The cancer fighters: John Glick and a legacy of a half century in oncology John Glick, the Madlyn and Leonard Abramson Professor of Clinical Oncology and professor of medicine at the Perelman School of Medicine. (Image: Penn Medicine News) The cancer fighters: John Glick and a legacy of a half century in oncology A major figure in the fight against cancer, John Glick reflects on his career after decades of working with the Perelman School of Medicine and as director of Penn’s National Cancer Institute for more than 20 years, treating thousands of patients during his tenure.
Harun Küçük brings science, philosophy, and history to the Middle East Center Harun Küçük, a historian of early modern Ottoman science, is the new faculty director at the Middle East Center. Harun Küçük brings science, philosophy, and history to the Middle East Center The newly appointed faculty director says his aim “first and foremost is to maintain all the good things that the Center’s already doing.”
Artist and professor David Hartt is ‘of the moment’ Artist David Hartt with his installation “The Histories” (Crépuscule) at the Philadelphia Museum of Art in the exhibition “New Grit: Art & Philly Now.” (Image: July 2021 when masks were not required.) Artist and professor David Hartt is ‘of the moment’ This year alone four museums and two galleries are featuring work by artist David Hartt of the Stuart Weitzman School of Design, including currently at the Philadelphia Museum of Art.
Zachary Lesser’s Shakespearean forensics Zachary Lesser’s Shakespearean forensics The Edward W. Kane Professor of English uses ghosts, holes, and scrapes to learn more about how Shakespeare’s work was seen in his own time.
The pioneering career of Norman Badler Norman Badler. (Image: Penn CIS) The pioneering career of Norman Badler The computer and information sciences professor retired in June. He chats about his recent ACM SIGGRAPH election and his expansive computer graphics path.
Collaborating with communities: Vivian Gadsden works to help children and families Vivian Gadsden, the William T. Carter Professor of Child Development and Education, is lifting up the voices of families and educators to help the City of Philadelphia develop a new definition of child well-being. (Image: Ryan Collerd) Collaborating with communities: Vivian Gadsden works to help children and families The Graduate School of Education professor speaks to how she is collaborating with students, parents, educators, and the City of Philadelphia to imagine and build a brighter future through education.
Getting to the heart of genetic cardiovascular diseases Sharlene M. Day, presidential associate professor of cardiovascular medicine and director of Translational Research for the Penn Cardiovascular Institute. (Image: Penn Medicine News) Getting to the heart of genetic cardiovascular diseases Day, a physician-scientist and cardiologist works to unlock the mysteries of genetic heart disease, integrating translational and clinical science to understand the full spectrum of genetic heart disease evolution and progression.
Biologist Daniel Janzen illustrates how a cicada is like an oak tree Biologist Daniel Janzen illustrates how a cicada is like an oak tree Janzen, the DiMaura Professor in Biology, on why cicadas (and wildebeests, salmon, and oak trees) act the way they do.
Penn Professional Staff Assembly talks with Wharton Dean Erika James Q&A Penn Professional Staff Assembly talks with Wharton Dean Erika James In a candid conversation, James opened up about her career, the pandemic, and workplace diversity.
Widener University’s president will leave the school to join Penn’s faculty next year Penn In the News Philadelphia Inquirer Widener University’s president will leave the school to join Penn’s faculty next year Widener University President Julie Wollman will be joining Penn’s Graduate School of Education as a professor next year. Dean Pam Grossman said Wollman offers the School “tremendous experience and an entrepreneurial spirit.”