In These Times: Fear and loathing and science In These Times: Fear and loathing and science Season three of the School of Arts & Sciences podcast explores scientific ideas that get big reactions.
The controversy surrounding vaccinations, then and now Image: Dan Burke The controversy surrounding vaccinations, then and now Robert Aronowitz, Walter H. and Leonore C. Annenberg Professor in the Social Sciences, reflects on vaccine hesitancy today compared to the past, and the politicization of public health.
Gender and identity: A lecture on diversity The work of BIPOC activists is integral to the history of women's rights and LGBTQ+ rights, says Melissa Sanchez Gender and identity: A lecture on diversity In the first in a series of diversity lectures offered through the Office of Affirmative Action & Equal Opportunity Programs, Melissa E. Sanchez of the School of Arts & Sciences spoke on “Addressing a More Complex and Encompassing Understanding of Identity.”
Supporting Philadelphia newcomers and longtime residents through Palms Solutions Wil Prall, a biology doctoral student, volunteered as part of Palm It Forward, an event organized by Palms Solutions to support the West Philadelphia community during the pandemic. (Image: Courtesy of Mecky Pohlschröder) Supporting Philadelphia newcomers and longtime residents through Palms Solutions Founded by a Penn alum, the West Philadelphia-based nonprofit connects members from area African and Caribbean immigrant communities with students through mentoring and tutoring alongside social and cultural exchanges.
A new model for how the brain perceives unique odors A new study from the lab of Vijay Balasubramanian describes a statistical model for how the olfactory system discerns unique odors. This work provides a starting point for generating new hypotheses and conducting experiments that can help researchers better understand this complex, crucial area of the brain. A new model for how the brain perceives unique odors Using statistical physics and insights from biology, this research can help inform new hypotheses and experiments towards understanding the olfactory system, a complex and crucial pathway of the brain.
Past confronts present at ‘History Speaking’ lecture series In this age of social change and global challenge, history can offer fresh perspectives and important distinctions on current events. Past confronts present at ‘History Speaking’ lecture series Penn historians will present a series of lively discussions of historical issues that seek to better orient attendees in the current moment.
Doctoral cluster between Penn, Oxford, and Toronto targets environmental injustice Doctoral cluster between Penn, Oxford, and Toronto targets environmental injustice Through a unique partnership between Penn, the University of Oxford, and the University of Toronto, a research group aims to train future leaders in environmental humanities.
The new director of La Casa Latina creates ‘a sense of belonging' After earning a Ph.D. in Education, Krista Cortes returns to Locust Walk as the new director of La Casa Latina. The new director of La Casa Latina creates ‘a sense of belonging' As the new director of La Casa Latina, Krista Cortes brings a sense of inclusivity to welcome different people, cultures, races, and languages to the cultural resources center.
Making plays with Mia Shenk Making plays with Mia Shenk The senior on the women’s soccer team chats about what she enjoys about the game, her responsibilities as a forward, her young but talented team, how she has grown as a player, and her plans for the future.
Economist Dirk Krueger on taxing the rich Polls show that most voters across the political spectrum support higher taxes on the very wealthy. After years of talk, will these changes now be enacted? (Image: Yuri Keegstra/Flickr) Q&A Economist Dirk Krueger on taxing the rich Economist Dirk Krueger shares his thoughts on current proposals to tax the very wealthy and on what needs to be considered in the discussion.