The School of Social Policy & Practice showcases its teamwork on the softball field.
School of Social Policy & Practice Dean John L. Jackson, Jr. is swinging for the fences at Penn Park. Photo: Eric Sucar
Each summer, faculty and staff members from the School of Social Policy & Practice at the University of Pennsylvania bring their sense of cooperation and collaboration onto the softball field. No matter their skill level, the players enjoy some active time together and the opportunity to strengthen their partnerships during a few sunny afternoons at Penn Park.
These SP2 summer softball games have been happening since 2013.
Warming up before the first softball game of the summer season at Penn Park. Photo: Eric Sucar
Ezekiel Dixon-Roman catches a fly ball, as Eli Lesser (21) runs toward the base and Bart Miltenberger (14) is ready to assist. Photo: Eric Sucar
Amber Dietrich pitches a fast one to batter Kristen Smith. Photo: Eric Sucar
At Penn Park, the faculty and staff from the School of Social Policy & Practice celebrate their strength as a team -- both on and off the field. Photo: Eric Sucar
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.
