PGT_Applications_Jan-9

PARTICIPATE IN PENN GRAD TALKS 2023!

Penn Grad Talks are:

• An in-person gathering of Arts & Sciences graduate and professional master's students.
• A chance to practice describing your research to a general audience and to get feedback and a video for your portfolio.
•  An opportunity to win cash prizes!

Build your professional portfolio and get a shot at a $500 cash prize (or two)!


APPLICATIONS OPEN JANUARY 9

What is it?

An afternoon of 8-minute TED Talk-style presentations by Penn Arts & Sciences graduate students.

Who is eligible to enter?

Students who are enrolled in the spring of 2023, in a doctoral or master's program through the School of Arts & Sciences Graduate Division, or in a master's program in the School of Arts & Sciences College of Liberal and Professional Studies.  

Why would I do this?

• Practice describing your work to general audiences
• Get an edited recording of your talk and feedback from our judges
• Did we mention there are cash prizes?

When and Where?

Friday, February 24, 2023
Widener Lecture Hall, Penn Museum

How do I enter?

Submit an abstract of no more that 200 words describing your proposed topic between January 5 and January 25

We will select up to five finalists in each of four categories: Humanities, Natural Sciences, Social Sciences, and Professional Masters. Finalists will be notified on February 6. All applicants will need to indicate that they agree for their talks to be posted online.

Click here for more information on Penn Grad Talks, including winning presentations from previous years.

Please email any questions to events@sas.upenn.edu

 

Arts & Sciences News

Gordion Archaeological Site Designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site

C. Brian Rose, James B. Pritchard Professor of Archaeology, has been co-director of the project since 2006.

View Article >
New Gift Will Establish Funds for the Study of Jewish History and Culture, and for the Study of Antisemitism

The newly established funds will provide support for Katz Center projects and collaborations related to the study of Jewish life and new research into the history, causes and impact of antisemitism and anti-Judaism.

View Article >
Michael Weisberg Named Perry World House Interim Director

Since 2020, he has served as Senior Faculty Fellow, Global Climate Policy Lead, and director of post-graduate programs there. The post took effect September 1.

View Article >
The College of Arts and Sciences Launches New Data Science and Analytics Minor

The program aims to give students a foundation that can be flexibly tailored to best support any major course of study in natural and social sciences.

View Article >
Roos Honored by American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

The Alice and C. C. Wang Award in Molecular Parasitology recognizes work “making seminal contributions to the field of molecular parasitology.”

View Article >