March

Philly’s Skyline To Get Dark at Midnight To Protect Migrating Birds

Mar 31, 2021

The Academy of Natural Sciences was noted in a March 31 Philadelphia Inquirer story for being among a number of organizations that initiated a program to dim the lights of Philadelphia's skyline to prevent millions of migrating birds that pass through twice a year from slamming into skyscrapers and crashing to the sidewalk.

Setting Expectations for Neurodivergent Children + a Timer Tip for All Parents

Mar 31, 2021

Sarah Nannery, director of development for Autism Programming in the Office of Institutional Advancement, co-authored a March 31 Mind Body Green article about setting expectations for parents with autism and parents of children with autism to create an easier, well-ordered type of day. The article was adapted from a book Nannery co-authored, "WHAT TO SAY NEXT: Successful Communication in Work, Life, and Love—with Autism Spectrum Disorder."

Why Deepfake Videos Keep Criminologists up at Night

Mar 31, 2021

Robert D'Ovidio, PhD, an associate professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was interviewed in a KYW-Newsradio (1060-AM) “In Depth” podcast about deep fakes and how experts figure out what's real and what isn't.

What's Included in Biden's New $2 Trillion Infrastructure Plan?

Mar 31, 2021

Ivan Bartoli, PhD, an associate professor in the College of Engineering, was interviewed in a March 31 WCAU-TV (NBC-10) story about President Biden’s new infrastructure plan and the need for infrastructure improvement and maintenance in the region.

Phillies Intern Is the Mastermind Behind Getting Baseball Fans Back in the Ballpark

Mar 31, 2021

Maria Sweblius, a graduate student at the LeBow College of Business, was featured in a March 31 WCAU-TV (NBC-10) story for creating interactive models for different seating capacities at Citizens Bank Park that are being used to plan for socially distanced seating pods that will bring fans back to the ballpark.

The Virus and the City: A Tool for Equitable Recovery

Mar 30, 2021

Bruce Katz, JD, distinguished fellow in the Lindy Institute for Urban Innovation and director of the Nowak Metro Finance Lab, co-authored a March 30 Philadelphia Citizen article regarding a roadmap to help cities grow minority- and women-owned businesses, and how this can apply to Philadelphia.

A Yearslong Push To Ban Hair Discrimination Is Gaining Momentum

Mar 30, 2021

Wendy Greene, JD, a professor in the Kline School of Law, was quoted in a March 30 PBS News Hour article about the CROWN Act, which stands for “Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair,” and how a year’s long push to ban hair discrimination is gaining momentum.

Drexel University Continues Ascent in Latest U.S. News law school ranking

Mar 30, 2021

Drexel's Kline School of Law was mentioned in a March 30 Philadelphia Business Journal story about its steadily improvement in U.S. News & World Report rankings. Dean Dan Filler, JD, was quoted in the piece.

Best MBA Programs 2022: Wharton Again Shut Out of Top Spot in U.S. News Rankings

Mar 29, 2021

LeBow College of Business was mentioned in a March 29 Philadelphia Business Journal story about the best MBA programs as ranked by U.S. News & World Report.

Some Parents Won’t Vaccinate Their Kids Against COVID. Here Are Their Reasons.

Mar 29, 2021

Sarah Long, MD, a professor in the College of Medicine, was quoted in a March 29 article in The Washington Post, also published by the Houston Chronicle, about why some parents won’t vaccinate their kids against COVID-19.

New Jersey’s Vaccine Rollout Is Mostly Working. in Pennsylvania, It’s More Complicated.

Mar 25, 2021

Esther Chernak, MD, an associate clinical professor at the Dornsife School of Public Health and the College of Medicine, was quoted in a March 25 Philadelphia Inquirer story about the vaccine rollout in New Jersey and Pennsylvania.

