Archaeological science, hands on Image: Courtesy of Omnia Archaeological science, hands on The Center for the Analysis of Archaeological Materials, a joint endeavor between Penn Arts & Sciences and the Penn Museum, celebrates 10 years of teaching students how to interpret the past in an interdisciplinary context.
Restoring at-risk Assyrian cultural heritage Cuneiform inscriptions on a kudurru (stone monument), which dates to 797 BCE, found by Penn Museum and Iraqi archaeologists at Nimrud, Iraq.(Image: Courtesy of Penn Museum) Restoring at-risk Assyrian cultural heritage Archaeologists from Penn Museum and Iraq have recovered remarkably preserved shrines from a temple in northern Iraq.
Archaeologists discover 4,000-year-old canals used to fish by predecessors of ancient Maya Penn In the News Associated Press Archaeologists discover 4,000-year-old canals used to fish by predecessors of ancient Maya Jeremy Sabloff of the School of Arts & Sciences and Penn Museum says that ancient fish-trapping canals show continuity in Maya culture. Do these ancient seals unlock clues to the origins of writing? Penn In the News Artnet News Do these ancient seals unlock clues to the origins of writing? Holly Pittman of the School of Arts & Sciences and Penn Museum helped contribute to a study arguing that ancient Sumerian seals used to brand products shaped the formation of cuneiform, humanity’s earliest known example of writing. With NSO preceptorials, a chance to be curious A scene from a fall 2023 preceptorial.(Image: Courtesy of New Student Orientation) With NSO preceptorials, a chance to be curious Preceptorials, a New Student Orientation tradition for first-year undergraduates, run this Saturday, Aug. 24, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Internship offers pathway to careers in the museum field Rising third-year Ethan Nemeth (left) was an intern at the Penn Museum through the Summer Humanities Internship Program. He worked at several public events, including the Garden Jams concerts in July. (Image: by Emmanuel Beatty for the Penn Museum) Internship offers pathway to careers in the museum field Rising third-year Ethan Nemeth (left), one of 17 paid interns at the Penn Museum this summer, works on the team that manages public programs. The ancient history major says the experience has helped him understand career options in the museum field. Olympic prizes: How did we get to the three medals? Penn In the News NPR Olympic prizes: How did we get to the three medals? Brigitte Keslinke of the Penn Museum says that the primary prizes won by victors of the ancient Olympics were crowned wreaths. Tribune-Star Editorial: Cheer on Terre Haute talent in Olympics Penn In the News Kokomo Tribune-Indiana Tribune-Star Editorial: Cheer on Terre Haute talent in Olympics The ancient Games were primarily a part of a religious festival in honor of Zeus, according to the Penn Museum. Four academic journeys explored Younger scientists often ask him about exploring multiple fields, Balasubramanian says. The advice he offers is to “have a central line where you have credibility, where you’ve established that you’re really, really good at what you do, and you can be trusted.”(Image: Eric Sucar) Four academic journeys explored Vijay Balasubramanian and Tukufu Zuberi in the School of Arts & Sciences, Amy Hillier in the School of Social Policy & Practice, and Brittany Watson in the School of Veterinary Medicine share their academic paths toward interdisciplinary work. Juneteenth Festival celebrated at the Penn Museum (On flagship) The day was sunny and breezy with mild temperatures, perfect for the inaugural Juneteenth Festival in the Penn Museum’s gardens.nocred Juneteenth Festival celebrated at the Penn Museum In partnership with the nonprofit Forum Philly, the free inaugural event featured community-building activities, workshops, and performances in advance of the June 19 holiday. Load More
Do these ancient seals unlock clues to the origins of writing? Penn In the News Artnet News Do these ancient seals unlock clues to the origins of writing? Holly Pittman of the School of Arts & Sciences and Penn Museum helped contribute to a study arguing that ancient Sumerian seals used to brand products shaped the formation of cuneiform, humanity’s earliest known example of writing. With NSO preceptorials, a chance to be curious A scene from a fall 2023 preceptorial.(Image: Courtesy of New Student Orientation) With NSO preceptorials, a chance to be curious Preceptorials, a New Student Orientation tradition for first-year undergraduates, run this Saturday, Aug. 24, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Internship offers pathway to careers in the museum field Rising third-year Ethan Nemeth (left) was an intern at the Penn Museum through the Summer Humanities Internship Program. He worked at several public events, including the Garden Jams concerts in July. (Image: by Emmanuel Beatty for the Penn Museum) Internship offers pathway to careers in the museum field Rising third-year Ethan Nemeth (left), one of 17 paid interns at the Penn Museum this summer, works on the team that manages public programs. The ancient history major says the experience has helped him understand career options in the museum field. Olympic prizes: How did we get to the three medals? Penn In the News NPR Olympic prizes: How did we get to the three medals? Brigitte Keslinke of the Penn Museum says that the primary prizes won by victors of the ancient Olympics were crowned wreaths. Tribune-Star Editorial: Cheer on Terre Haute talent in Olympics Penn In the News Kokomo Tribune-Indiana Tribune-Star Editorial: Cheer on Terre Haute talent in Olympics The ancient Games were primarily a part of a religious festival in honor of Zeus, according to the Penn Museum. Four academic journeys explored Younger scientists often ask him about exploring multiple fields, Balasubramanian says. The advice he offers is to “have a central line where you have credibility, where you’ve established that you’re really, really good at what you do, and you can be trusted.”