How to design across species to increase biodiversity Module growth of engineered living materials. (Image: Courtesy of Abby Weinstein and Terreform ONE) How to design across species to increase biodiversity SNF Paideia Fellow Abigail (Abby) Weinstein participated in a summer internship with Terreform ONE, a nonprofit architecture and design research group.
This radical new metal from outer space could transform everything—from electric vehicles to nuclear submarines Penn In the News Popular Mechanics This radical new metal from outer space could transform everything—from electric vehicles to nuclear submarines Analysts at the Weitzman School of Design’s Kleinman Center for Energy Policy predict that the need for dysprosium will increase by more than 2,500 percent by 2035. On our National Mall, new monuments tell new stories Penn In the News The New York Times On our National Mall, new monuments tell new stories Paul Farber of the Weitzman School of Design is helping to curate “Pulling Together,” an open-air exhibition at the National Mall that will address some of the stories neglected by past monument makers. Pa. participation in RGGI has been held up for more than a year. What has the state lost? Penn In the News WESA Radio (Pittsburgh) Pa. participation in RGGI has been held up for more than a year. What has the state lost? A report from the Kleinman Center for Energy Policy at the Weitzman School of Design found that joining the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative would cause only a minor increase in retail electricity prices or possibly a small decline. Russia aims to restore prestige in race to moon’s south pole Penn In the News The Wall Street Journal Russia aims to restore prestige in race to moon’s south pole Benjamin L. Schmitt of the School of Arts & Sciences and the Weitzman School of Design says that sentiment in the scientific and astronaut communities has begun to shift toward a future in which NASA and Roscosmos are no longer close partners. A Philadelphia artistic collaboration at Penn Kay Seohyung Lee, lecturer in fine arts at the Weitzman School of Design. nocred A Philadelphia artistic collaboration at Penn An exhibition of 50 artworks by 34 undergraduate students in six Philadelphia colleges and universities, “Let Me Know You Are Alright,” is on view at the Charles Addams Gallery on campus through Aug. 18. Millions struggle to pay AC bills in heat waves. Federal aid reaches only a fraction Penn In the News Associated Press Millions struggle to pay AC bills in heat waves. Federal aid reaches only a fraction Sanya Carley of the Weitzman School of Design says that in extreme—though not rare—circumstances, the risk of power being disconnected during the hottest summer months is death. By stalling on RGGI, here’s what Pa. residents are missing Penn In the News Pennsylvania Capital Star By stalling on RGGI, here’s what Pa. residents are missing A study from the Kleinman Center for Energy Policy at the Weitzman School of Design estimates that the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative could help Pennsylvania reduce CO2 emissions by 225 million tons between 2020 and 2030. The Mancos Commons rises Printing type at the Mancos Common Press. (Image: Courtesy of the Weitzman School of Design) The Mancos Commons rises A historic preservation project in the Colorado town of Mancos led by Weitzman professors Frank Matero and Matt Neff includes a printing press inspired by Penn’s Common Press and an affordable mixed-use housing space. Solar power brightens Kenya’s energy landscape Penn In the News Deutsche Welle Solar power brightens Kenya’s energy landscape A study conducted by the Kleinman Center for Energy Policy at the Weitzman School of Design reveals that Kenya has emerged as a global leader in solar energy generation by creating favorable conditions for harnessing solar power. Load More
On our National Mall, new monuments tell new stories Penn In the News The New York Times On our National Mall, new monuments tell new stories Paul Farber of the Weitzman School of Design is helping to curate “Pulling Together,” an open-air exhibition at the National Mall that will address some of the stories neglected by past monument makers. Pa. participation in RGGI has been held up for more than a year. What has the state lost? Penn In the News WESA Radio (Pittsburgh) Pa. participation in RGGI has been held up for more than a year. What has the state lost? A report from the Kleinman Center for Energy Policy at the Weitzman School of Design found that joining the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative would cause only a minor increase in retail electricity prices or possibly a small decline. Russia aims to restore prestige in race to moon’s south pole Penn In the News The Wall Street Journal Russia aims to restore prestige in race to moon’s south pole Benjamin L. Schmitt of the School of Arts & Sciences and the Weitzman School of Design says that sentiment in the scientific and astronaut communities has begun to shift toward a future in which NASA and Roscosmos are no longer close partners. A Philadelphia artistic collaboration at Penn Kay Seohyung Lee, lecturer in fine arts at the Weitzman School of Design. nocred A Philadelphia artistic