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  • New insight into autism and reward circuitry in the brain

    Analysis of 13 neuroimaging studies led by researcher Caitlin Clements reveals that individuals with autism spectrum disorder respond differently to social and non-social rewards than typically developing children
    Doctoral candidate Caitlin Clements lead research showing that that individuals with autism spectrum disorder respond differently to social and non-social rewards than typically developing children.
    Doctoral candidate Caitlin Clements of Penn’s School of Arts and Sciences and CHOP’s Center for Autism Research lead research showing that that individuals with autism spectrum disorder respond differently to social and non-social rewards than typically developing children. The findings were published in JAMA Psychiatry.

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  • From a desert to an oasis: Penn engages in ambitious greening effort in the Sahel
    People gather around a large map placed on the floor.

    In Senegal, the ambitious Dakar Greenbelt project seeks to create an extensive network of ecological infrastructure in and around the city to sustainably address environmental concerns and enhance urban life. With support from David Gouverneur and Ellen Neises, Ph.D. candidate Rob Levinthal in the Weitzman School of Design led two courses that included a field trip to Dakar, that culminated in students presenting their visions for parts of the Greenbelt.

    (Image: Courtesy of Chaowu Li)

    From a desert to an oasis: Penn engages in ambitious greening effort in the Sahel

    Students from the Weitzman School of Design journeyed to Senegal to help with a massive ecological and infrastructural greening effort as part of their coursework. The Dakar Greenbelt aims to combat desertification and promote sustainable urban growth.

    Jan 31, 2025