Pandemics and presidential elections Q&A Pandemics and presidential elections The coronavirus outbreak has already caused disruptions in the 2020 election cycle. What if the nation is in the midst of another shutdown come Election Day in November?
Iran, sanctions, and coronavirus Q&A Iran, sanctions, and coronavirus The United States has faced pressure to ease sanctions to help Iran manage its coronavirus outbreak. Ciruce Movahedi-Lankarani, a doctoral candidate in the History Department, discusses how the sanctions have played into Iran’s energy development and complicated its management of the viral outbreak.
Domestic violence and gun sales in the time of COVID-19 Q&A Domestic violence and gun sales in the time of COVID-19 In a Q&A, School of Social Policy & Practice researcher Susan B. Sorenson describes new challenges surrounding intimate partner violence and the uptick in gun purchases since this crisis began.
At the dental school, the dietitian is in Matthew Whipple, a registered dietitian, consults with patients in clinics at Penn's School of Dental Medicine. (Image: Penn Dental Medicine) Q&A At the dental school, the dietitian is in Matthew Whipple, a registered dietitian at the School of Dental Medicine, consults with patients in clinics and educates students about the importance of spreading nutrition advice. He also cooks up a mean chicken and sausage gumbo.
Bringing the science of leadership to the art of parenting Q&A Bringing the science of leadership to the art of parenting A new book co-authored by a Wharton School professor dissects the challenge of working parents looking for greater harmony, connection, and impact in all parts of life.
A Q&A with Ben Jealous, former NAACP head turned tech investor Ben Jealous, former head of the NAACP, is a visiting scholar in the Annenberg School for Communication, the School of Social Policy & Practice, and Wharton. He is teaching a class on social innovation, part of SP2’s Nonprofit Leadership program. Q&A A Q&A with Ben Jealous, former NAACP head turned tech investor The visiting scholar discusses the social innovation class he is teaching, plus why it’s key to focus on local civil rights victories and the need to take a long view of history.
The history behind International Women’s Day A march through Petrograd on March 8, 1917, the inaugural year for International Women’s Day. Q&A The history behind International Women’s Day Kristen R. Ghodsee, professor of Russian and East European studies, talks to Penn Today about the global holiday’s history, and why America has been late to embrace it.
With ‘The Sacramento of Desire,’ Julia Bloch completes a personal trilogy Q&A With ‘The Sacramento of Desire,’ Julia Bloch completes a personal trilogy The creative writing professor’s most recent book of poetry focuses on her desire for making a family as a member of the queer community.
Tales of bringing the dead back to life Q&A Tales of bringing the dead back to life Meet Vikram Paralkar, an oncologist at Penn Medicine who has received extraordinary attention for his new fiction novel, “Night Theater,” a story where a surgeon is asked to bring the dead back to life.
Demystifying feline behavior The behavior of cats can perplex even their staunchest fans. Q&A Demystifying feline behavior Carlo Siracusa and James Serpell of the School of Veterinary Medicine contextualize recent findings in cat behavior science, debunk some cat-related myths, and explain why our kitties are not just “low-maintenance dogs.”