Oliver Schaer, PhD, an assistant professor in Drexel’s LeBow College of Business, discusses his recent research that introduces a new, data-driven model for pre-launch predictions of a product’s sales.
Author: Annie Korp
Annie handles news & media relations for the College of Nursing and Health Professions, the LeBow College of Business and the A.J. Drexel Autism Institute. She graduated from La Salle University and has lived in Philadelphia for over a decade. When not writing about Drexel, she enjoys completing crossword puzzles in pen and watching Philly sports. Contact Annie at amk522@drexel.edu or 215-571-4244.
Q+A: A New Way to Gamble on MLB Games
Joel Maxcy, PhD, a professor in Drexel University’s LeBow College of Business and sports economist, explains the history of legalized sports betting, the regulations in place for governing both sports betting and prediction markets and how these partnerships impact professional sports.
Q+A: QVC Is Still Selling, But Is Anyone Buying?
Lawrence Duke, EdD, a clinical professor in Drexel University’s LeBow College of Business, spoke about how external forces have shaped the trajectory of QVC’s outlook and how the company can find success again.
Q+A: What Separates AI Winners from AI Gimmicks on Super Bowl Sunday
Boryana Dimitrova, PhD, an associate clinical professor of marketing in Drexel University’s LeBow College of Business, spoke about how businesses can use AI in their Super Bowl ads to stand out, while maintaining brand trust.
Q+A: A Drexel Economist’s Outlook on the 2026 U.S. Economy
André Kurmann, PhD, professor of Economics in Drexel University’s LeBow College of Business, spoke with The Drexel News Blog about what people can expect from the U.S. economy this year and what economic issues he’s keeping an eye on.
Q+A: Breastfeeding Benefits and Formula Facts: What Parents Should Know
Registered Dietitian Beth Leonberg, DHSc, an associate clinical professor emerita in Drexel University’s College of Nursing and Health Professions, shares expertise on infant feeding options.
Q+A: Transition Pathways Celebrates PA’s Department of Labor & Industry InVEST Program Milestone
Jessica Sances, assistant director of Program Development and Evaluation in Transition Pathways, shared with the Drexel News Blog why the InVEST initiative is important for Pennsylvanians with disabilities.
Q+A: A New Path to Holistic Health Care: How is Mindfulness Meditation Helping Nurses?
Drexel University’s College of Nursing and Health Professions has created a 10‐week graduate-level “Mindfulness Meditation” class. The course is setting new standards — not only in reducing stress and burnout among students, but also in equipping future health care practitioners with essential self-care tools – to create a better education path to prepare nurses holistically.
Q+A: New Study Shows Maternal Illness During Pregnancy Not Linked to Autism
New research from NYU Grossman School of Medicine at New York University Langone Health, Drexel University’s A.J. Drexel Autism Institute and Aarhus University in Denmark has shown that maternal illness during pregnancy does not increase the likelihood of a being diagnosed with autism, despite many previous studies reporting a link.
Q+A: New Option for Cervical Cancer Screening
Alis Panzera, DrNP, an associate clinical professor in Drexel University’s College of Nursing and Health Professions and a women’s health nurse practitioner, explains the importance of regular HPV screenings and what this new testing option means for both patients and health care providers.