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9.21

Climate Week at Penn

Climate Week at Penn demonstrates how the issue of today intermingle with climate change. Throughout the week will be teach-ins, workshops, readings, lectures, and more. Speakers range from activists to academics, policymakers to students.

11:00a.m. - 8:30p.m.

Online

9.23

1.5-Minute Lectures

As part of Climate Week, this edition of the 1.5* Minute Lectures series discusses the maximum amount the temperature can rise to avoid catastrophe. The presentation includes a series of faculty members who will speak.

12:00p.m.

Online

9.26

ICA Reopening

The ICA reopens with health protocols in mind according to city guidelines, health experts, and colleagues of the Museum.

12:00a.m.

Institute of Contemporary Art, 118 S. 36th St.

10.1

Power of Penn Women

Penn Alumni hosts the Power of Penn Women conference, a celebration of Penn women from multiple generations and a chance to engage with learning and connection opportunities. Speakers include President Amy Gutmann and Penn Integrates Knowledge Professor Dorothy Roberts.

All Day

Online

Our phones can now detect health problems from Parkinson’s to depression. Is that a good thing?

A study led by Jeremy Asch, David Asch, and Raina Merchant of the Perelman School of Medicine found that patients’ health-related internet searches doubled in the week before an emergency room visit.

February 12, 2020 ・ From Vox.com