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Pursuit of Happiness: Drexel Students Map Philadelphia’s Happy Places
A June 25 column for The Conversation authored by Eric Zillmer, PsyD, Carl R. Pacifico professor of Neuropsychology in the College of Arts and Sciences, about how his psychology students have mapped out local landmarks and hidden destinations where they feel happiest in Philadelphia has been republished July 1 in the Metro Philadelphia.
Cracking the Creativity Code
John Kounios, PhD, professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was featured on a June 27 episode of WHYY’s “The Connection with Marty Moss-Coane” about understanding insight, creativity and the brain.
Expert Reveals Why Onions Make You Cry—And How To Stop It
Rosemary Trout, DHSc, an assistant clinical professor in the College of Nursing and Health Professions, was quoted in a June 27 Delish story about why raw onions make you cry and how to lessen the effects when cutting onions.
Michelin Guide Scrutiny Could Boost Philly Tourism, but Will It Stifle Chefs’ Freedom to Experiment and Innovate?
Jonathan Deutsch, PhD, a professor in the College of Nursing and Health Professions, authored a June 27 column for The Conversation about the Michelin Guide’s recent announcement of its debut in Philadelphia and how that will impact the culinary scene for both Philadelphia restaurants and their customers.

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Drexel University faculty provide expertise, analysis and commentary on a wide variety of news and research topics. Please contact Media Relations for more information and follow us on Twitter to get a first look.

Abieyuwa Aghayere, PhD

buildings, civil engineering, engineering

Aghayere studies structural systems and why they fail. He has written extensively about wood, concrete and steel construction and structural failure analysis. And commented in media stories about building collapses, the degradation and testing of infrastructure and the built environment.

 

Robert D'Ovidio, PhD

Criminology & Justice Studies
D'Ovidio researches the intersection of computer technology, crime and the criminal justice system. He directs Drexel's research program in computer crime and digital forensics. In the past, he has worked with the New York City Police Department and Philadelphia Police Department on research projects involving computer crime. His work with the law enforcement community also includes training investigators on techniques to trace Internet communication and seize electronic evidence and cell phones.

Girija Kaimal, EdD

creative arts therapies
Kaimal’s research focuses on understanding the way that creative self-expression affects human emotions and other brain processes. Her work particularly focuses on the ways people's experiences influence what they create, and how art-making can be used to reduce stress and stress-related issues.

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