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A ‘supercharge’ to address social justice issues in Philadelphia
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At the University Lutheran Church, a mobile clinic launched with P4P support in 2021 offers patients access to medical consultations, vaccines, blood pressure screenings, and follow-up care, all for free and without an appointment.

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A ‘supercharge’ to address social justice issues in Philadelphia

Entering its fourth year, Projects for Progress provides funding to interdisciplinary teams of faculty, staff, and students piloting initiatives that tackle educational inequities, environmental injustices, health disparities, and more.

Lauren Hertzler

AI and environmental challenges
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AI and environmental challenges

The growth of artificial intelligence is impossible to ignore, but how does it intersect with climate and the environment? Law professor Cary Coglianese and engineering professor Benjamin Lee weigh in on the roles AI may play.

From the Environmental Innovations Initiative

Things to know: E-scooters and safety
People preparedness for fire drill and training to use a fire safety tank.

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.

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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
Panel on 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. 

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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
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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.

From Penn Vet

Breaking bread while breaking barriers
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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.

Kristen de Groot