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Wolfgang Lutz has been named a Wittgenstein Award Laureate Wolfgang Lutz, 1983 PSC graduate, has been named a Wittgenstein Award Laureate, a prize awarded annually by the Austrian Federal Ministry of Educati
Betsey Stevenson and Justin Wolfers were cited in the Financial Times for their new working paper highlighting life satisfaction. Betsey Stevenson and Justin Wolfers of the Wharton School were cited in the Financial Times for their new working paper highlighting life satisfaction.
Cássio M. Turra has been elected Vice-President of the Brazilian Population Association (ABEP) Cássio M. Turra, 2004 PSC graduate, has been elected Vice-President of the Brazilian Population Association (ABEP).
Claudia Valeggia received an NSF Career Award Claudia Valeggia received an NSF Career Award for her proposal, "Life History Transitions Among the Toba of Argentina," and is listed in the
Olivia S. Mitchell’s research on retirement savings and the economy is discussed in a U.S. News and World Report article Olivia S. Mitchell's research on retirement savings and the economy is discussed in a U.S.
Matt Ruther has been awarded a National Institute of Justice Graduate Research Fellowship Matt Ruther has been awarded a National Institute of Justice Graduate Research Fellowship for his project, "Immigrant Concentration and Homicide Mortality: A Spatial and Temporal Analysis of the Effects of Ethnic Enclaves."
Linda Aiken has been awarded the Her Royal Highness Princess Muna Al-Hussein Award Linda Aiken has been awarded the Her Royal Highness Princess Muna Al-Hussein Award for "significant contributions to healthcare across borders and a demonstrated dedication t
Eduardo Fernandez-Duque’s research paper in PLoS One on nocturnal primates Eduardo Fernandez-Duque's research paper in PLoS One on nocturnal primates has recently been discusse
Preston things cited in Significance Journal Samuel H. Preston and Jessica Ho's NBER working paper No.
Richard Berk discusses his development of software Richard Berk discusses his development of software that can predict criminal behavior on ABC News.
New book announcement: Globalization, Changing Demographics, and Educational Challenges in East Asia New book announcement: Hannum Emily, Hyunjoon Park, and Yuko Butler (Eds).
Parrado working paper PSC 10-04 Now available: Parrado, Emilio A. 2010. "How High is Hispanic/Mexican Fertility in the U.S.?
herb smith working paper Now available: Smith, Herbert L. 2009.
Madden and Ruther working paper PSC 10-05 Now available: Madden, Janice Fanning and Matthew Ruther. 2010.
Emilio Parrado was profiled in the Spring 2010 issue of Penn Arts & Sciences Magazine Emilio Parrado was profiled in the Spring 2010 issue of Penn Arts & Sciences Magazine in, "Life Out of Context."
Hans-Peter Kohler and Sam Preston are both cited in TIME online Hans-Peter Kohler and Sam Preston are both cited in "The Only Child: Debunking the Myths" in TIME on July 8,
Olivia Mitchell discusses Social Security age qualifications on Wisconsin Public Radio Olivia Mitchell discussed the question, "Should Social Security set a higher age qualification to receive benefits?" on Wisconsin Public Radio.
Hans-Peter Kohler’s research on happiness and parenting was mentioned in the New York Magazine Hans-Peter Kohler's research on happiness and parenting was mentioned in the New York Magazine article, "All Joy and No Fun: Why parents hate parenting," on July 4, 2010.
Rachel Margolis and Mikko Myrskylä’s paper was referenced on July 6 in a Washington Post blog entry Rachel Margolis and Mikko Myrskylä's paper, "A Global Perspective on Happiness and Fertility," was referenced on July 6, 2010 in the Washington Post blog ent
John MacDonald’s research on public transit and weight loss has been discussed in the Telegraph and on RedOrbit.com John MacDonald's research on public transit and weight loss has been discussed in the Telegraph on June 29, "
Linda Aiken’s research is discussed in the New York Times Linda Aiken's research is discussed in the New York Times article, "Is There a Nurse in the House?" on June 18, 2010.
Diana Mutz’s research is discussed in SAS Frontiers Diana Mutz's research is discussed in SAS Frontiers, "How Would Lennie Briscoe Vote?"
Frank Furstenberg is quoted in the New York Times on June 11 Frank Furstenberg is quoted in the New York Times article, "Long Road to Adulthood Is Growing Even Longer," on June 11, 2010.
Now available: Stevenson, Betsey. 2010. "Beyond the Classroom: Using Title IX to Measure the Return to High School Sports." PSC Working Paper Series, PSC-10-03. Now available: Stevenson, Betsey. 2010.
John MacDonald’s research has been discussed in the Economist on April 8, "The mean streets of Guildford." John MacDonald's research has been discussed in the Economist on April 8, 2010 "The mean streets of Guildford."
