A conversation with Mark Kocent University Architect Mark Kocent Q&A A conversation with Mark Kocent University Architect Mark Kocent discusses his new role, 16 years at Penn, and the vision behind Penn Connects.
In Hong Kong, a new round in the long-standing clash over law, autonomy, and democracy Q&A In Hong Kong, a new round in the long-standing clash over law, autonomy, and democracy Political scientist Jacques deLisle explains what spurred the latest conflict, and whether the desire to end it could prompt mainland China to intervene with force.
Q&A with mathematician Tony Pantev Q&A Q&A with mathematician Tony Pantev Penn Today interviewed the math department’s incoming chair to learn about his longtime passion for geometry and his hopes for the future of contemporary math research.
Iron Man: The engineer who became a superhero Q&A Iron Man: The engineer who became a superhero A Q&A with Marc Miskin and James Pikul about the real-world tech and practical limitations that underly Tony Stark’s superpowered suit.
Is Huawei a national security threat? Vilnius, Lithuania, headquarters for Huawei. Q&A Is Huawei a national security threat? Christopher Yoo, professor of law, communication, and computer and information science, describes why the Chinese technology company has become a hot topic of conversation in national security circles.
Advice-giving benefits the person sharing guidance Q&A Advice-giving benefits the person sharing guidance In a Q&A, Wharton postdoc Lauren Eskreis-Winkler discusses new findings that signal it may be time to shift how we think about motivation and achievement.
Wharton prof explains Facebook’s new currency Q&A Wharton prof explains Facebook’s new currency Wharton Professor Kevin Werbach explains Libra: whether it’s actually a cryptocurrency, Facebook’s interest in it, and looming regulatory challenges.
The role of UN ambassador, explained Q&A The role of UN ambassador, explained Zeid Ra’ad Al Hussein, distinguished global leader-in-residence at Perry World House, describes the workings of the U.S. ambassador to the U.N.—and whether it matters that it’s no longer of cabinet status.
The chemistry behind fireworks Q&A The chemistry behind fireworks A Q&A with inorganic chemist Eric Schelter about the chemical reactions that create explosive displays and how different metals are used to create bright and brilliant colors.
Mary Frances Berry on the 55th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 Mary Frances Berry, Geraldine R. Segal Professor of American Social Thought and a professor of history and Africana studies. (Image: Jim Abbott) Q&A Mary Frances Berry on the 55th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 Africana Studies professor Mary Frances Berry discusses the history of civil rights legislation, and where the 1964 bill fits in.