Is algorithmic management too controlling? Image: iStock/GOCMEN Is algorithmic management too controlling? New research from Wharton’s Lindsey Cameron looks at how gig workers are dealing with strict managers who aren’t human.
‘Ripple Effect’ on the business and economics of the election Image: AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson ‘Ripple Effect’ on the business and economics of the election The latest installments of the Wharton School’s faculty research podcast, “Ripple Effect,” follow up with key economic concerns voters brought to the ballot for the 2024 U.S. presidential election.
Supporting the next generation of ethical technologists This past spring, scholars, students, technologists, activists, and West Philadelphia community members gathered for a workshop that planted the seeds for RC4JustFutures’ work moving forward.(Image: Courtesy of Penn Carey Law) Supporting the next generation of ethical technologists The Responsible Computing for Just Futures Initiative, an initiative of the Responsible Computing Challenge at Penn Carey Law, has ambitious plans for the mindset with which the next generation of Penn students will engage careers at the intersection of law and technology.
‘Ripple Effect’ explores the business and economics of the election Image: AP Images/John Nacion/STAR MAX/IPx ‘Ripple Effect’ explores the business and economics of the election The latest installments of the Wharton School’s faculty research podcast, “Ripple Effect,” delves into a key consideration for voters leading up the U.S. presidential election: the economy.
How a Wharton undergrad balances dance and business Third-year Sami Goel is studying finance and business analytics at the Wharton School.(Image: Courtesy of Sami Goel) How a Wharton undergrad balances dance and business Fourth-year Samica Goel knew she wanted to dance in college, but was drawn to the business side of the arts. She studies finance and business analytics at Wharton and is the assistant choreographer and dancer with Penn Masti, a South Asian Bollywood fusion dance team.
Who, What, Why: Hiro Chiba-Okabe on law and applied math Image: Courtesy of Hiro Chiba-Okabe Who, What, Why Who, What, Why: Hiro Chiba-Okabe on law and applied math Chiba-Okabe explains his transition from practicing law in Japan to pursuing a Ph.D. in applied math and computational science and how those interests intersect.
PIK Professor Dorothy Roberts named a 2024 MacArthur Fellow Image: Courtesy of MacArthur Fellows Program PIK Professor Dorothy Roberts named a 2024 MacArthur Fellow Roberts, who has appointments in Penn Carey Law and School of Arts & Sciences, is one of 22 Fellows to be named this year.
First Fed rate cuts in four years Wharton’s Peter Conti-Brown, a financial historian focused on central banking and policy, discusses the Fed’s recent, and likely last, key decision before the presidential election.(Image: AP Photo/Richard Drew) First Fed rate cuts in four years Wharton’s Peter Conti-Brown, a financial historian focused on central banking and policy, discusses the Fed’s recent, and likely last, key decision before the presidential election.
‘Ripple Effect’ explores higher education Image: iStock/Santiaga ‘Ripple Effect’ explores higher education The latest installments of The Wharton School’s faculty research podcast, “Ripple Effect,” delves into the latest issues facing higher education, from paying athletes to AI in the classroom.
Court no-shows: A systemic issue Image: iStock/Alexandre Tziripouloff Court no-shows: A systemic issue Penn Carey Law professor Sandy Mayson has found that failure-to-appear plays a central role in criminal case processing in Philadelphia. 1 min. read