January

Research by Jaqueline Jahn, PhD, a professor in the School of Public Health, about the correlation between proactive policing and high preterm birth rates among Black women in New Orleans, was featured in a Jan. 27 Quartz story.

Yury Gogotsi, PhD, Distinguished University and Bach professor in the College of Engineering, was quoted in a Jan. 27 IEEE-Spectrum story about his group’s research to develop a MXene coating that can block electromagnetic radiation and be switched on and off.

Tim Gorichanaz, PhD, a teaching professor in the College of Computing & Informatics, was interviewed in a Jan. 26 WCAU-TV (NBC-10) story about the impact of artificial intelligence technology on education and society.

Rosina Weber, PhD, an associate professor in the College of Computing & Informatics, was a guest on the Jan. 26 edition of WTXF-TV (FOX-29)'s "Good Day" to discuss the natural language algorithm application ChatGPT.

Karen Heffler, MD, a researcher in the College of Medicine, was quoted in a Jan. 24 Disability Scoop article on research led by Heffler on reducing screen time to decrease symptoms among children with autism.

Anne Roux, a research scientist and director of the Policy Impact Project at the A.J. Drexel Autism Institute, was quoted in a Jan. 22 Spectrum News article about recent highlights in autism-related research, including an inaugural grant from the Autism Science Foundation. Giacomo Vivanti, PhD, an associate professor in the Autism Instiute, is leading one of the four projects receiving a grant from the Autism Science Foundation.

Josiah Kephart, PhD, an assistant professor in the Dornsife School of Public Health, was quoted in a Jan. 19 Scientific American story about the health risks posed by gas stoves.

Safiyyah Okoye, PhD, an assistant professor in the College of Nursing and Health Professions, was quoted in a Jan. 18 Neurology Today article about recently published research she co-authored on potential fall-risk factors — including environmental, health and function — in older community-living adults in the U.S., both with and without dementia.

Kimberly McGlonn, PhD, an instructor in Westphal College of Media Arts & Design, was profiled in a Jan. 18 Philadelphia Citizen story about her business Grant Blvd, activism through fashion and the launch of her new store, Blk Ivy, focused on vintage clothes from the Civil Rights era.

Jonathan Deutsch, PhD, a professor in the College of Nursing and Health Professions, was quoted in a Jan. 17Specialty Food Magazine article on highlights from the Specialty Food Association’s Winter Fancy Food Show, including trends that Deutsch is seeing in making home cooking more convenient and elevated, as well as products that are sustainable.

Josiah Kephart, PhD, an assistant professor in the Dornsife School of Public Health, was quoted in a Jan. 17 GRID story about scientific research showing the health impacts of gas stoves.

Athletics Director Maisha Kelly and Assistant Athletics Director for Student-Athlete Development Peaches Brown were quoted in a Jan. 17 Philadelphia Inquirer story about the Department's community service project along Lancaster Ave. in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service.

Athletics Director Maisha Kelly and Assistant Athletics Director for Student-Athlete Development Peaches Brown were interviewed in a Jan. 16 WTXF-TV (FOX-29) “Good Day” segment about Drexel’s day of education and community service in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr.

Kevin Gillen, PhD, senior research fellow in the Lindy Institute for Urban Innovation, was quoted in a Jan. 15 Philadelphia Business Journal story about reports that Philadelphia home sales activity is at its lowest level in nearly a decade and trending down.

Drexel's Ubuntu Center on Racism, Global Movements and Population Health Equity in the Dornsife School of Public Health was mentioned in a Jan. 15 Philadelphia Inquirer story about Temple opening a center on antiracism and Penn State's decision to renege on a promise to open a similar center.

Anil Kalhan, JD, a professor in the Kline School of law, was quoted in a Jan. 11 KPCC-FM (NPR-Pasadena, California) "AirTalk" segment about President Biden expanding immigration restrictions under Title 42 and what it means for migrants seeking asylum at the U.S.-Mexican border.

Keishana Washington, a graduate student in the College of Arts and Sciences and student-athlete on the women’s basketball team, was featured in two Jan. 11 Philadelphia Inquirer stories about her success this season — rising to be one of the leading scorers in NCAA Div. 1 women’s basketball along with Villanova’s Maddy Siegrist; and her position among the all-time great scorers in Philadelphia women’s basketball history.

Kevin Gillen, PhD, senior research fellow in the Lindy Institute for Urban Innovation, was quoted in a Jan. 11 Wall Street Journal feature about the economic comeback of Center City Philadelphia.

President John Fry was mentioned in a Jan. 10 Philadelphia Business Journal story that noted his support of the Women’s Nonprofit Leadership Initiative’s effort to increase transparency and diversity on the boards of area universities and health systems.

The School of Education's web development and coding training courses were mentioned in a Jan. 10 Technical.ly Philly roundup of local educational organizations that offer coding and technology bootcamps.

Drexel's Center for Nonviolence and Social Justice in the Dornsife School of Public Health, was mentioned in Jan. 10 Philly Voice and WTXF-TV (FOX-29) stories as a partner in the Philadelphia Eagles' "Violence Interruptor" campaign to end gun violence.

Nyree Dardarian, EdD, an assistant clinical professor in the College of Nursing and Health Professions, was quoted in Jan. 10 WTXF-TV (FOX-29) “Good Day Philadelphia” segment about viral social media cold and flu remedy trends and what foods can actually help ease symptoms.

Josiah Kephart, PhD, an assistant professor in the Dornsife School of Public Health, was a guest on the Jan. 10 edition of NPR's "Here & Now Anytime" to discuss recent research on the health impact of gas stoves.

Hualou Liang, PhD, a professor, and Felix Agbabor, a doctoral researcher, both in the School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems, were quoted in a Jan. 10 Singularity Hub story about their research exploring the possibility of using the natural language processing program GPT-3 to detect early signs of Alzheimer's Disease from spontaneous speech.

Donna De Carolis, PhD, dean of the Charles D. Close School of Entrepreneurship, and Aleister Saunders, PhD, executive vice provost for Research & Innovation, were quoted in a Jan. 10 Philadelphia Business Journal story about Drexel launching a fund to support student and faculty startup companies.

Madeline Barlow, PhD, sport psychology coordinator in the Athletics Department, was featured in a Jan. 9 Philadelphia Inquirer story about her position at Drexel and the role of mental health in sports.

Shintaro Kaido, vice provost for Innovation and director of Drexel Applied Innovation, was quoted in a Jan. 9 Technical.ly Philly story about the University launching a fund to support student and faculty startup companies.

Research by Hualou Liang, PhD, a professor, and Felix Agbavor, a doctoral student, both in the School of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Health Systems; looking at how GPT-3, a natural language processing program, could be used to help spot early signs of Alzheimer’s Disease in spontaneous speech, was featured in Jan. 3 MarkTechPost, New York Post, Today's Chronic, CTV News (Canada) and OI Canada stories.

Nick Jushchyshyn, a professor in the Antoinette Westphal College of Media Arts & Design, and Matthew Stamm, PhD, an associate professor in the College of Engineering, were featured in a Jan. 3 Technical.ly Philly story about how their research is driving the development of next-generation technology.

A study by Kathleen Powell, PhD, an assistant research professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, about stress associated with being a public defender was mentioned in a Jan. 3 Slate article about public defender burnout.

Nyree Dardarian, EdD, an assistant clinical professor in the College of Nursing and Health Professions, was quoted in Jan. 2 WTXF-TV (FOX-29) “Good Day Philadelphia” segment about sea kelp and how to introduce the latest health food trend into your diet.