FACULTY AND PROFESSIONAL STAFF EDITION

Tuesday, May 19, 2026

Q&A: Absorbing Data Centers’ Power Shocks

Yury Gogotsi, PhD, Distinguished University and Bach chair professor in the College of Engineering, discussed how supercapacitors, a lesser-known cousin of the battery, could play a central role in the future of grid-level energy storage and distribution.

A blonde woman speaks into a microphone on stage in front of a spreadsheet

Recap: Drexel's Marketing Crisis Challenge

During an annual one-day business case competition, approximately 50 students came together to develop solutions to a brand recognition problem faced by the Philadelphia PGA (Professional Golfers Association) Section.

>> Watch this Marketing Crisis Challenge video to see experiential learning in action.

Why Rain Barrels Are Working — For Now

Drexel researchers found that household stormwater strategies involving cisterns and water-efficient fixtures could reduce the volume of stormwater flooding and sewer overflows, including during periods of flooding due to climate change and sea level rise.

Upcoming Events

Memorial Day Primer: Featuring Philadelphia’s Unforgettable Edison 64, Brotherhood, and Sacrifice May 20 / 11:30 AM–1 PM >> This campus gathering will pay tribute to those who have lost their lives in service.

Rooted Together: Drexel FreshDance Spring Concert May 20 and May 21 / 7:30 PM

Dinos After Dark May 22 / 5–8 PM >> Enjoy pay-what-you-wish admission, a family-friendly atmosphere and the Dino Drafts Beer Garden in Dinosaur Hall at the Academy of Natural Sciences.

"Plan C for Civilization:" Screening and Panel Discussion May 26 / 6–8:30 PM >> This film exploring the hidden world of climate tech was directed by Ben Kalina, assistant professor in the Westphal College of Media Arts & Design. The panel discussion will include Gwen Ottinger, PhD, professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, and Jason Baxter, PhD, professor in the College of Engineering.

ALL UPCOMING EVENTS >>

Drexel in the News

The Philadelphia Inquirer
May 14, 2026
Two Drexel med students fell in ‘love at first incision.’ Now they’re off to practice military medicine together after graduation.

PHL17 News
May 18, 2026
Drexel students unearth never before heard Sigma Sound recordings

Smithsonian Magazine
May 13, 2026
The relaxation of regularly listening to songs or drawing pictures may actually slow cellular aging, new research shows

Healio
May 15, 2026
In new guideline, ‘failure to thrive’ becomes ‘faltering weight’

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Drexel Writing Festival Welcomes Next Generation of Writers to Campus
The College of Arts and Sciences hosted a series of fast-paced, hands-on workshops for more than 300 local high school students to develop stronger writing skills in a collegiate environment.

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