Social Science
Halloween: Chilling Selections
A sampling of some of our spookiest stories.
Omnia 101: The Federal Reserve Bank
We speak with Harold Cole, James Joo-Jin Kim Professor of Economics, to learn more about the Fed’s structure, objectives, and capabilities—and why it is especially relevant in times of financial crisis.
From the Archives: Ethnohistory Workshop
Young scholars from Latin America discuss their experience at a three-week workshop on "Dispossessions in the Americas."
1.5* Minute Climate Lectures | Climate Week at Penn 2022 (Video)
Professors and leaders from across the University united in a series of lectures to sound the alarm about the climate emergency.
OMNIA Q&A: Changing the Narrative on Religion and Abortion Rights
Marci Hamilton, Professor of Practice in Political Science and Fox Family Pavilion Senior Fellow in the Program for Research on Religion, is working on behalf of religious leaders who argue that strict anti-abortion measures are violating their First Amendment rights.
60-Second Lectures | Fall 2022 Roundup (VIDEO)
This year, the fall 60-Second Lectures took place on one day with six faculty experts presenting on topics ranging from exploration of the universe's origins to the study of indigenous politics.
A Chance to Explore Everything College
The Welcome to the College event laid out a smorgasbord of majors and programs, so first-year students could get a taste of everything.
The Game of Politics
Alex Tolkin, a joint doctoral student in political science and communication, studies how media coverage that compares politics to sports shapes political attitudes and general worldviews.
Connect With College Students and Alumni as a Volunteer
From online mentoring to alumni panels, there are many ways to help today's students.
OMNIA Q&A: Church, State, and Today’s Supreme Court
Gabriel Raeburn, GR’22, Dean’s Teaching Fellow for Excellence in Religious Studies, highlights religion’s role in recent blockbuster rulings.
A Poet Who Didn't Know It
Airea D. Matthews, C’94, went from economics major to Philadelphia’s Poet Laureate.
Students, Faculty, and Alumni Shine at 60-Second Slam (Video)
During Alumni Weekend 2022, presenters gave their expert takes on topics ranging from urban greening to panic disorder to the nature of time.
Under the Hood
Michael Platt, James S. Riepe University Professor, studies how biology fuels social behavior.
Crime and the Scientific Method
The multidisciplinary faculty of the Department of Criminology harness diverse methodologies to improve public safety and inform policy and planning.
Foundations and Frontiers: A Vision for the School, Revisited
Dean Steven J. Fluharty discusses the vision for the School of Arts and Sciences.