Three Penn faculty named 2023 Sloan Research Fellows Nocred Three Penn faculty named 2023 Sloan Research Fellows Edgar Dobriban, Robyn E. Sanderson, and Ben Scholl are honored as early-career researchers and scholars for their accomplishments, creativity, and potential to become leaders in their fields.
A simple intervention that can reduce turnover nocred A simple intervention that can reduce turnover Work can be hard, but it shouldn’t be hard all the time. New research co-authored by Wharton’s Maurice Schweitzer shows that overloading workers with too many difficult tasks in a row makes them more likely to quit.
Cooking up something special Homepage image: Whether working alongside fellow foodies or hosting tasting parties for friends and faculty, the Food Innovation Lab is a place where breaking bread and building bonds go hand in hand.(Image: Jay Kan of Venture Lab) Cooking up something special The Food Innovation Lab at Tangen Hall provides a space for student entrepreneurs with an appetite for experimentation and creativity.
Who, What, Why: Angela Huang’s investigation of K-pop and J-pop fan markets Angela Huang, a second-year student in the Lauder Institute of Management and International Studies. nocred Who, What, Why Who, What, Why: Angela Huang’s investigation of K-pop and J-pop fan markets Angela Huang, a second-year graduate student in the Lauder Institute, examines the evolution of K-pop and J-pop in fan markets.
Patient-reported racism and emergency care nocred Patient-reported racism and emergency care A new study by Penn LDI fellows used text messaged-based surveys to assess patient emergency department experience, including the impact of race.
This Wharton undergrad cycled the world’s highest volcano Second-year Wharton student Ryan Torres on Locust Walk with the bike that brought him to the summit of the world’s tallest volcano. (Image: Courtesy of Wharton Stories) This Wharton undergrad cycled the world’s highest volcano Second-year Ryan Torres not only scaled Ojos del Salado by bike, he raised funds for World Bicycle Relief, an international nonprofit dedicated to improving access to cycling around the world.
What is the future of Social Security? nocred Q&A What is the future of Social Security? As Social Security continues to march toward insolvency, Olivia S. Mitchell of the Wharton School discusses current policy debates and the role of financial literacy in achieving reform.
Why divestitures should be a central part of any company’s strategic toolbox Wharton professor and author, Emilie Feldman, of “Divestitures: Creating Value Through Strategy, Structure, and Implementation.” (Author image: The Wharton School) (Book cover image: McGraw Hill) Wharton professor and author Emilie Feldman of “Divestitures: Creating Value Through Strategy, Structure, and Implementation.” (Image: The Wharton School (left); McGraw Hill) Why divestitures should be a central part of any company’s strategic toolbox Emilie Feldman, a professor of management at the Wharton School, reads an excerpt from her new book, which is the first and only comprehensive book on corporate divestitures.
Connor Barwin on the NFL, Wharton, and making the world a better place Connor Barwin (second from right) and members of the Philadelphia Eagles. (Image: Wharton Stories) nocred Connor Barwin on the NFL, Wharton, and making the world a better place The former NFL outside linebacker for the Eagles, and founder of the Make the World Better Foundation, is enrolled in Wharton’s MBA Program for Executives.
‘Embodying love’ at the Martin Luther King Jr. Interfaith Commemoration Graduate student Ayo Aladesanmi spoke about the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. (Image: Damien Townsville) ‘Embodying love’ at the Martin Luther King Jr. Interfaith Commemoration At the Interfaith Commemoration and award ceremony, student speakers and performers reflected on the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr., and six Penn community members were honored for working towards positive social change.