Natural Science
1.5 Minute* Climate Lectures (Video)
Professors and leaders from across the University unite in a series of virtual lectures to sound the alarm about the climate emergency.
Office Artifacts: Scott Poethig
Discover the stories behind the Professor of Biology’s office items—in his own words.
Big Ideas for Strange Times (Video)
A virtual lecture series features short talks on life’s bigger questions from Penn Arts & Sciences faculty.
Omnia 101: Truth, Math, and Philosophy
Henry Towsner, Associate Professor of Mathematics, and Scott Weinstein, Professor of Philosophy, discuss the complex intersection of theory and proof.
New Math
The Directed Reading Program pairs undergraduates with graduate student mentors for advanced learning.
Close Calls
Joseph Kable, Baird Term Professor of Psychology, discusses decision making amidst the pandemic.
New Database Aims to Make Alzheimer's Diagnosis Easier and Earlier
Volunteers can add data with a five-minute online session.
Virtual Graduation
Faculty, students, and staff find unique ways to celebrate graduates.
Futures Beyond Refining (Video)
Penn Program in Environmental Humanities (PPEH) students collaborated with a South Philadelphia community to design a project that helps neighbors imagine a healthier future after living in the shadow of the largest refinery on the East Coast.
60-Second Lectures in Quarantine (Video)
This spring, the 60-Second Lecture series went digital as faculty experts shed light on the COVID-19 pandemic.
Where Math Meets Physics
Collaborations between physicists and mathematicians showcase the importance of research that crosses the traditional boundaries that separate fields of science.
The Math Problem
Julia Hartmann is finding solutions, both in math and for mathematicians-to-be.
Who's Watering the Plants?
Department of Biology faculty and staff are working hard to maintain living plant collections during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The New Cartographers
Faculty across the arts and sciences are navigating the new world of big data.