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Colorful research comes to life when everything ‘clicks’ together
a neuron with colored dots showing where protein aggregates form; there is also an inset image showing a hand holding up two glowing vials in front of a UV light

Colorful research comes to life when everything ‘clicks’ together

A collaborative project connects proteins with fluorescent dyes through azide−alkyne cycloaddition, known as a “click” reaction, that provides researchers with a dynamic glimpse inside living cells.

Erica K. Brockmeier

Safe haven
Brendan Taliaferro

 Brendan Taliaferro of Host Homes for LGBTQ Youth in Philadelphia

Safe haven

Senior Brendan Taliaferro receives the President’s Engagement Prize for a project to provide housing and support for homeless LGBTQ youth in Philadelphia.
Two undergrads named Truman Scholars
Juniors Ángel Ortiz-Siberón and Louis Lin.

Penn juniors Ángel Ortiz-Siberón (left) and Louis Lin have received Harry S. Truman Scholarships to pursue graduate studies in government or public service. 

Two undergrads named Truman Scholars

Louis Lin and Ángel Ortiz-Siberón, have received Harry S. Truman Scholarships, a merit-based award of as much as $30,000 for graduate or professional school to prepare for careers in government or public service.
The search for Planet 9, 10, and beyond
a large black circle in the center of the milky way galaxy with a very small Sun in the background

Artist’s impression of Planet Nine, depicted as a dark sphere with the Milky Way in the background. Neptune’s orbit is shown as a small ellipse around the Sun. The sky view and appearance are based on the conjectures of Planet Nine’s co-proposer, Mike Brown (Image: Tom Ruen).

The search for Planet 9, 10, and beyond

Planetary scientists and cosmologists at Penn work together to find planets that might be hiding in the far reaches of the solar system.

Erica K. Brockmeier

The Israeli elections, explained
Israeli flag
  • Q&A

    • The Israeli elections, explained

    What’s next for Israel, and the stalled Middle East peace process, after this week’s Israeli elections? In a Q&A, experts Ian Lustick and Eytan Gilboa analyze the results and discuss what to expect.

    Gwyneth K. Shaw

    An epidemic that affects us all
    silfen forum 2019 stage with panel

    An epidemic that affects us all

    Public officials and medical experts meshed on stage for this year’s Silfen Forum, discussing the complex issues surrounding the nation’s opioid crisis.

    Lauren Hertzler

    How gender and racial biases are hurting economics
    A non-binary person using a laptop at work.

    (Photo: The Gender Spectrum Collection)

    How gender and racial biases are hurting economics

    Following a survey released this month by the American Economic Association that reveals a disturbingly high level of gender bias in the field, Wharton’s Olivia S. Mitchell discusses the effects of gender and racial biases in the field of economics.

    Penn Today Staff