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A Q&A with Richard Berk is featured in the Penn Current for 12/15/2011. A Q&A with Richard Berk is featured in the Penn Current for December 15, 2011.
Antonio Merlo in SAS Frontiers Antonio Merlo's comments on the potential economic collapse of Italy are featured in SAS Frontiers.
Now available: Do More-Schooled Women have Fewer Children and Delay Childbearing? Evidence from a Sample of U.S. Twins Now available: Vikesh, Amin and Jere R. Behrman. 2011. "Do More-Schooled Women have Fewer Children and Delay Childbearing? Evidence from a Sample of U.S.
Mark Pauly says patients paying additional fees for a doctor’s availability whenever they want is "an attempt to formalize two-class medicine." Mark Pauly says patients paying additional fees for a doctor's availability whenever they want is "an attempt to formalize two-class medicine."
The School of Nursing’s Julie Fairman and Linda Aiken discuss nursing-crisis issues in hospitals. The School of Nursing’s Julie Fairman and Linda Aiken discuss nursing-crisis issues in hospitals.
Q&A with Claudia Valeggia in Penn Current A Q&A with Claudia Valeggia is featured in the Penn Current for November 17, 2011.
Kevin Volpp quoted in article about smoking surcharges Kevin Volpp was quoted in article about the "smoking surcharge" in the New York Times.
Olivia Mitchell in US News & World Report An article in the US News & World Report quotes Olivia Mitchell on how coworkers influence each other's 4
Olivia Mitchell says co-workers may influence pension investments. Olivia Mitchell says co-workers may influence pension investments.
New Resource: PubsHub Database of Submission Criteria A new resource, PubsHub, is now available through Penn Libraries. PubsHub covers more than 3,600 biomedical journals.
Andrew Fenelon’s article on the ’Hispanic Paradox’ is featured in Penn Current. Andrew Fenelon's article on the 'Hispanic Paradox' is featured in Penn Current.
Phila. Inquirer Article Stokes & Preston Andrew Stokes is quoted in the Philadelphia Inquirer in an article about obesity in the U.S. and his AJPH paper with <
The 2011 van de Walle Prize winner is Rachel Margolis The 2011 Winner of the Etienne van de Walle Prize for Best Student Graduate Paper in Demography has been awarded to Rachel Margolis for her paper entitle
Angela Duckworth is cited for her research on students’ involvement in activities as a predictor of success. Angela Duckworth is cited in Education Next for her research on students’ involvement in activities as a predictor o
Behrman article is cited in the Executive Summary of “Child Development” Lancet series (2011). A forthcoming article, on which Jere Behrman is an author, is cited in the Ex
New working paper from Mikko, Hans-Peter and Francesco Now available: Myrskylä, Mikko, Hans-Peter Kohler and Francesco Billari. 2011.
Irma T. Elo has been appointed to the U.S. Census Bureau Scientific Advisory Committee and is one of 10 new appointees. Irma T. Elo has been appointed to the U.S. Census Bureau Scientific Advisory Committee and is one of 10 new appointees. Read the press release.
Hans-Peter Kohler and Jere R. Behrman participated in the Rethink HIV project Hans-Peter Kohler and Jere R.
Claudia Valeggia named as recipient of the Presidential Early Career Awards for Scientists and Engineers Claudia Valeggia has been named as a recipient of the Presidential Early Career Awards for Scientists and Engi
Jennifer Culhane and Irma Elo’s research was referenced in a recent Robert Wood Johnson Foundation issue Brief Jennifer Culhane and Irma Elo's research was referenced in a recent Robert Wood Johnson Foundation issue Brief, "
Now available: Jacobs, Jerry A. 2011. “Journal Rankings in Sociology: Using the H Index with Google Scholar.” Population Studies Center, University of Pennsylvania, PSC Working Paper Series, PSC 11-05. Now available: Jacobs, Jerry A. 2011.
