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2022

February

Analysts Concerned Over Potential Russian Cyber Attacks on Nation's Power Grid
Feb 28, 2022
Pablo Molina, DLS, Drexel's chief information security officer and assistant vice president for Information Technology, was interviewed in a Feb. 25 WPVI-TV (6-abc) story about the risk of cyber attacks in the aftermath of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
‘What Just Happened?’ Drexel Women Break Through in Squash With Best Finish at CSA Howe Cup
Feb 28, 2022
Head Squash Coach John White was quoted in a Feb. 28 Philadelphia Inquirer feature on the success of Drexel's women's squash team this season. The Dragons advanced to the College Squash Association Howe Cup national championship for the first time in the program's history.
COVID-19 Moves to a 'New Stage' in Pa. and N.J. as Cases and Hospitalizations Plummet
Feb 28, 2022
Neal D. Goldstein, PhD, an assistant research professor in the Dornsife School of Public Health, was quoted in a Feb. 26 Philadelphia Inquirer article about the current state of the pandemic in Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
Drexel Professor Went to Harvard Law with Supreme Court Nominee
Feb 28, 2022
Lisa Tucker, JD, an associate professor in the Kline School of Law, was interviewed in a Feb. 25 WCAU-TV (nbc10) segment about President Biden’s Supreme Court nominee, Ketanji Brown Jackson. Tucker went to Harvard Law School with Jackson.
Philadelphia-area Colleges Spend Millions of Dollars on Research in Race for Top Carnegie Rankings
Feb 26, 2022
Drexel was mentioned as one of four R1 research universities in the Philadelphia area in a Feb. 25 Philadelphia Business Journal story about how much local schools are spending on research.
How to talk to children about Russia’s attack on Ukraine, especially if they’ve been through their own trauma
Feb 25, 2022
Stephanie Krauthamer Ewing, PhD, an assistant professor in the College of Nursing and Health Professions, was quoted in a Feb. 25 Philadelphia Inquirer article about guidance for parents and caregivers on how to talk to children about Russia’s attack on Ukraine, especially if children have experienced their own trauma.
“That’s Not Going to Cut It:” Why America Needs to Care About COVID-19 Vaccines Around the World
Feb 25, 2022
Joseph Amon, PhD, a clinical professor and director of the Office of Global Health in the Dornsife School of Public Health, was featured in a Feb. 25 episode of KYW-Newsradio "In Depth" about the importance of vaccinating the world’s population against COVID-19 and challenges that remain.
Why Are Black Americans Being Punished for Their Hair?
Feb 24, 2022
Wendy Greene, JD, a professor in the Kline School of Law, was interviewed in a Feb. 24 BBC segment about the history of discrimination against Black hairstyles in the United States. Greene is highlighted for her work on the C.R.O.W.N Act (Create a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair) a federal bill that provides a clarifying definition of race which recognizes that natural hair discrimination is racial discrimination.
Esports Tournament Coming to Johnstown This Summer
Feb 23, 2022
Drexel was mentioned in a Feb. 23 WTAJ-TV (Johnstown, Pennsylvania) story about The Esports Company Convention and Esports Tournament and the college combine, in which the Drexel will participate, to showcase scholarship and team participation opportunities.
Novel Chemical Phase Allows Sulfur Battery to Charge On
Feb 23, 2022
Vibha Kalra, PhD, George B. Francis Chair professor in the College of Engineering, and Rahul Pai, a doctoral researcher in the College, were quoted in a Feb. 23 Materials Today post about their research on a stabilizing a rare type of sulfur that could enable commercial viability of lithium-sulfur batteries.
Spark Therapeutics, the Heart of Philly’s Gene Therapy Surge, Has Announced a New Leader
Feb 23, 2022
Drexel was mentioned in Feb. 23 Philadelphia Inquirer and Philadelphia Business Journal stories about Spark Therapeutics naming Ron Philip, an alumnus, its new CEO. Drexel's partnership with Spark Therapeutics to bring a state-of-the-art gene therapy innovation center to campus was also mentioned in the stories.
Why Edge Computing Is a Double-Edged Sword for Privacy
Feb 22, 2022
Matthew Schneider, PhD, an assistant professor in the LeBow College of Business, was quoted in a Feb. 22 Tech Monitor (United Kingdom) story about the advantages and disadvantages of edge computing in regards to personal data collection and privacy.
The Insights Psychedelics Give You Aren't Always True
Feb 22, 2022
John Kounios, PhD, a professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was quoted in a Feb. 22 VICE article about false insights from psychedelic trips, and the need to critically revisit insights whether achieved through psychedelics or while sober.
