College of Arts & Sciences The Graduate Division Professional and Liberal Education
July 2015 Issue
A Greek Drama
Economics Professor Dirk Krueger discusses the Greek fiscal crisis.
The gross domestic product of Greece is only about 1 percent of the eurozone’s total GDP, but the Greek economy has been the center of the world’s attention for weeks. On June 27, with the previous rescue package due to expire, Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras proposed a public referendum on the new bailout agreement; over 61% of the Greek people voted no.
Brain Tease
Professor of Psychology Robert Kurzban analyzes Pixar's "Inside Out."
Film studio Pixar has developed a reputation for nuanced plotlines that speak to audiences both young and old, but with its new movie, Inside Out, the studio enters a new realm entirely: child psychology.
What They Wore
History of Art doctoral candidate Heather Hughes is using the Dreesmann Fellowship at Amsterdam’s Rijksmuseum to study 17th-century costume prints—and get a head start on curating.
Before fashion magazines came fashion plates: images of women and men wearing the latest clothing. Before the fashion plates, however, came costume prints—representations of people from around the world and what they wore. It’s as if National Geographic morphed into Cosmopolitan.
The Science of Rejuvenation
Dee Luo, C'16, pushes the limits of personalized medicine.
Each summer, Penn Arts and Sciences students pursue internships that often pave the way to their future career. To provide a unique perspective, we invited Dee Luo, a senior majoring in the Biological Basis of Behavior Program and minoring in Healthcare Management, to share her experience.
60-Second Slam! Continued (Video)
Featured below is a sample of talks from this year's 60-Second Slam, a annual lecture-off held during Penn's Alumni Weekend. This month's featured lectures include:
Hooked on Taxes: How Politicians Made Corporations Powerful
Alexander Jerneck, G'15, Sociology