Schiff proposes guaranteed income pilot program for Medicaid recipients to cut federal health spending Penn In the News Spectrum Schiff proposes guaranteed income pilot program for Medicaid recipients to cut federal health spending A study co-authored by Amy Castro of the School of Social Policy & Practice shows that guaranteed income programs mitigate the negative financial and health consequences associated with income volatility. Homeless or overhoused: Boomers are stuck at both ends of the housing spectrum Penn In the News The Wall Street Journal Homeless or overhoused: Boomers are stuck at both ends of the housing spectrum Dennis Culhane of the School of Social Policy & Practice says that boomers have made up the largest share of the homeless population since the ‘80s. Exploring sustainable development and the human impact of natural disasters Chenyi Ma, a research assistant professor at Penn’s School of Social Policy & Practice.(Image: Courtesy of SP2 News) Exploring sustainable development and the human impact of natural disasters The School of Social Policy & Practice’s Chenyi Ma focuses on the social determinants of health and behavioral outcomes in disaster contexts, including public health emergencies like the COVID-19 pandemic. There is one major element missing from the debate on kids and social media Penn In the News Newsweek There is one major element missing from the debate on kids and social media In an opinion essay, PIK Professor Desmond Upton Patton says that gun violence needs to be part of the conversation about how smartphones and social media impact young people. Investigating homelessness Jennifer Egan (left) and Dennis Culhane (right) speaking at the Kelly Writers House.(Image: Zoe Lachter) Investigating homelessness In a Kelly Writers House event, writer Jennifer Egan and social scientist Dennis Culhane discuss journalism and the homelessness crisis. ‘Can Technology Spark Joy and Imagination?’ Bauermeister (left) and Patton (right) look on as Cogburn speaks at the recent lecture “Can Technology Spark Joy and Imagination?” (Image: Michael Fisher) ‘Can Technology Spark Joy and Imagination?’ In the 2024 Albert M. Greenfield Memorial lecture hosted by Penn Nursing, Desmond Upton Patton and Courtney D. Cogburn discussed how social media and AI might foster well-being. Challenging the boundaries of STEM Cynthia Dahl of Penn Carey Law, Pinar Yildirim of the Wharton School, Della Jenkins of the School of Social Policy & Practice, and Mecky Pohlschröder of the School of Arts & Sciences spoke on a panel for the 2024 Women in STEM Symposium. nocred Challenging the boundaries of STEM Female faculty and staff from the School of Social Policy & Practice, the Wharton School, and Penn Carey Law shared how they integrate science, technology, engineering, and math into their work. How guaranteed income affected a New Jersey city Image: iStock/Ultima_Gaina How guaranteed income affected a New Jersey city Research from Penn’s School of Social Policy & Practice finds a guaranteed income program in Paterson offers both financial relief for many participants and is a blueprint for future policy initiatives. Places across the U.S. are testing no-strings cash as part of the social safety net Penn In the News NPR Places across the U.S. are testing no-strings cash as part of the social safety net Stacia West of the Center for Guaranteed Income Research at the School of Social Policy & Practice says that guaranteed income payments improve people’s psychological wellbeing by reducing their distress. Amy Castro, also of the Center, points out that such programs are expensive, so important questions need to be asked. First-of-its-kind study analyzes digital mourning practices of gang-affiliated youth Image: iStock/Robin Gentry First-of-its-kind study analyzes digital mourning practices of gang-affiliated youth A study led by Desmond Patton utilizes social work, communications, and data science to explore how gang-affiliated Black youth use Twitter content, photos, and emojis to memorialize the deceased and navigate feelings of grief and loss. Load More
