Read about the 2024-25 Katz Center fellows and their scholarship and research. The fellows are: Marek Tuszewicki on folk medicine in Eastern Europe, Hannah Zaves-Greene’s disability studies and American Jewish history, Carla Vieira and the key role played by Sephardic physicians in the circulation of early Modern scientific knowledge, Magdalena Janosikova’s research into the history of medicine in early modern Ashkenaz, Uzi Rebhun’s conversation emphasizing the importance of counting, Ronit Yoeli-Tlalim’s on expanding the map of medieval Jewish knowledge transfer, Wendy Zierler on where storytelling, medicine, and gender come together in modern Israeli writing, and Ahuvia Goren's research on the circulation of the idea of circulation.
Deepfakes, digital doubles, and the law: Jennifer Rothman on protecting identity in the AI era
The evolution of AI technology may require more robust copyright laws and guardrails that protect people’s control of their own identities, says the Penn Carey Law professor.
Penn buildings achieve LEED certifications, showcasing commitment to sustainability
Three recent building projects at the University of Pennsylvania have earned LEED Platinum, Gold, and Silver certifications, underscoring Penn’s ongoing commitment to sustainable design and construction.
Exposure to air pollution worsens Alzheimer’s disease
New research from Penn Medicine finds living in areas with high concentration of air pollution is associated with increased buildup of amyloid and tau proteins in the brains of Alzheimer’s patients, accelerating cognitive decline.
Understanding order to disorder at the atomic scale opens possibilities for next-generation electronic devices
A Penn team has developed insight into the chemical and geometric mechanisms underlying the synthesis of new 2D materials, paving the way for next-gen devices, biomedical applications, and cleaner, quicker energy conversion and storage.
