To his final days, my father always knew how to pull off the landing The Washington Post To his final days, my father always knew how to pull off the landing In an Op-Ed, Paul Hendrickson of the School of Arts & Sciences reflects on his father’s legacy as a pilot and their complex relationship.
Taking ‘smart drugs’ like Adderall without ADHD actually decreases productivity—here’s how Forbes Taking ‘smart drugs’ like Adderall without ADHD actually decreases productivity—here’s how A 2011 Penn report found that stimulants enhanced learning and working memory for some while offering no cognitive improvement and impairment in others.
Why are 30,000 people studying poetry online with this guy? Philadelphia Magazine Why are 30,000 people studying poetry online with this guy? Al Filreis of the School of Arts & Sciences is spotlighted for his popular online course on modern poetry.
You’re not imagining it—job hunting is getting worse Time You’re not imagining it—job hunting is getting worse Peter Cappelli of the Wharton School says that getting more people involved in the hiring process has lengthened the time it takes to hire employees without providing better candidates for employers.
Dear future mayor: In the fight against opioids, be bold Philadelphia Inquirer Dear future mayor: In the fight against opioids, be bold In an opinion article, Margaret Lowenstein of the Perelman School of Medicine and Shoshana Aronowitz of the School of Nursing, both senior fellows at the Leonard Davis Institute, write about the need for bold action in the fight against opioids in Philadelphia.
The I-95 bridge collapse is causing traffic headaches, but don’t expect Carmageddon The Messenger The I-95 bridge collapse is causing traffic headaches, but don’t expect Carmageddon Erick Guerra of the Weitzman School of Design says that most people will adjust quickly to new commute patterns detouring I-95, which will free up the blockage.
The new Penn QUIEST center aims to centralize quantum tech research Technical.ly Philly The new Penn QUIEST center aims to centralize quantum tech research Lee Bassett of the School of Engineering and Applied Science hopes that Penn QUIEST, a joint initiative between Penn Engineering and the School of Arts & Sciences, will be a hub for quantum-related educational opportunities across STEM degree programs.
Business for good: Wharton WORKS Philadelphia Citizen Business for good: Wharton WORKS Damon Phillips of the Wharton School has partnered with nonprofit Resilience Education for the program Wharton WORKS, which helps formerly incarcerated people start businesses and get career-track, living-wage jobs.
No car, no problem: Philly is one of the best U.S. cities to live in without a personal vehicle Philadelphia Inquirer No car, no problem: Philly is one of the best U.S. cities to live in without a personal vehicle Erick Guerra of the Weitzman School of Design says that certain parts of Philadelphia aren’t walkable or transit-friendly, with construction on sidewalks often a hurdle for pedestrians.
Scientists are baffled why the oceans are warming so fast The Washington Post Scientists are baffled why the oceans are warming so fast Michael Mann of the School of Arts & Sciences warns that more record-breaking climate conditions and events are to be expected.