Virginia Chang’s recent article in JAMA is discussed in USA Today on April 6th, "Obese Patients Aren’t Left Out of Preventive Care." Virginia Chang's recent article in JAMA is discussed in USA Today on April 6th, "
Janice Madden is cited for her expertise in gender behavior at financial firms in the Chicago Tribune on April 7th, "Should Women Run Wall Street?." (4/26/2010) Janice Madden is cited for her expertise in gender behavior at financial firms in the Chicago Tribune on April 7th, "Should W
Emily Hannum’s research on ethnic stratification in China Emily Hannum's research on ethnic stratification in China has appeared as a chapter in a
Linda H. Aiken’s research on nurse-patient ratios is discussed in the Philadelphia Inquirer article "More Nurses, Less Death" from Aptil 20th. Linda H. Aiken's research on nurse-patient ratios is discussed in the Philadelphia Inquirer article "More Nurses, Less Death" from April 20, 2010.
Jessica Ho has been awarded a 2010 National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship. Jessica Ho has been awarded a 2010 National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship.
Mark Pauly explains what the health-care bill means to the average citizen in "What the Health-Care Overhaul Would Do," Philadelphia Inquirer (3/22/2010). Mark Pauly explains what the health-care bill means to the average citizen in the article "What the Health-Care Overhaul Would Do," in the Philadelphia Inquirer. (3/22/2010)
Olivia Mitchell discusses public-sector pensions in "For CalSTRS, an Investment Bet That Failed," Los Angeles Times (3/16/2010). Olivia Mitchell discusses public-sector pensions in "For CalSTRS, an Investment Bet That Failed," Los Angeles Times (3/16).
Betsey Stevenson and Justin Wolfers of the Wharton School are cited for their research on women’s happiness in The Baltimore Sun (2/25/2010) and in the New York Times (2/12/2010). Betsey Stevenson and Justin Wolfers of the Wharton School are cited for their research on women’s happiness in The Baltimore Sun (2/25/2010) and in the New York
Betsey Stevenson of Wharton School says women’s participation in sports leads to improved well being KYW (2/23/2010) and is also cited in the (2/15/2010) New York Times. (2/23/10) Betsey Stevenson of Wharton School says women’s participation in sports leads to improved well being KYW (2/23/2010) and is also cited in the (2/15/2010)
Loretta Jemmott’s research in abstinence-only education has been mentioned in the Washington Post and on NPR. (2/9/10) Loretta Jemmott's research in abstinence-only education has been mentioned in the Washington Post and on
Tukufu Zuberi has been awarded the Oliver Cromwell Cox Prize for his book White Logic, White Methods: Racism and Methodology. (Almanac, 2/9/10) Tukufu Zuberi has been awarded the Oliver Cromwell Cox Prize for his book White Logic, White Methods: Racism and Methodology, see the Penn Almanac. 
Betsey Stevenson discusses a potential link between student athletics and future career success in the Wall Street Journal. (2/8/10) Betsey Stevenson discusses a potential link between student athletics and future career success in the Wall Street Journal<
Olivia Mitchell of the Wharton School discusses state-sponsored benefits costs that States must fill: a $1 Trillion Pension Gap, in the Miami Herald. (2/18/10) Olivia Mitchell of the Wharton School discusses state-sponsored benefits costs that States must fill: a $1 Trillion Pension Gap, in the Miami Herald. (2/18/2010).
Betsey Stevenson and Justin Wolfers are cited in Slate for their research on women’s happiness. Betsey Stevenson and Justin Wolfers are cited in Slate for their research on women’s happiness.
Mark Pauly is cited in Forbes for his health-care-reform research. (1/27/10) Mark Pauly is cited in Forbes for his health-care-reform research.
Now Available: Fernández-Villaverde, Jesus, Jeremy Greenwood, and Nezih Guner. 2010. "From Shame to Game in One Hundred Years: An Economic Model of the Rise in Premarital Sex and its De-Stigmatization." PSC Working Paper Series, PSC 10-02. Now Available: Fernández-Villaverde, Jesus, Jeremy Greenwood, and Nezih Guner. 2010.
The new Information Services Newsletter Special Issue on the NIH is now available online. (1/14/2010) The new Information Services Newsletter Special Issue on the NIH is now available online.
Albert Saiz and Joseph Gyourko discuss housing market factors in the New York Times. (1/12/10) Albert Saiz and Joseph Gyourko discuss housing market factors in the New York Times.
Park and Behrman’s working paper "Causal Effects of Single-Sex Schools on College Attendance: Random Assignment in Korean High Schools." PSC Working Paper Series, PSC 10-01, is available. (1/4/2010) Park and Behrman's working paper "Causal Effects of Single-Sex Schools on College Attendance: Random Assignment in Korean High School

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