New faculty explore how individual minds influence group behavior Linguist Marlyse Baptista, neuroscientist Nacho Sanguinetti, and humanities scholar Fritz Breithaupt were all hired through MindCORE under the theme of “interconnected minds,” focusing on how individual minds influence group behavior and vice versa.nocred New faculty explore how individual minds influence group behavior Linguist Marlyse Baptista, neuroscientist Nacho Sanguinetti, and humanities scholar Fritz Breithaupt are part of MindCORE’s Interconnected Minds cluster hire. 3 min. read
Your sarcasm is showing—and its history is surprisingly violent Penn In the News WHYY (Philadelphia) Your sarcasm is showing—and its history is surprisingly violent Delphine Dahan of the School of Arts & Sciences says, “It feels so hard to be on the receiving end of sarcasm.” Who, What, Why: Katelyn Candido on improving surgical procedures and keeping health care human-first Katelyn Candido, a second-year medical student at PSOM and aspiring neurosurgeon, researches a novel tool’s utility for improving surgical precision.nocred Who, What, Why Who, What, Why: Katelyn Candido on improving surgical procedures and keeping health care human-first Second-year medical student Katelyn Candido shares insight into her research project on a promising tool for improving surgical precision and efficiency, and why she aims to drive equitable patient care through a career in neurosurgery. 3 min. read How can people boost resilience? Karen Reivich shares some key insights Karen Reivich, director of training programs at Penn’s Positive Psychology Center, facilitating a resilience workshop.nocred How can people boost resilience? Karen Reivich shares some key insights In a four-part series offered by Penn HR this spring, Karen Reivich of Penn’s Positive Psychology Center will guide staff, faculty, and postdocs toward building resilience. 3 min. read How children consider objects provides a peek into their behavior How children consider objects provides a peek into their behavior Young children gravitate toward objects with anthropomorphic features, an inclination that is not as strong in children with early signs of antisocial behavior, according to research from the lab of associate professor of psychology Rebecca Waller. 2 min. read Study: 98% of teens have school cellphone bans, but majority don’t follow them Penn In the News The 74 Study: 98% of teens have school cellphone bans, but majority don’t follow them A survey by Angela Duckworth of the School of Arts & Science found that stricter cell phone policies in schools are associated with more positive outcomes as reported by teachers. Stefan Hatch: Tackling housing insecurity nocred Stefan Hatch: Tackling housing insecurity Fourth-year Stefan Hatch is researching one of Philadelphia’s most pressing challenges: housing insecurity. The double major combines urban studies and psychology to explore solutions. 2 min. read Gene therapy ‘switch’ may offer non-addictive pain relief Image: nopparit via Getty Images Gene therapy ‘switch’ may offer non-addictive pain relief In a preclinical study, Penn Medicine researchers have uncovered a new gene therapy that targets only pain signals while leaving the rest of the brain untouched. 2 min. read 20 breakthroughs of 2025 The Polyhedral Structures Laboratory is housed at the Pennovation Center and brings together designers, engineers, and computer scientists to reimagine the built world. Using graphic statics, a method where forces are mapped as lines, they design forms that balance compression and tension. These result in structures that use far fewer materials while remaining strong and efficient.(Image: Eric Sucar) 20 breakthroughs of 2025 From ancient tombs and tiny robots to personalized gene editing and AI weather models, Penn’s 2025 research portfolio showed how curiosity—paired with collaboration—moves knowledge into impact and stretches across disciplines and continents. 5 min. read Want to make your resolution stick this year? Behavioral science has the answers Penn In the News Scientific American Want to make your resolution stick this year? Behavioral science has the answers Katy Milkman of the Wharton School explains why most New Year’s resolutions fail and shares how science-backed strategies can build habits that last. Load More
Who, What, Why: Katelyn Candido on improving surgical procedures and keeping health care human-first Katelyn Candido, a second-year medical student at PSOM and aspiring neurosurgeon, researches a novel tool’s utility for improving surgical precision.nocred Who, What, Why Who, What, Why: Katelyn Candido on improving surgical procedures and keeping health care human-first Second-year medical student Katelyn Candido shares insight into her research project on a promising tool for improving surgical precision and efficiency, and why she aims to drive equitable patient care through a career in neurosurgery. 3 min. read
