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Arts, Humanities, & Social Sciences
Filipino language and culture
Filipino language and culture
Started in 1996, Penn’s Filipino language program is populated with students looking to connect with their culture and converse with their families.
Brain signals can predict how often a news article is shared online
Brain signals can predict how often a news article is shared online
A new study from the Communication Neuroscience Lab finds that, even across cultures, neural models can reliably predict whether an article is popular on Facebook.
How humans use their sense of smell to find their way
How humans use their sense of smell to find their way
In the lab of neuroscientist Jay Gottfried, sixth-year psychology Ph.D. student Clara Raithel tries to understand how people’s brains respond to odors.
Coca-Cola in Africa
Coca-Cola in Africa
A new book by Sara Byala of the School of Arts & Sciences examines the century-long history of Coca-Cola and its local social, commercial, and environmental impact in Africa.
The Asian American studies program doubles in size
The Asian American studies program doubles in size
Three core and two affiliated faculty members with expertise in English, sociology, history, anthropology, and education join the Asian American studies program.
Five takeaways on urbanicity and depression research
Five takeaways on urbanicity and depression research
Colin Xu and Robert DeRubeis discuss a recently published meta-analysis of the effects of urbanicity on depression in developing and developed countries.
Virtual driving assessment predicts risk of crashing for newly licensed teen drivers
Virtual driving assessment predicts risk of crashing for newly licensed teen drivers
New research from Penn’s Annenberg Public Policy Center measures data from driving assessment tools to identify which skill deficits put young new drivers at higher risk for crashes.
Arthur Ross Gallery celebrates its 40th anniversary
Arthur Ross Gallery celebrates its 40th anniversary
The Arthur Ross Gallery celebrates its 40th anniversary with the opening of an exhibition featuring rare first-edition prints by Spanish artist Francisco José de Goya y Lucientes.
Reading recommendations from Penn experts for LGBT History Month
Reading recommendations from Penn experts for LGBT History Month
The LGBT Center, Penn Libraries, and others put forward their literary picks for LGBT History Month.
Experiencing record-breaking heat days affects perception of weather trends
Experiencing record-breaking heat days affects perception of weather trends
New research from Penn’s Annenberg Public Policy Center finds that for residents in areas with record-breaking heat, the perception that the weather is getting hotter increases.
In the News
Fortune
You can’t force holiday cheer—but three habits can help you feel happier this season
In his co-written book “Character Strengths and Virtues.” Martin Seligman of the School of Arts & Sciences defines gratitude as being aware of and thankful for the good things that happen and taking time to express thanks.
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The Irish Times (Dublin)
North and South project aims to present unbiased information on unification question
Brendan O’Leary of the School of Arts & Sciences helped design a questionnaire to study Irish and Northern Irish opinions of a possible future united country.
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Sydney Morning Herald (Australia)
Want to help your kids achieve their potential? This expert has some advice
Adam Grant of the Wharton School offers advice for parents who want to help their children reach their full potential.
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CNBC
Kevin Hart shares his No. 1 ‘secret weapon’ for career success—it’s great advice, experts say
A 2015 study co-authored by researchers from Penn found that humor helps project confidence and competence when used tactfully.
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Investor’s Business Daily
How much money you need to be happy—and how to get there
A joint research project by Matthew Killingsworth of the Wharton School found that people who are well-off but unhappy only show more happiness up to a certain income threshold and then plateau.
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