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Predicting front invasion speeds via marginal stability
Montie Avery
Abstract: Front propagation into unstable states often mediates state transitions in spatially extended systems, in biological models and across the sciences. Classical examples include the Fisher-…
Penn Science Café: Sex, Courtship, and Bird Behavior Go High Tech
Dr. Marc Schmidt, Professor of Biology, University of Pennsylvania
Join us for an engaging, stimulating conversation, with a Q&A session following the talk.
During the breeding season, male birds work very hard to impress potential partners, often using complex…
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Dr. Sebastien Roch, University of Wisconsin, Madison
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Jessica Wojick selected for Penn Grad Talks
Feb. 20, 2024
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Emanuel Barrett wins a coveted spot in Penn’s Johnson Scholars Medical Program
Few academic honors carry the weight and prestige of the Johnson Scholars Medical Program at the University of Pennsylvania. Acceptance into this rigorous program signifies exceptional talent and a dedication to the field of medicine. This year, that honor belongs to Emanuel Barrett, a brilliant and driven student who has impressed everyone with his passion for healing and his unwavering commitment to academic excellence.
Bringing cognitive science in action to young minds
Penn Upward Bound high school students from West Philadelphia got a tour of the Penn Smart Aviary, GRASP Lab, and the Penn Vet Working Dog Center during a visit to Pennovation Works.
Paul Schmidt named the Patricia M. Williams Endowed Term Chair in Biology
In acknowledgement of his distinguished scholarship, teaching, and outstanding service to the Department of Biology and the School of Arts and Sciences, Paul Schmidt has been named the Patricia M. Williams Endowed Term Chair in Biology. The Patricia M. Williams Endowed Term Chair was established in 2006 by Paul C. Williams, W’67, in honor of his mother. Paul Williams is an engaged leader and generous supporter of faculty, students, capital projects, and programs across the University of Pennsylvania.
BEN Talks 2024 comes to Palo Alto and Santa Monica
At two events, Penn Arts & Sciences faculty discuss resilience in the age of climate change.
Deconstructing the structural elements of a lesser-known microbe
Research led by Mecky Pohlschröder of the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Arts & Sciences has uncovered key insights into the molecular machinery that determines archaea’s morphology. The findings were published in the journal Nature Communications.
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