Christi Economy of Hilo, HI, majoring in economics and international relations, is applying to the University of Oxford for a master’s degree in public policy.
Sonya Davey of Gaithersburg, MD, majoring in health and societies, South Asian studies and biology, is applying to the University of Oxford for a master’s degree in medical anthropology.
Allison Pearce of College Station, TX, majoring in computer science, is applying to the University of Cambridge for a master’s degree in advanced computer science.
Carson Woodbury of Tucson, AZ, majoring in classical studies and biology, is applying to the University of Cambridge for a master’s degree in biological science (genetics).
The Thouron Award, a graduate exchange program between Penn and British universities, aims to improve relations between the United States and the U.K. Winners receive tuition and stipends for one or two years depending on the time required to earn a graduate degree. The Thouron Award was established and is supported by gifts from Sir John Thouron and the late Esther du Pont, Lady Thouron, of Unionville, Pa.
Graduating Penn seniors, current Penn graduate or professional students and recent Penn graduates who are U.S. citizens are eligible to apply. Additional information about the Thouron Award is at www.thouronaward.org/.
People living on small islands and territories face mounting climate impacts, but little is known about their stance on the issue. Research from a team including Parrish Bergquist, assistant professor of political science, aims to fill those gaps.
Penn researchers developed a system that allows light to be guided through a tiny crystal, undeterred by bumps, bends, and back-reflections. Their findings pave the way for robust, controllable light-based chips, smarter routing for data links, and more stable lasers.
A West Philadelphia High School student practices the drum as part of a July summer program in partnership with the Netter Center for Community Partnerships and nonprofit Musicopia.
A summer of student enrichment, from big ideas to bold beats
The Netter Center for Community Partnerships finished its summer of programming for West Philadelphia students, impacting 640 students and six University-Assisted Community Schools.