Community Newsletter: A Call To Bring Megastudy Might to Autism Behavioral Studies
Feb 20, 2022
Diana Robins, PhD, director of the A.J. Drexel Autism Institute, and Anne Roux, a research scientist at the Institute, were mentioned in a Feb. 20 Spectrum News article about recent highlights in autism research including a conference where Robins was the keynote speaker and the launch of the Policy Impact Project from the Institute.
Stabilisation of Rare Allotrope Could Be Key To Making Lithium-sulfur Batteries Work
Feb 18, 2022
Vibha Kalra, PhD, George B. Francis chair professor in the College of Engineering, was quoted in a Feb. 18 Chemistry World story about her research with colleagues Maureen Tang, PhD, a professor, and Rahul Pai, a doctoral researcher, on stabilizing a new form of sulfur that could improve commercial viability of lithium-sulfur batteries.
A West Philly Couple Wrote a Children’s Book To Help Parents Have ‘the Climate Talk’
Feb 18, 2022
Drexel students Jeremy Wortzel and Lena Champlin were featured in a Feb. 18 WHYY “Radio Times” article about a children’s book they authored together that helps parents speak to their kids about climate change.
Cohen, Donley, & Rebouché on Abortion After Roe v. Wade Is Overturned
Feb 17, 2022
David S. Cohen, JD, a professor in the Kline School of Law, was featured in a Feb 17 The Legal Theory Blog article about a recently published article he coauthored that examines the paradigm shift that will occur should the Supreme Court overturn Roe. V. Wade this coming summer.
Power Moves: RoseAnn Rosenthal, John Fry, Lola Harper, Have New Titles and Accolades
Feb 17, 2022
President John Fry was featured in a Feb. 17 Technically Philly story about the Chamber of Commerce of Greater Philadelphia honoring him with its 2021 William Penn Award for his outstanding contributions to the betterment of the region. Fry was also featured in a March 3 Philadelphia Business Journal "Power 100" list of Philadelphia leaders.
Philly Is Exploring Cryptocurrency To Boost Revenue. Here’s What That Means.
Feb 16, 2022
Pablo Molina, DLS, Drexel’s chief information security officer, was quoted in a Feb. 16 Philadelphia Inquirer story about Philadelphia considering creating its own cryptocurrency.
Anticipated End of Philly’s Vaccine Mandate for Indoor Dining Draws Mixed Reactions From Diners and Restaurateurs
Feb 15, 2022
Jennifer Kolker, a clinical professor in the Dornsife School of Public Health, was quoted in a Feb. 15 Philadelphia Inquirer article about mixed reactions from diners and restaurateurs about an anticipated end for Philadelphia’s vaccine mandate for indoor dining.
The COVID Strategy America Hasn’t Really Tried
Feb 14, 2022
Robert I. Field, PhD, JD, a professor in the Kline School of Law and Dornsife School of Public Health, was quoted in a Feb. 14 article in The Atlantic about considering the role of age in planning strategies to combat COVID-19.
How To Use and Understand Always-Evolving COVID-19 Data
Feb 14, 2022
Michael LeVasseur, PhD, an assistant teaching professor in the Dornsife School of Public Health, was quoted in a Feb. 14 Philadelphia Inquirer article about how to use and understand always-evolving COVID-19 data.
When Your Team Loses, Disappointment Can Lead to Genuine Grief
Feb 14, 2022
Eric Zillmer, PsyD, Carl R. Pacifico professor of Neuropsychology in the College of Arts and Sciences, was quoted in Feb. 14 episode of NPR’s “Consider This” podcast about the psychology of sports fandom and how to manage the feelings of disappointment and grief.
Low-income Philadelphians To Receive No-strings-Attached Cash In Antipoverty Experiments
Feb 13, 2022
Mariana Chilton, PhD, a professor and director of the Center for Hunger-Free Communities at the Dornsife School of Public Health, was quoted in a Feb. 13 article in The Philadelphia Inquirer about experiments to reduce poverty in Philadelphia.
The Charge Towards Better Batteries
Feb 11, 2022
Research on developing a commercially viable lithium-sulfur battery, led by Vibha Kalra, PhD, George B. Francis chair professor in the College of Engineering; Maureen Tang, PhD, an associate professor in the College, and Rahul Pai, a doctoral student in the College, was featured in a Feb. 11 Cosmos magazine story and a Feb. 16 post in Tech Times.