Homeless or overhoused: Boomers are stuck at both ends of the housing spectrum Penn In the News The Wall Street Journal Homeless or overhoused: Boomers are stuck at both ends of the housing spectrum Dennis Culhane of the School of Social Policy & Practice says that boomers have made up the largest share of the homeless population since the ‘80s. Exploring sustainable development and the human impact of natural disasters Chenyi Ma, a research assistant professor at Penn’s School of Social Policy & Practice.(Image: Courtesy of SP2 News) Exploring sustainable development and the human impact of natural disasters The School of Social Policy & Practice’s Chenyi Ma focuses on the social determinants of health and behavioral outcomes in disaster contexts, including public health emergencies like the COVID-19 pandemic. There is one major element missing from the debate on kids and social media Penn In the News Newsweek There is one major element missing from the debate on kids and social media In an opinion essay, PIK Professor Desmond Upton Patton says that gun violence needs to be part of the conversation about how smartphones and social media impact young people. Investigating homelessness Jennifer Egan (left) and Dennis Culhane (right) speaking at the Kelly Writers House.(Image: Zoe Lachter) Investigating homelessness In a Kelly Writers House event, writer Jennifer Egan and social scientist Dennis Culhane discuss journalism and the homelessness crisis. ‘Can Technology Spark Joy and Imagination?’ Bauermeister (left) and Patton (right) look on as Cogburn speaks at the recent lecture “Can Technology Spark Joy and Imagination?” (Image: Michael Fisher) ‘Can Technology Spark Joy and Imagination?’ In the 2024 Albert M. Greenfield Memorial lecture hosted by Penn Nursing, Desmond Upton Patton and Courtney D. Cogburn discussed how social media and AI might foster well-being. Challenging the boundaries of STEM Cynthia Dahl of Penn Carey Law, Pinar Yildirim of the Wharton School, Della Jenkins of the School of Social Policy & Practice, and Mecky Pohlschröder of the School of Arts & Sciences spoke on a panel for the 2024 Women in STEM Symposium. nocred Challenging the boundaries of STEM Female faculty and staff from the School of Social Policy & Practice, the Wharton School, and Penn Carey Law shared how they integrate science, technology, engineering, and math into their work. How guaranteed income affected a New Jersey city Image: iStock/Ultima_Gaina How guaranteed income affected a New Jersey city Research from Penn’s School of Social Policy & Practice finds a guaranteed income program in Paterson offers both financial relief for many participants and is a blueprint for future policy initiatives. Places across the U.S. are testing no-strings cash as part of the social safety net Penn In the News NPR Places across the U.S. are testing no-strings cash as part of the social safety net Stacia West of the Center for Guaranteed Income Research at the School of Social Policy & Practice says that guaranteed income payments improve people’s psychological wellbeing by reducing their distress. Amy Castro, also of the Center, points out that such programs are expensive, so important questions need to be asked. First-of-its-kind study analyzes digital mourning practices of gang-affiliated youth Image: iStock/Robin Gentry First-of-its-kind study analyzes digital mourning practices of gang-affiliated youth A study led by Desmond Patton utilizes social work, communications, and data science to explore how gang-affiliated Black youth use Twitter content, photos, and emojis to memorialize the deceased and navigate feelings of grief and loss. Load More
Exploring sustainable development and the human impact of natural disasters Chenyi Ma, a research assistant professor at Penn’s School of Social Policy & Practice.(Image: Courtesy of SP2 News) Exploring sustainable development and the human impact of natural disasters The School of Social Policy & Practice’s Chenyi Ma focuses on the social determinants of health and behavioral outcomes in disaster contexts, including public health emergencies like the COVID-19 pandemic.
