AREAS OF RESEARCH
Leading-edge research fuels SP2’s passionate pursuit of social good
Bridging data-informed social policy and evidence-based social work practice, SP2’s research is fueled by leading-edge faculty designing innovative solutions to complex social problems. This important work advances SP2’s passionate pursuit of social innovation, social impact, and social good.
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Faculty & Research
01/28
Planning ahead in an age of longevity
Tamara J. Cadet of the School of Social Policy & Practice discusses strategies for preparing—financially and physically— for an extended lifespan.
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Faculty & Research
01/09
SP2 at SSWR 2026: Leading for Transformative Change
Penn’s School of Social Policy & Practice (SP2) is proud to participate in the 30th Annual Society for Social Work and Research (SSWR) Conference, taking place January 14 –18, 2026, in Washington, D.C.
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Faculty & Research
12/19
Centering joy in AI development and implementation
PIK Professor Desmond Upton Patton and collaborators introduce a joy-informed framework designed to initiate conversations among engineers, designers, and researchers.