LPS News

Philadelphia Managing Director Michael DiBerardinis to join Fels as Professor of Practice

In addition to teaching, DiBerardinis will play a central role in leading a world-class mentoring program for Fels students, according to Fels Institute of Government leadership.

Growing a ‘culture of cultivation’ on campus

Master of Environmental Studies student and Penn landscape planner Chloe Cerwinka raises awareness about edible landscapes on campus.

The chemistry graduate school experience

Chemical and Engineering News explores a roadmap for helping students decide if graduate school is right for them.

MES in the Community, Mahvish Azim Ilyas

Shining a light on community action

Excellence in Environmental Studies Award winner Mahvish Azim Ilyas (MES ’18) wants to shine light on solar energy.

Analyzing roadside dust to identify potential health concerns

Reto Gieré is working with collaborators across the world to identify an overlooked but significant factor in traffic-related air pollution.

MES in the Community, Kristen Henwood

The best laid plants

At Willistown Conservation Trust, Kristen Henwood (MES ’12) promotes environmental sustainability from the ground up.

A gentle nudge at the right moment can curb unnecessary spending online

Two MBDS students develop a tool to reduce excess online shopping purchases by almost 25 percent.

Congratulations to the inaugural class of Penn LPS Coding Boot Camp

On Saturday, July 21, 45 students received their certificates of completion from the first ever Coding Boot Camp offered by Penn’s College of Liberal and Professional Studies (LPS). 

MES in the Community, Jana A. Hirsch

Thinking outside the walls

An urban health researcher who studies the way people travel in cities, Jana A. Hirsch (MES ’10) knows that there are many paths to success.

Philly as a lab, classroom, and collaborator

Penn researchers and students look to the city to study everything from disease interventions to the psychological ramifications of vacant lots.