July

Pennsylvania Lawmakers Concerned By Economic, Environmental Impact of Refinery Fire and Shutdown

July 31, 2019
Charles Haas, PhD, LD Betz Professor of Environmental Science in the College of Engineering, was quoted in a July 31 Philadelphia Free Press story about testimony he provided for a PA Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee hearing about to the environmental impact of the recent explosion and fire at the Philadelphia Energy Solutions refinery in South Philadelphia.

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How Opioid Painkillers Became Big Business in a Philadelphia Neighborhood Already Ravaged by Drugs

July 31, 2019
Priya Mammen, MD, a public health advocate in the Lindy Institute for Urban Innovation, was quoted in a July 31 Philadelphia Inquirer story suggesting that Kensington was one of the first areas struck by the opioid epidemic that is now a national health crisis.
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The Basics of Biologics: Ulcerative Colitis Edition

July 31, 2019
Neilanjan Nandi, MD, an associate professor in the College of Medicine, was quoted in a July 31 Health Central article about use of biologic drug therapies for ulcerative colitis.
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How Drexel's Public School Experiment Could Change West Philadelphia

July 31, 2019
Lucy Kerman, PhD, senior vice provost for University and Community Partnerships, was interviewed in a July 31 segment on WHYY.org's "The WHY" podcast about Drexel's plan to build a new public school building in West Philadelphia.
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City Teams Up With Drexel, Amoroso’s to Create Low-sodium Hoagie Roll That Actually Tastes Good

July 26, 2019
Bruce Katz, PhD, distinguished fellow in the Lindy Institute for Urban Innovation and director of Drexel's Nowak Metro Finance Lab, co-authored a July 26 column in the Philadelphia Citizen about Opportunity Zones and surprising lessons researchers have learned from exploring their impact.
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The Surprising Truth

July 26, 2019
Bruce Katz, PhD, distinguished fellow in the Lindy Institute for Urban Innovation and director of Drexel's Nowak Metro Finance Lab, co-authored a July 26 column in the Philadelphia Citizen about Opportunity Zones and surprising lessons researchers have learned from exploring their impact.
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CVS Adds Time-Delay Safes in PA. Stores to Help Prevent Opioid Robberies

July 24, 2019
The College of Medicine’s Health Outreach Project has received a $20,000 grant from CVS Pharmacy that will go toward overdose reversal training, naloxone distribution, and other education initiatives. The story was reported by The Philadelphia Inquirer, WPVI-TV (6-abc) and Philadelphia Business Journal on July 24.
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Does the Candida Diet Work – and Is It Safe?

July 23, 2019
Paul Nyirjesy, MD, a professor in Drexel University College of Medicine, was quoted in a July 23 U.S. News and World Report article about whether the Candida diet can help prevent yeast infections.
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As NFL Trots Out Ideas, Experts View 18-game Schedule Primarily As ‘Chip On the Table’

July 23, 2019
Joel Maxcy, PhD, director of the Sport Management program in the LeBow College of Business, was quoted in a July 23 Penn Live story about the validity of proposals to expand the NFL regular season.
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As Pensions Fail, Congress Ponders, and Career Savings Evaporate

July 21, 2019
Norman Stein, JD, a professor in the Kline School of Law, was quoted in a July 21 Morning Call(Allentown, Pennsylvania) story about a proposed bill under which the Treasury Department would offer low-interest loans to some of the nation's most underfunded multi-employer pension plans. The U.S. House of Representatives is expected to vote on the legislation next week.
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5 Cooking Mistakes That Are Making Your Food Unhealthy

July 19, 2019
A 2013 study examining the effects of washing raw chicken, conducted by Jennifer Quinlan, PhD,an associate professor in the College of Nursing and Health Professions, was mentioned in a July 19 Reader's Digest Canada story about cooking mistakes that are unhealthy. The story was also picked up by MSN "Lifestyle."
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The Best Things to Grill This Summer If You Don't Eat Meat

July 18, 2019
Nyree Dardarian, an assistant clinical professor in the College of Nursing and Health Professions, was quoted in a July 18 Philadelphia magazine article about vegetarian options for grilling in the summer.
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Fewer Than 40 Percent of Adults Support Mandatory HPV Vaccination

July 18, 2019
Neal D. Goldstein, PhD, an assistant research professor in the Dornsife School of Public Health authored a perspective piece July 18 in Healio about a University of Chicago study published in Vaccine which reported that fewer than 40 percent of surveyed adults supported a policy requiring HPV vaccination for school entry.
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How the SALURBAL Project Is Shining a Spotlight on Urban Health Inequality in Latin America

July 17, 2019
A July 17 CityFix article featured the Dornsife School of Public Health’s SALURBAL research project – a partnership with research institutions across the United States and Latin America to collect data in more than 350 Latin American cities and analyze their impacts on health outcomes. The results of this multi-year effort will help provide a clearer picture for policymakers of the region’s rapidly changing cities.
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FaceApp Challenge Sweeping Social Media But Is It Safe?

