Expand Your Mind at Penn Grad Talks 2023

Penn Grad Talks

From racial policy to competition to mining lithium to aging virtuously, get the latest knowledge from Penn Arts & Science’s outstanding graduate students at the seventh annual Penn Grad Talks on Friday, February 24, in sessions starting at noon. 

Penn Grad Talks are a series of TED Talk-style presentations by Penn Arts & Sciences graduate students representing the humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, and professional master’s programs. Up to five finalists in each category have been selected to speak at the 2023 edition. Judges will select winners in each category to receive a $500 cash prize. 

This is the first time Penn Grad Talks will be held in-person since 2019. It will also be live-streamed, and both in-person and virtual audience members can vote for the overall Audience Choice Winner, who will also receive $500. Winners will be announced at an Award Ceremony and Reception at 4:30 on Friday. 

This event is open to the Penn community and the general public. The venue is ADA accessible. Refreshments, including vegan and vegetarian options, will be served throughout the day.

Event Information
Date:         Friday, February 24, 2023
Location:     Widener Lecture Hall, Penn Museum (3260 South Street, Philadelphia)
 
12 p.m.     Professional Master's Presentations
1 p.m.        Social Sciences Presentations
2 p.m.        Natural Sciences Presentations
3 p.m.        Humanities Presentations

The Award Ceremony and Reception will be held in the Sphinx Lobby, Penn Museum from 4:30-6 p.m.

For more information and the titles and speakers, click here
 

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