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Annette Lareau is quoted in New York Times article about class differences and child rearing. Annette Lareau is quoted in New York Times article about class differences and child rearing.
Improving Patient Outcomes in Chile For decades, Penn Nursing has been at the forefront of research evaluating the effects of adequate nurse staffing on improving patient outcomes around the world.
Hans-Peter Kohler is quoted in a Penn News article about how AIDS treatment benefits people without HIV/AIDS. Hans-Peter Kohler is quoted in a Penn News article about how AIDS treatment benefits people without HIV/AIDS.
Jerry Jacobs is cited in New York Times article about working and caregiving mothers. Jerry Jacobs is cited in New York Times article about working and caregiving mothers.
Alison Buttenheim has found that many children who have vaccination exemptions have actually recieved at least one MMR vaccine, which increases the risks for the "truly unvaccinated". Newsworks.org reports Alison Buttenheim has found that many children who have vaccination exemptions have actually recieve
Dennis Culhane comments in the New York Times on a program in Albuquerque which offers jobs to the homeless. Dennis Culhane comments in the New York Times on a program in Albuquerque which offers jobs to the homeless.
Commenting on a report from the Pew Charitable Trusts, Camille Charles says that the poor of Philadelphia are much more likely to be dissatisfied with the city. Commenting on a report from the Pew Charitable Trusts, Camille Charles says that the poor of Philadelphia are much more likely to be dissatisfied with the city.
Emilio Parrado, Chenoa Flippen and Demography Ph.D. candidate Edith Gutiérrez conducted research among South Philly Latinos. Penn News reports on research conducted among South Philly Latinos by Emilio Parrado, Chenoa Fl
Homelessness in the US continues to decline, according to Dennis Culhane. According to Dennis Culhane, co-investigator of the U.S.
A new report ranks the best cities for veterans to live in; Dennis Culhane comments on reasons for housing issues among vets. A new report ranks the best cities for veterans to live in; Dennis Culhane comments on reasons for housing issues among vets.
Theodore Schurr is featured in Penn News article "Penn, Notre Dame Researchers Mapping Genetic History of the Caribbean". Theodore Schurr is featured in Penn News article "Penn, Notre Dame Researchers Mapping Genetic History of the Caribbean".
Alison Buttenheim wrote an article for LDI Policy$ense about vaccination status. Alison Buttenheim wrote an article for LDI Policy$ense about vaccination status.
Dennis Culhane is discussed in Education Week article about a new data hub. Dennis Culhane is discussed in Education Week article about a new data hub.
Samuel Preston, David Cutler, and Ronald Lee comment on rising mortality among middle-aged white Americans Samuel H.
Tukufu Zuberi is interviewed about his new book African Independence: How Africa Shapes the World in the new Penn SAS magazine Omnia. Tukufu Zuberi
Jason Schnittker, John MacDonald and colleagues discuss the long term consequences of mass incarceration in the US in the new Penn SAS magazine Omnia. Jason Schnittker, John M.
Hans-Peter Kohler and Jere R. Behrman’s work informing UN global sustainable development goals is featured in the new Penn SAS magazine Omnia. Hans-Peter Kohler and Jere R.
Grace Kao has written an article entitled "College and the Bottom Line: Racial Differences in Education’s Impact on Net Worth" for the new Penn SAS magazine Omnia. Grace Kao has written an article entitled "College and the Bottom Line: Racial Differences in Education's Impact on Net Worth" for the
Mikko Myrskylä has been awarded the Jutikkala Prize by the Finnish Academy of Science and Letters on October 12, 2015. 2009 GGD Graduate Mikko Myrskylä has been awarded the Jutikkala Prize by the Finnish Academy of Science and Letters on October 12, 2015.
A new study by Samuel Preston and Andrew Stokes just published in Obesity challenges the "obesity paradox" A new study by Samuel Preston and Andrew Stokes just published in Obesity challenges th
Angela Duckworth’s pro-grit research is challenged by new findings that say knowing when to quit can be just as important. Angela Duckworth's pro-grit research is challenged by new findings that say knowing when to quit can be just as important.<
In Zambia, Schoolgirls Are Negotiating the Value of Their Education Corinne Low of the Wharton School is mentioned in an NPR article on collaboratively creating a curric
Dennis Culhane has co-authored a report calling for a specific set of categories to define homelessness in developing countries. Dennis Culhane has co-authored a report calling for a specific set of categories to define homelessness in developing countri
Sarah Tishkoff recently participated in an "Ask Me Anything" chat on Reddit. Sarah Tishkoff recently participated in an "Ask Me Anything" chat on Reddit.