July 17, 2019
Robert D'Ovidio, PhD, an associate professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was quoted in a July 17 KYW-TV (CBS-3) story about privacy concerns related to the new FaceApp filter.
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Majority of Autism Risk Resides in Genes, Multinational Study Suggests

July 17, 2019
Brian Lee, PhD , and associate professor in the Dornsife School of Public Health , is quoted in a July 17 Spectrum article about a JAMA psychiatry study published this week which reports that about 81 percent of autism risk comes from inherited genetic factors.
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How to Keep Your Private Information Safe Following Massive Capital One Data Breach?

July 17, 2019
Robert D'Ovidio, PhD, an associate professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was quoted in a July 17 KYW-TV (CBS-3) story about privacy concerns related to the recent Capital One data breach.
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The Fashion Backlash to Cargo Shorts Has Reached an All-Time High

July 16, 2019
Joseph Hancock, PhD, a professor in Westphal College was quoted in a July 16 Yahoo! Lifestyle article about the allure and debatable stylishness of cargo shorts.
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Peyton Manning Tops List of Most-Loved Sports Media Personalities

July 16, 2019
Karen Weaver, EdD, an associate professor in the Sport Management program in the LeBow College of Business, was quoted in a July 16 Morning Consult article about the most-loved sports media personalities.
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Community-Based Cardiovascular Interventions Gain Steam

July 15, 2019
John M. Fontaine, MD , is quoted in a July 15 Circulation article about community-based interventions aimed at improving cardiovascular care for underserved populations.
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College Is Creating Poverty, So Let’s Make It Free, Says Temple’s Sara Goldrick-Rab

July 15, 2019
Youngmoo Kim, PhD, a professor in the College of Engineering and director of the ExCITe Center, was mentioned in a July 15 Technically Philly story about a TEDxPhiladelphia talk by a Temple professor who proposed making college free. Kim’s talk at the event addressed how technology culture can become more inclusive.
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This Activities Program Engages and Calms People With Dementia

July 15, 2019
Laura Gitlin, PhD, dean of the College of Nursing and Health Professions, was quoted in a July 15 Next Avenue article about the Tailored Activity Program (TAP), a behavioral health approach to helping patients with dementia manage symptoms while reducing caregiver burden.
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Power Play for New Islanders Arena

July 13, 2019
Joel Maxcy, PhD, director of the Sport Management program in the LeBow College of Business, was quoted in a July 13 Newsday article about a new commercial development in Belmont Park, New York, which includes an arena for the New York Islanders NHL team.
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The ACA Battle: Why It’s Just Heating Up

July 11, 2019
Robert I. Field, PhD, JD, a professor in the Dornsife School of Public Health and Kline School of Law, was interviewed in a June 11 Sirius XM Knowledge@Wharton segment about the ramifications of legal challenges to the Affordable Care Act and what is ahead as the battle plays out in court.

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Keeping the Lights On: Why Are U.S. Hospitals Closing?

July 11, 2019
Robert I. Field, PhD, JD, a professor in the Dornsife School of Public Health and Kline School of Law, was interviewed in a July 11 Sirius XM Knowledge@Wharton segment about why hospitals are closing across the country.
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Does the U.S. Women’s Soccer Team Bring In More Revenue But Get Paid Less Than the Men?

July 11, 2019
Ellen Staurowsky, EdD, a professor in the Sport Management program of the LeBow College of Business, was quoted in a July 11 Politifact story about the U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team’s gender discrimination lawsuit against the U.S. Soccer Federation.

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These Home Remedies Will Soothe an Itchy Vagina, According to OB/GYNs

July 11, 2019
Paul Nyirjesy, MD, a professor of obstetrics and gynecology in the College of Medicine, was quoted in a July 11 Prevention article about common causes of vaginal itching.
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5 Questions: Do You Need To Lose Weight Before a Kidney Transplant?

July 11, 2019
Meera Harhay, MD, an associate professor in the College of Medicine and Dornsife School of Public Health, was interviewed for a July 11 Philadelphia Inquirer Q&A about her recent research showing that those who lose significant weight — 10 percent of their body weight — prior to receiving a kidney transplant are at a higher risk for a poor outcome.
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California Bill Seeks "Fair Pay to Play" for College Athletes

July 10, 2019
Ellen Staurowsky, EdD, a professor in the Sport Management program of the LeBow College of Business, was a guest on KQED-FM’s (San Francisco, California) “The Forum” to discuss paying college athletes in relation to the California Senate Bill 206, the “Fair Pay to Play Act,” which would ensure athletes in California’s 15 state universities are allowed to make money from the use of their name, image and likeness.
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Local Programs Feed Kids Healthy Meals During Summer Months

July 10, 2019
Natalie Shaak, operations manager in the Center for Hunger Free Communities, was quoted in a July 10 WTXF-TV (FOX-29) story about providing kids with lunch this summer at the space of the EAT Cafe.
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Interactive Session to Focus on How and Why to Negotiate Effectively

July 9, 2019
Nancy D. Spector, MD, professor in the College of Medicine, was quoted in a July 9 American Academy of Pediatric News article about how pediatricians can negotiate for a raise or more resources for their practice.

