Simon Richter on animating climate change Simon Richter, Class of 1942 Endowed Term Professor of Germanic Studies, in front of his most recent animated video, “How do the Climate Futures of Jakarta and the Netherlands Compare?” which premiered in March 2023 in Amsterdam. (Image: Tracy Metz) Simon Richter on animating climate change The professor of Germanic studies works with colleagues and students to create animated videos to explain the risks of climate change in the Netherlands and Jakarta.
Young voters and online civic education A voter’s finger is inked after casting a ballot inside a polling station, in Casablanca, Morocco, during general elections on Sept. 8, 2021. (Image: AP Photo/Abdeljalil Bounhar) Young voters and online civic education A collaborative new study by Guy Grossman of the School of Arts & Sciences and co-authors looks at the effects of low-cost online interventions in encouraging young Moroccans to turn out and cast an informed vote in the 2021 elections.
Unpacking the NATO summit U.S. President Joe Biden (right) and Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy during a meeting on the sidelines of the NATO summit in Vilnius, Lithuania, on July 12, 2023. (Image: AP Photo/Susan Walsh) Q&A Unpacking the NATO summit Alexander Vershbow, the former deputy secretary-general of NATO and current Distinguished Visiting Fellow at Perry World House, offers his takeaways from the two-day gathering.
‘Research at Penn’ highlights landmark discoveries and innovations nacre ‘Research at Penn’ highlights landmark discoveries and innovations The online brochure showcases groundbreaking research from each of Penn’s 12 schools.
Seeing disability differently Image: Holly Stapleton Seeing disability differently Scholars are trying to understand—and change—how the world works for people with disabilities.
Comparing urban and rural excess mortality during COVID-19 Image: iStock/Maksym Belchenko Comparing urban and rural excess mortality during COVID-19 The first-ever county-level study of excess mortality in the United States shows monthly excess deaths spread from large cities to rural counties in the second year of the pandemic.
A new generation reinterprets Paul Robeson, singer, actor, advocate, and all-American icon nocred A new generation reinterprets Paul Robeson, singer, actor, advocate, and all-American icon In collaboration with The Netter Center for Community Partnerships, ninth-grade students from Paul Robeson High School trained to become youth docents at the Paul Robeson House and Museum through a program funded by The Sachs Program for Arts Innovation.
Using marine bacteria to detoxify asbestos Image: iStock/ArjanL Using marine bacteria to detoxify asbestos Researchers from the School of Arts and Sciences have shown that bacteria from extreme marine environments can reduce asbestos’ toxic properties.
Five takeaways from the Supreme Court’s latest election law decision The Supreme Court is seen behind flowers on June 27, 2023, in Washington, D.C. The Supreme Court gave a win for the democratic principle of checks and balances in affirming that state courts can weigh in on legislative decisions affecting federal elections, but justices also left an opening for future challenges. (Image: AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin) Five takeaways from the Supreme Court’s latest election law decision Penn Carey Law’s Michael Morse, an expert in voting rights and election law, shares his thoughts on Moore v. Harper and what it means for American democracy.
Penn Masala at the White House A cappella group Penn Masala performs before a state arrival ceremony for India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the South Lawn of the White House on June 22, 2023. (Image: AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta) Penn Masala at the White House The Penn Masala a cappella group was invited to perform at the White House during the state visit by India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The 19 members and alumni sang on the South Lawn before the arrival ceremony and at the state dinner.