Philadelphia looks to evidence-based insights to inform policy Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney speaks at the GovLabPHL conference at Perry World House. Philadelphia looks to evidence-based insights to inform policy A conference bringing academics and policy makers together looks at how behavioral science can benefit local government.
Do DIY DNA kits revive a harmful perceived link between genetics and race? Do DIY DNA kits revive a harmful perceived link between genetics and race? Research from sociologist Wendy Roth reveals that on average, these tests don’t reinforce the idea of essentialism, but how much participants know about genetics going in matters.
A unique fellowship for Middle Eastern languages Katherine Burge, second from right, sits with coworkers at an archeological dig in Iraqi Kurdistan in 2017 . A unique fellowship for Middle Eastern languages Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Education, the Foreign Language and Area Studies Program (FLAS) offers undergraduate and graduate-level academic year and summer fellowships to Penn students studying Middle Eastern languages.
A better building block for creating new materials A better building block for creating new materials Researchers describe a new way to synthesize organic “Legos,” a chemical framework that can be easily modified and controlled to create new materials with unique properties.
‘FACES’ captures, not defines, Black identity on campus ‘FACES’ captures, not defines, Black identity on campus Sophomore Hadja Diallo and Senior Christine Olagun-Samuel published the inaugural issue of Faces of Black Penn on behalf of the Black Student League, a new magazine that features the diversity inherent in the Black campus experience.
A look back into humanity’s collective history, through religious rituals and practices Q&A A look back into humanity’s collective history, through religious rituals and practices In a Q&A, psychology doctoral student David Yaden describes his new book, which touches on traditions from Hinduism, Buddhism, and 11 other religions.
The undergrad leader pushing for a more diverse and transparent campus The undergrad leader pushing for a more diverse and transparent campus Penn Today chats with Natasha Menon about her role as the Undergraduate Assembly president, why she got involved with the important student organization, and much more.
Susan Rice talks ‘Tough Love,’ career in government Susan Rice on stage at Perry World House with Provost Wendell Pritchett, discussing her book “Tough Love.” Susan Rice talks ‘Tough Love,’ career in government Susan Rice, the former national security adviser and United Nations ambassador, spoke with Provost Wendell Pritchett about her new book and her time in the Clinton and Obama administrations
A day in shining armor A day in shining armor Grad students get a close-up view of artwork and materials from museum collections—including a 500-year-old painting and two sets of armor from the Philadelphia Museum of Art.
Kirigami designs hold thousands of times their own weight Kirigami designs hold thousands of times their own weight A team of researchers found that using the origami-inspired art of paper cutting and folding, it is possible to create super strong models from lightweight soft materials without the need for adhesives or fasteners.