July

Laura N. Gitlin, PhD, Distinguished University professor and dean emerita in the College of Nursing and Health Professions, was quoted in a July 30 AARP article about “elderspeak,” or the use of baby talk or sweet talk with older adults, and how it can be harmful and lead to older patients refusing care from caregivers and loved ones.

Robert Kane, PhD, a professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was quoted in a July 30 WPVI-TV (6-abc) story about the Montgomery County District Attorney’s office finding no violations were committed during a high-speed police pursuit that resulted in a car crash that killed three teens.

Loÿc Vanderkluysen, PhD, an associate professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was quoted in a July 30 Live Science article about a recent 8.8 magnitude earthquake in Russia’s Far East Kamchatka Peninsula that set off tsunami warnings in Japan, the U.S. and other countries across the Pacific Ocean.

A 2024 study on music therapy for pain management in people with advanced cancer led by Joke Bradt, PhD, a professor in the College of Nursing and Health Professions, was mentioned in a July 30 MedScape article about how many clinics in Germany are incorporating music therapy to address mental and physical health conditions.

Stacy Kline, clinical professor and associate dean for Teaching and Learning in the LeBow College of Business, was quoted in a July 30 Poets & Quants story about how the college continues to evolve Drexel’s full time MBA program to best serve students, and how the revamp fits into the larger goals of the academic transformation of the university.

Lindsay Shea, DrPH, director of the Policy and Analytics Center and professor in the A.J. Drexel Autism Institute, was quoted in a July 29 Daily Mail (United Kingdom) article about the potential connection of autism and Alzheimer’s disease.

Christine Maguth Nezu, PhD, a professor in the College of Arts and Sciences and College of Medicine, was quoted in a July 29 Prevention article about subtle symptoms of an anxiety disorder.

Loÿc Vanderkluysen, PhD, an associate professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was quoted in a July 28 Live Science article about the Pacific Ring of Fire, a horseshoe-shaped belt of volcanoes known for explosive eruptions and intense earthquakes.

A 2017 study co-authored by Michael Lowe, PhD, a professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was mentioned in a July 27 CNN article about how to prioritize the constant, and sometimes conflicting, health and wellness advice in media and social media.

Alex Poole, PhD, an associate professor in the College of Computing & Informatics, authored a July 23 column for The Conversation about the Library of Congress and questions about how its role may change under the current administration.

Jessica Rast, PhD, an assistant research professor at the A.J. Drexel Autism Institute, was quoted in a July 23 HealthDay story about her recent research findings about the rate of hospital readmission for mental health conditions among adults with autism.

Girija Kaimal, EdD, a professor in the College of Nursing and Health Professions, was quoted in a July 22 The Guardian article about non-medical, community-based, de-stressing activities to fight chronic inflammation – including engaging with art and music.

Vibhas Madan, PhD, dean of the LeBow College of Business, was featured in a July 22 Poets & Quants piece about the transformation of Drexel's MBA program and the challenges and opportunities AI technology presents for business education. The story was also republished in Yahoo! Finance.

Amir Farnam, PhD, an associate professor; Robin Deb, PhD, a research assistant; and Rhythm Osan, an undergraduate student, all in the College of Engineering, were quoted in a July 17 Interesting Engineering story about their research on nature-inspired vascular building materials.

Eric Zillmer, PsyD, Carl R. Pacifico professor of Neuropsychology, and Amanda Moore, a recent graduate, both from the College of Arts and Sciences, were featured on a July 17 WTXF-TV (FOX-29)'s "Good Day" show about how Zillmer's psychology students have mapped out local landmarks and hidden destinations where they feel happiest in Philadelphia.

Kevin Gillen, PhD, a senior research fellow in the Lindy Institute for Urban Innovation and an adjunct professor in LeBow College of Business, was quoted in a July 15 Philadelphia Business Journal story about rising home prices in Greater Philadelphia.

Andrew Leahey, JD, an adjunct professor in the Kline School of Law, authored a July 15 column for Bloomberg Law about how the U.S. should formulate forward-looking research and development tax frameworks to stay globally competitive.

Clare Sauro, director of The Robert and Penny Fox Historic Costume Collection and an assistant professor in the Antoinette Westphal College of Media Arts & Design, was featured in the July 11 episode of the PBS series “Human Footprint” to discuss the environmental impact of fashion.

Drexel President Antonio Merlo, PhD, was featured in a July 11 Philadelphia Inquirer story about his vision for Drexel’s future, including his focus on its academic transformation and leadership in experiential education, as he begins his tenure as the 16th president in the University’s history.

Matthew Stamm, PhD, an associate professor in the College of Engineering, was quoted in a July 10 Wall Street Journal story about social media platforms attempting to label AI-generated content.

Joseph Hancock, PhD, a professor in the Antoinette Westphal College of Media Arts & Design, was quoted in a July 9 Women’s Wear Daily story about the twin daughters of Sean Combs launching a fashion label the day after their father’s conviction.

Research by Kevin Gillen, PhD, a senior research fellow in the Lindy Institute for Urban Innovation and an adjunct professor in LeBow College of Business, was featured in a July 9 Philadelphia Business Journal story about the impact of tariffs on homebuilding in Philadelphia.

Hilde van den Bulck, PhD, a professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was quoted in a July 3 Newsweek article about how Lauren Sanchez’s net worth and cultural capital has changed since marrying Jeff Bezos.

A June 25 column for The Conversation authored by Eric Zillmer, PsyD, Carl R. Pacifico professor of Neuropsychology in the College of Arts and Sciences, about how his psychology students have mapped out local landmarks and hidden destinations where they feel happiest in Philadelphia has been republished July 1 in the Metro Philadelphia.

Kapil Dandekar, PhD, interim dean and E. Warren Colehower chair professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering in the College of Engineering, was quoted in a July 1 Philadelphia Inquirer story about why Bluetooth signals are sometimes disrupted on the Ben Franklin Bridge.