COVID-19-fighting contributions of Ala Stanford, MD.

Abi Aghayere, PhD, a professor in the College of Engineering, was quoted in a number of stories about the catastrophic collapse of a condo building in Florida last week, including a June 25 New York Times piece and two June 26 Miami Herald stories, one about possible causes of the collapse and one about the federal agency investigating it. He was also interviewed in a June 25 KYW-TV (CBS-3) segment about the collapse and quoted in a June 26 Associated Press story about theories around the collapse and a June 27 Associated Press story about reports of structural problems in the building from 2018 — both stories were picked up by hundreds of outlets across the country, including the Los Angeles Times, CNN online and ABC News online.

Esther Chernak, MD, an associate clinical professor at the Dornsife School of Public Health and the College of Medicine, was quoted in a June 24 Philadelphia Inquirer article about Pennsylvania not tracking all coronavirus cases in vaccinated residents.

Ana V. Diez Roux, MD, PhD, the Dana and David Dornsife dean of the Dornsife School of Public Health, was quoted in a June 23 HealthDay News article about the White House announcement on Tuesday that it will miss two benchmarks in its nationwide campaign to stop the spread of coronavirus.

Sarah Long, MD, a professor in the College of Medicine, was quoted in a June 23 MedPage Today article about the FDA adding a warning on rare myocarditis risk after COVID vaccination. The CDC and others believe benefits outweigh risks for adolescents and young adults.

Drexel’s new Director of Athletics Maisha Kelly was profiled in a June 22 Philadelphia Tribune story about her new role and return to Philadelphia.

Ana V. Diez Roux, MD, PhD, the Dana and David Dornsife dean of the Dornsife School of Public Health, was quoted in a June 22 HealthDay News story about COVID-19 deaths declining as vaccination rises in the United States.

Jack Santucci, PhD, an assistant teaching professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was quoted in a June 21 Economist article about the New York City mayoral race and the roll of ranked choice voting.

Ana V. Diez Roux, MD, PhD, the Dana and David Dornsife dean of the Dornsife School of Public Health, was quoted in a June 21 Associated Press article about the United States hitting milestones on COVID-19 vaccinations. The article was also published June 21 by WBKO-TV(ABC-Bowling Green, Kentucky), Telegraph Herald (Dubuque, Iowa), York Dispatch, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette and many other outlets nationwide. Diez Roux was also quoted in a related June 21 article in The Guardian about COVID-19 deaths in the United States dipping below 300 for the first time since the early days of the pandemic.

John Rich, MD, a professor in the Dornsife School of Public Health, and co-director of the center for Nonviolence and Social Justice, was mentioned in a June 20 USA Today opinion piece that argued that talking about trauma is not an attempt to downplay Black success, but instead is a call for the United States to rectify abuses that caused long-term damage.

Wendy Greene, JD, a professor in the Kline School of Law, was quoted in a June 19 Omaha World-Herald article about legislative bill 451, which expands a ban on racial discrimination in the workplace to include discrimination based on hair textures or styles historically associated with race, such as protective hairstyles that include braids, locks and twists.

Anne Converse Willkomm, an assistant clinical professor and department head in the Goodwin College of Professional Studies, was quoted in a June 19 Forbes story about how economic uncertainty could inspire positive and lasting change for a business.

Robert I. Field, PhD, JD, a professor in the Kline School of Law and Dornsife School of Public Health, authored a June 17 Philadelphia Inquirer article about the Supreme Court ruling that upheld the Affordable Care Act.

A June 16 Philadelphia Inquirer story covered the announcement that Maisha Kelly will be Drexel’s new director of Athletics. Kelly, who is a Saint Joseph’s University graduate and comes to Drexel from Bucknell University, also authored a post for Athletic Director U about her return to Philadelphia. President John Fry was also quoted in the Philadelphia Inquirer article.

The American Ceramic Society’s news blog featured the history of MXene research in a June 15 post based on a recently published review paper by Yury Gogotsi, PhD, Distinguished University and Bach professor in the College of Engineering, and Armin Vahid Mohammadi, PhD, an assistant research professor in the College.

Sharrelle Barber, ScD, an assistant professor in the Dornsife School of Public Health, was quoted in a June 15 The Philadelphia Citizen article about failed attempts at achieving vaccine equity in Philadelphia.

David Cohen, JD, a professor in the Kline School of Law, was interviewed for a June 15 episode of WHYY-Radio's "Radio Times" in anticipation of when the Supreme Court will release their decision this month on Fulton v. City of Philadelphia, a case involving issues of religious liberty and LGBTQ rights.

