School of Arts & Sciences

Examining the roots of racial discrimination

In his book ‘The Spectre of Race,’ Michael Hanchard explores xenophobia, racism, marginalization, and exclusionary policies dating back to ancient Greece.

Phoebe Ho is a doctoral candidate in Sociology at the University of Pennsylvania. Her research focuses on the sociology of education and family, specifically the experiences of minority and immigrant families. (Photo: Marcus Wright)

Teachers view immigrant and minority parents as less involved in their children’s education

A study from Penn Sociology revealed that such perspectives from educators can end up hampering the academic trajectory of the students.

Penn student Nicholas Seymour in the Kelly Writers House recording studio.

Behind the Scenes

Rising senior Nicholas Seymour is a summer intern at Philadelphia’s 1812 Productions, helping with all aspects of running a theater. The communications major has experience working on technical crews at Kelly Writers House and in student theater productions.

Making sense of what’s happening at the border

Despite a recent executive order, serious questions remain regarding the 2,300 migrant children who have been separated from their families and detained in the U.S. Penn experts weigh in on many of the issues involved.

Looking to the stars

This year's Simons Observatory Collaboration conference included a community star party that consisted of a panel, a mixer with astronomers, and stargazing.

Sharing space to support ‘better science’

Across disciplines, Penn researchers in the Computational Neuroscience Initiative put their heads together to better understand the brain.

Project grants and faculty awards from the Pew Center for Arts & Heritage

Artists, poets, centers and professors were awarded fellowships and grants to fund future projects, installations, and various works of art that will enrich cultural programs and public art.

Doctoral candidate Caitlin Clements lead research showing that that individuals with autism spectrum disorder respond differently to social and non-social rewards than typically developing children.

New insight into autism and reward circuitry in the brain

New research reveals people with autism spectrum disorder respond differently to social and non-social cues than typically developing individuals, and might not respond to rewards for desired behavior.

A two-week summer intensive workshop run by mindCORE focused on social and behavioral sciences, and on language science and technology, included a visit to Eastern State Penitentiary.

Sharing the science behind what we do, what we say, and how we learn

Through mindCORE, a two-week undergrad program through Arts and Sciences, faculty from eight departments and five schools explore the mind and the brain via disciplines like behavioral science and language acquisition.

Harnessing DNA tricks to boost nanosensors

Researchers have found a way to increase the sensitivity of graphene sensors using a trick of DNA engineering. The sensors might one day be used to monitor and treat HIV.

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