April

Eliezer Fich, PhD, trustee professor of Finance in LeBow College of Business, was interviewed in an April 30 WWSI-TV (Telemundo-62) segment about the impact of tariffs.

Amy Auchincloss, PhD, an associate professor in the Dornsife School of Public Health, was quoted and her research on adolescent mental distress in the wake of climate disasters was cited, in an April 30 TIME story about the emotional toll climate anxiety is taking on young people.

Second Story Collective, a university-community home-sharing model for affordable housing in West Philadelphia, developed by Drexel researchers, members of Drexel's Writers Room and Dornsife Center for Neighborhood and Community Engagement and community members, was mentioned in an April 28 The Atlantic article and podcast episode about how society can build stronger intergenerational connections.

Emily Griffith, a PhD candidate in the College of Arts and Sciences, was quoted in an April 26 IFLScience article about recently published research she led on the discovery of fluorescent pigments in the feathers of Long-eared Owls, that can only be seen by humans with the help of ultraviolet light.

Jonathan Deutsch, PhD, a professor in the College of Nursing and Health Professions, was quoted in an April 25 New York Times article about the “proteinification” of snack foods, or food brands adding protein to snacks like cereal, ice cream and popcorn, to meet consumer demand largely driven by social media.

Diana Robins, PhD, director, and Giacomo Vivanti, PhD, an associate professor, both in the A.J. Drexel Autism Institute, were quoted in an April 24 WHYY story about research gaps in tracking aging autistic adults and how a South Jersey nonprofit, Bancroft, is helping seniors with intellectual and developmental disabilities in its assisted living complex in Voorhees, New Jersey.

Bruce Katz, JD, director of the Nowak Metro Finance Lab, authored an April 23 Philadelphia Citizen column about how state and local governments can help to mitigate the economic effects of reductions in funding from the federal government.

Kevin Gillen, PhD, a senior research fellow in the Lindy Institute for Urban Innovation and adjunct professor in LeBow College of Business, was quoted in an April 22 Philadelphia Business Journal story about a downturn in residential building permits issued in Philadelphia in 2024 and what it might indicate for the housing market.

Clare Sauro, director of The Robert and Penny Fox Historic Costume Collection and an assistant professor in the Antoinette Westphal College of Media Arts and Design, was quoted in an April 21 WHYY story about whether new tariffs could support thrifting.

John Kounios, PhD, a professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was quoted in an April 19 The Guardian article about the impact of using artificial intelligence tools, such as ChatGPT, on human intelligence and creativity.

Jonathan Deutsch, PhD, a professor in the College of Nursing and Health Professions, was quoted in an April 18 HuffPost article about items that should never be stored on the counter near the stovetop because light, heat and moisture can degrade the shelf life and flavors of the ingredients, such as oil and spices.

Rosemary Trout, DHSc, an assistant clinical professor in the College of Nursing and Health Professions, was quoted in an April 17 HuffPost article about the health risks of bagged greens, like lettuce and spinach, because of cross contamination, bacteria and pathogens.

Kevin Gillen, PhD, a senior research fellow in the Lindy Institute for Urban Innovation and adjunct professor in LeBow College of Business, was quoted in an April 17 Axios story about the sale of former University of the Arts buildings.

Jeff Apruzzese, an assistant professor in the Antoinette Westphal College of Media Arts & Design, authored an April 15 column for The Conversation about his recent research showing that being an opening band for a major headliner does not always translate to success. The piece was republished by a number of outlets, including Yahoo! News and the San Francisco Chronicle.

Recently published research on the psychosocial benefits of engaging in traditional, cultural art practices led by Girija Kaimal, EdD, a professor in the College of Nursing and Health Professions, was mentioned in an April 14 Forbes article about the mental health benefits of doing "grandma hobbies," or activities described as old-fashioned, like knitting, sewing, gardening and baking.

Jordan Hyatt, PhD, an associate professor and director of the Center for Public Policy in the College of Arts and Sciences, was mentioned in an April 14 Philadelphia Citizen story about Pennsylvania looking to expand its "Little Scandinavia" model — which aims to create a more humane environment inside prisons — that Hyatt helped to develop.

Kymberlee Montgomery, DNP, senior associate dean of Nursing and clinical professor in the College of Nursing and Health Professions, co-authored an April 14 column for The Conversation about the nursing shortage in Pennsylvania and what is being done to address the problem.

Emily Griffith, a PhD candidate in the College of Arts and Sciences, was quoted in April 11 Vice and Earth.com articles about recently published research she led on the discovery of fluorescent pigments in the feathers of Long-eared Owls, that can only be seen by humans with the help of ultraviolet light.

Yanliu Huang, PhD, a professor in the LeBow College of Business, was quoted in an April 11 Philadelphia Inquirer article about Philadelphia area consumers rushing to make purchases of items that could potentially be impacted by the most recent round of tariffs.

Jackie Jahn, PhD, an assistant professor in the Dornsife School of Public Health, was quoted in an April 4 article in The Trace, that was mentioned in an April 11 People magazine article, about new data on violence against pregnant women.

A quote from Clare Sauro, an assistant professor in the Antoinette Westphal College of Media Arts & Design and director of the Robert and Penny Fox Historic Costume Collection, in a March 20, 2024 Marketplace story was excerpted in an April 10 KTLA-TV (CW-Los Angeles) story about the growing popularity of Trader Joe’s mini tote bags.

Eliezer Fich, PhD, trustee professor of Finance in LeBow College of Business, was interviewed in an April 7 WPVI-TV (6-abc) story about recent tariffs and the stock market’s volatility.

Jason Schupbach, dean of the Antoinette Westphal College of Media Arts & Design, was a guest on the April 3 episode of the Next City podcast for a discussion about how cities can use arts events to support their communities during times of strife.

Yury Gogotsi, PhD, distinguished university and Bach professor in the College of Engineering, was featured in an April 1 Tech Briefs Q+A about research he lead with Michael Waring, PhD, a professor in the College of Engineering, about using MXene nanomaterial to improve the performance of air filters.

Andrew Zitcer, PhD, an associate professor in the Antoinette Westphal College of Media Arts & Design; Rachel Wenrick, executive director of Art & Civic Innovation and vice president of University & Community Partnerships; and Carol McCullough, an archivists and instructor in Drexel’s Writer’s Room, were interviewed in an April 2 PBS News Hour feature about community arts organizations in West Philadelphia, including Drexel’s Writers Room and Second Story Collective.

The A.J. Drexel Autism Institute was mentioned in an April 1 WHYY story about the 2nd annual CHOP Autism Fathers Conference, which the Autism Institute hosts in collaboration with the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. The conference is open to all parents but was founded to help fathers and male caregivers find a supportive community as they raise kids with autism.

Rosemary Trout, DHSc, an assistant clinical professor in the College of Nursing and Health Professions, was quoted in an April 1 Delish article about cheese options that are lower in sodium and saturated fats and better nutritionally.

Eliezer Fich, PhD, trustee professor of Finance in LeBow College of Business, was interviewed in an April 1 WWSI-TV (Telemundo-62) segment about economic impact of the latest round of tariffs set to go into effect today.