Lareau and Unequal Childhoods in Penn Gazette Annette Lareau's work on Unequal Childhoods is discussed in an article on "The Perils of Parenting Style," in this month's Pennsylvania Gazette.
Jerry Jacobs and Linda Sax has been awarded a $525,000 NSF grant to further explore their work on the "Trends in the Determinants of Gender Segregation Across STEM Majors, 1976-2006." Jerry A.
Angela Duckworth’s research is highlighted in a NYT article Angela Duckworth's research on grit is highlighted in a New York Times article, "What if the Secret to Success Is Failur
Chris Mustazza is new SSC Director Effective September 12, 2011, Chris Mustazza will be assuming the role of Director of Social Science Computing (SSC) and Student Technology. Chris can be contacted at mustazza@sas.upenn.edu or 215-746-4117.
Susan Watkins on This American Life Susan Watkins discussed gossip about AIDS in Malawi on "This American Life."
New MHAS-II website The Mexican Health and Aging Study has a new website under construction located here: http://mhasweb.org/. MHAS-II will conduct two additional follow-up surveys in 2012 (Wave 3) and 2014 (Wave 4).
Olivia Mitchell interviewed by Steve Forbes Olivia Mitchell was interviewed by Steve Forbes about Baby Boomers outliving their pensions.
Ethan Sharygin’s research mentioned in the Economist Ethan Sharygin's research on the consequences of high male to female sex ratios in Chinese births was mentioned in The Economist in the article, "
Fall 2011 Newsletter now available The Fall 2011 PSC Information Services Newsletter is now available.
Jerry Jacobs reports about the recovery in the academic job market for sociologists Jerry Jacobs' report for the American Sociological Association, "Moving Toward Recovery: Findings From the 2010 Job Bank Surveyreports about the recovery in the academic job market for sociologists," is highlighted in the
Tukufu blog post in Huffington Post Tukufu Zuberi has published a blog about his recent visit to Africa on the Huffington Post.
Irma Elo joined the NICHD Population Sciences Subcommittee Irma Elo joined the Eunice Kennedy Shriver NICHD Population Sciences Subcommittee as a regular member on July 1, 2011.
In the 29 July 2011 issue, Science examines the opportunities and challenges created by demographic changes around the world. In the 29 July 2011 issue, Science examines the opportunities and challenges created by demographic changes around the world.
Petra Todd answers questions about the job market for philly.com Petra Todd answers questions about the job market for philly.com
Olivia Mitchell talks about retirement for Baby Boomers in Businessweek Olivia Mitchell talks about retirement for Baby Boomers in Businessweek.
Kohler WP PSC 11-04 Now Available: Delavande, Adeline and Hans-Peter Kohler. 2011.
Parrado - Philadelphia Daily News - white population decline in Philadelphia Emilio Parrado offers reasons in the Philadelphia Daily News on what has driven a white population decline in Philadelphia.
Flippen’s is highlighted in the Penn Arts & Sciences Mag Chenoa Flippen’s work on how social structure affects homeownership is highlighted in the Penn Arts & Sciences Magazine.
Trojanowk on Obama in the USA Today John Trojanowski of the School of Medicine expresses his enthusiasm in USA Today for President Obama’s si
Olivia Mitchell “pension envy” in The New Yorker. Olivia Mitchell explains “pension envy” in relation to union and non-union workers in The New Yorker.
Mitchell discusses financial literacy in the U.S. News & World Report Olivia Mitchell discusses financial literacy, particularly amongst those near retirement in the
Olivia Mitchell comments on nontraditional money rules in Smart Money Olivia Mitchell comments on nontraditional money rules in Smart Money.
Duckworth is cited on Wired.com for her research on grittier competitors amongst children. Angela Lee Duckworth is cited on Wired.com for her research on grittier competitors amongst children.
