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Symposium highlights breadth and depth of Penn Global research
A panel sits at at table in Perry World House as a presenter on the right stands at a podium explaining his research.

Bodong Chen of the Graduate School of Education (right, at podium) discusses his project that focuses on helping integrate sustainable development goals into schools in China.

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Symposium highlights breadth and depth of Penn Global research

The Penn Global Research and Engagement Fund is supporting the 19 new faculty-led projects that span research, capacity-building, and development efforts across Africa, Latin America, India, China, and beyond. 

Kristen de Groot

Instead of refuting misinformation head-on, try ‘bypassing’ it
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Instead of refuting misinformation head-on, try ‘bypassing’ it

A new study from PIK Professor Dolores Albarracín has found that redirecting an individual’s attention away from misinformation and toward other beliefs can be just as effective as debunking it.

From Annenberg School for Communication

Celebrating Penn’s Named Scholarship Program in New York City
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Celebrating Penn’s Named Scholarship Program in New York City

President Liz Magill moderated a panel featuring three students who shared their unique paths to and extraordinary experiences at Penn, thanks to the University’s generous donor community.

Lauren Hertzler

New insight into optimal protein dosing for critically ill patients
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New insight into optimal protein dosing for critically ill patients

A study from Penn Nursing’s Charlene Compher and colleagues found that higher protein didn’t help this ICU patient population, and for those with acute kidney failure it actually caused harm.

Michele W. Berger

Sexual health topics for parents to address with adolescent GBQ male children
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Sexual health topics for parents to address with adolescent GBQ male children

Inclusive sexual health education reduces young gay, bisexual, and queer (GBQ) men’s vulnerability to poor sexual health outcomes, however, conservative ideologies dominate policies on school-based sex education and view topics like same-sex attractions as controversial.

From Penn Nursing News

A firsthand look at traditional Chinese medicine in Thailand
practicing chinese xi gong

Homepage image: Qi Gong comprises slow, deep breaths and smooth movements aimed at focusing the mind and maximizing the body’s energy flow.

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A firsthand look at traditional Chinese medicine in Thailand

During a nine-day winter break trip, students in Jianghong Liu’s Penn Global seminar experienced and learned about practices like tea therapy, cupping, Qi Gong, and more.

Michele W. Berger

‘Embodying love’ at the Martin Luther King Jr. Interfaith Commemoration
A man speaks at a podium with a woman waiting behind him. The screen says "An Interfaith Commemoration of the Life of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr."

Graduate student Ayo Aladesanmi spoke about the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. (Image: Damien Townsville)

‘Embodying love’ at the Martin Luther King Jr. Interfaith Commemoration

At the Interfaith Commemoration and award ceremony, student speakers and performers reflected on the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr., and six Penn community members were honored for working towards positive social change.

Kristina García

At Engaging Minds, three Penn Integrates Knowledge Professors take the stage
Lance Freeman, at a podium on a stage, speaks to a crowd with a presentation displayed in the background

At Engaging Minds, three Penn Integrates Knowledge Professors take the stage

Alumni heard Lance Freeman examine racial equity in city planning, Dolores Albarracín talk about how conspiracy theories take hold, and Kevin Johnson discuss the importance of clear science communication.

Michele W. Berger

Penn senior and four alumni have received Schwarzman Scholarships
Top row, left to right: Chin Chin Choi, Aaron Guo, and Jiaqi Liu. Bottom row, left to right: Moksh Jawa and Edward Zhi En Tan.

Top row, left to right: Chin Chin Choi, Aaron Guo, and Jiaqi Liu. Bottom row, left to right: Moksh Jawa and Edward Zhi En Tan.

Penn senior and four alumni have received Schwarzman Scholarships

The Scholarships fund a one-year master’s degree in global affairs at Tsinghua University in Beijing.