Society and Culture

Society and Culture

A cut-out painting of Anthony J. Drexel in front of a map labeled "The Founder's Center City."
Anthony J. Drexel helped finance the creation of the building now housing Reading Terminal Market and the Pennsylvania Convention Center, and his family members are connected to the opening of the Curtis Institute of Music and the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter & Paul.

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Genevieve Dion

wearable technology, fashion, technology, smart garments

Dion is an award-winning fashion designer who now directs the multidisciplinary research of Drexel's Center for Functional Fabrics. Her current work includes research on knitted electronic components, smart fabrics, versatile mass production and wearable technology.

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