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A course that showcases the prevalence, and power, of math

The Mathematics in the Media course helps students understand how to use fundamental mathematical approaches to solve real-world problems in a data-driven world.

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Pokémon activates a unique part of the brain, offering insights into its structure

In a study of adults who played the game extensively as children, Penn and Stanford researchers discovered that a particular area of the visual cortex lights up when players view characters from the original version.

From left, Elena Brown-Soler, Uchechi Nwogwugwu, Skyla Wilson, and Cecil Ene celebrate after placing first in the 4x400.

Penn women repeat as outdoor Ivy champs

The Quakers earned their second consecutive Outdoor Ivy Heps title on Sunday, their first back-to-back championships since 1985-86.

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Is climate change making the allergy season worse?

The timeline for seasonal hay fever has expanded in recent years. With the warmer temperatures, and a longer frost-free season, we may be exposed to more allergenic plants, leading to longer and more severe allergy seasons.

New intervention increases healthy behavior among South African adolescents

A new study from the Annenberg School for Communication led by John B. Jemmott found that a specially designed health intervention given to South African youth improved healthy eating and amount of exercise, with effects lasting at least 4.5 years.

The Sachs Program announces 2019 grants, marks one-year anniversary

A year and 23 grant projects later, The Sachs Program for Arts Innovation is phasing into round two of its annual grant awards throughout eight categories that support the teaching, making, and presenting art.

At Weiss Tech House, a race from idea to prototype in one semester

The student-run incubator hosted its first hardware accelerator this spring, offering cash, mentoring, and access to specialized equipment to four teams.

Student group increases the visibility of women in architecture

The members of PennDesign Women in Architecture have created community that increases the visibility and voices of women in architecture, and brings awareness to the gender disparity in the profession.

Bush on public service: ‘Don’t be cynical about it’

During a conversation with Presidential Professor of Practice and former Florida Governor Jeb Bush, hosted by the Fels Institute of Government, Bush remarked on politics, public service, and policy.

Latin American and Latino Studies celebrates 30 years of growth, plans for the future

What began as a handful of faculty and students has matured into a program offering a major and minor, grants, and a local and international community hub.

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