Jason Schnittker’s newly published study on the correlation between incarceration rates and health care is highlighted in Penn News. Jason Schnittker's newly published study on the correlation betwee
Kevin Volpp’s research in behavioral economics was cited in the SBST 2015 Annual Report released at a recent event at the White House. Kevin Volpp's research in behavioral economics was cited in the SBST 2015 Annual Report released at a recent event at t
Sam Preston quoted in Barron’s Sam Preston is quoted in a Barron's article about innaccuracies in Social Security projections.
Olivia Mitchell talks about Chile’s retirement system, and if it should be overhauled Olivia Mitchell talks about Chile's retirement system, and if it should be overhauled.
Emily Owens’ findings on college police forces are cited in the Atlantic Emily Owens' findings on college police forces are cited in the Atlantic.
Emily Owens comments on the original intent of school police officers in the Atlantic Emily Owens comments on the original intent of school police officers in the Atlantic.
YeonJin Lee’s recent American Journal of Public Health paper covered in Reuters YeonJin Lee and co-authors of the recent American Journal of Public Health paper, "Effects of Racial Prejudice on the Health of
Jerry Jacobs is cited in a Nature article about interdisciplinarity Jerry Jacobs is cited in a Nature article about interdisciplinarity.
Elo, Irma T., Elizabeth Frankenberg, Romeo Gansey, and Duncan Thomas. 2015. "Africans in the American Labor Market." New Working Paper: Elo, Irma T., Elizabeth Frankenberg, Romeo Gansey, and Duncan Thomas. 2015.
Save the Date: PSC International Dinner Save the Date: The PSC International Dinner will be held on Saturday, November 21, 2015. Location: Home of Herb and Sharon Smith.
New Working Paper: Castanheira, Helena Cruz and Hans-Peter Kohler. 2015. "It is Lower Than You Think it is: Recent Total Fertility Rates in Brazil and Possibly Other Latin American Countries." PSC Working Paper Series, WPS 15-5. New Working Paper: Castanheira, Helena Cruz and Hans-Peter Kohler. 2015.
Hans-Peter Kohler cited in 2015 World Population Day Report In July, Hans-Peter Kohler presented in the UK House of Lords in an event organized by the UK All-Party Parliamentary Group on Population, Development and Reproductive Health (APPG).
Mark Pauly is cited in Wall Street Journal article about private and public health benefit strategies. Mark Pauly is cited in Wall Street Journal article about private and public health benefit strategies.
Dennis Culhane recently spoke with Marty Moss-Coane on WHYY’s Radio Times in a discussion on ending veteran homelessness Dennis Culhane recently spoke with Marty Moss-Coane on WHYY's Radio Times in a discussion on ending veteran homelessness.
Etienne van de Walle Prize for Best Graduate Student Paper in Demography Call for Papers: Etienne van de Walle Prize for Best Graduate Student Paper in Demography All submissions should be sent to Tanya Yang, by November 23, 2015.
Hans-Peter Kohler receives a 5yr NIH R01 Grant for "Identifying sources of HIV infection in adolescent girls in rural South Africa". Hans-Peter Kohler (in collaboration with Ayesha Kharsany at the Centre for the AIDS Programme of Research in South Africa [CAPRISA]), recently received a 5yr NIH R01 Grant for "Identifying sources of HIV infection in adolescent girls in rur
Loretta S. Jemmott is cited in a Philly Tribune article about Barbershops as a place for literacy. Loretta S.
In the Wall Street Journal, Olivia Mitchell discusses how female baby boomers are dealing with debt In the Wall Street Journal, Olivia Mitchell discusses how female baby boomers are dealing with debt.
A new study by Daniel Polsky found that 75% of California’s Affordable Care plans have a very narrow physician network. A new study by Daniel Polsky found that 75% of California's Affordable Care plans have a very narrow physician network.