collaboration at Penn An exhibition of 50 artworks by 34 undergraduate students in six Philadelphia colleges and universities, “Let Me Know You Are Alright,” is on view at the Charles Addams Gallery on campus through Aug. 18. Millions struggle to pay AC bills in heat waves. Federal aid reaches only a fraction Penn In the News Associated Press Millions struggle to pay AC bills in heat waves. Federal aid reaches only a fraction Sanya Carley of the Weitzman School of Design says that in extreme—though not rare—circumstances, the risk of power being disconnected during the hottest summer months is death. By stalling on RGGI, here’s what Pa. residents are missing Penn In the News Pennsylvania Capital Star By stalling on RGGI, here’s what Pa. residents are missing A study from the Kleinman Center for Energy Policy at the Weitzman School of Design estimates that the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative could help Pennsylvania reduce CO2 emissions by 225 million tons between 2020 and 2030. The Mancos Commons rises Printing type at the Mancos Common Press. (Image: Courtesy of the Weitzman School of Design) The Mancos Commons rises A historic preservation project in the Colorado town of Mancos led by Weitzman professors Frank Matero and Matt Neff includes a printing press inspired by Penn’s Common Press and an affordable mixed-use housing space. Solar power brightens Kenya’s energy landscape Penn In the News Deutsche Welle Solar power brightens Kenya’s energy landscape A study conducted by the Kleinman Center for Energy Policy at the Weitzman School of Design reveals that Kenya has emerged as a global leader in solar energy generation by creating favorable conditions for harnessing solar power. Load More
Pa. participation in RGGI has been held up for more than a year. What has the state lost? Penn In the News WESA Radio (Pittsburgh) Pa. participation in RGGI has been held up for more than a year. What has the state lost? A report from the Kleinman Center for Energy Policy at the Weitzman School of Design found that joining the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative would cause only a minor increase in retail electricity prices or possibly a small decline. Russia aims to restore prestige in race to moon’s south pole Penn In the News The Wall Street Journal Russia aims to restore prestige in race to moon’s south pole Benjamin L. Schmitt of the School of Arts & Sciences and the Weitzman School of Design says that sentiment in the scientific and astronaut communities has begun to shift toward a future in which NASA and Roscosmos are no longer close partners. A Philadelphia artistic collaboration at Penn Kay Seohyung Lee, lecturer in fine arts at the Weitzman School of Design. nocred A Philadelphia artistic collaboration at Penn An exhibition of 50 artworks by 34 undergraduate students in six Philadelphia colleges and universities, “Let Me Know You Are Alright,” is on view at the Charles Addams Gallery on campus through Aug. 18. Millions struggle to pay AC bills in heat waves. Federal aid reaches only a fraction Penn In the News Associated Press Millions struggle to pay AC bills in heat waves. Federal aid reaches only a fraction Sanya Carley of the Weitzman School of Design says that in extreme—though not rare—circumstances, the risk of power being disconnected during the hottest summer months is death. By stalling on RGGI, here’s what Pa. residents are missing Penn In the News Pennsylvania Capital Star By stalling on RGGI, here’s what Pa. residents are missing A study from the Kleinman Center for Energy Policy at the Weitzman School of Design estimates that the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative could help Pennsylvania reduce CO2 emissions by 225 million tons between 2020 and 2030. The Mancos Commons rises Printing type at the Mancos Common Press. (Image: Courtesy of the Weitzman School of Design) The Mancos Commons rises A historic preservation project in the Colorado town of Mancos led by Weitzman professors Frank Matero and Matt Neff includes a printing press inspired by Penn’s Common Press and an affordable mixed-use housing space. Solar power brightens Kenya’s energy landscape Penn In the News Deutsche Welle Solar power brightens Kenya’s energy landscape A study conducted by the Kleinman Center for Energy Policy at the Weitzman School of Design reveals that Kenya has emerged as a global leader in solar energy generation by creating favorable conditions for harnessing solar power. Load More
