Time

Why business leaders should always be thinking about the next crisis

In a Q&A, Dean Erika H. James of the Wharton School discusses her new cowritten book, “The Prepared Leader,” which draws on years of experience from business leaders during the tumult of 2020.

Fox 4 (Kansas City)

The Watson Effect: Jaylen, Justin Watson make biggest plays in Chiefs win

The Kansas City Chiefs’ newest acquisitions are both Watsons—Jaylen and Justin. Justin, a Penn alum and current KC Wide receiver caught a 41-yard touchdown pass in the third quarter to bring the Chiefs within 3 points of the Chargers, while rookie cornerback Jaylen Watson intercepted Justin Herbert and ran back a 99-yard pick-six to complete the Chiefs’ comeback.

Kansas City Star

Why Chiefs’ Justin Watson felt confident before touchdown reception in Chiefs’s 27-24 win over Chargers

The Penn alum and Kansas City Chief’s receiver Justin Watson felt confident just before his 41-yard touchdown reception in KC’s 27-24 victory over the Los Angeles Chargers.

10/8

Our Voices, Our Time

Two people on chaise lounge in conversation

Penn Live Arts and the Negro Ensemble Company present a series of one-act plays that amplify and celebrate Black stories, voices, and perspectives.

2:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts, 3680 Walnut St.

Konrad Kording’s CENTER is part of a new NIH education initiative on scientific rigor

To address the discrepancy in scientific rigor—such as poor study design, small sample sizes and improper assessment of the significance of data—the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke has launched the Initiative to Improve Education in the Principles of Rigorous Research.

2022 CAREER Award recipient: Lukasz Bugaj

The assistant professor in bioengineering has been awarded a National Science Foundation CAREER Award for researching therapies that use engineered cells to treat diseases, infections and chronic illnesses.

Penn study identifies new prognostic biomarker for heart failure

A new study co-led by researchers at the Perelman School of Medicine finds that bloodstream levels of a protein fragment called endotrophin can be used to predict outcomes in patients with a common form of heart failure.

Penn LDI launches $2.5M kidney disease research initiative

A new research initiative from Penn’s Leonard Davis Institute focuses on a longstanding disparity in the rate of chronic kidney disease that is almost four times higher among Black Americans than white Americans. The Penn LDI Research Initiative on Improving Management of Chronic Kidney Disease, the effort will involve Penn LDI senior fellows and research teams.

Bird friendly Penn invites submissions for design ideas competition

In the latest effort from Bird Friendly Penn, a campus-wide initiative to make Penn more hospitable, Weitzman students are invited to create signage for Penn buildings to help birds steer clear and minimize collisions. The competition is open to all current Weitzman students. Submissions are due by midnight (Eastern time) on Monday, November 7, and the complete guidelines can be found on the Disrupt the Reflection website.