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The Rotunda shows resilience during pandemic
The Rotunda shows resilience during pandemic
How The Rotunda at Penn, a long-running arts and culture hub for the West Philadelphia community, has adapted its programming during the pandemic.
An ‘electronic nose’ to sniff out COVID-19
An ‘electronic nose’ to sniff out COVID-19
Through a newly funded grant, researchers across the University are developing a device that can rapidly detect COVID-19 based on the disease’s unique odor profile.
‘Many Voices, Many Visions’ exhibit features works from the Penn Art Collection
‘Many Voices, Many Visions’ exhibit features works from the Penn Art Collection
The new Arthur Ross Gallery exhibition features 43 artworks from Penn’s collection that echo today’s social, political, and environmental upheaval.
Transportation justice, commute knowledge, and equitable access
Transportation justice, commute knowledge, and equitable access
While transportation research is often focused on mobility and demand, researchers in Megan Ryerson’s lab are also evaluating its role in social dynamics and environmental justice.
Unlocking the power of a molecule’s spin
Unlocking the power of a molecule’s spin
New research provides a theoretical framework that could help experimentalists better control chemical reactions, with possible implications for recycling rare earth metals.
Student filmmaker puts pencil to paper for heartwarming sci-fi fantasies
Student filmmaker puts pencil to paper for heartwarming sci-fi fantasies
Senior Dennis Sungmin Kim finds success with his hand-drawn, animated short films.
Children persist less when parents take over
Children persist less when parents take over
According to research from Penn psychologists, kids ages 4 to 7 persevere longer when allowed to struggle through a challenging activity than if a grown-up steps in.
Metamaterial tiles boost sensitivity of large telescopes
Research on a low-cost, mass producible technology is poised to help the Simons Observatory uncover new insights into how the universe began.
Summer Funding Program expands to support middle-income students
Summer Funding Program expands to support middle-income students
Student Registration & Financial Services (SRFS), in partnership with Career Services, will expand their Summer Funding Program this year with an additional $500,000 to support 125-150 middle-income students pursuing summer research and internship opportunities.
America’s first fossil fuel state
America’s first fossil fuel state
History course looks at Pennsylvania’s role in helping fossil fuel power the making of the modern world.