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Disentangling the influences of defense attorney plea recommendations

Quattrone Center research fellow Johanna Hellgren has co-authored a paper that examines how defense attorneys make plea recommendations.

Doctor at desk in discussion with patient.

Machine learning-triggered reminders improve end-of-life care for patients with cancer

The rates of advanced care planning conversations quadrupled, while potentially harmful therapy at end of life decreased by 25% in large randomized study.

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Five takeaways from the Climate and Sustainability Action Plan 3.0 FY22 Annual Report

The University-wide report outlines progress during the last year toward sustainability goals made in academics, waste minimization, utilities and operations, purchasing, transportation, and outreach and engagement.

Sizzy Lawton stands in the soccer goal wearing her white Penn jersey and holding a soccer ball under her right arm.

Thinking soccer with Sizzy Lawton

The fourth-year forward discusses playing the beautiful game, how to develop a soccer IQ, the importance of knowing your teammates, changing coaches, and her plans for the future.

María Cioè-Peña hugs her mother, holding a copy of her book.

Penn GSE’s María Cioè-Peña on equitable access in education

The assistant professor of education joined the Educational Linguistics Division to ensure that bilingual children with dis/abilities get the support needed to thrive; she aims to find a model where all learners get what they need without being labeled.

Penn President Liz Magill seated on stage at Penn Forward NYC.

Penn Forward Tour kicks off in New York City

The event offered an opportunity for alumni to reconnect with the University, network with each other, and get to know President Liz Magill.

3D illustration of a cell being held by a pipette and a needle.

New cell characterization method hints at reasons for resistance to cancer therapies

Penn experts have developed new analysis tool that combines a cell’s unique gene expression data with information about the cell’s origins. The method can be applied to identify new cell subsets throughout development and better understand drug resistance.

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The economic tradeoff: Career or family?

Research by Wharton’s Corinne Low examines the economic compromises women face in balancing career and family timing, and the need for more gender-equitable policies.

What fabricated languages can teach us about real ones

Linguist Gareth Roberts of the School of Arts & Sciences uses “alien” languages and interactive games to show how social pressures shape our communication.

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Experimental Italian theater comes to the Annenberg Center

In “fedeli d’Amore,” Italian theatre company Teatro delle Albe immerses audiences in the last visions of Dante.

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