New mathematical tools to study opinion dynamics An artistic rendering of a discourse sheaf, with vector spaces (depicted as rectangles) connected to a network (shown as a series of circles, or nodes, and connecting lines, or edges). (Image: Robert Ghrist) New mathematical tools to study opinion dynamics Using a class of network structures known as discourse sheaves, researchers describe a new, flexible framework for studying how opinions change over social networks.
Mathematicians prove 2D version of quantum gravity really works Penn In the News Quanta Magazine Mathematicians prove 2D version of quantum gravity really works Xin Sun of the School of Arts & Sciences spoke about new research at the intersection of physics, philosophy, and math. “This is a masterpiece in mathematical physics,” he said. How mathematicians use homology to make sense of topology Penn In the News Quanta Magazine How mathematicians use homology to make sense of topology Robert Ghrist of the School of Arts & Sciences spoke about homology, which uses algebra to identify holes in a particular topological shape. “There’s a real impetus to have methods that are robust and that are pulling out qualitative features,” he said. Two Churchill Scholars for Penn Penn School of Arts & Sciences senior Adam Konkol (left) and December graduate Abigail Timmel have each been awarded a Churchill Scholarship for one year of graduate research study at the University of Cambridge in England. Two Churchill Scholars for Penn Adam Konkol and Abigail Timmel have each been awarded Churchill Scholarships for a year of graduate research study at the University of Cambridge in England. Konkol and Timmel are among only 16 who were selected nationwide. The impact of providing hands-on, interactive projects The impact of providing hands-on, interactive projects With inventXYZ, President’s Innovation Prize winner Nikil Ragav has created a high-tech curriculum for high school to motivate future problem-solvers. Five Penn faculty named 2021 Sloan Research Fellows Five Penn faculty named 2021 Sloan Research Fellows The fellowship recognizes extraordinary U.S. and Canadian researchers whose creativity, innovation, and research accomplishments make them stand out as the next generation of scientific leaders. Why are lines at polling places so long? Math Penn In the News Wired Why are lines at polling places so long? Math Stephen Pettigrew of the School of Arts & Sciences explained why the voting process can take longer than expected. “The steps in the system in most states are: You have a check-in step where they verify your voter registration status, and then there’s the step of actually voting. Lines out the door can be a consequence of bottlenecks at any of those steps,” he said. Penn Engineering and Steppingstone Scholars launch a STEM equity and innovation lab (Pre-pandemic image) In the Blended Learning Initiative, Steppingstone Scholars use Arduino based robotics, coding and design thinking to ready themselves for Java certification and AP computer science as well as prepare for college or careers in STEM fields. (Image: Penn Engineering Today) Penn Engineering and Steppingstone Scholars launch a STEM equity and innovation lab Penn Engineering and Steppingstone will begin developing a new blended AP Computer Science course for the fall 2021 semester, in which engineering students will create online content modules to supplement high school classroom instruction. Graduate mentors provide undergrads with ‘any path to math’ From left to right: Abigail Timmel; Mona Merling, assistant professor of mathematics; George Wang, doctoral candidate; and Thomas Brazelton, doctoral student. (Image: Omnia) Graduate mentors provide undergrads with ‘any path to math’ The Directed Reading Program pairs undergraduates with graduate student mentors for advanced learning. Load More
How mathematicians use homology to make sense of topology Penn In the News Quanta Magazine How mathematicians use homology to make sense of topology Robert Ghrist of the School of Arts & Sciences spoke about homology, which uses algebra to identify holes in a particular topological shape. “There’s a real impetus to have methods that are robust and that are pulling out qualitative features,” he said. Two Churchill Scholars for Penn Penn School of Arts & Sciences senior Adam Konkol (left) and December graduate Abigail Timmel have each been awarded a Churchill Scholarship for one year of graduate research study at the University of Cambridge in England. Two Churchill Scholars for Penn Adam Konkol and Abigail Timmel have each been awarded Churchill Scholarships for a year of graduate research study at the University of Cambridge in England. Konkol and Timmel are among only 16 who were selected nationwide. The impact of providing hands-on, interactive projects The impact of providing hands-on, interactive projects With inventXYZ, President’s Innovation Prize winner Nikil Ragav has created a high-tech curriculum for high school to motivate future problem-solvers. Five Penn faculty named 2021 Sloan Research Fellows Five Penn faculty named 2021 Sloan Research Fellows The fellowship recognizes extraordinary U.S. and Canadian researchers whose creativity, innovation, and research accomplishments make them stand out as the next generation of scientific