By the Numbers: 2018 Morris Arboretum scarecrow competition
Susan B. Anthony, designed by Wilhelmina McDaniel and Maureen Hicks, is the winner of the 11th annual Morris Arboretum scarecrow-making competition.
This week, the Morris Arboretum wrapped up its 11th annual scarecrow-building competition, inviting community members to create under the theme “A Moment in Time.” Today, the Arboretum announced this year's winner—based on paper ballots cast by people who visited the exhibit—and four top runners-up. All are listed below, alongside a few significant numbers about the contest.
First Place: Susan B. Anthony, created by Wilhelmina McDaniel and Maureen Hicks Second Place: Hay-Pollo 11, created by Finn Chandler Third Place: Mary Poppins, created by Jill King Fourth Place: Butterfly, created by Jennifer King Fifth Place: Queen Elizabeth, created by Casey Kaplan
On the move: Water quality and antimicrobial resistance testing goes mobile
Penn researchers have developed a mobile field laboratory allowing them to test water quality and track antimicrobial resistance in and around San Cristóbal in the Galápagos.
Penn researchers Vanessa and Alexis North are studying one of the largest collections of Egyptian blue objects ever found in the ancient Near East, shedding new light on how the world’s first synthetic pigment may have traveled far beyond Egypt.
A new role for dental providers? Rethinking where vaccines are given
Vaccinations have traditionally been administered in primary care settings or pharmacies. However, for about a decade, some states have authorized dentists to administer vaccines, and many others did so during the COVID-19 pandemic. The effectiveness of this approach has led some countries and states to expand or consider expanding the role of dental providers in delivering routine vaccines, including those against COVID-19 and the human papillomavirus (HPV), and in providing vaccine education.
Penn student develops a way for computer chips to run more efficiently
Fluid Silicon, a platform from President’s Sustainability Prize winner Nhlanhla Mavuso, allows computer chips to continuously monitor their health and self-tune as their characteristics change. The technology has the potential to reduce energy usage in data centers and improve reliability in mission-critical applications.
