In this issue of OMNIA, our cover story, “Creating a Powerhouse for Energy Solutions,” gives readers a tour of the trailblazing research and bold initiatives that define our commitment to creating a sustainable planet. We also follow along on a quest to catalogue hundreds of books once looted by the Nazis, and a philosophy professor's initiative that is opening young minds in the community to a new kind of philosophical thinking. Other features include: the story of an economics professor’s founding of VoxChina.org, an examination of Fox Leadership International’s impact, a look into the unknown world of dark matter, and a check-in with alums to hear how an education from Penn Arts & Sciences helped them prepare for the industry of their choice.
Features
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Creating a Powerhouse for Energy Solutions
Arts & Sciences researchers see collaboration as key to recharging the planet’s battery.
A New Home for Energy Research
A record gift from Roy and Diana Vagelos will create an energy science and technology building.
Pint-Sized Philosophers
Karen Detlefsen, Professor of Philosophy, is opening young minds in the Philadelphia community to a new kind of philosophical thinking.
On the Job
The Penn Arts & Sciences at Work series follows the life experiences and unique career paths of College alumni.
Giving Voice to China's Economy
Hanming Fang, Class of 1965 Term Professor of Economics, and his collaborators have created VoxChina.org, a space for discussing China’s economy.
Lost World, Lost Lives
Hundreds of books looted by the Nazis during World War II provide a window into history and individuals we may otherwise have never known.
Omnia 101
Omnia 101: Exploring the Unseen
Masao Sako, Associate Professor of Physics and Astronomy, and Mark Trodden, Fay R. and Eugene L. Langberg Professor of Physics, explain how dark matter and dark energy shape their work.
Movers & Quakers
Food for Thought
In the mood for tacos? Hillary Reinsberg, C’11, has a recommendation.
In the Classroom
Shooting for the Moon
In her Language and the Brain course, Kathryn Schuler, Assistant Professor of Linguistics, asked 30 undergrads to think big about big problems—and their solutions didn’t disappoint.
Insomnia
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.