Hans-Peter Kohler and recent graduate Thomas Anderson’s forthcoming Population and Development Review article on gender values and fertility in Asia is featured in The Economist. Hans-Peter Kohler and recent graduate Thomas Anderson's forthcoming Population and Development Review article on gender values and fertility in Asia is featured in
Grace Kao recently joined HuffPost Live for the segment, "Why College Fails To Close The Racial Wealth Gap" Grace Kao recently joined HuffPost Live for the segment, "Why College Fails To Close The Racial Wealth Gap" to discuss (per HuffPost Live's description): "whether higher e
A new book by Tukufu Zuberi has been published - African Independence: How Africa Shapes the World A new book by Tukufu Zuberi has been published - African Independence: How Africa Shapes the World (Rowman & Littlefield).
Emily Owens discusses schools’ reliance on resource officers for disciplinary matters in the Christian Science Monitor Emily Owens discusses schools' reliance on resource officers for disciplinary matters in the Christian Science Monitor.
Camille Charles joined HuffPost Live for the group interview segment, "How Housing Segregation Hurts Ferguson & America." Earlier this week, Camille Charles joined HuffPost Live for the group interview segment, "How Housing Segregation Hurts Ferguson & America."
Research by Rachel Margolis and Mikko Myrskylä featured in The Washington Post The Washington Post recently published an article featuring the research of 2011 Demography/Sociology Ph.D.
John MacDonald is quoted in Wall Street Journal article about healthy commuting. John MacDonald is quoted in Wall Street Journal article about healthy commuting.
Tukufu Zuberi has been elected the 2015 President-Elect of the Association of Black Sociologists. Tukufu Zuberi has been elected the 2015 President-Elect of the Association of Black Sociologists.
Kristen Harknett has received a grant from the Washington Center for Equitable Growth for her research project “Inequality of Economic Precarity and Uncertainty and Family Formation and Instability.” Kristen Harknett has received a grant from the Washington Center for Equitable Growth for her research project (along with Daniel
Camille Charles is among a group of Philly professors offering advice to the Class of 2019. Camille Charles is among a group of Philly professors offering advice to the Class of 2019.
Richard Berk discusses risk assessment on fivethirtyeight.com In an article on fivethirtyeight.com, "Should Prison Sentences Be Based On Crimes That Haven’t Been Committed Yet?" Richard Berk talks about how risk assessment is us
New PSC Working Paper: Anglewicz, Philip, Mark VanLandingham, Lucinda Manda-Taylor, and Hans-Peter Kohler. 2015. "Cohort Profile: The Migration and Health in Malawi (MHM) Study." PSC Working Paper Series, WPS 15-4, http://repository.upenn.edu/psc_working_ New PSC Working Paper: Anglewicz, Philip, Mark VanLandingham, Lucinda Manda-Taylor, and Hans-Peter Kohler. 2015. "Cohort Profile: The Migration and Health in Malawi (MHM) Study." PSC Working Paper Series, WPS 15-4.
Olivia Mitchell discusses choosing the right retirement plan on CNBC Olivia Mitchell discusses choosing the right retirement plan on CNBC.
The World Economic Forum includes Olivia S. Mitchell on its list of the 10 top women in economics. The World Economic Forum includes Olivia S. Mitchell on its list of the 10 top women in economics.
A study by John MacDonald (with co-investigators Michelle Kondo and Charles Branas) found that remediating abandoned buildings in cities reduced crime in the immediate vicinities A study by John MacDonald (with co-investigators Michelle Kondo and Charles Branas) found that remedi
Kevin Volpp receives the National Institutes of Health 2015 Matilda White Riley Award and gives Named Lecture at NIH’s 20th Anniversary Celebration of the NIH Office of Behavioral and Social Sciences Research Kevin G.
Daniel Polsky comments on the difficulty of determining which doctors are in Affordable Care Networks. Daniel Polsky comments on the difficulty of determining which doctors are in Affordable Care Networks.
Can Brain Games Change Behaviors Long Term?
