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Partnered, but still poor
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Partnered, but still poor

Regina Baker, an assistant professor of sociology, challenges literature that touts marriage as a cure for poverty.

From Omnia

Laminitis insights show promise for the future
Microscopic image of fluorescently labeled lamellae in a horse hoof

The equine disease laminitis results in harm to the lamellae (above), folded tissue that support the connection between hoof and bone. A new study delves into the genetics of laminitis, with implications for its diagnosis and treatment. (Image: Galantino-Homer Laminitis Laboratory at Penn Vet New Bolton Center) 

 

Laminitis insights show promise for the future

Researchers from the School of Veterinary Medicine and University Florida partnered on the work, which may lead to new blood tests or even treatments for the disease, which often leads to euthanasia in horses.

Hannah Kleckner

How to drive energy efficiency in low-income countries
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How to drive energy efficiency in low-income countries

Credit market failures could slow energy efficiency adoption in low-income countries, according to a new Wharton research paper.

From Knowledge at Wharton

Emphasizing short-term effects can help prevent and reduce youth smoking
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Emphasizing short-term effects can help prevent and reduce youth smoking

A recent study by Annenberg researchers finds that anti-tobacco campaigns focused on tangible, short-term consequences are a promising way to prevent young people from smoking and encouraging them to quit.

From Annenberg School for Communication

Understanding optimal resource allocation in the brain
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A processed image representative of the types of images used in this study. Natural landscapes were transformed into binary images, ones made of black and white pixels, that were decomposed into different textures defined by specific statistics. (Image: Eugenio Piasini)

Understanding optimal resource allocation in the brain

A collaboration between experimentalists and theorists shows how the brain processes information about textures, paving the way for better understanding of sensory perception efficiency.

Erica K. Brockmeier

Investing in Penn’s data science ecosystem
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As part of a major University-wide investment in science, engineering, and medicine, the Innovation in Data Engineering and Science Initiative aims to help Penn become a leader in developing data-driven approaches that can transform scientific discovery, engineering research, and technological innovation.

Investing in Penn’s data science ecosystem

Through the Innovation in Data Engineering and Science Initiative, Penn aims to become a leader in data-driven approaches that can transform scientific discovery, engineering research, and technological innovation.

Erica K. Brockmeier

Penn senior and two alumni named Schwarzman Scholars 
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A Penn senior and two alumni have received Schwarzman Scholarships, which fund a one-year master’s degree in global affairs at Tsinghua University in Beijing. From left, 2019 graduate Shuxi (Shirley) Liu, senior Daniel Ruiz de la Concha, and 2019 graduate Heather Tang.

Penn senior and two alumni named Schwarzman Scholars 

Daniel Ruiz de la Concha is a senior in the College of Arts and Sciences; Shuxi (Shirley) Liu and Heather Tang graduated in 2019 from the Wharton School. They are each awarded a one-year master’s degree in global affairs at Tsinghua University in Beijing
Penn’s Medical Emergency Response Team, ‘prepared for anything’
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Penn’s Medical Emergency Response Team, ‘prepared for anything’

The student-run organization, which includes nearly 70 undergraduates who are licensed EMTs, complements the Division of Public Safety and Philadelphia Fire Department by responding to medical emergencies on campus.

Katherine Unger Baillie

Student accounts, records, and financial aid, all in one mobile-friendly package
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The new Pennant system will be user-intuitive and mobile-friendly, says Matt Sessa. Nevertheless, it will be “a big change” for the Penn community, he says. 

Student accounts, records, and financial aid, all in one mobile-friendly package

Te Next Generation Student Systems team has been working on a comprehensive student information system, known as Pennant. The program will complete its final phase this spring in advance of the 2022-23 academic year.

Kristina García