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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: Mapping Research on the Health Benefits of Being in Nature
Dahlia Stott, a graduate student in Drexel University’s College of Nursing and Health Professions recently reviewed studies on the health benefits of interacting with nature to identify gaps in the research, next steps for researchers and provide recommendations for how we can best benefit from nature.
Q+A: What Does the National Association of Realtors Settlement Mean for Home Buyers and Sellers?
Executive Director of the Wilbur C. Henderson Real Estate Institute, Carter Murdoch, PhD, shared his extensive expertise as a real estate agent and executive in real estate, and what the National Association of Realtors settlement agreement will mean for different segments of the industry – from the real estate agents to home buyers and sellers.
Q+A: Can We Reduce Distortions in Our Memory?
Researchers, led by Alexa Tompary, PhD, an assistant professor in Drexel University’s College of Arts and Sciences, are examining the parts of the brain they believe are responsible for the distortions in memory and if these distortions can be reduced.
Q+A: Should the Online Ad Industry Be Worried About Google Eliminating Cookies?
Elea Feit, PhD, an associate dean for Research and associate professor of Marketing in the LeBow College of Business, believes digital advertising can still be effective without cookies and shared her insight into digital advertising through Google’s transition away from cookies.
How Perinatal Depression Affects Both Mother and Child’s Nutrition Outcomes
New research from Drexel University aimed to understand the challenges and needs of women with perinatal depression, as well as the role feeding plays in their interactions with infants.
Q+A: Ohtani’s Big (Eventual) Pay Day
Sports economist and professor in Drexel University’s LeBow College of Business, Joel Maxcy, PhD shared his insight into the record-setting contract of the biggest name in baseball and the unique structure of MLB deferred salary contracts.
Q+A: Are Customers Thankful for Theft Prevention Measures?
Yanliu Huang, PhD, an associate professor of Marketing in Drexel University’s LeBow College of Business, insight into why stores lock up merchandise, how it impacts customers and employees, and other potential theft prevent and reduction practices.
Q+A: Can Studying How the Mind Wanders Improve Mental Health Treatments?
Aaron Kucyi, PhD, an assistant professor in Drexel University’s College of Arts and Sciences and director of the Dynamic Brain and Mind Lab, recently published a review of recent research developments on spontaneous thought and mental health, and what it means for future mental health interventions.
Q+A: How Are Inflation and Recession Linked?
Marco Airaudo, PhD, professor of Economics in Drexel University’s LeBow College of Business, explains how current economic issues are connected and what consumers should do during this time of uncertainty.