Moving forward, together nocred Moving forward, together At the Nov. 3 Stated Meeting of the Trustees, President Liz Magill said that she is a president “for all people in this community,” and encouraged finding common ground to support and protect each other and the University’s mission.
Scientists observe composite superstructure growth from nanocrystals in real time A collaborative team of researchers led by PIK Professor Christopher B. Murray has observed for the first time composite superstructure growth from nanocrystals in real time. The discovery could enable engineers to more reliably manufacture next-generation materials by combining different nanocrystals. Shown here is an artist's impression of spherical binary nanocrystal superlattices featuring semiconductor (emissive) and magnetic/plasmonic (non-emissive) nanocrystals. (Image: Courtesy of Emanuele Marino) Scientists observe composite superstructure growth from nanocrystals in real time The findings could enable engineers to more reliably manufacture next-generation materials by combining different nanocrystals.
Vaccine confidence falls as belief in health misinformation grows Image: Daniel Burke Vaccine confidence falls as belief in health misinformation grows A new survey from the Annenberg Public Policy Center finds that finds that the number of Americans who think vaccines approved for use in the United States are safe dropped to 71% from 77%.
The philosophy of pregnancy nocred Q&A The philosophy of pregnancy Fifth-year Ph.D. candidate Maja Sidzińska is working to fill a gap in philosophy of science scholarship about what individuality means.
The economy and you Image: iStock/ekapol The economy and you The latest episodes of the Wharton School’s faculty research podcast, ‘Ripple Effect,’ delve into the economics of the U.S. housing market, public policy, the possibility of recession, and the Federal Reserve.
Cardiovascular deaths due to extreme heat expected to rise Image: iStock/txking Cardiovascular deaths due to extreme heat expected to rise A new study from researchers at Penn’s Perelman School of Medicine indicates that older adults and Black adults are at greater risk of excess deaths.
Nine honored at Alumni Award of Merit Gala Top row: Camille Z. Charles, Ali Shapiro Cudby, and Judith Browne Dianis. Middle: Richard David Feintuch, Stanley H. Greene, and Brett Andrew Perlmutter. Bottom: Ann Nolan Reese, Katherine Sachs, and Victor Anthony Scotti Jr. nocred Nine honored at Alumni Award of Merit Gala At the 2023 Alumni Award of Merit Gala, eight distinguished alumni will receive Awards of Merit, the Creative Spirit Award, and the inaugural Penn Alumni Social Impact Award, and Camille Z. Charles will receive the Faculty Award of Merit.
Slipping into ‘Bliss Consciousness’ at the Arts Lounge Mikel Elam is a Germantown-based artist whose work is on display at the Arts Lounge at the Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts. nocred Slipping into ‘Bliss Consciousness’ at the Arts Lounge In the Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts’ Arts Lounge, the mixed-media, Afro-futurism work of Mikel Elam is on display through Feb. 18.
How cell developmental biology fits into the future of medicine Ben Stanger, the Hanna Wise Professor in Cancer Research. (Image: Courtesy of Penn’s Pancreatic Cancer Research Center) How cell developmental biology fits into the future of medicine Ben Stanger, the Hanna Wise Professor in Cancer Research and professor of medicine and cell and developmental biology, discusses his research and publishing his first book, ‘From One Cell: A Journey into Life’s Origins and the Future of Medicine.’
Chinese Calligraphy Club makes an old art new again The Penn Chinese Calligraphy Club features drop-in sessions from 6-7 p.m. on Fridays at the ARCH Fireside Lounge. nocred Chinese Calligraphy Club makes an old art new again The Penn Chinese Calligraphy Club, formed during the pandemic, endures as a meeting ground for amateur calligraphers who value the practice as meditation and art.