Husker Dü drummer and vocalist Grant Hart was interviewed by Drexel University students taking the “Writing About Rock Music” Honors Course on July 30. Hart, a cofounder of the influential alt rock and punk band and […]
The Science of Why Philadelphia’s Public Housing is Going Smoke Free
On July 16, 2015, Philadelphia’s public housing agency became the largest in the country to go smoke-free in its communities. It’s a new policy informed by a solid base of scientific evidence—some of which was […]
Q+A: Composing a Soundtrack For the Sun
Two progressive piano notes might make you think twice about going in the water. A standard march is the harbinger of all things evil. Chirping violin strings still send chills down the spine. The soundtrack […]
Autism/Autismo: Films Reach Diverse Audiences with Families’ Personal Stories
This spring, a set of videos premiered in Philadelphia, documenting the experiences of local African-American families as each dealt with a child’s autism diagnosis. The films, produced by social worker Karen Krivit with a team […]
Hi-Res Cancer Surgery: Materials That Make TV Pictures Pop Also Guide Tumor Removal
When cancer surgeons remove tumors from the body, the difference between success and failure is often just a few cells. Any lingering malignancy could lead to a recurrence of the cancer, so it is vital […]
Quick Take: A Paleontologist’s View of the New Horizons Pluto Flyby
“This is a moment for every scientist to be reminded of and to share the passion for discovery that drives each of us to explore.” Drexel University Professor of Paleontology and Geology Kenneth Lacovara shared […]
Q+A: T. rex to T-1000, a CGI Pioneer’s Take on Blockbuster Film Visual Effects Now and Then
John Andrew Berton, Jr., an award-winning computer graphics animator and an assistant professor in Drexel University’s Westphal College, is one of a small group of visual effects professionals who have worked for virtuoso cinematic innovators […]
Quick Take: Drexel Law Professor Discusses Supreme Court’s Ruling on Same-Sex Marriage
On June 26, the Supreme Court ruled that states cannot ban same-sex marriage, and that gay marriage is legal nationwide. It’s a victory in the long struggle for the gay rights movement that has established […]
Drexel Snapshot: Annual Golf Classic Raises $242,000 for Medical Scholarships
With the temperature in the 90s and a beautiful blue sky above, more than 100 golfers hit the links for the 14th annual Manuel Stamatakis Golf Classic, held by Drexel University College of Medicine, on […]
Quick Takes: Obamacare and Same-Sex Marriage are Both Public Health Issues
The Supreme Court issued its rulings today in the King v. Burwell case, upholding Obamacare’s subsidies and protecting access to affordable health care for millions of low- and middle-income Americans—a major victory in the view […]