News
DP - University to host major Asian American conference
Over 1,400 students are expected to attend this weekend’s workshops and speaker events
March 4, 2010
http://www.thedp.com/article/university-host-major-asian-american-conference
DP - Japanese Studies prof dies of sudden heart attack
March 3, 2010
http://www.thedp.com/article/japanese-studies-prof-dies-sudden-heart-attack
Star and Flower-Shaped Moulds Tell Stem Cells What to Be
March 2, 2010
NewScientist
Christopher Chen of the School of Engineering and Applied Science says “cells change their geometries and mechanics throughout development and as they move through the body.”
http://www.newscientist.com/article/dn18593-star-and-flowershaped-moulds-tell-stem-cells-what-to-be.html
What Makes a Great Teacher?
February 24, 2010
The Atlantic
Angela Lee Duckworth of the School of Arts and Sciences is cited for her research on teacher effectiveness.
http://www.theatlantic.com/doc/201001/good-teaching/3
ICU Patients Gain From Team Approach to Care
February 22, 2010
HealthDay News
Michelle Kim of the School of Medicine says “care by a multidisciplinary team may reduce the risk of death among ICU patients.”
http://www.wflx.com/Global/story.asp?S=12028966
DP - Trial date set for Wharton alum accused of insider-trading scheme
February 19, 2010
http://www.thedp.com/article/trial-date-set-wharton-alum-accused-insider-trading-scheme
Indian Govt Funds US Research on Migration
February 18, 2010
Rediff News (India)
The Center for the Advanced Study of India receives a $2 million gift from the Indian government.
http://news.rediff.com/report/2010/feb/18/indian-govt-funds-us-research-on-migration.htm
DP - Indian gov't awards Penn $2M grant
February 18, 2010
http://www.thedp.com/article/indian-govt-awards-penn-2m-grant
Students push for expansion of South Asia Studies Dept.
February 15, 2010
http://www.thedp.com/article/students-push-expansion-south-asia-studies-dept
Counting Penn in 2010
Confusion over where students are counted in the census has lead to miscounts in the past
February 12, 2010