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New Tool Looks to Curb Extreme Risks Taken by Firefighters

July 7, 2019
Jennifer Taylor, PhD, an associate professor in the Dornsife School of Public Health, discussed in a July 7 WCAU-TV (NBC-10) segment some health and safety risks firefighters experience on the job, and efforts by her team to measure the safety culture of fire departments.
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‘Zombie’ Cicadas, Under the Influence of a Fungus, are Mating Until Death

July 6, 2019
Jon Gelhaus, PhD, a professor in the College of Arts and Sciences and curator of Entomology at the Academy of Natural Sciences; and Tatyana Livshultz, PhD, an associate professor in the College and curator of Botany at the Academy, were quoted in a July 6 Philadelphia Inquirer article about a mind-controlling fungus, Massospora cicadina, that has infiltrated many cicada populations throughout the United States, including Pennsylvania.
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High-School Graduates Face Worse Prospects Today Than 20 Years Ago

July 6, 2019
Paul Harrington, PhD, a professor in the School of Education and director of the Center for Labor Markets and Policy, was quoted in a July 6 MarketWatch story about the challenges of entering the workforce as a high school graduate, despite low unemployment rates.
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Florida Kid Learns That Everyone Can Get Rich in College Sports — Except the Athletes

July 5, 2019
A 2012 study by Ellen Staurowsky, EdD, a professor in the Sport Management program of the LeBow College of Business, was mentioned in a July 5 South Florida Sun Sentinel story about California Senate Bill 206, the "Fair Pay to Play Act," which would ensure athletes at California's 15 state universities are allowed to make money from the use of their name, image and likeness.
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Why This Funk Band's 1st Album was Released Decades After the Songs Were Recorded

July 5, 2019
Toby Seay, a professor in the Westphal College of Media Arts & Design, was a guest on CBC-Radio’s “As It Happens” on a segment that aired July 5 about his work with MAD Dragon, Drexel’s student-run label, to resurrect a funk album originally recorded 50 years ago in Philadelphia’s Sigma Sound Studio.
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What Would Happen If the Government Covered Undocumented Immigrants' Health Care?

July 3, 2019
Alex Ortega, PhD, a professor and chair in the Dornsife School of Public Health, was quoted in a July 3 Pacific Standard article about the prospect of providing medical coverage to undocumented immigrants.
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Possible Future Uses for PES Refinery Call Into Question Cleanup Plans There

July 3, 2019
Peter DeCarlo, PhD, an associate professor in the College of Engineering, was quoted in a July 3 Plan Philly story about plans for the Philadelphia Energy Solutions refinery site.
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8 Places You Should Never Charge Your Phone

July 3, 2019
James Goepel, JD, an adjunct cybersecurity professor in the Kline School of Law, was quoted in a July 3 Readers Digest article about the 8 places you should never charge your phone.
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Three Orgs Are Bringing Accessible Healthcare and Clinical Trials to West Philly Neighborhoods

July 3, 2019
Drexel's partnership with the Lazarex Cancer Foundation to establish Community IMPACT, a program that will focus on reducing cancer and improving health outcomes in Philadelphia, starting in West Philadelphia was featured in a July 3 Technically Philly story. The program involves the Dornsife School of Public Health, College of Nursing and Health Professions and College of Medicine. Loretta Sweet Jemmott, PhD, vice president for Health and Health Equity and professor in the College of Nursing and Health Professions, was quoted the story.
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Taylor Swift Pens Scathing Post About Scooter Braun

July 2, 2019

Robert Weitzner, PhD, an assistant teaching professor in the Westphal College of Media Arts & Design, was quoted in a July 2 Philadelphia Inquirer story about Taylor Swift disapproving of the master recordings of her music being acquired by Ithaca Holdings, a company run by Scooter Braun, whom she has previously accused of manipulative bullying.

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When Should Kids Be Told They're Adopted? Study With Drexel Ties Challenges Norm

July 2, 2019
Ebony White, PhD, an assistant professor in the College of Nursing and Health Professions, was quoted in a July 2 Philly Voice article about research she coauthored about when to tell a child that they were adopted.
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PES Refinery Fire and Closure

July 2, 2019
Peter DeCarlo, PhD, an associate professor in the College of Engineering, was a guest on the July 2 episode of WHYY's "Radio Times," which focused on the air quality effects of the recent fire at the Philadelphia Energy Solutions refinery in South Philadelphia and its subsequent closing.

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