Do Teachers Have To Disclose Their Vaccination Status? Experts Weigh In

Mar 24, 2021

Robert I. Field, PhD, JD, a professor in the Kline School of Law and Dornsife School of Public Health, was quoted in a March 24 Ed Week article about whether and when teachers must disclose their vaccination status.

Super-Slippery 2d Material Could Be Ideal Lubricant for Planetary Rovers

Mar 24, 2021

Yury Gogotsi, PhD, Distinguished University and Bach professor in the College of Engineering, was quoted in a March 24 Chemistry World story about research from the University of Missouri and Argonne National Lab looking at the possibility of using MXene as a lubricant for aerospace vehicles.

The Pernicious Staying Power of COVID-19’s First Viral Disinformation Campaign

Mar 24, 2021

Philip Massey, PhD, an associate professor in the Dornsife School of Public Health, was quoted in a March 24 Fast Company article about the staying power of COVID-19’s first viral disinformation campaign.

You Can Eat 17-Year Cicadas Emerging in Virginia

Mar 24, 2021

Isa Betancourt, curatorial assistant of entomology at the Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University, was quoted in a March 16 Food & Wine article about the edibility of Brood X cicadas and how the arthropods are considered a rare delicacy. The article was picked up by MSN Lifestyle on March 24.

Fact Check: Fake Warning Falsely Claims Hawks Can Carry Away Small Pets

Mar 24, 2021

Jason Weckstein, PhD, a professor in the College of Arts and Sciences and associate curator of ornithology at the Academy of Natural Sciences, was quoted in a March 24 USA Today article about a viral Facebook post falsely claiming that hawks can carry off small dogs and cats.

The NCAA Women’s Tournament Landed in the Spotlight for Inequity | Mike Jensen

Mar 23, 2021

Women’s basketball head coach Amy Mallon was quoted in a March 23 Philadelphia Inquirer column about the controversy over disparities in COVID-19 testing and amenities between the NCAA men’s and women’s tournaments and the systemic inequities in how the governing body treats the two sports. Drexel was noted for its historic focus on gender equity on and off the court.

Philly Likely To Miss Out on the Brood X Cicada Hype, but Chester, Bucks Counties Could Catch the Buzz

Mar 23, 2021

Jon Gelhaus, PhD, curator of Entomology at the Academy of Natural Sciences and professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was quoted in a March 23 Philadelphia Inquirer article about millions of noisy Brood X cicadas that will emerge from 17 years underground and why Philly may just miss them.

What To Know About Traveling for Summer Vacation This Year

Mar 23, 2021

Seth Welles, PhD, ScD, a professor in the Dornsife School of Public Health, was quoted in a March 23 Philadelphia Inquirer article about public health guidance to know if planning traveling for summer vacation this year.

How To Get Hired in Philly’s Growing Robotics Scene

Mar 22, 2021

Kena Sears-Brown, director of Workplace Initiatives and Professional Education in the Goodwin College was quoted in a March 22 Philadelphia Inquirer article about how to get hired in Philadelphia's growing robotics scene.

Drexel Women Battle but Georgia Pulls Away Late To Win in First Round of NCAA Tournament

Mar 22, 2021

Drexel’s women’s basketball team’s opening round game against No. 3 seed Georgia was covered by a number of outlets on March 22, including The Philadelphia Inquirer, Delaware County Daily Times, KYW-Newsradio (1060-AM), The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, WPVI-TV (6-abc), WCAU-TV (NBC-10), WTXF-TV (FOX-29) and KYW-TV (CBS-3). ESPN.com also featured the Dragons as one of the teams that could pull off an upset in the tournament.

More Philly Pharmacies Are Carrying COVID-19 Vaccine, Offering a Welcome Alternative

Mar 20, 2021

Esther Chernak, MD, an associate clinical professor at the Dornsife School of Public Health and the College of Medicine, was quoted in a March 20 article in the Philadelphia Inquirer about more Philadelphia pharmacies carrying a COVID-19 vaccine and how that may help equity concerns in the city’s vaccination process.