leaders. Why are lines at polling places so long? Math Penn In the News Wired Why are lines at polling places so long? Math Stephen Pettigrew of the School of Arts & Sciences explained why the voting process can take longer than expected. “The steps in the system in most states are: You have a check-in step where they verify your voter registration status, and then there’s the step of actually voting. Lines out the door can be a consequence of bottlenecks at any of those steps,” he said. Penn Engineering and Steppingstone Scholars launch a STEM equity and innovation lab (Pre-pandemic image) In the Blended Learning Initiative, Steppingstone Scholars use Arduino based robotics, coding and design thinking to ready themselves for Java certification and AP computer science as well as prepare for college or careers in STEM fields. (Image: Penn Engineering Today) Penn Engineering and Steppingstone Scholars launch a STEM equity and innovation lab Penn Engineering and Steppingstone will begin developing a new blended AP Computer Science course for the fall 2021 semester, in which engineering students will create online content modules to supplement high school classroom instruction. Graduate mentors provide undergrads with ‘any path to math’ From left to right: Abigail Timmel; Mona Merling, assistant professor of mathematics; George Wang, doctoral candidate; and Thomas Brazelton, doctoral student. (Image: Omnia) Graduate mentors provide undergrads with ‘any path to math’ The Directed Reading Program pairs undergraduates with graduate student mentors for advanced learning. Load More
Two Churchill Scholars for Penn Penn School of Arts & Sciences senior Adam Konkol (left) and December graduate Abigail Timmel have each been awarded a Churchill Scholarship for one year of graduate research study at the University of Cambridge in England. Two Churchill Scholars for Penn Adam Konkol and Abigail Timmel have each been awarded Churchill Scholarships for a year of graduate research study at the University of Cambridge in England. Konkol and Timmel are among only 16 who were selected nationwide.
The impact of providing hands-on, interactive projects The impact of providing hands-on, interactive projects With inventXYZ, President’s Innovation Prize winner Nikil Ragav has created a high-tech curriculum for high school to motivate future problem-solvers.
Five Penn faculty named 2021 Sloan Research Fellows Five Penn faculty named 2021 Sloan Research Fellows The fellowship recognizes extraordinary U.S. and Canadian researchers whose creativity, innovation, and research accomplishments make them stand out as the next generation of scientific leaders.
Why are lines at polling places so long? Math Penn In the News Wired Why are lines at polling places so long? Math Stephen Pettigrew of the School of Arts & Sciences explained why the voting process can take longer than expected. “The steps in the system in most states are: You have a check-in step where they verify your voter registration status, and then there’s the step of actually voting. Lines out the door can be a consequence of bottlenecks at any of those steps,” he said. Penn Engineering and Steppingstone Scholars launch a STEM equity and innovation lab (Pre-pandemic image) In the Blended Learning Initiative, Steppingstone Scholars use Arduino based robotics, coding and design thinking to ready themselves for Java certification and AP computer science as well as prepare for college or careers in STEM fields. (Image: Penn Engineering Today) Penn Engineering and Steppingstone Scholars launch a STEM equity and innovation lab Penn Engineering and Steppingstone will begin developing a new blended AP Computer Science course for the fall 2021 semester, in which engineering students will create online content modules to supplement high school classroom instruction. Graduate mentors provide undergrads with ‘any path to math’ From left to right: Abigail Timmel; Mona Merling, assistant professor of mathematics; George Wang, doctoral candidate; and Thomas Brazelton, doctoral student. (Image: Omnia) Graduate mentors provide undergrads with ‘any path to math’ The Directed Reading Program pairs undergraduates with graduate student mentors for advanced learning.
Penn Engineering and Steppingstone Scholars launch a STEM equity and innovation lab (Pre-pandemic image) In the Blended Learning Initiative, Steppingstone Scholars use Arduino based robotics, coding and design thinking to ready themselves for Java certification and AP computer science as well as prepare for college or careers in STEM fields. (Image: Penn Engineering Today) Penn Engineering and Steppingstone Scholars launch a STEM equity and innovation lab Penn Engineering and Steppingstone will begin developing a new blended AP Computer Science course for the fall 2021 semester, in which engineering students will create online content modules to supplement high school classroom instruction.
Graduate mentors provide undergrads with ‘any path to math’ From left to right: Abigail Timmel; Mona Merling, assistant professor of mathematics; George Wang, doctoral candidate; and Thomas Brazelton, doctoral student. (Image: Omnia) Graduate mentors provide undergrads with ‘any path to math’ The Directed Reading Program pairs undergraduates with graduate student mentors for advanced learning.