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Dedicating time to side gigs for good in the community
The 11th piece in this series highlights a museum educator who also teaches people through an Afrocentric storytelling group, a research coordinator volunteering with an LGBTQ+ band, a nurse collecting children’s books, and a Spanish lecturer picking up trash.
Exchanging climate knowledge at COP28
More than two dozen researchers from schools and centers across the University traveled to Dubai for the UN’s annual climate change conference.
Exploring the role of science communication in democracy
Philosophy Ph.D. student Vanessa Schipani taught the SNF Paideia course Science Communication in Democracy, based on her dissertation research.
Three takeaways on respiratory illness in dogs
Deborah Silverstein of the School of Veterinary Medicine advises dog owners to stay calm but take certain precautions.
Penn scientists reflect on one year of ChatGPT
The Data Driven Discovery Initiative hosted an interdisciplinary panel discussion with Penn researchers in chemistry, neuroscience, psychology, and political science.
Climate, public health crises, and fertility
Letícia Marteleto, a social demographer new to Penn, does research at the intersection of fertility, Zika, COVID-19, climate conditions, urbanicity, and inequality.
Exploring anxiety and social change
Sociology professor Jason Schnittker teaches the course Anxious Times: Social Change and Fear, based on a book he wrote. Through a data-sensitive approach, students study anxiety and mental health.
Equity in Action Visiting Scholars program launches
The Office of Social Equity & Community welcomes Ruth Naomi Floyd and Shane Claiborne who will engage in research and each hold four events this academic year.
What’s That? Fisher Fine Arts Library windows
Shakespeare scholar and Penn lecturer Horace Howard Furness selected aphorisms for windows in the Fisher Fine Arts Library, a building his brother designed.
Penn reports success on Climate and Sustainability Action Plan goals
Sustainability Director Nina Morris recently shared with the Board of Trustees an update on progress.