How the Africana Studies Summer Institute went virtual Niko Simpkins (above) and Camille Charles (top right) were among those featured in the Institute's final video presentation. How the Africana Studies Summer Institute went virtual The 2020 Africana Summer Institute adopted a new vision, working to prepare freshmen for a virtual life at Penn.
The role of data in a world reshaped by COVID-19 The role of data in a world reshaped by COVID-19 Experts across Penn share their insights on how data and data science affect their fields in the context of an ongoing pandemic.
Election night 2020: What to expect Election night 2020: What to expect Penn professors address what election night might look like, as well as how the culture of elections came to feel like a pop culture event.
Roberto Gonzales appointed Penn Integrates Knowledge University Professor Roberto Gonzales appointed Penn Integrates Knowledge University Professor The world-renowned scholar of the lives of immigrants in the United States, will be the Richard Perry University Professor, with joint appointments in the Department of Sociology of the School of Arts & Sciences and in the Graduate School of Education.
First-ever evidence of exotic particles in cobalt monosilicide First-ever evidence of exotic particles in cobalt monosilicide The discovery of fourfold topological quasiparticles in this metallic alloy could be used to engineer topological materials with unique and controllable properties in the future.
Penn Clubs online platform helps students find extracurricular groups and activities The Penn Labs student group created the Penn Clubs online platform to build a comprehensive database for student groups. The new online platform hosted a virtual fall Student Activities Fair. The Penn Clubs team is led by seniors Selina Nie (top right) and Eric Wang (top center). Penn Clubs online platform helps students find extracurricular groups and activities Discovering and joining extracurricular groups and activities is now easier with the new Penn Clubs online platform, developed and managed by students for students.
How have new social norms emerged as COVID-19 has spread? How have new social norms emerged as COVID-19 has spread? In a study of nine countries, researcher Cristina Bicchieri found that motivating people to modify behavior requires changing their expectations about the actions and thoughts of those who matter to them.
Iran-China partnership: A reported new deal for a relationship going back to antiquity Q&A Iran-China partnership: A reported new deal for a relationship going back to antiquity William Figueroa, who recently earned his doctoral degree in history, shares his take on the past relations and what the new partnership could mean.
Protests matter, and here’s why Protests matter, and here’s why As part of the Provost’s Lecture on Diversity, political science professor Daniel Gillion gave insight into how demonstrations affect elected officials, shape policy, increase engagement, and motivate voter turnout.
Pope Francis supports same-sex unions As an Argentine cardinal, Jorge Mario Bengolio endorsed civil unions. Now, he becomes the first to do so as pope. Pope Francis supports same-sex unions The Catholic Church has long stated that marriage is between a man and a woman, a position Pope Francis supports. Melissa Wilde and Anthea Butler discuss the Pope’s recent support of civil unions that ensure legal rights for same-sex couples.