Academics
There’s always something new going on at Penn’s four undergraduate schools and 12 graduate schools. Look here for information on upcoming academic initiatives, new classes and research conducted by professors and students.
Former prof, Nobel laureate Lawrence Klein died Sunday
Klein taught at Penn from 1958 to 1991 and was awarded a Nobel Prize in economics in 1980 for his work on econometric models.More Ph.D. students pursue work outside academia
Some attribute this change in job shifts to cuts in research funding and monetary benefits of the private sector.Keynote advocates collaboration in Africana Studies
On Friday evening, Columbia University professor Farah Jasmine Griffin celebrated the one-year anniversary of Penn’s Department of Africana Studies as the keynote speaker at the conference “Future of the Field.”Penn competition adds global perspective
Y-Prize, a Wharton-Engineering competition, is now accepting applications from around the world due to its partnership with Marblar, an online crowdsourcing platform.
Profs use origami to model microstructures
The research can be applied to create emergency shelters that fold flat.
Prof research: How black, Latino men succeed
Harper and his team interviewed black and Latino male students and connected with the students on a personal level.
Professor shares his passion for sound in film
Novack, a 1986 Engineering graduate, is currently teaching “Film Sound: History, Aesthetics and Subversion,” one of the classes offered for this year’s theme, the Year of Sound.
Singh Center for Nanotechnology to be collaboration hub
Singh Center will provide community resources for both the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences and the School of Arts and Sciences and foster interdisciplinary research.
Wharton's director of MBA admissions resigns
Ankur Kumar’s sudden resignation follows a Sept. 27 article in The Wall Street Journal, titled “What’s Wrong With Wharton?”
Wharton disputes claims that it 'lost its luster'
Applications to the MBA program have fallen 6 percent just in the past year.
Singh Center for Nanotechnology to open Friday
New building for Engineering and College researchers combines state-of-the-art technology, environmentally conscious architecture and fine art.
Engineers build 'titan arm,' place at competition
Penn Engineering students who won second place at the senior design competition last semester recently received a runner-up commendation in an NIH competition.
The end of boring lectures?
“Flipped” lectures are designed to be more engaging and interactive.
Engineering building houses a wind tunnel
The fifteen foot long, 6 foot tall tunnel in the basement of the Towne building can reach speeds of up to 120 miles per hour.Professors give advice for student success
Various professors give recommendations for increased students achievement — from having flexible attitudes to setting physical reminders.
Psychology prof named a MacArthur 'genius'
The MacArthur Fellowship is one of the top national honors given to recognize innovation and creativity.
Supreme Court justice to visit Penn Law
Anthony Kennedy will visit the University next week to teach a constitutional law class and speak with law school students and alumni, the Law School will announce Wednesday.Company with Penn roots gets national recognition
Graphene Frontiers, a company founded by Penn faculty through the UPstart program, was awarded a $744,600 grant from the National Science Foundation last week.
Nine research projects aim to study, increase diversity
Earlier this month, the University announced the winners of the Excellence through Diversity Fund proposal program for Penn faculty. The DP took a look at four of these projects.