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Follow Your Nose
In the lab of neuroscientist Jay Gottfried, sixth-year psychology Ph.D. student Clara Raithel tries to understand how people’s brains respond to odors.
A Solution for Cleaner Cars
Mining metals for electric car batteries can be wasteful and destructive. Andrew Ahn, C’26, ENG’26, spent the summer fine-tuning a chemical reaction that could make the process greener.
60-Second Lectures | Fall 2023 Roundup (Video)
This fall’s 60-Second Lectures included a special Constitution Day edition and 1.5 Minute Climate Lectures during Climate Week at Penn.
Inequalities Deepen When Social Progress Tied to Private Interests
In his new book, Assistant Professor Brent Cebul explores the history of public-private partnerships to rethink how liberalism has served businesses over underprivileged people.
Penn Arts & Sciences Pathways: Brandon Anaya, C'24 (Video)
Anaya came to Penn with an interest in studying medicine, but his experiences in the College brought out a passion for English and cinema studies.
Omnia Podcast: We Haven't Passed the Climate Tipping Point...Yet (Audio)
Climate scientist Michael Mann talks with Omnia about this summer's unprecedented weather events and why there's still time to take action.
Countering the Assumption of the ‘Intact Mind’
Amy Lutz, a senior lecturer in History and Sociology of Science, discusses her new book about autism, intellectual disability, and her beliefs about the need to provide services for the most severely impaired.
The First Week for First-Years (Photos)
College students from the Class of 2027 moved in and got to know Penn Arts & Sciences through the Exploration Expo, where departments, majors, and programs were on display.
Searching for Resilience in our Reefs
Some corals survive hotter temperatures better than others. In the lab of biologist Katie Barott, sophomores Alex Piven and Angela Ye have spent the summer trying to understand why.
The Poetry Industrial Complex
Lecturer in Critical Writing Amy Paeth’s new book uses the history of the U.S. poet laureate as a window into how the arts, government, industry, and private donors interact and shape culture.
Connect with Students Exploring Careers Abroad
A new online program lets alums advise current students thinking about careers outside the U.S.
Helping College Students Find their Paths
Volunteer for a College Alumni Mentoring Series (CAMS) panel or meal this fall.
Setting Ben’s Table
Alums in the food, drink, and hospitality industries shared their wares at an event this summer.
Words of Encouragement
The Global Learners Program, taught by LPS English Language Programs instructors, offered more than 300 people in Ukraine English skills useful on the job hunt—and provided some normalcy and hope in the process.
Writing for Wikipedia
Students in classes taught by Heather Sharkey, Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations professor, fill in gaps in the online encyclopedia, learning about their subjects and the nuts and bolts of research, writing, and copyright.