Social Science
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.
One Year Post-Dobbs, What’s Actually Happened?
Four takeaways from Penn Arts & Sciences researchers in the aftermath of the 2022 Supreme Court decision overturning the constitutional right to an abortion.
The Art of Podcasting
A Center for Experimental Ethnography course lets students engage with artists via in-depth audio interviews, to examine questions of empire and exclusion.
In Support of a Wilder Democracy
A new book from Anne Norton, Professor of Political Science, advocates for a system that embraces self-reliance, freedom, and courage.
Urbanization and the Influence of Poor Migrants on Politics
A new book from Professor of Political Science Tariq Thachil explores how the most vulnerable individuals in India are making a political impact.
Seeing Disability Differently
Scholars are trying to understand—and change—how the world works for people with disabilities.
Online Content: Spring/Summer 2023
A small sampling of recent highlights.
Talking With “Aliens”
Linguist Gareth Roberts uses ‘alien’ languages and interactive games to show how social pressures shape our communication.
At the Intersection of Incarceration and Health
Medical sociologist Jason Schnittker explores the paradox of healthcare and prison.
Penn Arts & Sciences 2023 Graduation (Photos)
At three ceremonies, some 2,000 undergraduate and graduate students received their degrees in front of family and friends.
Penn Arts & Sciences 2023 Graduation Ceremonies
The College of Arts & Sciences Graduation Ceremony for the Class of 2023 was held on May 14 at Franklin Field.
60-Second Lectures | Spring 2023 Roundup (Video)
Topics range from antisemitism to genetic ancestry tests and race.
Root of the Matter
Human rights advocate Eva Maria Lewis, C’21, seeks to address root causes of gun violence through investment and empowerment.
Broken School Buildings
Alisa Ghura, C’23, researched safety hazards in school buildings in low-income school districts and barriers to change.