What do ‘Bohemian Rhapsody,’ ‘Macbeth,’ and a list of Facebook friends all have in common? What do ‘Bohemian Rhapsody,’ ‘Macbeth,’ and a list of Facebook friends all have in common? To an English scholar or avid reader, the Shakespeare Canon represents some of the greatest literary works of the English language. To a network scientist, Shakespeare’s 37 plays and the 884,421 words they contain also represent a massively complex communication network.
Can contact tracing stop the spread of COVID-19? Can contact tracing stop the spread of COVID-19? Penn experts discuss how contact tracing works, the differences between traditional “analog” and new “digital” approaches, and how these two strategies could shape what everyday life looks like in the next phase of the pandemic.
Sixteen Penn students and recent graduates awarded 2020-21 Fulbright Scholarships Penn has 16 Fulbright Scholars for 2020-21. From left. Top row: Abby Cacho, Faith Cho, Serena Hajjar, Henry Hoffman. Second row: Natalia Lindsey, James Nassur, Ton Nguyen, Christine Olagun-Samuel. Third row: Mark Perfect, Stephanie Petrella, Aiden Reiter, Arryonna Santos. Fourth row: Adam Sax, Raka Sen, Adithya Sriram, Sam Tullman. Sixteen Penn students and recent graduates awarded 2020-21 Fulbright Scholarships Sixteen Penn students and recent graduates have been awarded Fulbright Scholarships for the 2020-21 academic year to conduct research or teach English in countries around the world. The list includes nine undergraduates and one graduate student in the Class of 2020.
Understanding the ‘fundamental nature’ of atomic-scale defects A molecular simulation of a grain boundary (green) migrating. (Image: Penn Engineering) Understanding the ‘fundamental nature’ of atomic-scale defects New research provides a deeper mathematical understanding of the dynamics of a material’s atomic-level defects, which could enable new ways to imbue substances with unique and desirable properties.
Using stress to shape microlevel structures Using stress to shape microlevel structures A new study describes how external forces drive the rearrangement of individual particles in disordered solids, enabling new ways to imbue materials with unique mechanical properties.
Connecting communities impacted by COVID-19 Connecting communities impacted by COVID-19 Three Penn seniors combine their desire to help with their unique skill sets to create Corona Connects, an online platform that connects volunteers with organizations in need of support.
Sarah J. Jackson, Duncan Watts awarded 2020 Andrew Carnegie Fellowships 2020 Carnegie Fellows Sarah Jackson and Duncan Watts. Sarah J. Jackson, Duncan Watts awarded 2020 Andrew Carnegie Fellowships The program supports high-caliber scholarly research in the humanities and social sciences that addresses important and enduring issues confronting our society.
PEP winners connect patients with the medicines they need PEP winners connect patients with the medicines they need Aarogya, a social-enterprise nonprofit created by three President’s Engagement Prize winners and graduating seniors, will bring affordable medicines to low-income people living in India.
At home, but still engaged with STEM classes At home, but still engaged with STEM classes While instructional laboratories on campus are closed, students, faculty, and instructors are finding creative solutions for science, math, and engineering courses and projects.
To err is human, to learn, divine To err is human, to learn, divine Researchers develop a new model for how the brain processes complex information: by striking a balance between accuracy and simplicity while making mistakes along the way.