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.
Teachers view immigrant and minority parents as less involved in their children’s education Phoebe Ho is a doctoral candidate in Sociology at the University of Pennsylvania. Her research focuses on the sociology of education and family, specifically the experiences of minority and immigrant families. (Photo: Marcus Wright) Teachers view immigrant and minority parents as less involved in their children’s education A study from Penn Sociology revealed that such perspectives from educators can end up hampering the academic trajectory of the students.
Gamers should expect a subdued E3 this year, says Wharton professor Gamers should expect a subdued E3 this year, says Wharton professor Fewer new launches from big-league game publishers are expected at this year's Electronic Entertainment Expo, but the business of gaming will continue to grow and evolve online and with smaller games and upgrades.
For first-generation college students, going ‘off script’ is key Penn President Amy Gutmann (center) poses for a photo with Valerie De Cruz (second from left), other folks from Penn, and first-generation alumni who attended this year’s “Spirit of the Dream” Gala. For first-generation college students, going ‘off script’ is key At the “I Have a Dream” Foundation gala in New York City, Penn President Amy Gutmann encouraged “dreamers” to not feel limited in their potential to succeed.
Netter Center prepares high school seniors to enter the contemporary workplace The inaugural cohort of CareerExplorers and their supporters, including "employer mentors" from Penn. Photo: Rita Hodges, Netter Center for Community Partnerships Netter Center prepares high school seniors to enter the contemporary workplace Five students from West Philadelphia explored careers during a six-month internship at Penn, where they learned about fields from accounting to Zamboni operations.
Promoting inclusion at Supplier Diversity Forum and Expo From left: University of Pennsylvania Executive Vice President Craig Carnaroli, Wharton Small Business Development Center Director Celeste Corrado, Philadelphia Commerce Director Harold T. Epps, Chair and CEO of SUPRA Office Solutions, and EMSCO Scientific Enterprises Lin Thomas, and CEO and co-founder of Chatterblast Media Evan Urbania were panelists at the Penn Supplier Diversity Forum. (Photo credits: Greg Benson) Promoting inclusion at Supplier Diversity Forum and Expo Discussing strategies for increasing supplier diversity, the event drew 200 local LGBTQ, women, and minority-owned businesses, Penn buyers and community organizations to campus.
‘Candy aspirin,’ safety caps, and the history of children’s drugs A new book from Nursing professor Cynthia Connolly looks at “candy aspirin” and other case studies surrounding development, use, and marketing of children’s meds in the 20th century. ‘Candy aspirin,’ safety caps, and the history of children’s drugs When St. Joseph Aspirin for Children was introduced in the 1940s, it was formulated to be attractive in taste and color to its young audience. Dubbed “candy aspirin,” the product became popular—fast. As a consequence, aspirin poisonings of children under five skyrocketed.
Science and politics: a Q&A with Molly Sheehan Science and politics: a Q&A with Molly Sheehan The School of Engineering and Applied Science postdoc researcher discusses what fascinates her about science, her unique path in science and technology, and the role scientists should play in political office.
Science fiction or the future of trucking? Sociologist Steve Viscelli studies the trucking industry. A report publishing soon looks at what effect driverless trucks will have on the industry as a whole. Science fiction or the future of trucking? Driverless trucks seem like science fiction, part of a far-off world where robots and humans live and work side by side.
The human story of coal’s downturn The human story of coal’s downturn A forthcoming report from the Kleinman Center for Energy Policy will offer a range of strategies to directly impact the economic and mental health crisis in coal country.