WHAT SHE DOES: In the morning, Barnes works in the fourth floor stacks, where she reshelves books, finds journals and helps patrons in the psychology, education, statistics and womenís studies sections. In the afternoon, Barnes moves downstairs, where she receives interlibrary loan books requested by faculty, staff and students. It's different every day, says Barnes, There are quiet spots, but itís also very vibrant here.
WHAT SHE'S SEEN IN THE STACKS: Besides a rotten egg that lay hidden from the staff (stumping them for weeks), Barnes says she seen students brush their teeth while frantically studying in the library for exams.
Understanding order to disorder at the atomic scale opens possibilities for next-generation electronic devices
A Penn team has developed insight into the chemical and geometric mechanisms underlying the synthesis of new 2D materials, paving the way for next-gen devices, biomedical applications, and cleaner, quicker energy conversion and storage.
Exposure to air pollution worsens Alzheimer’s disease
New research from Penn Medicine finds living in areas with high concentration of air pollution is associated with increased buildup of amyloid and tau proteins in the brains of Alzheimer’s patients, accelerating cognitive decline.
Penn buildings achieve LEED certifications, showcasing commitment to sustainability
Three recent building projects at the University of Pennsylvania have earned LEED Platinum, Gold, and Silver certifications, underscoring Penn’s ongoing commitment to sustainable design and construction.
What stiffening lung tissue reveals about the earliest stages of fibrosis
A Penn Engineering team has targeted the lung’s extracellular matrix to better understand early fibrosis by triggering the formation of special chemical bonds that increase tissue stiffness in specific locations, mimicking the first physical changes that may lead to lung fibrosis.