Charmaine Royal, an undergraduate student in the College of Nursing and Health Professions, was mentioned in a June 14 Philadelphia Inquirer article about a scholarship she received from celebrity chef Guy Fieri to continue her education in the culinary arts and science program and one day open a restaurant in her hometown.

Rachel E. Lopez, JD, an associate professor in the Kline School of Law and Director of the Andy and Gwen Stern Community Lawyering Clinic, authored a June 11 Bloomberg Law article reflecting on the U.S. Supreme Court’s Jones v. Mississippi decision on juvenile sentencing and human redemption.

Arthur Frank, MD, PhD, a professor in the Dornsife School of Public Health, was quoted in a June 10 BBC Future article about the health dangers linked to asbestos in building materials.

Joseph Amon, PhD, a clinical professor and director of the Office of Global Health at Dornsife School of Public Health, was quoted in a June 10 Reuters article about the Biden administration upholding Title 42, a policy that expels migrants at the U.S. border, insisting it's a public health policy to stop the spread of coronavirus.

Drexel’s Head Golf Coach Ben Feld was mentioned in a June 9 Philadelphia Inquirer feature story about alumnus Chris Crawford, who recently qualified for his third bid in the U.S. Open.

President John Fry was featured in a June 8 Philadelphia Business Journal story about how the University is strategically preparing for a decline in college-age students in the next few years.

Paul Harrington, PhD, a professor in the School of Education and director of the Center for Labor Markets and Policy, was quoted in a June 7 Morning Call article about the Center for Labor Markets and Policy’s analysis on the teen job market.

Neena Bui, Stephanie Popa, and Cat Pfingst, Fashion Design students in the Westphal College, were featured in a June 2021 PAPER MAGAZINE article featuring the collections of 2021 graduates of notable fashion design programs.

Research about the mental health benefits of art-making, led by Girija Kaimal, EdD, an associate professor in the College of Nursing and Health Professions, was mentioned in a June 7 Guideposts article about activities caregivers can use to reduce stress and burnout.

Research led by Ezra Wood, PhD, an associate professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was mentioned in a June 7 WCAU-TV (NBC-10) story about Philadelphia Gas Works plans to cut methane emissions 80% by the year 2050.

Students in the Westphal College of Media Arts and Design were mentioned in a June 4 WCAU-TV (NBC-10) segment about their participation in the Garbage Bag Gala benefit at the Salvation Army Camden Kroc Center.

Paul Harrington, PhD, a professor in the School of Education and director of the Center for Labor Markets and Policy, was quoted in a June 4 New York Times article about teen summer employment rates and tips.

Westphal College of Media Arts and Design’s Virtual Reality & Immersive Media degree program was mentioned in a June 3 EdSurge story about Husson University in Maine starting a program in virtual reality.

Alan Greenberger, vice president of Real Estate and Facilities, was quoted in a June 3 Philadelphia Inquirer article about Drexel currently leasing the New College Building at 15th and Vine Streets until it moves the labs to University City. The story was also reported by the Philadelphia Business Journal.

The Lindy Center for Urban Innovation was mentioned in a June 2 WHYY story as an underwriter of the search for a design firm to develop a plan for a pedestrian-friendly overhaul of the Benjamin Franklin Parkway.

Charles Sacco, associate dean at the Charles D. Close School of Entrepreneurship and director of the Baiada Institute for Entrepreneurship, was quoted in a June 2 Wall Street Journal story about questions to consider before starting a business.

Joseph Amon, PhD, a clinical professor and director of the Office of Global Health at Dornsife School of Public Health, was featured in a June 1 KYW-Newsradio "In-Depth" podcast episode about the investigation into the origin of the pandemic.

Jonathan Deutsch, PhD, a professor in the College of Nursing and Health Professions, was quoted in a June 1 episode of KQED-Radio (NPR-San Francisco, California) “The Forum” about methods to reduce food waste, such as upcycling, climate change and food insecurity. Deutsch was also mentioned in the June issue of Total Food Service magazine about the work the Food Lab did to help the company Pure Fare pivot their products during the pandemic.

Michelle Dolinski, PhD, an associate professor and associate dean in the College of Arts and Sciences, was quoted in an article in the June issue of Scientific American about a new study showing scientists’ ability to spot tiny amounts of radioactive elements, which occur naturally in metals such as gold that are often used in laboratory instruments.