Penn in Latin America and the Caribbean showcases University scholarship The 7th Penn in Latin America and the Caribbean (PLAC) conference, organized by an interdisciplinary group of faculty, staff, and students, showcased public and community engaged scholarship across the region and its diaspora.(Image: Janeth Zaldivar) Penn in Latin America and the Caribbean showcases University scholarship The seventh Penn in Latin America and the Caribbean conference centered on the theme of “Public and Community Engaged Scholarship in Latin America, the Caribbean, and Its Diaspora.”
Toward carbon-negative architecture A rendering of the carbon-absorbing and storage system developed by the Penn team and its partners suggests how minimized material use and maximized surface area are expressed in the structure's slabs, columns, and beams.(Image: Courtesy of Weitzman News) Toward carbon-negative architecture A multidisciplinary team of researchers from Weitzman and Penn Engineering are working to develop a new building system that would reduce carbon in all aspects of concrete construction.
Bridging cultures and building connections at the Lauder Institute Kenric Tsethlikai began working at the Lauder Institute in 2008 as the director of Language and Culture Programs. He was appointed managing director in 2012.(Image: Lauren Treutler) Bridging cultures and building connections at the Lauder Institute How the Institute’s managing director Kenric Tsethlikai’s native roots laid the seeds for international success.
How the U.S. presidential campaigns are targeting digital ads by zip code Image: iStock/JELER How the U.S. presidential campaigns are targeting digital ads by zip code Andrew Arenge of the Penn Program on Opinion Research and Election Studies has created dashboards showing geotargeted issues and spending amounts looking at the Harris and Trump campaigns.
Nathan Wei on renewable energy, fluid mechanics and the shaping of humble engineers Image: Courtesy of Penn Engineering Nathan Wei on renewable energy, fluid mechanics and the shaping of humble engineers The assistant professor in mechanical engineering and applied mechanics at Penn Engineering aims to make an impact on energy and sustainability, and is committed to mentoring the next generation of problem solvers.
In a warming world, public needs to know more about protections from mosquito-borne illnesses Image: iStock/Noppharat05081977 In a warming world, public needs to know more about protections from mosquito-borne illnesses A panel survey of U.S. residents finds that only 15% worry that they or their families will contract dengue, West Nile virus, or other mosquito borne-illnesses.
Disability awareness at Penn Mae Eskenazi teaches Disability Studies at Penn. The class born out of a need for students to access curriculum, she says.(Image: Eric Sucar) Disability awareness at Penn About one-fifth of all college students identify as having a disability, a figure that has grown in recent decades. At Penn, students form advocacy clubs, work with the Weingarten Center, and study disability.
With dozens of events, Climate Week 2024 will focus on solutions nocred With dozens of events, Climate Week 2024 will focus on solutions The fifth Climate Week at Penn, designed to help people find their place in the climate movement, takes place Oct. 14-18.
The untold story of Henrietta Villaescusa: A Hispanic nurse advancing health equity Henrietta Villaescusa.(Image: Courtesy of Penn Nursing News) The untold story of Henrietta Villaescusa: A Hispanic nurse advancing health equity A new article by Penn Nursing Dean Antonia Villarruel, and nursing professor Julie Fairman, examines Villaescusa’s career and the factors influencing her impact across government, health, and nursing sectors.
An integral T cell pathway helps regulate female gene expression Image: iStock/Alllex An integral T cell pathway helps regulate female gene expression Penn Vet researchers have revealed a connection between NF-κB signaling pathways and X chromosome inactivation, which has implications for understanding sex-based immune responses during infection.