4 Natural Cleaning Hacks That Will Sanitize Germ Hot Spots

Mar 19, 2021

Jennifer Quinlan, PhD, a professor in the College of Nursing and Health Professions, was quoted in a March 19 Woman’s World article about cleaning hacks, including how to sanitize a kitchen sponge.

As Vaccinations Increase, You May Want To Dine Indoors Again. Here’s What To Consider.

Mar 19, 2021

Jennifer Kolker, a clinical professor, and an associate dean at the Dornsife School of Public Health, was quoted in a March 19 story in The Washington Post about the current risk associated with indoor dining during the pandemic.

Mt. Hebron Grad Amy Mallon Guides Drexel Women’s Basketball To NCAA Tournament in Coaching Debut

Mar 19, 2021

Women’s Basketball Head Coach Amy Mallon was profiled in a March 19 Baltimore Sun story after leading the Dragons to their first NCAA Tournament appearance since 2009 in her first season as head coach.

Essential, Unemployed, Overstretched: How the COVID Economy Crashed on Women

Mar 18, 2021

Janet Cruz, MD, director of Student Health Services, was quoted in a March 18 WHYY.org story about how the pandemic affected women in the workplace.

When Will Kids Be Able To Get the COVID Vaccine?

Mar 18, 2021

Sarah Long, MD, a professor in the College of Medicine, was quoted in a March 18 article in The Cut about when kids will be eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine. A related FOX digital story quoting Long on the topic ran on FOX affiliates in Minneapolis, Washington, D.C., Seattle and other outlets nationwide.

Behind the Scene: Demystifying Mastering With Ryan Schwabe, Heather Jones, and Elaine Rasnake

Mar 18, 2021

Ryan Schwabe, an assistant professor in Westphal College of Media Arts & Design, was featured in a March 18 post on WXPN-Radio's "The Key" blog about his career in music production. Schwabe was recently nominated for a Grammy for producing Baauer's "Planet's Mad" album.

Philadelphia Landmarks Lit Blue and Gold for Drexel's Men's and Women's Basketball Teams

Mar 18, 2021

The success of Drexel’s men’s and women’s basketball teams was recognized Thursday night when a number of Philadelphia’s iconic buildings and spaces were lit up blue and gold. The lighting was mentioned during a KYW-TV (CBS-3) news broadcast on March 18 and the story was picked up by Yahoo! News.

Texas Lawmakers Push Bill To Make It Easier To Sue Abortion Providers and Harder for New Anti-Abortion Laws To Be Blocked by Courts

Mar 18, 2021

David Cohen, JD, a professor in the Kline School of Law, was quoted in a March 18 Texas Tribune article about a new Texas bill that was introduced to make it easier to sue abortion providers and harder for new anti-abortion laws to be blocked by courts.

Two PA. Prisons With Incentive Program Have Vaccinated More Than 70% of Inmates

Mar 17, 2021

Joseph Amon, PhD, a clinical professor and director of the Office of Global Health at the Dornsife School of Public Health, was quoted in a March 17 Spotlight PA article that ran in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, The Philadelphia Inquirer, Patriot News (Harrisburg), York Dispatch, and other newspapers, about an incentive program that may be increasing COVID-19 vaccination in Pennsylvania prisons.

Moderna Begins Study of COVID-19 Vaccine in Children Under 12

Mar 16, 2021

The 17-Year Cicadas Are Returning To the East Coast This Summer—and Yes, You Can Eat Them

Mar 16, 2021

Traditions on Hold, Justices Near a Year of Phone Arguments

Mar 16, 2021

Lisa Tucker, JD, an associate professor in the Kline School of Law, was quoted in a March 16 Associated Press article about the one year anniversary of the Supreme Court holding arguments over the phone and how the coronavirus pandemic has caused the court to look and sound a lot different over the past year. The story was picked up by a number of outlets, including ABC News and The Independent (UK).