Daniel Polsky co-authored a study which found that out-of-pocket expenses for contraception dramatically decreased under the Affordable Care Act. Daniel Polsky co-authored a study which found that out-of-pocket expenses for contraception dramatically d
Euro’s Salvation Lies in Its Political Appeal Jesús Fernández-Villaverde of the School of Arts & Sciences is quoted in The Wall Street Journal about the value of the euro.
Jesús Fernández-Villaverde discusses the value of the Euro in the Wall Street Journal Jesús Fernández-Villaverde discusses the value of the Euro in the Wall Street Journal.
Annette Lareau featured and interviewed in Penn Arts & Sciences Magazine (Spring/Summer 2015 edition) Annette Lareau was recently featured and interviewed in Penn Arts & Sciences Magazine (Spring/Summer 2015 edition) to di
Camille Charles was recently quoted in a fivethirtyeight.com article that discusses the shifting attitudes toward racism and inequality. Camille Charles was recently quoted in a fivethirtyeight.com article that discusses the shifting attitudes toward racism and
Tukufu Zuberi commented on the racial divide in American churches after the shooting in Charleston, SC Tukufu Zuberi commented on the racial divide in American churches after the shooting in Charleston, SC.
In the Wall Street Journal article, "Women, Especially, Are Failing Financial Literacy," Olivia Mitchell’s report on the topic is cited. In the Wall Street Journal article, "Women, Especially, Are Failing Financial Literacy," Olivia Mitchell's report on the topic is cited.
Olivia S. Mitchell writes in the Wall Street Journal about why people don’t purchase long-term-care insurance policies Olivia S. Mitchell writes in the Wall Street Journal about why people don't purchase long-term-care insurance policies.
Camille Charles commented on the news that Spokane NAACP leader Rachel Dolezal has been passing herself off as black, despite actually being white. Camille Charles commented on the news that Spokane NAACP leader Rachel Dolezal has been passing herself off as black, despite actually
In the Philadelphia Inquirer, Joseph Kable’s research on the effectiveness of "brain games" like Lumosity is highlighted. In the Philadelphia Inquirer, Joseph Kable's research on the effectiveness of "brain games" like Lumosity is highlighted.
Mark Pauly wrote an article in Philly.com about the cost of developing drugs. Mark Pauly wrote an article in Philly.com about the cost of developing drugs.
Mark Pauly writes about the costs associated with developing a new drug Mark Pauly writes about the costs associated with developing a new drug.
New PSC Working Paper 15-3 New PSC Working Paper: Anderson, Thomas and Hans-Peter Kohler. 2015.
Angela Duckworth is cited in Forbes article about the importance of grit in your twenties. Angela Duckworth is cited in Forbes article about the importance of grit in your twenties.
Angela Duckworth is interviewed in Forbes magazine about her book and research. Angela Duckworth is interviewed in Forbes magazine about her book and research.
Linda Aiken commented on the usefulness of traveling nurses for covering shortages in a USA Today article. Linda Aiken commented on the usefulness of traveling nurses for covering shortages in a USA Today article.
Olivia Mitchell discusses reforms to Social Security Olivia Mitchell discusses potential reforms to Social Security in USA Today.
Furstenberg on familial responsibilities in USA Today A USA Today article on increasing responsibility to care for both younger and older family members quotes Frank Furstenberg
Kevin Volpp Receives Distinguished Investigator Award Kevin Volpp was presented with the 2015 Association for Clinical and Translational Science (ACTS) Distinguished Investigator Award for
Duckworth advises against using measure of grit in students to evaluate teachers Angela Duckworth advises against using measures of students' g
Volpp senior author on study that finds financial incentives help smokers quit Kevin Volpp was senior author on a study which has found that various financial incentives help people quit smoking.
New PSC Working Paper 15-2 New PSC Working Paper: Fishman, Ezra. 2015. "Variance Estimation for a Complex Life Table Quantity: Disease-free Life Expectancy." PSC Working Paper Series, PSC 15-2.
New PSC Working Paper: PSC 15-1. New PSC Working Paper: Kohler, Iliana V., Collin F. Payne, Chiwoza Bandawe, and Hans-Peter Kohler. 2015.
Olivia Mitchell reviews the two different effects on a relationship when women make more than their partners In CNN Money, Olivia Mitchell reviews the two different effects on a relationship when women make more than their partners.
