Things to know: E-scooters and safety With the rising popularity of e-scooters, the Division of Public Safety is spreading the message of safe use and operation of these devices that are prohibited from campus buildings. (Image: iStock / panom73) Things to know: E-scooters and safety Penn’s Gene Janda and Joe Romm and Andrew Baldwin of the Philadelphia Fire Department discuss lithium-ion battery fire risks.
Penn scientists reflect on one year of ChatGPT Caption: René Vidal, at the podium, introduces the event "ChatGPT turns one: How is generative AI reshaping science?" Bhuvnesh Jain, left at the table, moderated the discussion with Sudeep Bhatia, Konrad Kording, Andrew Zahrt, and Nick Pangakis. nocred Penn scientists reflect on one year of ChatGPT The Data Driven Discovery Initiative hosted an interdisciplinary panel discussion with Penn researchers in chemistry, neuroscience, psychology, and political science.
The evolution of adaptive immunity in cold-blooded vertebrates Image: iStock/KaraGrubis The evolution of adaptive immunity in cold-blooded vertebrates New research from Penn Vet sheds light on the immune system’s evolution in cold-blooded species, with the potential to inform human medicine.
Five tips for drafting a syllabus Image: iStock/Tero Vesalainen Five tips for drafting a syllabus Catherine Turner, a senior associate director for CETLI, offers advice on crafting or revising a syllabus.
Fallon first in 200-meter breaststroke Image: Penn Athletics Fallon first in 200-meter breaststroke The third-year swimmer continued his dominance in the event over the weekend at the U.S. Open Championships.
Breaking bread while breaking barriers Image: iStock/Rawpixel Ltd. Breaking bread while breaking barriers Penn’s two newly announced programs—Conversations for Community and Dinners Across Differences—strive to encourage dialogue, build connections, and bring people together in conversations over shared meals.
Penn gathers at COP28 to share ideas and research in university pavilion Image: Kalawin/iStock Penn gathers at COP28 to share ideas and research in university pavilion A delegation of University researchers will be providing expertise on a wide array of issues to be discussed at COP28, the annual climate conference of the United Nations.
Hosley awarded Freshman All-American honors Image: Penn Athletics Hosley awarded Freshman All-American honors The first-year running back was the second-leading rusher in the Ivy League and also ranked second in all-purpose yards.
Could a single shot heal heart disease? Image: iStock/Prostock-Studio Could a single shot heal heart disease? Experts at Penn Medicine are researching novel treatments for heart disease, including CRISPR gene editing technology, CAR T technology, and mRNA injections.
In Principle and Practice: Penn’s Focus on Tomorrow nocred In Principle and Practice: Penn’s Focus on Tomorrow President Liz Magill unveils strategic framework for the University.