The Sachs Program unveils 2020 grants Ph.D. candidate Tamir Williams will curate an exhibition at Slought titled “A Space to Appear, A Space to Tarry,” which will present works from the photographic series “Black Nightclubs on Chicago’s South Side” (1975-1977) by Penn alumnus Michael Abramson. The Sachs Program unveils 2020 grants The Sachs Program for Arts Innovation revealed 34 new art projects from students, faculty, and staff that will receive funding.
‘Nanocardboard’ flyers could serve as Martian atmospheric probes In this artist’s conception, fleets of flyers could be launched from ground-based rovers and steered with lasers to collect samples. Planets and moons with thin atmospheres and low gravities would enhance these flyers’ ability to levitate by shooting air through their corrugated channels. (Image: Penn Engineering) ‘Nanocardboard’ flyers could serve as Martian atmospheric probes As NASA plans to launch its next Mars rover, Perseverance, this summer, Penn Engineers are now testing their ‘nanocardboard flyers’ ability to lift payloads.
Penn Vet launches COVID-19 canine scent detection study Penn Vet launches COVID-19 canine scent detection study Canine surveillance could play key role as the United States reopens and anticipates possible second wave amid virus fears.
Virtual visitors at the Kelly Writers House Two of the three Kelly Writers House Fellows public conversations were held remotely this year, livestreamed online. April’s guests were Wesley Morris and Jenna Wortham (top row, left to right) who produce The New York Times podcast “Still Processing.” The question and answer session was managed by Penn’s Julia Bloch, Creative Writing Program Director, and Lily Applebaum of the Kelly Writers House (bottom row, left to right). Virtual visitors at the Kelly Writers House The Kelly Writers House Fellows course continued remotely this semester for the class sessions and public conversations. Last week’s guests were Wesley Morris and Jenna Wortham of The New York Times podcast “Still Processing.”
With support from parents, teens forge a path to handle social distancing With support from parents, teens forge a path to handle social distancing Adolescents need and value their friends, relationships challenged by COVID-19 restrictions. By having explicit conversations and facilitating remote access to peers, the adults in their lives can help.
A ‘Collective Climb’ to combat poverty From left to right: Hyungtae Kim, Mckayla Warwick, and Kwaku Owusu. A ‘Collective Climb’ to combat poverty With the President’s Engagement Prize, seniors Hyungtae Kim, Kwaku Owusu, and Mckayla Warwick will work to combat poverty in West Philadelphia through education, shared resources, and community collaboration.
Penn Wharton Budget Model projects reopening states early could cause up to 233,000 extra deaths Penn Wharton Budget Model projects reopening states early could cause up to 233,000 extra deaths The Penn Wharton Budget Model analyzed the health and economic effects of states both partially and fully reopening schools, businesses and restaurants.
Commemorating a milestone moment Commemorating a milestone moment Although unable to meet at College Green this semester, President Amy Gutmann celebrated Hey Day—the official “moving up” day for Penn juniors to seniors—in a video with Class Board 2021 members.
Drone light show by Verge Aero honors frontline workers Drone light show by Verge Aero honors frontline workers As part of the local #PhillyShinesBlue campaign and the global #LightItBlue campaign, the aerial tribute honored health care professionals and first responders on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Why risk behaviors, not orientation, should decide who gives blood Q&A Why risk behaviors, not orientation, should decide who gives blood In a Q&A with Assistant Professor of Medicine Katharine Bar, an explanation on how the ban of blood donations on men who have sex with men came to be, why it persists, and what it should be changed to.