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The Interwoven University
Testing a novel, community-driven response to heat islands in Philadelphia
Testing a novel, community-driven response to heat islands in Philadelphia
Researchers from three University of Pennsylvania schools collaborated with a Hunting Park nonprofit to design, build, and test a prototype of a cooling shelter to place at a bus stop.
University of Pennsylvania launches Penn Center on Media, Technology, and Democracy
University of Pennsylvania launches Penn Center on Media, Technology, and Democracy
The Center will bring together six Schools at Penn with $10 million in support from Knight Foundation and the University.
Understanding the cellular mechanisms driving solid tumors’ robust defense system
Understanding the cellular mechanisms driving solid tumors’ robust defense system
Researchers from Penn have identified a “forcefield-like” defense system in solid tumors and the genetic elements that can switch it off.
As the world warms, how are young people feeling?
As the world warms, how are young people feeling?
Climate scientist Michael Mann of the School of Arts & Sciences and Annenberg School for Communication leads a research community that aims to understand climate anxiety and improve climate communication.
The mechanics of collaboration
The mechanics of collaboration
Penn Ph.D. student Xinlan Emily Hu leads a group of budding engineers and social scientists who study communication across teams. The group has developed a new toolkit aimed at helping researchers analyze and measure teamwork.
Gwendolyn DuBois Shaw named inaugural faculty director of the Arthur Ross Gallery
Gwendolyn DuBois Shaw named inaugural faculty director of the Arthur Ross Gallery
Shaw, a renowned scholar and teacher of American art who has been at Penn for almost 20 years, assumed the new role effective June 1.
New dissertation grants expand global research support
New dissertation grants expand global research support
The newly established Penn Global Dissertation Grants program provides as much as $8,000 in funding to each of 11 Ph.D. candidates to enhance global components in their research.
The Wharton School establishes Wharton AI & Analytics Initiative
In an initiative that includes strategic investment in artificial intelligence research and teaching, Wharton announces the first business school collaboration with OpenAI.
2024 Sachs awardees
2024 Sachs awardees
At a reception on April 30, The Sachs Program for Arts Innovation recognized the 21 projects awarded grants for the 2023-24 cycle, totaling $210,000 in support.
Educate to Empower aims to break down barriers to breast cancer screenings
Educate to Empower aims to break down barriers to breast cancer screenings
With the President’s Engagement Prize, fourth-years Simran Rajpal and Gauthami Moorkanat plan to deliver education and resources directly to community centers in Philadelphia, tackling medical mistrust, health literacy, and more.