Philly-Area Home Buyers Will Likely Have More Choices This Spring, but Competition Will Stay Fierce

Mar 13, 2021

Kevin Gillen, PhD, senior research fellow in the Lindy Institute for Urban Innovation, was quoted in a March 13 Philadelphia Inquirer article about the limited supply of homes for sale in Philadelphia and how it continues to hold back the market. Gillen produces reports on the current state of the region's housing market.

'Poster Child' for Policy Failure: Will EPA Ban Asbestos?

Mar 12, 2021

Arthur Frank, MD, PhD, a professor in the Dornsife School of Public Health, was quoted in a March 12 E&E News article about whether the EPA will ban asbestos.

Pennsylvania's Legislative Black Caucus Looks at COVID-19's Impact on Blacks in Philadelphia

Mar 12, 2021

Sharrelle Barber, ScD, an assistant professor in the Dornsife School of Public Health, was quoted in a March 12 article in The Philadelphia Tribune about the Pennsylvania Legislative Black Caucus’s hearing on Thursday on the impact COVID-19 has had on Philadelphia’s Black community.

Career-High 35 Points by Keishana Washington Send Drexel Women To CAA Title Game

Mar 12, 2021

Drexel’s men’s and women’s basketball teams were featured in a number of stories on March 12-13 after both teams won CAA titles last week. The men’s team will face top-seeded Illinois in the NCAA Tournament on Friday. The women’s team upset Delaware to win its first conference title in 12 years and will learn its NCAA tournament fate on Monday night.

Philly To Dim Lights To Make It Safer for Birds in Flight

Mar 12, 2021

Jason Weckstein, PhD, a professor in the College of Arts and Sciences and associate curator of ornithology at the Academy of Natural Sciences, was quoted in a March 12 Associated Press article about dimming the lights of Philadelphia to prevent millions of migrating birds that pass through twice a year from slamming into skyscrapers and crashing to the sidewalk.

Billions of Cicadas Will Soon Take Over the Region: The Lineup

Mar 11, 2021

Jon Gelhaus, PhD, curator of Entomology at the Academy of Natural Sciences and professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was interviewed in a March 11 WCAU-TV (NBC-10) story about when Philadelphia will soon see billions of special cicadas that only emerge every 17 years.

Lights Out: Philly Skyscrapers Go Dark To Save Migrating Birds

Mar 11, 2021

Scott Cooper, PhD, president and CEO of the Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University, was quoted in a March 11 Philadelphia Inquirer and KYW-Newsradio (1060-AM) stories about buildings around the city turning off their lights at night as part of a national initiative to protect birds from being blinded and crashing into buildings during migration.

Philly Skyline Will Go Mostly Dark at Night Starting April 1 in an Effort To Save Birds

Mar 11, 2021

Can’t Make Your College Tour? the Campus Will Come To You

Mar 11, 2021

Craig Kampes, associate vice president for marketing and communications in the Office of Enrollment Management and Student Success, was quoted in a March 11 Wall Street Journal story about creative ways universities were able to connect with prospective students during the pandemic. The piece highlighted Drexel's virtual campus on Minecraft, a Drexel recipe book and a Lego version of the Main Building.

Microplastics Found in Waterways Across PA, Including 7 in Allegheny County. Why It’s Dangerous and What You Should Know.

Mar 10, 2021

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 10 PublicSource story about a new study that found 100% of sampled PA waterways were contaminated by microplastics.

Just the Right Amount of Sugar

Mar 9, 2021

Sharrona Pearl, PhD, an assistant teaching professor in the College of Nursing and Health Professions, authored a March 9 The Revealer article reviewing the documentary "Making Sweet Tea," a portrayal of gay men in the South and their relationship with religion.

Why Are We Still Using Race as a Variable in Health Research?

