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Explained, Explained

Vijay Balasubramanian, Cathy and Marc Lasry Professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy, reflects on his recent appearance on the hit Netflix show, Explained.

Three Questions: A Biologist's Photography

From beach grass to fallen leaves, Philip A. Rea, Professor of Biology, uses a camera to give a new view of the things around us.

The Power of Poetry

After Amanda Gorman’s inaugural poem captured attention, the director of Kelly Writers House reflects on what poetry can do.

Origin Stories: Brendan O’Leary (Video)

The Lauder Professor of Political Science on his journey from Ireland to Nigeria to Northern Ireland to England to the U.S., and what he learned along the way.

Office Artifacts: Scott Poethig

Discover the stories behind the Professor of Biology’s office items—in his own words.

Home Office Artifacts: Jamal J. Elias

Discover the stories behind the Professor of Religious Studies’ home office items—in his own words.

Extreme Translation

Ahmad Almallah’s debut collection, Bitter English, is an exploration of identity and poetic form.

Home Office Artifacts: Emily Steiner

Discover the stories behind the Professor of English’s home office items—in her own words.

Excerpts from Ladysitting

Lorene Cary’s memoir reflects on the responsibility and privileges of caregiving.

Where in the World Is Michael Weisberg?

The Professor and Chair of Philosophy has made recent stops on every continent.

Origin Stories: Ralph Rosen (Video)

Ralph M. Rosen, Vartan Gregorian Professor in the Humanities, discusses his journey as a classics scholar.

Charles Bernstein Retires

The award-winning poet has been a professor at Penn since 2003.

Office Artifacts: Joshua B. Plotkin

Discover the stories behind the Professor of Biology's favorite office items.

Origin Stories: Anthropologist Deborah Thomas (Video)

Deborah A. Thomas, R. Jean Brownlee Professor of Anthropology, discusses her journey from professional dancer to academic, embracing her many roles as an author, activist, educator, and artist.