Who, What, Why: Ara Patvakanian Ara Patvakanian says double majoring in mathematical economics and political science has given him “a deep understanding of the conditions that make economies run, why certain ones collapse while others thrive.”nocred Who, What, Why Who, What, Why: Ara Patvakanian The fourth-year mathematical economics and political science double-major describes how our understanding of economic and political phenomena can have far-reaching consequences and highlights the importance of embracing different intellectual perspectives.
Who, What, Why: Luke Godsey’s Appalachian quilt Luke Godsey and the in-progress quilt at the Penn Women’s Center Who, What, Why Who, What, Why: Luke Godsey’s Appalachian quilt Luke Godsey, a second-year student in the College of Arts and Sciences, has created a quilt for the Penn Women’s Center as part of a new art series.
Who, What, Why: Penn Grad Talks winner Andrés Oliveros González Andrés Oliveros González, a student in the Master of Behavioral Decision Sciences Program, is one of five Penn Grad Talks 2024 winners. nocred Who, What, Why Who, What, Why: Penn Grad Talks winner Andrés Oliveros González The Penn Grad Talks 2024 winner discusses the three stories everyone should be able to tell about themselves.
Who, What, Why: Gwyn Roberts, director of Penn’s Early Music Ensembles, on 18th century female musicians Gwyn Roberts (fourth from right) for three decades has been the director of Penn’s Early Music Ensembles. (Image: Courtesy of Tempesta di Mare) Who, What, Why Who, What, Why: Gwyn Roberts, director of Penn’s Early Music Ensembles, on 18th century female musicians A Penn student choir and Roberts’ baroque orchestra will perform a Vivaldi oratorio premiered by women and girls in Venice 300 years ago.
Who, What, Why: Taussia Boadi on trauma and Black maternal health Sociology fourth-year Taussia Boadi’s research looks at looks at the relationship between adverse childhood experiences, birth outcomes, and resilience in Black women. nocred Who, What, Why Who, What, Why: Taussia Boadi on trauma and Black maternal health The fourth-year sociology major’s research looks at the relationship between adverse childhood experiences, birth outcomes, and resilience in Black women.
Who, What Why: Om Manghani With MathMates, an after-school tutoring program at Andrew Hamilton School, Om Manghani has started a program to help middle school students succeed. nocred Who, What, Why Who, What Why: Om Manghani With MathMates, an after-school tutoring program at Andrew Hamilton School, Om Manghani has started a program to help middle school students succeed. But it’s about more than fractions and decimals, he says.
Who, What, Why: Andre Rosario on nursing and immigration policies Nursing Ph.D. student Andre Rosario. nocred Who, What, Why Who, What, Why: Andre Rosario on nursing and immigration policies Nursing Ph.D. student Andre Rosario’s research examines how Filipino immigrant nurses in the U.S. have influenced policies related to recruiting nurses from other countries.
Who, What, Why: John Button on a neglected tropical disease John Button is a second-year student in the School of Dental Medicine who is researching and raising awareness of noma. nocred Who, What, Why Who, What, Why: John Button on a neglected tropical disease The second-year student in the School of Dental Medicine is working to raise awareness of a gangrenous infection called noma and map where cases happen.
Who, What Why: Rachel Ann Hulvey Ph.D. student Rachel Ann Hulvey, at the Great Wall of China in 2018, researches Chinese foreign policy, power, and international order. (Image: Courtesy of Rachel Ann Hulvey) Who, What, Why Who, What Why: Rachel Ann Hulvey Political science Ph.D. candidate Rachel Ann Hulvey’s research looks at Chinese foreign policy, soft power, and international order through the lens of internet governance.
Who, What, Why: Lifelong learner Bernadette Butler Bernadette Butler is an undergraduate in the College of Liberal & Professional Studies. nocred Who, What, Why Who, What, Why: Lifelong learner Bernadette Butler Bernadette Butler, a student in the School of Arts & Sciences, leapt into her studies later than most, but with just as much eagerness to learn.