Sourcing early American archives of rebellion Image: iStock/Gorlov Sourcing early American archives of rebellion In her research, Marley Lix-Jones, an Advisory Council Dissertation Fellow at the McNeil Center, finds histories of rebellion and social connections within enslaved communities.
New tool puts reproductive risk for BRCA carriers into perspective Image: iStock/baona New tool puts reproductive risk for BRCA carriers into perspective A team at Penn Medicine has created a resource to help inform reproductive counseling for cancer gene mutation carriers.
The psychology behind the well-being benefits of libraries Researchers from the Humanities and Human Flourishing Project at the Positive Psychology Center helped the New York Public Library analyze results of a patron survey on the well-being benefits of libraries.(Image: Courtesy of The New York Public Library) By the Numbers The psychology behind the well-being benefits of libraries Penn’s Humanities and Human Flourishing Project at the Positive Psychology Center helped the New York Public Library contextualize results of a patron survey on well-being.
A seminar explores what history can be A photograph in the collection of the Historical Society of Pennsylvania shows students at a Native American boarding school.(Image: Courtesy of Omnia) A seminar explores what history can be Hardeep Dhillon, an assistant professor of history in Penn’s School of Arts & Sciences, teaches a first-year seminar that explores the history of children in America while equipping students with foundational analytical skills.
Inflammation proteins in saliva mark progression of gum disease Image: iStock/shironosov Inflammation proteins in saliva mark progression of gum disease A new study from Penn Dental Medicine demonstrates the potential usefulness of saliva tests for tracking periodontitis. 1 min. read
New MRI facility supports imaging for research and education Brock Kirwan talks about the MRI scanner in the new MindCORE Neuroimaging Facility.nocred New MRI facility supports imaging for research and education Data collection has begun at the MindCORE Neuroimaging Facility, located at the Pennovation Works site.
Ryan Hospital staff veterinarians on life in emergency services and critical care Charles Garneau-So and Catalina Montealegre perform an ultrasound on a cat during the evening shift.(Image: Courtesy of Bellwether Magazine) Ryan Hospital staff veterinarians on life in emergency services and critical care Veterinarians at Penn’s School of Veterinary Medicine share the benefits that a teaching hospital has on animals, students, and pet owners alike.
The versatility of the JD/MPA degree nocred The versatility of the JD/MPA degree Julian Lutz will graduate in May with an MPA from the Princeton School of Public and International Affairs in addition to his JD from the University of Pennsylvania’s Carey Law School.
Jimmy Carter remembered Then-Presidential candidate Jimmy Carter prepares to give a speech to a crowd estimated at 35,000 in downtown Philadelphia in October 1976.(Image: AP Photo/File) Jimmy Carter remembered Penn faculty reflect on the legacy of the former president, who led America almost a half-century ago and whose post-presidency was defined by humanitarian work and service.
Your brain on beauty Image: Courtesy of Penn Medicine Magazine Your brain on beauty At the Penn Center for Neuroaesthetics, researchers explore what exactly the brain is doing when it experiences art, and what artists are doing when they create art out of their experiences.