Takeaways from the Wyoming, Alaska primaries Rep. Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.) speaks Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2022, at a primary Election Day gathering at Mead Ranch in Jackson, Wyo. Cheney lost to challenger Harriet Hageman in the primary. (Image: AP Photo/Jae C. Hong) Q&A Takeaways from the Wyoming, Alaska primaries John Lapinski, a political scientist in the School of Arts & Sciences and director of elections at NBC News, discusses the election results and what they could mean for November’s midterms.
For new DPS VP, it’s all about ‘actions, not words’ Kathleen Shields Anderson, vice president of the Department of Public Safety, outside of the DPS headquarters. For new DPS VP, it’s all about ‘actions, not words’ Following a national search, Kathleen Shields Anderson was named vice president of Penn’s Division of Public Safety.
Understanding the Inflation Reduction Act President Joe Biden hands the pen he used to sign the Democrats’ landmark climate change and health care bill to Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV) in the State Dining Room of the White House in Washington, Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2022. (Image: AP Photo/Susan Walsh) Understanding the Inflation Reduction Act Penn experts explain the climate, health care, and economic aspects of the legislation that President Biden signed into law this week, plus the politics of getting it passed.
Targeting impulsivity early in adolescence could prevent later behavioral disorders Targeting impulsivity early in adolescence could prevent later behavioral disorders Tendencies toward impulsivity in early adolescence are linked with a variety of poor outcomes in later adolescence. By mid-adolescence, it may be too late to target impulsivity to prevent those developments.
Who, What, Why: Kimeze Teketwe brings Luganda to Penn Kimeze “Dickson” Teketwe is a master’s student in the International Education Development program at the Graduate School of Education. He is also a graduate fellow in the Center for Africana Studies and lecturer in the Penn Language Center in the School of Arts & Sciences. Who, What, Why Who, What, Why: Kimeze Teketwe brings Luganda to Penn The GSE master’s student from Uganda taught the first ever course on this language in the spring of 2022. This fall the program continues with another intro class, followed by an advanced class next spring.
Severe COVID-19 increases risk of life-threatening blood clots Severe COVID-19 increases risk of life-threatening blood clots A new Penn study finds the clotting condition, venous thromboembolism, was more common in those hospitalized with COVID-19 compared to those hospitalized with influenza.
What the genomes of ancient humans can teach us about modern health From left: Carson Shin, Kaeli Kaymak-Loveless, Iain Mathieson, and Samantha Cox. What the genomes of ancient humans can teach us about modern health Iain Mathieson, an assistant professor of genetics, is working with two PURM interns to analyze genome data from ancient humans.
Navigating travel with someone who has dementia Navigating travel with someone who has dementia With the right planning, and proper expectations, Penn Medicine experts say a family vacation can accommodate the needs of individuals with dementia.
New analysis shows how sulfur clouds can form in Venus’ atmosphere New analysis shows how sulfur clouds can form in Venus’ atmosphere An international research team, including atmospheric chemists from the School of Arts & Sciences, used computational chemistry methods to identify a novel pathway for how sulfur particles can arise high in the atmosphere of the second planet from the sun.
Cooler temps and northern climes associated with increased diabetes diagnoses in dogs A team from Penn Vet has identified an association between colder weather and climates and diabetes diagnoses in dogs. A parallel link is seen in diagnoses of Type 1 diabetes in people. Cooler temps and northern climes associated with increased diabetes diagnoses in dogs Mirroring a finding in humans, diabetes diagnoses in dogs were more common in colder areas of the U.S. and during winter, according to a new study led by School of Veterinary Medicine researchers.