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Babies are born with an innate number sense
Scientific American

Babies are born with an innate number sense

An article co-written by Sam Clarke of the School of Arts & Sciences examines a study by Chuyan Qu and colleagues in Elizabeth Brannon’s lab at SAS, which shows that children as young as 5 can perform approximate multiplication.

Feb 14, 2023

How records of life’s milestones help solve cold cases, pinpoint health risks and allocate public resources
The Conversation

How records of life’s milestones help solve cold cases, pinpoint health risks and allocate public resources

An article by Paula Fomby of the School of Arts & Sciences discusses how a more centralized approach to record keeping in the U.S. could facilitate rapid turnaround of statistics and ensure that public agencies have more complete information about their populations.

Feb 15, 2023

‘A sense of obligation’: College of Physicians and Penn Medicine start program to inspire young Black men to practice medicine
WHYY (Philadelphia)

‘A sense of obligation’: College of Physicians and Penn Medicine start program to inspire young Black men to practice medicine

The Hinkson and Holloway Mentorship Program, a collaboration between the Perelman School of Medicine and the College of Physicians, will support Black men entering med school through mentors like Steven Handler and Horace DeLisser.

Feb 16, 2023

How you feel about your job affects how well you parent your kids
The Washington Post

How you feel about your job affects how well you parent your kids

A study by Stew Friedman of the Wharton School found that children were better off when both their parents found work to be a source of challenge, creativity, and enjoyment.

Feb 16, 2023

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