Mar 9, 2021

Michael Yudell, PhD, a professor in the Dornsife School of Public Health, wrote a March 9 Public Health Post article about the misuse of racial categories in biomedical research.

Leaving Money on the Table

Mar 8, 2021

Kevin Gillen, PhD, senior research fellow in the Lindy Institute for Urban Innovation, was mentioned in a March 8 Philadelphia Citizen story about the city’s housing market and the Lindy Institute of Urban Innovation’s latest housing market report.

Philadelphia’s Union Thuggery

Mar 8, 2021

Kevin Gillen, PhD, senior research fellow in the Lindy Institute for Urban Innovation, was quoted in March 8 Wall Street Journal editorial about Philadelphia’s unions. In 2009, Gillen analyzed city and federal data and found a unionization rate of 75% for private construction jobs in Philadelphia County, compared to 14% nationally.

Experts Say Microsoft Business Accounts Might Still Be Vulnerable Following Cyberattack

Mar 7, 2021

Pablo Molina, DLS, Drexel’s chief information security officer, was interviewed in a March 7 KYW-Newsradio (1060-AM) story about the recent cyberattack targeting Microsoft business accounts.

An Immigrant Daughter’s Call To Help Philadelphia’s Nail Salons | Opinion

Mar 5, 2021

Tran Huynh, PhD, an assistant professor in the Dornsife School of Public Health, wrote a March 5 Philadelphia Inquirer opinion piece about how to support Philadelphia’s nail salons during the pandemic.

When Will Kids Younger Than 18 Be Able To Get a COVID Vaccine? Here Are Some Timelines

Mar 5, 2021

Sarah Long, MD, a professor in the College of Medicine, was quoted in a March 5 Evansville Courier and Press article, that also ran in IndyStar and the South Bend Tribune, about when kids younger than 18 will receive a COVID-19 vaccine. Long was also quoted in a March 5 mLive article about upcoming COVID-19 vaccine distribution to children.

Hedonic Hunger and the Science of Why We Can’t Stop Eating

Mar 3, 2021

Michael Lowe, PhD, a professor, and Stephanie Manasse, PhD, an assistant research professor in the Center for Weight, Eating and Lifestyle Science (WELL Center), both in the College of Arts and Sciences, were quoted in a March 3 WebMD magazine article about hedonic eating, the urge to consume pleasurable foods even when not hungry, and binge eating, when a person consumes a large amount of food quickly repeatedly.

Who Would Volunteer To Fact-Check Twitter?

Mar 3, 2021

Andrea Forte, PhD, an associate professor in the College of Computing & Informatics, was quoted in a March 3 Atlantic story about Twitter’s crowdsourced misinformation-labeling program, called Birdwatch. The story was picked up by a number of outlets, including MSN News.

Another COVID-19 Threat: Health Care Workers Under Attack

Mar 3, 2021

Joseph Amon, PhD, a professor and director of the Office of Global Health at the Dornsife School of Public Health, co-authored a March 3 Inter Press Service article about health care workers being under attack during the pandemic.

CDC Panel Sounds Alarm on COVID Variants, Even as Vaccine Supply Rises

Mar 2, 2021

Sarah Long, MD, a professor in the College of Medicine, was featured in a March 2 Medscape article about the lack of equity in the distribution of COVID-19 vaccines.

3 Degrees of Legalization Show True Prevalence of Cannabis

Mar 2, 2021

Julie A. Werner-Simon, JD, adjunct professor in the Kline School of Law, authored a March 2 Law360 “Expert Analysis” article on the three degrees of legalization of cannabis.

Study: Rural Patients Struggle With Access Under Medicare Advantage

Mar 1, 2021

Sungchul Park, PhD, an assistant professor in the Dornsife School of Public Health, was quoted in March 1 articles in Fierce Healthcare, Modern Healthcare and Managed Healthcare Executive about leading a study on what motivated some Medicare advantage enrollees in rural areas to switch to traditional Medicaid.

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