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Gregory Bowman appointed Penn Integrates Knowledge University Professor

The pioneer of biophysics and data science has joint appointments in the Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics in the Perelman School of Medicine and the Department of Bioengineering in the School of Engineering and Applied Science.

Chronicle of Higher Education

Essay on misuse of statistics in social sciences was naive and ill-informed

In a letter to the editor, Richard Berk of the School of Arts & Sciences criticizes a recent essay critiquing the use of statistical procedures in social sciences.

Wharton/Engineering conference showcases advances in data science

The 4th annual Women in Data Science @ Penn conference featured an array of impressive industry, academic, and student speakers, each of whom possesses unique insights into the study and application of data science.

Fortune

How MBA programs are embracing data in their curricula

Eric Bradlow of the Wharton School discusses the creation and importance of data science curricula like Wharton’s new business analytics MBA major.

The Wall Street Journal

Basketball’s greatest scorer doesn’t have a go-to move

Eric Bradlow of the Wharton School says that Lebron James improved his efficiency through shot selection, getting better at finishing at the rim.

Los Angeles Times

What Tyre Nichols’ death at the hands of Black officers says about race in policing

A 2021 analysis co-authored by Dean Knox of the Wharton School found that Black, Hispanic, and female police officers make fewer stops and arrests and use force less often.

PhillyVoice

Greening vacant lots in Philly raised surrounding property values by 4.3% in first year, Wharton study finds

A study by Susan Wachter and Shane Jenson of the Wharton School finds that cleaning vacant lots in Philadelphia neighborhoods increased property values for nearby homes.

René Vidal appointed Penn Integrates Knowledge University Professor at Penn

Vidal, a global pioneer of data science, has joint appointments in radiology in the Perelman School of Medicine and electrical and systems engineering in the School of Engineering and Applied Science.

China Daily

Gun violence: A U.S. scourge that refuses to die

Richard Berk of the School of Arts & Sciences notes that many countries have disadvantaged people who are angry and alienated but don’t possess guns.