GSE’s Ed Brockenbrough’s latest book focuses on Black, LGBTQ+ youth GSE’s Ed Brockenbrough’s latest book focuses on Black, LGBTQ+ youth The latest book by Brockenbrough, an associate professor and alum of Penn’s Graduate School of Education, outlines common obstacles to educational equity for Black, LGBTQ+ youth and suggests research-backed guidance for their teachers to help foster their success.
Strongest nor’easters getting stronger Image: Courtesy of Michael Mann Strongest nor’easters getting stronger Research from Professor Michael Mann and Ph.D. students Annabelle Horton and Mackenzie Weaver shows that as the worst of these East Coast winter storms intensify, so does their destructive potential—a facet that current coastal risk assessments often ignore. 2 min. read
George Pappas receives IEEE Kirchmayer Award George Pappas receives IEEE Kirchmayer Award Pappas, UPS Foundation Professor of Transportation in Electrical and Systems Engineering at Penn Engineering, has been awarded the Leon K. Kirchmayer Graduate Teaching Award for “inspirational mentoring” of graduate students.
Genetic testing beneficial in critically ill adults Image: Ten Image/Science Photo Library via Getty Images Genetic testing beneficial in critically ill adults Penn Medicine researchers have identified genetic conditions in a large percent of adults admitted to the intensive care unit, dispelling the belief that genetic testing only benefits a pediatric population. 3 min. read
Why women are leaving male-dominated STEM Why women are leaving male-dominated STEM New research from Wharton’s Tiantian Yang shows how rejection dampens job-seeking persistence for women in male-dominated fields. 2 min. read
TREO Foundation Award for Penn Nursing’s Colleen Tewksbury TREO Foundation Award for Penn Nursing’s Colleen Tewksbury Tewksbury, an assistant professor in nutrition science in the Department of Biobehavioral Health Sciences, has been awarded the 2025 TREO Foundation LEAD Award for Excellence in Nutrition.
David Meaney named vice provost for research at Penn nocred David Meaney named vice provost for research at Penn Meaney is the senior associate dean in the School of Engineering and Applied Science. 2 min. read
Weitzman faculty earn ASLA Honors Weitzman faculty earn ASLA Honors Weitzman School of Design dean and Paley Professor Fritz Steiner, and associate professor of landscape architecture Christopher Marcinkoski are among the individuals and firms selected by the board of trustees of the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) for its 2025 Honors, the highest recognition ASLA bestows each year.
Designing cleaner, greener concrete The Polyhedral Structures Laboratory is housed at the Pennovation Center and brings together designers, engineers, and computer scientists to reimagine the built world. Using graphic statics, a method where forces are mapped as lines, they design forms that balance compression and tension. These result in structures that use far fewer materials while remaining strong and efficient.(Image: Eric Sucar) Designing cleaner, greener concrete Penn engineers, materials scientists, and designers have developed a 3D-printed concrete solution based on diatomaceous earth that has enhanced carbon capture, is stronger, and uses fewer materials like cement. 6 min. read
Legal historian traces history of ‘marital privilege’ in American law "Marital Privilege" by Serena Mayeri of Penn Carey Lawnocred Legal historian traces history of ‘marital privilege’ in American law Penn Carey Law’s Serena Mayeri’s new book highlights how legal battles against ‘marital supremacy’ advanced equality and the challenges that remain. 3 min. read