What is a ‘mass shooting’ and how do we talk about gun violence? Richard Berk, professor of criminology and statistics. (Image: Eric Sucar) What is a ‘mass shooting’ and how do we talk about gun violence? In a Q&A, criminologist Richard Berk discusses why definitions matter and what role social media and mental illness play in this context.
Memory in Motion uses dance as communication when words fail Memory in Motion uses dance as communication when words fail The goal for Memory in Motion, a program at the Penn Memory Center, is to get participants—both those with cognitive deficits of many levels and their caregivers—to listen and move to music.
Sun, sand, and medical rehab robots Three students in the Penn Global Seminar “Robotics and Rehabilitation” fit a Jamaican man (left) with a robotic device that may help him grasp objects in a hand that lost some capabilities following a stroke. (Photo: Jacob Gross) Sun, sand, and medical rehab robots As part of a new interdisciplinary Penn Global Seminar, 16 undergraduates traveled to Jamaica to test and refine robotic rehabilitation devices for patients in need.
When pediatricians become podcasters, who tunes in? Rising sophomore Julia Kafozoff (center) is researching the reach of the “Baby Doctor Mamas” podcast, hosted by CHOP pediatricians, Joanna Parga-Belinkie (left) and Diana Montoya-Williams (right), as well as the reach of the “Primary Care Physicians” podcast, hosted by CHOP pediatrician Katie Lockwood (not pictured). When pediatricians become podcasters, who tunes in? Sophomore Julia Kafozoff, a Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia intern, is working with three podcasting physicians to determine how much listeners actually learn from these educational tools.
Nursing home nurses lack time and resources for complete care Nursing home nurses lack time and resources for complete care Evidence from hospitals has shown for years that nurses are more likely to leave necessary patient care undone when employed in settings with insufficient staff and resources. This “missed care” has been linked to poor care quality.
Through gemstones, a glimpse into ancient Egyptian civilization Doctoral student Shelby Justl studies the semiprecious stones of ancient Egypt in an effort to better understand the role that red jasper, carnelian, and others played in that society. Here, she is seen at the British Museum in 2018. (Photo: Courtesy Shelby Justl) Through gemstones, a glimpse into ancient Egyptian civilization Doctoral student Shelby Justl’s research expands what we know about who controlled semiprecious stones like red jasper and carnelian, plus their cultural and economic significance.
Stage presence Rising Penn senior Leo Sarbanes, a music major, is an intern with Opera Philadelphia through the Summer Humanities Internship Program. Stage presence Senior music major Leo Sarbanes has become a leading voice on the little-known opera “The Love for Three Oranges” during his summer internship with Opera Philadelphia.
Minorities in majority spaces Minorities in majority spaces Ashleigh Cartwright, doctoral candidate in sociology, examines how nonwhite students are selected and prepared to integrate historically white schools.
Five events to watch for in August Ezgi Yargici, Valerie V. Gay, and Candace Lark-Masucci, of EVER Ensemble. (Photo: Ryan Collerd) Five events to watch for in August BlackStar Film Festival, a special 12@12 at the Arthur Ross Gallery, and an alcohol-themed tour through Penn Museum stock up late-summer events in August.
An early start at research Rising senior Donnisa Edmonds (right) practices placing electrodes on her colleague to measure physiological responses. As part of her research with the EDEN lab, she tracks the physical responses of children as they perform a series of tasks. An early start at research As part of the Jumpstart for Juniors program through the Center for Undergraduate Research and Fellowships, rising seniors can spend the summer working with faculty on unique and fascinating projects.