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Individuals with strong attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) symptoms, related to inefficient cognitive executive function, may experience a surprising benefit: a natural inclination toward a type of intuitive thinking that supports creative breakthroughs, according to a new study from Drexel University researchers.
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In the News

An Overview of AI Governance in Education
Pablo Molina, DLS, Drexel’s interim CIO, was quoted and Steven Weber, PhD, senior vice provost for Undergraduate Affairs, was mentioned in a Feb. 17 EdTech magazine story about how universities are establishing policies to govern the use of AI technology.
Tech Developers Say AI Chatbots Can Battle Loneliness and Depression. Experts Are Skeptical.
Research on harassment experienced by users of AI companion chatbots, led by Afsaneh Razi, PhD, in the College of Computing & Informatics, was cited in a Feb. 9 WNBC-TV (NBC-New York) story about how people are using chatbots to cope with loneliness and depression.
Fighter Jett From Delco
Dom Findora, an undergraduate in LeBow College of Business and wrestling student-athlete, was interviewed in a Feb. 14 WCAU-TV (NBC-10) feature on Drexel's wrestling team's partnership with the nonprofit Team Impact.
Could This Sugar Substitute Actually Be Healthy?
Rosemary Trout, DHSc, an assistant clinical professor in the College of Nursing and Health Professions, was quoted in a Feb. 11 Katie Couric Media article about the benefits of the sugar substitute allulose.

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Abieyuwa Aghayere, PhD

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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.

 

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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

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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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