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Penn in the News
A round-up of Penn mentions in local, national, and international media.
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China Would Really Like You to Stop Saying ‘Tofu’
Victor Mair of the School of Arts and Sciences comments on the Chinese government’s attempts to improve the English translations used to describe Chinese cuisine.
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'Trump errou em não pedir nada em troca a Israel’
Ian Lustick of the School of Arts and Science comments on the administration recognizing Jerusalem as the capital of Israel.
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Audio: No Surprise: Real Estate a Big Winner in Tax Bills
Michael Knoll of the Law School talks about the new GOP tax bill and how it will affect commercial real estate taxes, specifically “pass through” entities.
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Can Social Media Help Improve ADHD Treatments?
Research from Lyle Ungar and postdoctoral researcher Sharath Chandra Guntuku of the School of Engineering and Applied Science about the correlation between social media usage and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.
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Could Embark’s Driverless Trucks Actually Create Jobs for Truckers?
Steve Viscelli of the School of Arts and Sciences is quoted about how driverless trucks could increase fuel efficiency and provide new work for retired long-haul truck drivers.
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Audio: Penn Political Expert Reacts to US Recognition of Jerusalem as Israeli Capital
Ian Lustick of the School of Arts and Sciences talks about the potential impact of the formal U.S. recognition of Jerusalem as the capital of Israel to the opportunity of a two-state solution between Israelis and Palestinians.
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For 2 Philly Women, Deadly 2010 Jamaica Violence on Exhibit at Penn Museum Remains Vivid
Deborah Thomas of the School of Arts and Sciences is highlighted for co-curating a Penn Museum exhibit that features portraits and stories of survivors of the deadly Tivoli Incursion in Kingston, Jamaica.
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'Brother Robb' Tackles Domestic Violence With Unusual Approach
Robb Carter of the Graduate School of Education and the School of Social Policy & Practice is highlighted for leading a discussion titled “Domestic Abuse: A Look From the Abusive Male Perspective.”
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Is It Time to Retire Cholesterol Tests?
Daniel Rader of the Perelman School of Medicine states that LDL cholesterol is not the best measure of cardiovascular risk.
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Miami Dade College President Wins Lifetime Achievement Award
Miami Dade College President Eduardo Padrón is highlighted for receiving the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Netter Center for Community Partnerships.