How can people boost resilience? Karen Reivich shares some key insights Karen Reivich, director of training programs at Penn’s Positive Psychology Center, facilitating a resilience workshop.nocred How can people boost resilience? Karen Reivich shares some key insights In a four-part series offered by Penn HR this spring, Karen Reivich of Penn’s Positive Psychology Center will guide staff, faculty, and postdocs toward building resilience. 3 min. read
How children consider objects provides a peek into their behavior How children consider objects provides a peek into their behavior Young children gravitate toward objects with anthropomorphic features, an inclination that is not as strong in children with early signs of antisocial behavior, according to research from the lab of associate professor of psychology Rebecca Waller. 2 min. read
Study: 98% of teens have school cellphone bans, but majority don’t follow them Penn In the News The 74 Study: 98% of teens have school cellphone bans, but majority don’t follow them A survey by Angela Duckworth of the School of Arts & Science found that stricter cell phone policies in schools are associated with more positive outcomes as reported by teachers. Stefan Hatch: Tackling housing insecurity nocred Stefan Hatch: Tackling housing insecurity Fourth-year Stefan Hatch is researching one of Philadelphia’s most pressing challenges: housing insecurity. The double major combines urban studies and psychology to explore solutions. 2 min. read Gene therapy ‘switch’ may offer non-addictive pain relief Image: nopparit via Getty Images Gene therapy ‘switch’ may offer non-addictive pain relief In a preclinical study, Penn Medicine researchers have uncovered a new gene therapy that targets only pain signals while leaving the rest of the brain untouched. 2 min. read 20 breakthroughs of 2025 The Polyhedral Structures Laboratory is housed at the Pennovation Center and brings together designers, engineers, and computer scientists to reimagine the built world. Using graphic statics, a method where forces are mapped as lines, they design forms that balance compression and tension. These result in structures that use far fewer materials while remaining strong and efficient.(Image: Eric Sucar) 20 breakthroughs of 2025 From ancient tombs and tiny robots to personalized gene editing and AI weather models, Penn’s 2025 research portfolio showed how curiosity—paired with collaboration—moves knowledge into impact and stretches across disciplines and continents. 5 min. read Want to make your resolution stick this year? Behavioral science has the answers Penn In the News Scientific American Want to make your resolution stick this year? Behavioral science has the answers Katy Milkman of the Wharton School explains why most New Year’s resolutions fail and shares how science-backed strategies can build habits that last. Load More
Stefan Hatch: Tackling housing insecurity nocred Stefan Hatch: Tackling housing insecurity Fourth-year Stefan Hatch is researching one of Philadelphia’s most pressing challenges: housing insecurity. The double major combines urban studies and psychology to explore solutions. 2 min. read
Gene therapy ‘switch’ may offer non-addictive pain relief Image: nopparit via Getty Images Gene therapy ‘switch’ may offer non-addictive pain relief In a preclinical study, Penn Medicine researchers have uncovered a new gene therapy that targets only pain signals while leaving the rest of the brain untouched. 2 min. read
20 breakthroughs of 2025 The Polyhedral Structures Laboratory is housed at the Pennovation Center and brings together designers, engineers, and computer scientists to reimagine the built world. Using graphic statics, a method where forces are mapped as lines, they design forms that balance compression and tension. These result in structures that use far fewer materials while remaining strong and efficient.(Image: Eric Sucar) 20 breakthroughs of 2025 From ancient tombs and tiny robots to personalized gene editing and AI weather models, Penn’s 2025 research portfolio showed how curiosity—paired with collaboration—moves knowledge into impact and stretches across disciplines and continents. 5 min. read
Want to make your resolution stick this year? Behavioral science has the answers Penn In the News Scientific American Want to make your resolution stick this year? Behavioral science has the answers Katy Milkman of the Wharton School explains why most New Year’s resolutions fail and shares how science-backed strategies can build habits that last.