Social Science
2024 College of Arts and Sciences Graduation Speakers
James “Jim” Johnson, C’74, L’77, a School of Arts and Sciences Board of Advisors member, and student speaker Katie Volpert, C’24, will address the Class of 2024 Sunday May 19 on Franklin Field.
Gearing Up for Research on Aging
GEAR UP, an initiative offered by the Population Aging Research Center and the Leonard Davis Institute, gives students from underrepresented and disadvantaged backgrounds hands-on experience and mentoring to address a global challenge.
Penn Undergrads and Decision 2024 (Video)
From helping with exit polling to vote count data collection, students in the PORES program bring their skills to the NBC Decision Desk on election nights.
The Stories of a War-Scarred Colombian Rainforest
Through her research, Kristina Lyons, Associate Professor of Anthropology, is relaying the tales of the land’s suffering, as well as its enduring practical and spiritual importance to its residents.
2024 Penn Grad Talks
Penn Grad Talks features TED Talk-style presentations by Penn Arts & Sciences graduate students on a wide range of topics.
The Items Left Behind
In an undergraduate anthropology course, students learn archaeological fieldwork skills and unearth the story of a historic Black neighborhood in West Philadelphia.
The Surprising Linchpin in the Global Supply Chain
When massive cargo ships arrive late to a port, the delay sets off a domino effect that directly influences U.S. inflation, according to research from Jesús Fernández-Villaverde, Howard Marks Presidential Professor of Economics, and colleagues.
Celebrating 50 Years of Gender, Sexuality and Women’s Studies
A three-day symposium will honor the past and present achievements of the Gender, Sexuality, and Women’s Studies program; the Center for Research in Feminist, Queer, and Transgender Studies; and the Penn Women’s Center.
Romance and Race
Sociology Ph.D. candidate Olivia Hu is studying how people choose romantic partners across race lines, and how those relationships affect their understandings of social difference.
Research Roundup: Dark Energy, Scientific Censorship, and More
In this second edition of our new series, we highlight questions that probe the expansion of the universe, missed court appearances, and how nanoparticles assemble.
Winter Break 2023: Holiday Travel, Traditions, and New Year's Resolutions (Photos)
Students share their plans and wishes for winter break.
2023 Year in Review
We look back on some of our favorite Arts & Sciences stories of 2023.
The Story of Henry’s Hoodie
Marcus T. Wright, associate director of undergraduate studies in the Department of Sociology, has written a children’s book featuring a Black boy and his dad that has a message for everyone.
Getting Creative to Communicate Science
Across Penn Arts & Sciences, students and professors are devising imaginative ways to bring their work to the public.
Penn Arts & Sciences Pathways: Anusha Mathur, C'25 (Video)
Anusha Mathur, C’25, came to Penn with an interest in history and political science, and through her experiences in the College and Annenberg, discovered her passion for journalism and podcasting.