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Understanding what makes a fact a fact

In the inaugural episode of Penn Today’s “Understand This …” podcast series, Professor of Education Sigal Ben-Porath and Professor of History Sophie Rosenfeld face facts.
Sophie Rosenfeld and Sigal Ben-Porath in College Hall
Sigal Ben-Porath, professor of education in the Graduate School of Education, and Sophie Rosenfeld, professor of history in the School of Arts and Sciences.

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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.

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    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