Piecing together an ancient biblical site, bone by bone Piecing together an ancient biblical site, bone by bone In the lab of Penn Museum’s Janet Monge, rising senior Fiona Jensen-Hitch is sorting and photographing ancient human remains to shed light on the people of ancient city of Gibeon.
Penn filmmakers capture less-told stories of climate change Daniel Fradin stands on the frozen Arctic Sea. Photo by: Kyle Rosenbluth Penn filmmakers capture less-told stories of climate change As part of two CURF grants, students Kyle Rosenbluth and Daniel Fradin traveled to the Arctic to explore a Canadian Inuit community for a documentary—and came back with ample story to tell.
To improve online information about violence and abuse, one group turned to Wikipedia A project spearheaded by the Ortner Center updated more than 50 Wikipedia entries on subjects ranging from “sexual assault in the military” to “female genital mutilation” with the latest research from faculty affiliated with the Center. The group will continue to update the entries periodically to incorporate new papers. To improve online information about violence and abuse, one group turned to Wikipedia Three undergrads and a recent alum, working with the Ortner Center’s Susan B. Sorenson, added the latest scientific research to more than 50 entries.
The perks of being an intern The perks of being an intern Obtaining internships as an undergraduate is chock-full of value. Students get a fast-tracked look into their chosen field, and, in most cases, learn early on what they like—and don’t like.
On the ground in Washington, D.C. On the ground in Washington, D.C. Rising junior Louis Lin is pursuing his interest in policy making via an International Leadership Foundation Fellowship and an internship with the Federal Aviation Administration.
Sharing the science behind what we do, what we say, and how we learn The two-week summer intensive workshop run by mindCORE, which focused on social and behavioral sciences and on language science and technology, included excursions like a visit to Eastern State Penitentiary (above) and to Spruce Street Harbor Park. Sharing the science behind what we do, what we say, and how we learn Through mindCORE, a two-week undergrad program through Arts and Sciences, faculty from eight departments and five schools explore the mind and the brain via disciplines like behavioral science and language acquisition.
Should Colleges Let Students Choose Their First Roommate? Some Say No. Penn In the News The Washington Post Should Colleges Let Students Choose Their First Roommate? Some Say No. Ryan Keytack of College Houses said that Penn tries to accommodate mutual roommate requests, but also encourages students to “experience something new.” How a Philly College Student’s Sneaker Start-up Is Helping Latin American Artisans Climb Out of Poverty Penn In the News Philadelphia Inquirer How a Philly College Student’s Sneaker Start-up Is Helping Latin American Artisans Climb Out of Poverty Student Fernando Rojo of Ann Arbor, Mich., has partnered with South American craftspeople to create and import Patos footwear, with guidance from Wharton professor Patrick FitzGerald. Helen Fetaw sets her sights on treating underserved populations Helen Fetaw sets her sights on treating underserved populations The recent College of Arts and Sciences grad will combine passion for studying medicine and social justice to advocate for patients in the U.S. and around the world. Penn Appétit! In Their Spare Time, These Students Publish a Food Magazine and Cookbook Penn In the News Philadelphia Inquirer Penn Appétit! In Their Spare Time, These Students Publish a Food Magazine and Cookbook Penn-based publication, Penn Appétit will celebrate its 10th anniversary by releasing a cookbook. Entitled Whisk, the collection of recipes will feature a wide range of cuisines and techniques designed for the home cook. Load More
How a Philly College Student’s Sneaker Start-up Is Helping Latin American Artisans Climb Out of Poverty Penn In the News Philadelphia Inquirer How a Philly College Student’s Sneaker Start-up Is Helping Latin American Artisans Climb Out of Poverty Student Fernando Rojo of Ann Arbor, Mich., has partnered with South American craftspeople to create and import Patos footwear, with guidance from Wharton professor Patrick FitzGerald. Helen Fetaw sets her sights on treating underserved populations Helen Fetaw sets her sights on treating underserved populations The recent College of Arts and Sciences grad will combine passion for studying medicine and social justice to advocate for patients in the U.S. and around the world. Penn Appétit! In Their Spare Time, These Students Publish a Food Magazine and Cookbook Penn In the News Philadelphia Inquirer Penn Appétit! In Their Spare Time, These Students Publish a Food Magazine and Cookbook Penn-based publication, Penn Appétit will celebrate its 10th anniversary by releasing a cookbook. Entitled Whisk, the collection of recipes will feature a wide range of cuisines and techniques designed for the home cook. Load More
Helen Fetaw sets her sights on treating underserved populations Helen Fetaw sets her sights on treating underserved populations The recent College of Arts and Sciences grad will combine passion for studying medicine and social justice to advocate for patients in the U.S. and around the world.
Penn Appétit! In Their Spare Time, These Students Publish a Food Magazine and Cookbook Penn In the News Philadelphia Inquirer Penn Appétit! In Their Spare Time, These Students Publish a Food Magazine and Cookbook Penn-based publication, Penn Appétit will celebrate its 10th anniversary by releasing a cookbook. Entitled Whisk, the collection of recipes will feature a wide range of cuisines and techniques designed for the home cook.