Luca Pesando has been selected as an Additional Insights for the 21st Century 2015-2016 Fellow. Luca Maria Pesando has been awarded the 2015-16 Additional Insights International Research Fellowship offered by NYU, in collaboration with Innovation for Poverty
Daniella Marshall’s research was recently feature in the Chilean newspaper El Mecurio in an article entitled "Ninos que viven con sus abuelas tienen 20% mayor probabildad de ser obesos." Daniella Marshall's research was recently feature in the Chilean newspaper El Mecurio in an article entitle "
Linda Aiken quoted in the Atlantic on quality staffing Linda Aiken is quoted in The Atlantic on how a better work environment for nurses can increase patient satisfaction with quality of care.<
Jeremy Greenwood’s study of assortative mating and the Gini coefficient mentioned in Quartz In an article in Quartz discussing why Black women with college degrees can't get ahead, Jeremy Greenwood's study of how assortative mating increases
Study led by Duckworth on mentally stepping back from problems A study led by Angela Duckworth and postdoctoral researcher Rachel E.
Slate cites Dirk Krueger on taxing the rich Slate cites Dirk Krueger's 2014 working paper in an article on why the rich should pay a much higher percentage o
Olivia Mitchell recommends a book to help understand our economy For a better insight into today's economy, Olivia Mitchell recommends a book in the Wall Street Journal.
Cheikh Mbacké (Penn Ph.D.Demography ’86) has been selected by the IUSSP Council to be the 2015 IUSSP Laureate in recognition of his outstanding contributions to the advancement of population sciences and distinguished service rendered to the IUSSP. Cheikh Mbacké (Penn Ph.D.
Duckworth discusses grit in the NCAA In the Washington Post, Angela Duckworth talks
Olivia Mitchell talks about longevity annuities. In Bloomberg Business, Olivia Mitchell talks about longevity annuities.
Joseph Kable suggests asking your future self for money advice In the New York Times, Joseph Kable suggests "even brief reveries pondering future events might help reduce [hyperbolic] discounting’s ef
The Wall Street Journal cited a three-question test on financial literacy collaboratively developed by Olivia Mitchell The Wall Street Journal cited a three-question test on financial literacy collaboratively developed by Olivia Mitchell.
Kevin Volpp and co-author Mitesh S. Patel offer strategies for helping children make better food choices In an editorial published in JAMA Pediatrics, Kevin Volpp and co-author Mitesh S.
Angela Duckworth is citedin Washington Post article about Grit. Angela Duckworth is citedin Washington Post article about Grit.
Olivia Mitchell and Annamaria Lusardi have developed a three-question quiz to determine your financial savvy Olivia Mitchell and Annamaria Lusardi have developed a three-question quiz to determine your financial savvy.
Newsworks interviews Alison Buttenheim Newsworks' The Pulse interviewed Alison Buttenheim about the reasons for parents' views on vaccinations.
Polsky lead author on study that Shows Correlation Between Higher Reimbursement and Increased Appointment Availability Daniel E.
Jerry A. Jacobs in Bloomberg View on women deterred from fields because of ’brilliance’ stereotype In Bloomberg View, Jerry A.
Dennis Culhane discusses declining homelessness in the US in the Penn Almanac, which is a major finding of the 2014 Annual Homelessness Assessment Report. Dennis Culhane discusses declining homelessness in the US in the Penn Almanac, which is a major finding of the
Annette Lareau has been quoted in an article in the New Yorker that talks about the significance of low-income parents talking to their children more. Annette Lareau has been quoted in an article in the New Yorker that talks about the significance of low-income parents talking to their children mo
Daniel Polsky is among the co-authors of this Penn Study, Radiation Plus Hormone Therapy Prolongs Survival for Older Men with Prostate Cancer, discussed in a Penn Medicine News Release. Daniel Polsky is among the co-authors of this Penn Study, Radiation Plus Hormone Therapy Prolongs Survival for Older Men with Prostate Cancer, discussed in a Penn Medici
Angela Duckworth’s research is mentioned in an article about small but important interventions in K-12 education. Angela Duckworth's research is mentioned in an article about small but important interventions in K-12 education.

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