CTE Might Be Used as a Legal Defense More Often as Research Into the Disorder Evolves
Feb 11, 2022
Lisa Tucker, JD, an associate professor in the Kline School of Law, was interviewed in the Feb. 11 episode of NPR's "All This Considered" about the use of CTE, a type of brain damage, as a legal defense.
‘Don’t Be Afraid, Be Mindful:’ Getting From Pandemic To Endemic
Feb 10, 2022
Seth L. Welles, PhD, ScD, a professor in the Dornsife School of Public Health, was featured in the Feb. 10 episode of KYW-Newsradio's “In Depth” podcast to discuss how a shift from pandemic to endemic would change daily life.
Rare Form of Sulfur Offer a Key to Triple-Capacity EV Batteries
Feb 10, 2022
Vibha Kalra, PhD, George B. Francis chair professor in the College of Engineering, and Rahul Pai, a doctoral student in the College, were quoted in a Feb 10 New Atlas story about their research on developing a commercially viable lithium-sulfur battery.
Creativity & Happiness: Find Your Creative Capacity in Everyday Life With Girija Kaimal
Feb 8, 2022
Girija Kaimal, EdD, an associate professor in the College of Nursing and Health Professions, was quoted in a Feb. 8 episode of & Happiness (UK) podcast about engaging and practicing creativity daily, and the mental health benefits of creative expression.
Anorexia Before or During Pregnancy Linked To Having a Child With Autism
Feb 7, 2022
Brian Lee, PhD, an associate professor in the Dornsife School of Public Health, was quoted in a Feb. 7 Spectrum News article about new data suggesting that women with anorexia nervosa before or during pregnancy have an increased chance of having a child with autism or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.
On-campus Report: Quaker Valley’s Washington Hopes to End Time With Drexel on High Note
Feb 7, 2022
Coletrane Washington, an undergraduate in the College of Arts and Sciences and varsity men’s basketball student-athlete, was featured in a Feb. 7 Beaver County Times (Beaver, Pennsylvania) piece looking at his playing career at Drexel.
Experts Say Biden Could Use Executive Powers To Protect Abortion Access
Feb 7, 2022
David S. Cohen, JD, a professor in the Kline School of Law, was quoted in a Feb. 7 19th News article about using executive powers to protect abortion access.
Spotify’s Apology to Staff Over Joe Rogan Scandal Sends a Broader Message
Feb 7, 2022
Daniel Korschun, PhD, head of the Marketing Department, Stephen Cozen Research Scholar in Marketing and associate professor in the LeBow College of Business, was quoted in a Feb. 7 Marketplace story on Spotify's apology to its employees after recent controversies involving Spotify podcast host Joe Rogan.
CalTech Case Underscores Billion-dollar Patent Awards’ Fragility
Feb 7, 2022
Amy Landers, JD, a professor in the Kline School of Law, was quoted in a Feb. 7 Bloomberg Law article about the Federal Circuit’s decision to throw out the California Institute of Technology’s billion-dollar patent award against Apple Inc. and Broadcom Inc. – and how it highlights the difficult road patent owners face after winning giant damages at infringement trials.
Legalizing Recreational Pot May Have Spurred Economic Activity in First 4 States To Do So
Feb 3, 2022
Curtis Hall, PhD, associate professor in the LeBow College of Business, co-authored an opinion piece published Feb. 3 in The Conversation about how legalizing recreational marijuana spurred economic activity in the first four states to do so.
Rheumatoid Arthritis: Symptoms, Treatments and More
Feb 2, 2022
Martin Bergman, MD, an affiliate clinical professor of medicine in the College of Medicine, was quoted in a Feb. 2 Forbes article about rheumatoid arthritis symptoms and treatments.
Structural Supports Added in Champlain Towers North Garage, as Safety Check Continues
Feb 2, 2022
Abieyuwa Aghayere, PhD, a professor in the College of Engineering, was quoted in a Feb. 2 Miami Herald story about safety inspections of the Champlain Towers North condo in Florida, a companion of the collapsed Champlain Towers South. The story was picked up by a number of other outlets via the McClatchy News Service.
Leftovers Are Key Ingredient in Food and Drinks Plans to ‘Upcycle’
Feb 2, 2022
Jonathan Deutsch, PhD, a professor in the College of Nursing and Health Professions, was quoted in a Feb. 2 Financial Times article about multinational companies, like Anheuser-Busch InBev, embracing the emerging trend of upcycling, or using discarded food items to make new products.

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