How has COVID-19 prepared scientists and the public for future pandemics? How has COVID-19 prepared scientists and the public for future pandemics? Perry World House and the Penn Center for Research on Coronavirus and Other Emerging Pathogens hosted a virtual discussion on pandemic preparedness and lessons learned this past year.
Logistics of the COVID-19 vaccine rollout A nurse holds a vial of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine, a mRNA-based vaccine approved for emergency use by the FDA in December. Logistics of the COVID-19 vaccine rollout Penn experts demystify the process of shipping a vaccine and, ultimately, getting it into arms.
Joe Biden’s longtime ties to Penn Joe Biden’s longtime ties to Penn As the nation prepares for its 46th president to take office Wednesday, Jan. 20, Penn Today reflects on the lasting impact he’s had at the University.
Looking ahead to the election’s impact on U.S. foreign policy American foreign policy remains a critical issue for the Biden administration. Perry World House held a roundtable discussion to discuss key issues the new administration should focus on. Looking ahead to the election’s impact on U.S. foreign policy President-elect Joseph R. Biden Jr. will make important choices about America’s relationships with allies and partners. A Perry World House roundtable looked at key topics for the new administration.
Alexander Vindman on past events, future concerns Retired Lt. Colonel Alexander Vindman (top left) joined The New Yorker’s Susan Glasser and Perry World House Director Michael Horowitz (bottom) for a virtual event Oct. 29 called “For the People: Public Service in 21st Century America.” Alexander Vindman on past events, future concerns The visiting scholar spoke at a virtual event at Perry World House on the first anniversary of his testimony before the presidential impeachment inquiry.
Past successes, future questions as United Nations turns 75 The United Nations is celebrating its 75th anniversary this year. Past successes, future questions as United Nations turns 75 Perry World House held a series of virtual talks with global leaders looking at the organization’s current efforts, ongoing struggles, and future.
As Trump battles coronavirus, no plans for Pence to assume temporary authority, say administration officials The Washington Post As Trump battles coronavirus, no plans for Pence to assume temporary authority, say administration officials John Gans of Perry World House said the administration’s efforts to limit the power of numerous government agencies has complicated the question of how the country would operate were Trump unable to perform his presidential duties. “The modern national security system was largely created as a result of kind of similar situations, where you realize the humanity of the one person this entire system depends on,” Gans said. Lessons from Hiroshima, 75 years later Aerial image of Hiroshima after the American atomic bombing of the city on Aug. 6, 1945. Lessons from Hiroshima, 75 years later Penn Today asks scholars and experts to share their thoughts on the 75th anniversary of America’s atomic bombing of Hiroshima. Coding for a cause This satellite image created by the Borders and Boundaries Project uses different colors to highlight the intensity of the official state presence along borders. Coding for a cause As the viral pandemic shuttered campus and disrupted routines, The Borders and Boundaries Project turned the challenging situation into a chance to give back and get work done. John Bolton is the model of a Trump sellout The New York Times John Bolton is the model of a Trump sellout John Gans of Perry World House wrote an op-ed about John Bolton and his former role in the Trump administration. Load More
Lessons from Hiroshima, 75 years later Aerial image of Hiroshima after the American atomic bombing of the city on Aug. 6, 1945. Lessons from Hiroshima, 75 years later Penn Today asks scholars and experts to share their thoughts on the 75th anniversary of America’s atomic bombing of Hiroshima.
Coding for a cause This satellite image created by the Borders and Boundaries Project uses different colors to highlight the intensity of the official state presence along borders. Coding for a cause As the viral pandemic shuttered campus and disrupted routines, The Borders and Boundaries Project turned the challenging situation into a chance to give back and get work done.
John Bolton is the model of a Trump sellout The New York Times John Bolton is the model of a Trump sellout John Gans of Perry World House wrote an op-ed about John Bolton and his former role in the Trump administration.