Who, What, Why: Katelyn Candido on improving surgical procedures and keeping health care human-first Katelyn Candido, a second-year medical student at PSOM and aspiring neurosurgeon, researches a novel tool’s utility for improving surgical precision. Informed by experiences as a first-generation Hispanic student, Candido also deeply values the human-centered side of medicine, helping drive equitable care in Philadelphia and beyond.nocred Who, What, Why Who, What, Why: Katelyn Candido on improving surgical procedures and keeping health care human-first Second-year medical student Katelyn Candido shares insight into her research project on a promising tool for improving surgical precision and efficiency, and why she aims to drive equitable patient care through a career in neurosurgery. 3 min. read
How can people boost resilience? Karen Reivich shares some key insights Karen Reivich, director of training programs at Penn’s Positive Psychology Center, facilitating a resilience workshop.nocred How can people boost resilience? Karen Reivich shares some key insights In a four-part series offered by Penn HR this spring, Karen Reivich of Penn’s Positive Psychology Center will guide staff, faculty, and postdocs toward building resilience. 3 min. read
How children consider objects provides a peek into their behavior How children consider objects provides a peek into their behavior Young children gravitate toward objects with anthropomorphic features, an inclination that is not as strong in children with early signs of antisocial behavior, according to research from the lab of associate professor of psychology Rebecca Waller. 2 min. read
Study: 98% of teens have school cellphone bans, but majority don’t follow them Penn In the News The 74 Study: 98% of teens have school cellphone bans, but majority don’t follow them A survey by Angela Duckworth of the School of Arts & Science found that stricter cell phone policies in schools are associated with more positive outcomes as reported by teachers. Stefan Hatch: Tackling housing insecurity nocred Stefan Hatch: Tackling housing insecurity Fourth-year Stefan Hatch is researching one of Philadelphia’s most pressing challenges: housing insecurity. The double major combines urban studies and psychology to explore solutions. 2 min. read Gene therapy ‘switch’ may offer non-addictive pain relief Image: nopparit via Getty Images Gene therapy ‘switch’ may offer non-addictive pain relief In a preclinical study, Penn Medicine researchers have uncovered a new gene therapy that targets only pain signals while leaving the rest of the brain untouched. 2 min. read 20 breakthroughs of 2025 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) 20 breakthroughs of 2025 From ancient tombs and tiny robots to personalized gene editing and AI weather models, Penn’s 2025 research portfolio showed how curiosity—paired with collaboration—moves knowledge into impact and stretches across disciplines and continents. 5 min. read Want to make your resolution stick this year? Behavioral science has the answers Penn In the News Scientific American Want to make your resolution stick this year? Behavioral science has the answers Katy Milkman of the Wharton School explains why most New Year’s resolutions fail and shares how science-backed strategies can build habits that last. The science behind ‘new year, new me’ Penn In the News San Francisco Standard The science behind ‘new year, new me’ Research from Katy Milkman of the Wharton School found that fresh-start framing, such as around a new year or birthday, encouraged more people to sign up for savings than telling them to do it in a few months. Here’s how to make resolutions stick, according to a behavior change scientist Penn In the News The Washington Post Here’s how to make resolutions stick, according to a behavior change scientist Katy Milkman of the Wharton School talks about “temptation bundling” to develop and reinforce desirable habits by coupling something we enjoy with something we might otherwise skip. Load More
Stefan Hatch: Tackling housing insecurity nocred Stefan Hatch: Tackling housing insecurity Fourth-year Stefan Hatch is researching one of Philadelphia’s most pressing challenges: housing insecurity. The double major combines urban studies and psychology to explore solutions. 2 min. read
Gene therapy ‘switch’ may offer non-addictive pain relief Image: nopparit via Getty Images Gene therapy ‘switch’ may offer non-addictive pain relief In a preclinical study, Penn Medicine researchers have uncovered a new gene therapy that targets only pain signals while leaving the rest of the brain untouched. 2 min. read
20 breakthroughs of 2025 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) 20 breakthroughs of 2025 From ancient tombs and tiny robots to personalized gene editing and AI weather models, Penn’s 2025 research portfolio showed how curiosity—paired with collaboration—moves knowledge into impact and stretches across disciplines and continents. 5 min. read
Want to make your resolution stick this year? Behavioral science has the answers Penn In the News Scientific American Want to make your resolution stick this year? Behavioral science has the answers Katy Milkman of the Wharton School explains why most New Year’s resolutions fail and shares how science-backed strategies can build habits that last. The science behind ‘new year, new me’ Penn In the News San Francisco Standard The science behind ‘new year, new me’ Research from Katy Milkman of the Wharton School found that fresh-start framing, such as around a new year or birthday, encouraged more people to sign up for savings than telling them to do it in a few months. Here’s how to make resolutions stick, according to a behavior change scientist Penn In the News The Washington Post Here’s how to make resolutions stick, according to a behavior change scientist Katy Milkman of the Wharton School talks about “temptation bundling” to develop and reinforce desirable habits by coupling something we enjoy with something we might otherwise skip. Load More
The science behind ‘new year, new me’ Penn In the News San Francisco Standard The science behind ‘new year, new me’ Research from Katy Milkman of the Wharton School found that fresh-start framing, such as around a new year or birthday, encouraged more people to sign up for savings than telling them to do it in a few months. Here’s how to make resolutions stick, according to a behavior change scientist Penn In the News The Washington Post Here’s how to make resolutions stick, according to a behavior change scientist Katy Milkman of the Wharton School talks about “temptation bundling” to develop and reinforce desirable habits by coupling something we enjoy with something we might otherwise skip. Load More
Here’s how to make resolutions stick, according to a behavior change scientist Penn In the News The Washington Post Here’s how to make resolutions stick, according to a behavior change scientist Katy Milkman of the Wharton School talks about “temptation bundling” to develop and reinforce desirable habits by coupling something we enjoy with something we might otherwise skip.