Exchanging climate knowledge at COP28 Image: Dominika Zarzycka/NurPhoto via AP Exchanging climate knowledge at COP28 More than two dozen researchers from schools and centers across the University traveled to Dubai for the UN’s annual climate change conference.
The Economic Justice Partnership focuses on creating an equal financial playing field The Economic Justice Project was created by (left to right) recent Wharton grad Solomon Thomas, Makuu Director Brian Peterson, and Wharton fourth-year Khushi Shelat. nocred The Economic Justice Partnership focuses on creating an equal financial playing field From the basics of setting up an investment account to giving a play-by-play on how interest accrues, the partnership—a Projects for Progress winner—hosts financial literacy workshops with middle and high school students around Philadelphia, as well as Penn and other college students.
Inclusive, ambitious research to meet the needs of a changing planet (Image: iStock/oticki) Inclusive, ambitious research to meet the needs of a changing planet Collaborative research communities supported by the Environmental Innovations Initiative are addressing issues related to climate action, stewardship of nature, and societal resilience.
In Principle and Practice: Penn’s Focus on Tomorrow nocred In Principle and Practice: Penn’s Focus on Tomorrow President Liz Magill unveils strategic framework for the University.
The Singh Center for Nanotechnology turns 10 The Singh Center with its marigold glass facade and distinctive cantilevered structure exemplifies cutting-edge scientific research by virtue of its sleek geometry and meticulous attention to detail by all those involved in its development. (Image: Weiss/Manfredi) nocred The Singh Center for Nanotechnology turns 10 Since its founding, the Center’s multidisciplinary approach has been a strength, where researchers from Penn Engineering, Arts & Sciences, and more come together in one space.
Decentralizing cancer screenings At a community event held at Irvine Auditorium, West Philadelphia residents were welcomed to receive FIT kits to screen for colon cancer, have their blood pressure taken, and more. nocred Decentralizing cancer screenings A Projects for Progress team in the Abramson Cancer Center continues to work with the West Philadelphia community to bring cancer screenings out of clinical settings.
Penn’s ‘long tradition’ as a center for the study of African American history nocred Penn’s ‘long tradition’ as a center for the study of African American history New hires like Marcia Chatelain and Vaughn Booker in Africana Studies and William Sturkey in the History Department are bolstering Penn’s position as one of the best places for the field of African American history.
Two Penn schools partner with Camden County to launch virtual reality Narcan training Real-life EMT Barry Hunter, second from left, talks to actors David Blatt, Newton Buchanan, Bi Jean Ngo, and Britt Fauzer. Blatt portrayed a man overdosing, Ngo and Fauzer acted as people administering Narcan, and Newton played an EMT. Kyle Cassidy, one of the creators of the training video, says Hunter helped teach Newton how to enter the scene and what to carry. (Image: Kyle Cassidy) Two Penn schools partner with Camden County to launch virtual reality Narcan training The Annenberg School for Communication and School of Nursing continue their efforts to train as many people as possible on administering the lifesaving overdose reversal medication.
Graduate School of Education celebrates expansion and renovation Image: Greg Benson for Penn GSE Graduate School of Education celebrates expansion and renovation The $35.6 million construction project connects two 1960s-era buildings to create “One Penn GSE” at 3700 Walnut St.
Measuring the ripple effects of reforestation and sustainable cocoa cultivation (Image: Christina Seybolt, courtesy of Heather Huntington) Measuring the ripple effects of reforestation and sustainable cocoa cultivation With support from the Penn Global Engagement Fund, Heather Huntington is investigating the impact of reforestation and sustainable agriculture interventions on livelihoods, biodiversity, and human health in Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire.