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Penn Bioengineers Develop a Microfabricated Device to Measure Cellular Forces During Tissue Development

PHILADELPHIA –- A University of Pennsylvania-led collaboration of bioengineers studying the physical forces generated by individual cells has created a tiny micron–sized device that allows researchers to measure and manipulate cellular forces as assemblies of living cells reorganize themselves into tissues.

The Wharton School Announces Agreement with Abu Dhabi-based

Exhibit showcases student photos of China

Penn President Amy Gutmann visited the "East West South North" student art exhibit on June 16.

Penn Nursing Researchers: Nursing Needs a Bailout, Federal Scholarships Needed to Fix the Nursing Shortage

PHILADELPHIA — Researchers from the Center for Health Outcomes and Policy Research at the University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing say having enough nurses to meet a national shortage is a “mathematical improbability” unless nursing schools admit more students through federal financial support in a potential bailout, according to an article in today’s issue of Health Affairs.

Shelley L. Berger is appointed Penn Integrates Knowledge Professor

Shelley L. Berger has been named the 10th Penn Integrates Knowledge University Professor. The announcement was made on June 16 by Penn President Amy Gutmann and Interim Provost Vincent Price.

Shelley L. Berger Is Appointed Penn Integrates Knowledge Professor

 PHILADELPHIA -- Shelley L. Berger has been named the 10th Penn Integrates Knowledge University Professor at the University of Pennsylvania.The announcement was made today by Penn President Amy Gutmann and Interim Provost Vincent Price.

“Shortcuts” of the Mind Lead to Miscalculations of Weight and Caloric Intake, Says Penn Psychology Study

PHILADELPHIA -– Psychologists at the University of Pennsylvania have identified a cognitive shortcut, or heuristic, they call “Unit Bias,” which causes people to ignore vital, obvious information in their decision-making process, points to a fundamental flaw in the modern, evolved mind and may also play a role in the American population’s 30 years of weight gain.

Penn Conducts Largest National Study on Hospital-Patient Satisfaction as It Relates to Nurse Work Environments

PHILADELPHIA — Researchers from the University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing conclude patients report higher satisfaction in hospitals that offer better work environments for nurses or smaller patients-to-nurse ratios, according to a new study published in today’s issue of Health Affairs.The national study is one of the largest to date, involving 98,000 nurses in 430 acute-care hospitals in California, Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Florida.

Penn Bookstore book club

WHAT: In late May, the Penn Bookstore launched a free monthly book club geared towards professionals, but open to everyone—faculty, staff and non-Penn-affiliated members of the community.

Inside the minds of casino customers

A potential casino customer has a number of decisions to make. Which casino to visit? When to go? How much money to spend? And where to spend that money—at slot machines or tables? Similarly, a potential hotel guest must decide where to stay, when to go, how many nights to stay, what services to use—such as room service or the mini bar—and if and when he or she will return.