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Dan Shortridge
News Officer
Dan Shortridge’s beats in the School of Arts & Sciences (SAS) include Political Science; History, International Relations; East Asian Languages and Civilizations; Middle Eastern Languages & Cultures; Francophone, Italian, and Germanic Studies; Russian and East European Studies; and Economics, as well as the Andrea Mitchell Center for the Study of Democracy, The Lauder Institute (Wharton/SAS), Penn Program on Opinion Research and Election Studies (PORES), McNeil Center for Early American Studies, Penn Institute for Economic Research, the Center for Study of Contemporary China, Center for East Asian Studies, Christopher H. Browne Center for International Politics, Fels Institute of Government, and Center for the Study of Ethnicity, Race, & Immigration. In addition, he covers Penn Carey Law, the SNF Paideia Program, and for Penn Global he covers the China Research and Engagement Fund, Penn Washington, and Perry World House.
Tracing the connections between Chinese high-speed rail and electric vehicle sales
“Range anxiety” from electric vehicle owners can be alleviated by alternative transportation methods such as high-speed rail, Penn research shows.
The story of the famed Salt Lake Tabernacle Organ
A new book from historian Jared Farmer traces the legacy of music and media in the LDS Church.
Q&A on the German election results
Kristen Ghodsee of the Department of Russian and East European Studies discusses the outcome of the German parliamentary elections and the implications for Europe’s future.
Who, What, Why: Medical student Bayan Galal aims to tackle global health challenges
The first-year Penn Medicine student and graduate associate at Perry World House draws her inspiration from her family’s lived experience.
Corine Labridy leads an exploration of French Caribbean culture and literature
The French and Francophone Studies faculty member took an unconventional route to academia. She places the voices of the islands at the heart of her work.
Who, What, Why: Serene Safvi on strengthening dialogue
The third-year Paideia Program fellow shares her work educating others about issues and the importance of constructive conversations.
Penn prepares to mark America’s 250th birthday
Next year, the nation will celebrate the Semiquincentennial marking the signing of the Declaration of Independence. In the lead up to celebrations, Penn faculty, staff, and students will have a role to play.
European Studies Institute aims to center the continent for interested undergrads
Launch of the Institute and rebirth of a minor in European studies create new opportunities for student research and travel abroad.
Senior thesis explores Bayard Rustin’s civil rights vision
Fourth-year Connor Nakamura’s research delves into Rustin’s life, work, and legacy as a thinker and leader.
Who, What, Why: Alexander Schrier on Uzbekistan’s role in a new world order
The fourth-year international relations student is researching Uzbekistan and Central Asian diplomacy, with a summer spent talking with taxi drivers and U.S. ambassadors on the ground in Tashkent.