Brandon K. Baker

Is Huawei a national security threat?

Vilnius, Lithuania, headquarters for Huawei. 

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Is Huawei a national security threat?

Christopher Yoo, professor of law, communication, and computer and information science, describes why the Chinese technology company has become a hot topic of conversation in national security circles.

A conversation with Michael Horowitz

Michael Horowitz, professor of political science and associate director of Perry World House. (Image: Courtesy of Michael Horowitz)

A conversation with Michael Horowitz

In the latest episode of Penn Today’s ‘Office Hours’ podcast series, a chat with Michael Horowitz, professor of political science and associate director of Perry World House.

Wharton prof explains Facebook’s new currency

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Wharton prof explains Facebook’s new currency

Wharton Professor Kevin Werbach explains Libra: whether it’s actually a cryptocurrency, Facebook’s interest in it, and looming regulatory challenges.

The role of UN ambassador, explained

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The role of UN ambassador, explained

Zeid Ra’ad Al Hussein, distinguished global leader-in-residence at Perry World House, describes the workings of the U.S. ambassador to the U.N.—and whether it matters that it’s no longer of cabinet status.

Five events to watch for in July

Laura Storck’s “Night Moovz No. 2,” part of the Composition in Concert exhibit at Lightbox Film Center. 

Five events to watch for in July

July is marked by energizing events on and around campus, including a battle of the bands at World Café Live and an ice cream social at Morris Arboretum.

The state of Alzheimer’s research at Penn

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The state of Alzheimer’s research at Penn

The Penn Memory Center’s Sanjeev Vaishnavi discusses the progress and setbacks made in Alzheimer’s research in the past five years.

How shopping became a version of social impact

How shopping became a version of social impact

Wharton Professor of Marketing Patti Williams discusses how brands began to put their do-gooder ethos to the forefront of its value proposition.

Prescribing nature for well-being

Two students lounge on the grass in College Green on a spring day.

Prescribing nature for well-being

Awarded one of three Big Idea honors from the campus wellness challenge, Nature Rx emphasizes time in nature as a means to ease stress.

Why is it so difficult to sleep when it’s hot?

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Why is it so difficult to sleep when it’s hot?

Philip Gehrman of the Penn Sleep Center offers an explanation—and explores some other recent questions posed by sleep scholars.

Five events to watch for in June

A performer from Tangle Movement Arts during the 2018 Firefly Night at The Woodlands. (Photo by: Michael Ermilio)

Five events to watch for in June

The summer months around campus kick off with West Philadelphia Porchfest, arts performances at The Woodlands, and Penn Museum’s latest CultureFEST.