Paper Finds University R&D to Affect Neighborhood Spatial Development Paper Finds University R&D to Affect Neighborhood Spatial Development A new white paper just released by the Penn Institute for Urban Research (Penn IUR) finds that university-based research and development (R&D) affects the spatial development of universities, as well as their surrounding urban areas.
PennApps Brings World's Largest Collegiate Hackathon to Wells Fargo Center Sept. 4-6 PennApps Brings World's Largest Collegiate Hackathon to Wells Fargo Center Sept. 4-6 Two thousand of the world’s top young coders will descend on the Wells Fargo Center from Friday, September 4 to Sunday September 6, battling for over $30,000 in prizes at the world’s largest collegiate hackathon: PennApps.
Penn-powered internship teaches high schoolers healthy eating Penn-powered internship teaches high schoolers healthy eating The day’s heat felt sweltering, but it didn’t stop the gardening crew—or G-Squad—from getting weeds picked, plants watered, and “good food bags” packed for their West Philadelphia neighborhood customers.
Like meteorites, lightning bolts can reshape rocks Like meteorites, lightning bolts can reshape rocks Around the globe, lightning flashes 44 times a second. Contrast that with meteorite impacts, which occur just five to 10 times per year.
PennDesign students implement Social Impact Projects for Philadelphia communities PennDesign students implement Social Impact Projects for Philadelphia communities This spring, PennDesign and PennPraxis, the nonprofit outreach, practice, and professional arm of the school, offered grants for the inaugural Social Impact Projects.
Penn Dental's Evans collection on display at Arthur Ross Gallery Penn Dental's Evans collection on display at Arthur Ross Gallery “Courtly Treasures: The Collection of Thomas W.
Penn's campus revamped, restored, and revitalized over summer Penn's campus revamped, restored, and revitalized over summer When fall semester commences later this month, returning students and new arrivals will see a revamped, restored, and revitalized campus.
Penn/Arizona Team to Study Little-understood lncRNA Molecules Penn/Arizona Team to Study Little-understood lncRNA Molecules There is a theory that RNA, instead of DNA, is the original building block of all life. Yet many RNA molecules remain mysterious, their true nature and function little understood.
Penn President Amy Gutmann to Welcome Incoming Freshmen Penn President Amy Gutmann to Welcome Incoming Freshmen MEDIA ADVISORY Penn President Amy Gutmann to Welcome Incoming Freshmen
Penn Student Travels to Israel for Eye-opening Lessons in Civil Society Penn Student Travels to Israel for Eye-opening Lessons in Civil Society Amidst the religious, political and social unrest in Israel, one student from the University of Pennsylvania got a look at a diverse group of learners who explored the possibilities for a peaceful coexistence.