There is one major element missing from the debate on kids and social media Penn In the News Newsweek There is one major element missing from the debate on kids and social media In an opinion essay, PIK Professor Desmond Upton Patton says that gun violence needs to be part of the conversation about how smartphones and social media impact young people. Investigating homelessness Jennifer Egan (left) and Dennis Culhane (right) speaking at the Kelly Writers House.(Image: Zoe Lachter) Investigating homelessness In a Kelly Writers House event, writer Jennifer Egan and social scientist Dennis Culhane discuss journalism and the homelessness crisis. ‘Can Technology Spark Joy and Imagination?’ Bauermeister (left) and Patton (right) look on as Cogburn speaks at the recent lecture “Can Technology Spark Joy and Imagination?” (Image: Michael Fisher) ‘Can Technology Spark Joy and Imagination?’ In the 2024 Albert M. Greenfield Memorial lecture hosted by Penn Nursing, Desmond Upton Patton and Courtney D. Cogburn discussed how social media and AI might foster well-being. Challenging the boundaries of STEM Cynthia Dahl of Penn Carey Law, Pinar Yildirim of the Wharton School, Della Jenkins of the School of Social Policy & Practice, and Mecky Pohlschröder of the School of Arts & Sciences spoke on a panel for the 2024 Women in STEM Symposium. nocred Challenging the boundaries of STEM Female faculty and staff from the School of Social Policy & Practice, the Wharton School, and Penn Carey Law shared how they integrate science, technology, engineering, and math into their work. How guaranteed income affected a New Jersey city Image: iStock/Ultima_Gaina How guaranteed income affected a New Jersey city Research from Penn’s School of Social Policy & Practice finds a guaranteed income program in Paterson offers both financial relief for many participants and is a blueprint for future policy initiatives. Places across the U.S. are testing no-strings cash as part of the social safety net Penn In the News NPR Places across the U.S. are testing no-strings cash as part of the social safety net Stacia West of the Center for Guaranteed Income Research at the School of Social Policy & Practice says that guaranteed income payments improve people’s psychological wellbeing by reducing their distress. Amy Castro, also of the Center, points out that such programs are expensive, so important questions need to be asked. First-of-its-kind study analyzes digital mourning practices of gang-affiliated youth Image: iStock/Robin Gentry First-of-its-kind study analyzes digital mourning practices of gang-affiliated youth A study led by Desmond Patton utilizes social work, communications, and data science to explore how gang-affiliated Black youth use Twitter content, photos, and emojis to memorialize the deceased and navigate feelings of grief and loss. Load More
Investigating homelessness Jennifer Egan (left) and Dennis Culhane (right) speaking at the Kelly Writers House.(Image: Zoe Lachter) Investigating homelessness In a Kelly Writers House event, writer Jennifer Egan and social scientist Dennis Culhane discuss journalism and the homelessness crisis.
‘Can Technology Spark Joy and Imagination?’ Bauermeister (left) and Patton (right) look on as Cogburn speaks at the recent lecture “Can Technology Spark Joy and Imagination?” (Image: Michael Fisher) ‘Can Technology Spark Joy and Imagination?’ In the 2024 Albert M. Greenfield Memorial lecture hosted by Penn Nursing, Desmond Upton Patton and Courtney D. Cogburn discussed how social media and AI might foster well-being.
Challenging the boundaries of STEM Cynthia Dahl of Penn Carey Law, Pinar Yildirim of the Wharton School, Della Jenkins of the School of Social Policy & Practice, and Mecky Pohlschröder of the School of Arts & Sciences spoke on a panel for the 2024 Women in STEM Symposium. nocred Challenging the boundaries of STEM Female faculty and staff from the School of Social Policy & Practice, the Wharton School, and Penn Carey Law shared how they integrate science, technology, engineering, and math into their work.
How guaranteed income affected a New Jersey city Image: iStock/Ultima_Gaina How guaranteed income affected a New Jersey city Research from Penn’s School of Social Policy & Practice finds a guaranteed income program in Paterson offers both financial relief for many participants and is a blueprint for future policy initiatives.
Places across the U.S. are testing no-strings cash as part of the social safety net Penn In the News NPR Places across the U.S. are testing no-strings cash as part of the social safety net Stacia West of the Center for Guaranteed Income Research at the School of Social Policy & Practice says that guaranteed income payments improve people’s psychological wellbeing by reducing their distress. Amy Castro, also of the Center, points out that such programs are expensive, so important questions need to be asked. First-of-its-kind study analyzes digital mourning practices of gang-affiliated youth Image: iStock/Robin Gentry First-of-its-kind study analyzes digital mourning practices of gang-affiliated youth A study led by Desmond Patton utilizes social work, communications, and data science to explore how gang-affiliated Black youth use Twitter content, photos, and emojis to memorialize the deceased and navigate feelings of grief and loss.
First-of-its-kind study analyzes digital mourning practices of gang-affiliated youth Image: iStock/Robin Gentry First-of-its-kind study analyzes digital mourning practices of gang-affiliated youth A study led by Desmond Patton utilizes social work, communications, and data science to explore how gang-affiliated Black youth use Twitter content, photos, and emojis to memorialize the deceased and navigate feelings of grief and loss.