Data Science

As COVID cases surge across the United States dominated by a highly transmissible subvariant, the public has voiced concern about the new health threat of monkeypox, according to a new Annenberg Public Policy Center survey.

From the Annenberg Public Policy Center ・August 1, 2022

In research done using rats, Penn Nursing’s Heath Schmidt and colleagues found that males that engaged in voluntary nicotine use had offspring more likely to do so, too. Some offspring also developed impaired memory and anxiety-like behavior.

Michele W. Berger ・June 15, 2022

Patton will be Penn’s Brian and Randi Schwartz University Professor, with joint appointments in the School of Social Policy & Practice and the Annenberg School for Communication and a secondary appointment in the Perelman School of Medicine.

Ron Ozio ・June 7, 2022

Two studies from the Annenberg School for Communication’s Robert Hornik find that media portrayals of such behaviors can change actions and perception, but how and by how much depends on a range of factors.

Michele W. Berger ・June 1, 2022

The Penn-CMU Digital Health Privacy Initiative is trying to answer that question by mapping third-party tracking across the online health ecosystem. Their work shows possible implications for ad targeting, credit scores, insurance coverage, and more.

Michele W. Berger ・April 29, 2022

New research from PIK University Professor Duncan Watts sheds light on how even hardliners can be swayed when coming in contact with opposing viewpoints.

From Annenberg School for Communication ・January 24, 2022

Penn Engineering researchers are using data science to answer fundamental questions that challenge the globe—from genetics to materials design.

From Penn Engineering Today ・January 5, 2022

Through the Innovation in Data Engineering and Science Initiative, Penn aims to become a leader in data-driven approaches that can transform scientific discovery, engineering research, and technological innovation.

Erica K. Brockmeier ・December 7, 2021

Homa Hosseinmardi and her colleagues at Penn’s Computational Social Science Lab studied browsing data from 300,000 Americans to gain insights into how online radicalization occurs, and to help develop solutions.

From Annenberg School for Communication ・December 1, 2021

The investment will cover research in novel therapeutics and health-related initiatives, energy and sustainability, data engineering and science, and infrastructure to support physical science research over the next five years.

Amanda Mott ・November 16, 2021