Russia aims to restore prestige in race to moon’s south pole Penn In the News The Wall Street Journal Russia aims to restore prestige in race to moon’s south pole Benjamin L. Schmitt of the School of Arts & Sciences and the Weitzman School of Design says that sentiment in the scientific and astronaut communities has begun to shift toward a future in which NASA and Roscosmos are no longer close partners. A Philadelphia artistic collaboration at Penn Kay Seohyung Lee, lecturer in fine arts at the Weitzman School of Design. nocred A Philadelphia artistic collaboration at Penn An exhibition of 50 artworks by 34 undergraduate students in six Philadelphia colleges and universities, “Let Me Know You Are Alright,” is on view at the Charles Addams Gallery on campus through Aug. 18. Millions struggle to pay AC bills in heat waves. Federal aid reaches only a fraction Penn In the News Associated Press Millions struggle to pay AC bills in heat waves. Federal aid reaches only a fraction Sanya Carley of the Weitzman School of Design says that in extreme—though not rare—circumstances, the risk of power being disconnected during the hottest summer months is death. By stalling on RGGI, here’s what Pa. residents are missing Penn In the News Pennsylvania Capital Star By stalling on RGGI, here’s what Pa. residents are missing A study from the Kleinman Center for Energy Policy at the Weitzman School of Design estimates that the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative could help Pennsylvania reduce CO2 emissions by 225 million tons between 2020 and 2030. The Mancos Commons rises Printing type at the Mancos Common Press. (Image: Courtesy of the Weitzman School of Design) The Mancos Commons rises A historic preservation project in the Colorado town of Mancos led by Weitzman professors Frank Matero and Matt Neff includes a printing press inspired by Penn’s Common Press and an affordable mixed-use housing space. Solar power brightens Kenya’s energy landscape Penn In the News Deutsche Welle Solar power brightens Kenya’s energy landscape A study conducted by the Kleinman Center for Energy Policy at the Weitzman School of Design reveals that Kenya has emerged as a global leader in solar energy generation by creating favorable conditions for harnessing solar power. Load More
A Philadelphia artistic collaboration at Penn Kay Seohyung Lee, lecturer in fine arts at the Weitzman School of Design. nocred A Philadelphia artistic collaboration at Penn An exhibition of 50 artworks by 34 undergraduate students in six Philadelphia colleges and universities, “Let Me Know You Are Alright,” is on view at the Charles Addams Gallery on campus through Aug. 18.
Millions struggle to pay AC bills in heat waves. Federal aid reaches only a fraction Penn In the News Associated Press Millions struggle to pay AC bills in heat waves. Federal aid reaches only a fraction Sanya Carley of the Weitzman School of Design says that in extreme—though not rare—circumstances, the risk of power being disconnected during the hottest summer months is death. By stalling on RGGI, here’s what Pa. residents are missing Penn In the News Pennsylvania Capital Star By stalling on RGGI, here’s what Pa. residents are missing A study from the Kleinman Center for Energy Policy at the Weitzman School of Design estimates that the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative could help Pennsylvania reduce CO2 emissions by 225 million tons between 2020 and 2030. The Mancos Commons rises Printing type at the Mancos Common Press. (Image: Courtesy of the Weitzman School of Design) The Mancos Commons rises A historic preservation project in the Colorado town of Mancos led by Weitzman professors Frank Matero and Matt Neff includes a printing press inspired by Penn’s Common Press and an affordable mixed-use housing space. Solar power brightens Kenya’s energy landscape Penn In the News Deutsche Welle Solar power brightens Kenya’s energy landscape A study conducted by the Kleinman Center for Energy Policy at the Weitzman School of Design reveals that Kenya has emerged as a global leader in solar energy generation by creating favorable conditions for harnessing solar power. Load More
By stalling on RGGI, here’s what Pa. residents are missing Penn In the News Pennsylvania Capital Star By stalling on RGGI, here’s what Pa. residents are missing A study from the Kleinman Center for Energy Policy at the Weitzman School of Design estimates that the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative could help Pennsylvania reduce CO2 emissions by 225 million tons between 2020 and 2030. The Mancos Commons rises Printing type at the Mancos Common Press. (Image: Courtesy of the Weitzman School of Design) The Mancos Commons rises A historic preservation project in the Colorado town of Mancos led by Weitzman professors Frank Matero and Matt Neff includes a printing press inspired by Penn’s Common Press and an affordable mixed-use housing space. Solar power brightens Kenya’s energy landscape Penn In the News Deutsche Welle Solar power brightens Kenya’s energy landscape A study conducted by the Kleinman Center for Energy Policy at the Weitzman School of Design reveals that Kenya has emerged as a global leader in solar energy generation by creating favorable conditions for harnessing solar power. Load More
The Mancos Commons rises Printing type at the Mancos Common Press. (Image: Courtesy of the Weitzman School of Design) The Mancos Commons rises A historic preservation project in the Colorado town of Mancos led by Weitzman professors Frank Matero and Matt Neff includes a printing press inspired by Penn’s Common Press and an affordable mixed-use housing space.
Solar power brightens Kenya’s energy landscape Penn In the News Deutsche Welle Solar power brightens Kenya’s energy landscape A study conducted by the Kleinman Center for Energy Policy at the Weitzman School of Design reveals that Kenya has emerged as a global leader in solar energy generation by creating favorable conditions for harnessing solar power.