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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

http://www.thedp.com/article/counting-penn-2010