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This year’s Hallmark program explores how artificial intelligence intersects with Dr. King's Dream. 5:30 Reception, 6:00 Program begins. This year’s Hallmark program explores how artificial intelligence — one of the most transformative technologies of our time — can be guided by the ethical imperatives Dr. King championed: equity, compassion, and shared humanity. We will explore […]
Hear from SP2 faculty member Ioana Marinescu, PhD, as she discusses her class on AI and social policy, an interactive model she co-developed to predict how AI will affect wages, jobs, and the overall economy, as well as her role on Anthropic’s Economic Advisory Council.
Secondary data offers powerful opportunities for research—but it also comes with constraints. How can scholars push beyond these limitations? Join experts Millan AbiNader, PhD, MSW, Laurie Graham, PhD, MSW, and Julie Kafka, PhD, MPH for a dynamic discussion on innovative methods for analyzing intimate partner violence-related fatalities using the National Violent Death Reporting System (NVDRS).
This open house will be an excellent opportunity for accepted students to hear from our faculty, staff, program directors, and the Dean. Accepted students will also have the opportunity to engage in small group discussions to learn more about a variety of topics, including academic affairs, student life, financial aid, housing options, as well as […]
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Are you thinking about a career in fundraising – or know that it will be part of your future nonprofit role? Imagine starting this work with the real-world insights most fundraisers only gain after years of trial and error. In this engaging one-hour session, Mary Petersen, a Major Gifts coach with over 25 years of […]
Where we live matters. Join us for the next session in the Politics of Well-Being series, exploring the geography of well-being: how neighborhood infrastructure, environmental justice, urban design, and housing access shape physical and mental health. This conversation will examine how place-based policies can foster or undermine equitable outcomes — and how communities reclaim agency […]
Our February speaker is Betty Chandy, Director for Technology Integration and Learning at Catalyst at Penn Graduate School of Education (GSE). Learn more about the talk below and register at https://bit.ly/SPEAK26. See you online! 🖥️ Talk Description: Artificial intelligence is woven into our daily lives - from the maps that guide us, to the […]
This open house will be an excellent opportunity for accepted students to hear from our faculty, staff, program directors, and the Dean. Accepted students will also have the opportunity to engage in small group discussions to learn more about a variety of topics, including academic affairs, student life, financial aid, housing options, as well as […]
This event takes a deep dive into health as a cornerstone of well-being. From mental health to public health systems, the panel will explore how health policy reflects our political priorities and ethical commitments. With interdisciplinary voices from social work, public health, and policy, this conversation will assess the challenges and innovations shaping health equity […]
This open house will be an excellent opportunity for accepted students to hear from our faculty, staff, program directors, and the Dean. Accepted students will also have the opportunity to engage in small group discussions to learn more about a variety of topics, including academic affairs, student life, financial aid, housing options, as well as […]