Mark V. Pauly comments on the cost of treatment versus the benefit of a drug in Politico Mark V. Pauly comments on the cost of treatment versus the benefit of a drug in Politico.
Mark V. Pauly comments on health-care reform in the Washington Post Mark V. Pauly comments on health-care reform in the Washington Post
Mitchell explains what she calls “the money’s worth ratio” in Yahoo Finance Olivia Mitchell explains what she calls “the money’s worth ratio” in Yahoo Finance.
Volpp discusses health incentives in the LATIMES Kevin Volpp discusses testing new approaches to health-insurance incentives in the Los Angeles Times.
Zuberi on Hucleberry Finn and the N-word in USA Today Tukufu Zuberi discusses a version of “Adventures of Huckleberry Finn” that replaces a racial slur with “slave,” in the USA Today.
Preston discusses health in the New Scientist Samuel H.
Betsey Stevenson is quoted in the Washington Post. Betsey Stevenson says “college-educated women of all races are basically in the heyday of marriage today,” as quoted in the Was
Olivia Mitchell is quoted in the AARP Bulletin Olivia Mitchell says, “Many boomers have not saved enough, particularly if they intend to retire before 70,” as quoted in the AARP Bulletin<
Olivia Mitchell comments on her research about assets and savings amongst retirees in MarketWatch Olivia Mitchell comments on her research about assets and savings amongst retirees in MarketWatch.
Mark V. Pauly comments on making health-care changes in the Chicago Tribune Mark V. Pauly comments on making health-care changes in the Chicago Tribune.
Mark V. Pauly discusses mandatory health insurance in the Los Angeles Times Mark V. Pauly discusses mandatory health insurance in the Los Angeles Times.
Preston comments on life expectancy of American women in the Los Angeles Times Samuel H. Preston comments on life expectancy of American women in the Los Angeles Times.
Mitchell discusses retirement in the AJC 1/3/2011 Olivia Mitchell comments on baby boomers not being prepared for retirement in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
Jemmott in the Philadelphia Tribune on preventing teen pregnancy Loretta S.
Mark V. Pauly is featured in a Washington Post interview Mark V. Pauly is featured in a Washington Post interview.
Mitchell comments in the U.S. News & World Report on resentment of people who have reliable pension payments Olivia Mitchell comments in the U.S.
Betsey Stevenson is cited in the Wall Street Journal for co-authoring an article on public trust in financial institutions Betsey Stevenson and Justin Wolfers are cited in the March 8th and the Marc
Camille Charles is cited in Salon.com on segregation Camille Charles and Thomas Sugrue are cited in Salon.com for their analysis of racially segregated U.S. cities.
Angela Lee Duckworth’s research on IQ tests and motivation is featured in the BBC News Angela Lee Duckworth’s research on the role motivation plays in IQ test results is highlighted in the
Jere R. Behrman appointed to NIH National Advisory Council Kathleen Sebelius, Secretary of Health and Human Services, has invited Jere R.
Rachel and Mikko’s article discussed in the NYT Rachel Margolis and Mikko Myrskylä's article, "A Global Perspective on Happ
Collin Payne has received a NSF GRP fellowship for his studies of social/sexual networks and health. Collin Payne has received a NSF GRP fellowship for his studies of social/sexual networks and health.
The Penn @ PAA 2011 list of participants and sessions The Penn @ PAA 2011 list of participants and sessions from Penn is now available.
Hans-Peter Kohler has been named the Frederick J. Warren Professor of Demography Hans-Peter Kohler has been named the Frederick J. Warren Professor of Demography in the School of Arts and Sciences. See the Almanac article here.
Jerry A. Jacobs will be the 2011 recipient of the Merit Award from the Eastern Sociological Society. Jerry A. Jacobs will be the 2011 recipient of the Merit Award from the Eastern Sociological Society.
Berk OSHA research grant Richard Berk is part of a research team which just received $450,000 from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation to help OSHA better select potentially dangerous

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