Examining experimental print in ‘Cut/Copy/Paste’ Whitney Trettien, assistant professor of English in the School of Arts & Sciences, has just published her first book, "Cut/Copy/Paste." Q&A Examining experimental print in ‘Cut/Copy/Paste’ In her first book, Whitney Trettien of the School of Arts & Sciences experiments with printed and digital assets while examining bookwork from the 17th and 18th centuries.
What defines judicial activism? Not being an activist, says Kermit Roosevelt Members of the Supreme Court: Seated from left are Associate Justice Samuel Alito, Associate Justice Clarence Thomas, Chief Justice John Roberts, Associate Justice Stephen Breyer and Associate Justice Sonia Sotomayor, Standing from left are Associate Justice Brett Kavanaugh, Associate Justice Elena Kagan, Associate Justice Neil Gorsuch and Associate Justice Amy Coney Barrett. (Image: Erin Schaff/AP Images) Q&A What defines judicial activism? Not being an activist, says Kermit Roosevelt The David Berger Professor for the Administration of Justice at Penn Carey Law explains judicial activism in a historical sense, and how justices today interpret the Constitution and federal and state policies.
Solving the mystery of migration into Micronesia Map of five inferred streams of migration into Micronesia. (Image: Liu et al., 2022, “Ancient DNA reveals five streams of migration into Micronesia and matrilocality in early Pacific seafarers,” Science, Vol 377, Issue 6601, pp. 72-79, DOI: 10.1126/science.abm6536) Q&A Solving the mystery of migration into Micronesia Penn anthropologist Theodore Schurr explains how the use of both ancient DNA and modern genetic materials revealed five paths into this western Pacific region of Oceania, and uncovered subtleties about the society’s marital customs.
The legacy of Shinzo Abe People queue to offer flowers and prayers for former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, at Zojoji temple prior to his funeral on July 12, 2022, in Tokyo. Abe was assassinated on July 8 while campaigning in Nara, western Japan. (Image: AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko) Q&A The legacy of Shinzo Abe Frederick R. Dickinson, professor of Japanese history and director of the Center for East Asian Studies, offers his take on Abe’s impact on Japan, foreign policy, and lessons we can draw from his killing.
Boris Johnson’s downfall, explained Prime Minister Boris Johnson walks back inside after reading a statement outside 10 Downing Street, formally resigning as Conservative Party leader, in London, Thursday, July 7, 2022. Johnson said Thursday he will remain as British prime minister while a leadership contest is held to choose his successor. (Image: AP Photo/Frank Augstein) Q&A Boris Johnson’s downfall, explained Political scientist Brendan O’Leary, an expert on U.K. politics in the School of Arts & Sciences, offers his insight on what led to this moment, what might be next, and what it all means for the future of the U.K.
The Supreme Court restricts the EPA’s power to curb climate change With the decision in West Virginia v. the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the Supreme Court ruled to limit the EPA’s capacity to regulate power plant emissions under the Clean Air Act. The move hamstrings efforts by the federal government to regulate a major contributor to climate change. Q&A The Supreme Court restricts the EPA’s power to curb climate change Shelley Welton, a new faculty member with Penn Carey Law and the Kleinman Center for Energy Policy, calls the decision “devastating,” even if expected. She explains the ruling and its implications for action on climate change.
Nine questions for Penn’s ninth president Q&A Nine questions for Penn’s ninth president Liz Magill shares insights about her scholarship and her background, what excites her about living in Philadelphia, why she is inspired by the Penn community, and more.
Can China stop climate change? Scott Moore, director of China Programs and Strategic Initiatives, pictured along Locust Walk. Q&A Can China stop climate change? In a political science course and new book, Director of China Programs and Strategic Initiatives Scott Moore unfurls the layers of China’s approach to sustainability and technology.
Children younger than 5 eligible for COVID-19 vaccines Q&A Children younger than 5 eligible for COVID-19 vaccines In a Q&A, Lori Handy of Penn Medicine and CHOP discusses what it means now that this final group can get protection, plus offers recommendations for families with concerns about doing so.
Parental nicotine use and addiction risk for children Q&A Parental nicotine use and addiction risk for children In research done using rats, Penn Nursing’s Heath Schmidt and colleagues found that males that engaged in voluntary nicotine use had offspring more likely to do so, too. Some offspring also developed impaired memory and anxiety-like behavior.