(Image: Eric Sucar) Four academic journeys explored Vijay Balasubramanian and Tukufu Zuberi in the School of Arts & Sciences, Amy Hillier in the School of Social Policy & Practice, and Brittany Watson in the School of Veterinary Medicine share their academic paths toward interdisciplinary work. Juneteenth Festival celebrated at the Penn Museum (On flagship) The day was sunny and breezy with mild temperatures, perfect for the inaugural Juneteenth Festival in the Penn Museum’s gardens.nocred Juneteenth Festival celebrated at the Penn Museum In partnership with the nonprofit Forum Philly, the free inaugural event featured community-building activities, workshops, and performances in advance of the June 19 holiday. Load More
With NSO preceptorials, a chance to be curious A scene from a fall 2023 preceptorial.(Image: Courtesy of New Student Orientation) With NSO preceptorials, a chance to be curious Preceptorials, a New Student Orientation tradition for first-year undergraduates, run this Saturday, Aug. 24, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Internship offers pathway to careers in the museum field Rising third-year Ethan Nemeth (left) was an intern at the Penn Museum through the Summer Humanities Internship Program. He worked at several public events, including the Garden Jams concerts in July. (Image: by Emmanuel Beatty for the Penn Museum) Internship offers pathway to careers in the museum field Rising third-year Ethan Nemeth (left), one of 17 paid interns at the Penn Museum this summer, works on the team that manages public programs. The ancient history major says the experience has helped him understand career options in the museum field.
Olympic prizes: How did we get to the three medals? Penn In the News NPR Olympic prizes: How did we get to the three medals? Brigitte Keslinke of the Penn Museum says that the primary prizes won by victors of the ancient Olympics were crowned wreaths. Tribune-Star Editorial: Cheer on Terre Haute talent in Olympics Penn In the News Kokomo Tribune-Indiana Tribune-Star Editorial: Cheer on Terre Haute talent in Olympics The ancient Games were primarily a part of a religious festival in honor of Zeus, according to the Penn Museum. Four academic journeys explored Younger scientists often ask him about exploring multiple fields, Balasubramanian says. The advice he offers is to “have a central line where you have credibility, where you’ve established that you’re really, really good at what you do, and you can be trusted.”(Image: Eric Sucar) Four academic journeys explored Vijay Balasubramanian and Tukufu Zuberi in the School of Arts & Sciences, Amy Hillier in the School of Social Policy & Practice, and Brittany Watson in the School of Veterinary Medicine share their academic paths toward interdisciplinary work. Juneteenth Festival celebrated at the Penn Museum (On flagship) The day was sunny and breezy with mild temperatures, perfect for the inaugural Juneteenth Festival in the Penn Museum’s gardens.nocred Juneteenth Festival celebrated at the Penn Museum In partnership with the nonprofit Forum Philly, the free inaugural event featured community-building activities, workshops, and performances in advance of the June 19 holiday. Load More
Tribune-Star Editorial: Cheer on Terre Haute talent in Olympics Penn In the News Kokomo Tribune-Indiana Tribune-Star Editorial: Cheer on Terre Haute talent in Olympics The ancient Games were primarily a part of a religious festival in honor of Zeus, according to the Penn Museum. Four academic journeys explored Younger scientists often ask him about exploring multiple fields, Balasubramanian says. The advice he offers is to “have a central line where you have credibility, where you’ve established that you’re really, really good at what you do, and you can be trusted.”(Image: Eric Sucar) Four academic journeys explored Vijay Balasubramanian and Tukufu Zuberi in the School of Arts & Sciences, Amy Hillier in the School of Social Policy & Practice, and Brittany Watson in the School of Veterinary Medicine share their academic paths toward interdisciplinary work. Juneteenth Festival celebrated at the Penn Museum (On flagship) The day was sunny and breezy with mild temperatures, perfect for the inaugural Juneteenth Festival in the Penn Museum’s gardens.nocred Juneteenth Festival celebrated at the Penn Museum In partnership with the nonprofit Forum Philly, the free inaugural event featured community-building activities, workshops, and performances in advance of the June 19 holiday.
Four academic journeys explored Younger scientists often ask him about exploring multiple fields, Balasubramanian says. The advice he offers is to “have a central line where you have credibility, where you’ve established that you’re really, really good at what you do, and you can be trusted.”(Image: Eric Sucar) Four academic journeys explored Vijay Balasubramanian and Tukufu Zuberi in the School of Arts & Sciences, Amy Hillier in the School of Social Policy & Practice, and Brittany Watson in the School of Veterinary Medicine share their academic paths toward interdisciplinary work.
Juneteenth Festival celebrated at the Penn Museum (On flagship) The day was sunny and breezy with mild temperatures, perfect for the inaugural Juneteenth Festival in the Penn Museum’s gardens.nocred Juneteenth Festival celebrated at the Penn Museum In partnership with the nonprofit Forum Philly, the free inaugural event featured community-building activities, workshops, and performances in advance of the June 19 holiday.