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Faculty
Six Penn experts elected to National Academy of Medicine
Six Penn experts elected to National Academy of Medicine
The honor recognizes individuals who have demonstrated outstanding professional achievement and commitment to service.
Penn solutions to climate change
Penn solutions to climate change
As society grapples with the impacts of a worsening climate—from the increased frequency and intensity of extreme weather events to rising sea levels and deadly heat waves—the need for actionable solutions has never been greater, Penn researchers say.
Acoustic signals for better wireless technologies
Acoustic signals for better wireless technologies
Researchers push the limits of sound wave control, unlocking the potential for faster, clearer wireless communication and quantum information processing technologies.
Extending battery lifespan and capacity through self-healing materials
Extending battery lifespan and capacity through self-healing materials
Eric Detsi, associate professor in materials science and engineering in the School of Engineering and Applied Science, has developed batteries that heal from the damage sustained by charging, extending their lifespan.
60 years of civil rights with Mary Frances Berry
60 years of civil rights with Mary Frances Berry
The emeritus Geraldine R. Segal Professor of American Social Thought reflected on the 60th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 in conversation with Marcia Chatelain.
Wale Adenbanwi on social mobility, ethnonationalism, and democratic politics in Nigeria
Wale Adenbanwi on social mobility, ethnonationalism, and democratic politics in Nigeria
The Presidential Penn Compact Professor of Africana Studies and director of the Center for Africana Studies revisits his journalistic roots with his new book about youth, violence, social dynamics, and governmental evolution.
Michael Mann appointed vice provost for climate science, policy, and action at Penn
Michael Mann appointed vice provost for climate science, policy, and action at Penn
The Presidential Distinguished Professor in the Department of Earth and Environmental Science and director of the Penn Center for Science, Sustainability, and the Media will begin his new appointment on Nov. 1.
Toward carbon-negative architecture
Toward carbon-negative architecture
A multidisciplinary team of researchers from Weitzman and Penn Engineering are working to develop a new building system that would reduce carbon in all aspects of concrete construction.
Nathan Wei on renewable energy, fluid mechanics and the shaping of humble engineers
Nathan Wei on renewable energy, fluid mechanics and the shaping of humble engineers
The assistant professor in mechanical engineering and applied mechanics at Penn Engineering aims to make an impact on energy and sustainability, and is committed to mentoring the next generation of problem solvers.
With dozens of events, Climate Week 2024 will focus on solutions
With dozens of events, Climate Week 2024 will focus on solutions
The fifth Climate Week at Penn, designed to help people find their place in the climate movement, takes place Oct. 14-18.
In the News
The Washington Post
Watching Biden, many see the heartbreaking indignities of aging
Jason Karlawish of the Perelman School of Medicine says that a debate inherently tests an individual’s cognitive abilities of attention, concentration, multitasking, working memory, and language.
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The Washington Post
Supreme Court ethics remain at center stage after hard-right rulings
Kermit Roosevelt of Penn Carey Law said recent Supreme Court decisions will probably increase the public perception that the justices are partisan.
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The Hill
Law schools left reeling after latest Supreme Court earthquakes
Claire Finkelstein of Penn Carey Law comments on the Supreme Court ruling that presidents have broad immunity from prosecution when they are engaging in official acts.
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The New York Times
Mythical sword’s disappearance brings mystery to French village
Ada Maria Kuskowski of the School of Arts & Sciences comments on “The Song of Roland,” a poem that has been referenced by nationalist groups for its message that Muslims are an enemy and Muslim immigrants are overtaking France.
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The Atlantic
What the Civil Rights Act really meant
William Sturkey of the School of Arts & Sciences writes that in a healthier democracy and in a freer and more open country, we would pass more laws like the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
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MotherJones.com
Will the regulation shielding workers from heat be finalized before the election?
Penn Carey Law's Cary Coglianese says heat affects every outdoor worker and some major industries: construction, travel, transportation, and others.
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