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2025-05-27

Carceral Systems & Youth Well-Being

Noor Toraif, an Assistant Professor at the School of Social Policy and Practice, will discuss her research examining the nexus of the child welfare, juvenile, and criminal legal systems. The conversation will focus on youth and young adults’ experiences within these systems, the systemic causes and consequences of carceral contact, and community-based strategies for disrupting youth criminalization.

12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Hybrid; Blockley Hall, 423 Guardian Drive

2025-05-08

In COVID’s Wake

White flags honoring lives lost to the COVID-19 virus on the National Mall in Washington, D.C.
This seminar will feature the authors of “In Covid’s Wake: The Global Impact of the Pandemic,” a collection of essays that examine the pandemic’s multifaceted effects. Topics will include public health interventions, the rise of misinformation, systemic strains on health care infrastructure, and disparities in health outcomes across populations. The aim will be to promote conversations on preparedness and resilience in the context of future global health emergencies.

12:00 p.m. - 1:20 p.m.

Colonial Penn Center, 3641 Locust Walk

2025-05-16

Penn GSE Student Showcase 2025

The entrance to the Penn GSE building.
During this annual showcase, graduating students will present final projects spanning a wide range of topics, from educational leadership and policy to technology, literacy, and learning design. Attendees can explore poster sessions, presentations, and interactive exhibits, engage directly with student researchers, and learn about the forward-thinking approach that defines the Penn GSE experience.

10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Graduate School of Education, 3700 Walnut St.

2025-05-21

4th Structural Biology Symposium

one microscopic cell dividing into two cells
This annual symposium provides attendees with an opportunity to connect with peers, discuss emerging research, and explore the latest advancements in structural biology. Register to attend.

8:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.

Smilow Center for Translational Research, 3400 Civic Center Blvd.

2025-05-14

Inclusive Genomics to Promote Health Excellence

A DNA strand made up of crowds of people.
This two-day symposium, co-sponsored by the Center for Global Genomics and Health Equity and the Center for Computational Biomedicine, will explore themes like population genomics and health risk, precision medicine, and global health.

12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Hybrid; Biomedical Research Building, 421 Curie Blvd.

2025-05-08

The Suffering of Light and Beyond

This conversation with Magnum photographer Alex Webb will focus on the intersection of cultures and the complexity of human emotions. Presented in partnership with Magnum Photos, the talk will include Sean Corcoran, curator of photography at the Museum of the City of New York, as well as poet and photographer Rebecca Norris Webb, Alex’s wife and creative partner.

6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Public Trust, 4017 Walnut St.

2025-05-06

The People Left Behind

Ambulance with lights flashing on city street at night.
This conversation will focus on the long-term effects of gun violence in local communities beyond the crime scene. Serving as the launch event for a new Grid magazine podcast, the program will aim to raise awareness about gun violence in and beyond the Philadelphia region and to promote empathy for those affected.

7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Public Trust, 4017 Walnut St.

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