Former teacher’s new career in energy policy has potential
Arwen Kozak (Master of Environmental Studies ’25) was working as a physics and math teacher when she enrolled in the MES program three years ago. Her goal was to pivot into the environmental policy space and apply her teaching skills in a new way. “I think to be a good policymaker is to be a good educator,” she says.
Nobec Talks - Gregg Sparkman
Join us for the next Norms and Behavioral Change Talk on Thursday, December 4th, at 1:00 p.m. EST with Dr. Gregg Sparkman of Boston College!
Nobec Talks - Lisa Spantig
Join us for the next Norms and Behavioral Change Talk on Thursday, November 6th, at 1:00 p.m. EST with Dr. Lisa Spantig of the RWTH Aachen University!
Nobec Talks - Alessandro Sontuoso
Join us for the next Norms and Behavioral Change Talk on Thursday, October 2nd at 1:00 p.m. EST with Dr. Alessandro Sontuoso of the City St George's, University of London!
Master of Behavioral and Decision Sciences Virtual Cafe
Join the Master of Behavioral and Decision Sciences (MBDS) program team on the first Thursday of every month from 10 - 11 a.m. ET. During these online chats, the MBDS associate director will be available to answer any questions you have about program features, application requirements, and anything else you'd like to know about Penn and the MBDS program.
International Master of Public Administration Virtual Information Session
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Post-Graduate Perspectives: From Stage to Scholarship
Join us for Post-Graduate Perspectives, a monthly virtual webinar series featuring inspiring stories from Penn LPS Online alumni. These sessions spotlight graduates who have leveraged their Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences (BAAS) degree to achieve remarkable goals—advancing their careers, pursuing graduate studies, or making a lasting impact in their fields and communities.
Ever wondered how a Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences (BAAS) degree can transform a creative passion into an academic career?
Bill Melleby, MSOD ’18
“My passion is finance,” says Bill Melleby (Master of Science in Organizational Dynamics ’18), currently the Director of Fiscal Operations at Penn Dental Medicine. “I like to describe finance departments as a business partner to the school, the clinic, and the researchers.
Sustainability snapshots: Organizational dynamics students return from course trip to Italy and reflect on food systems through photos
Earlier this summer, 15 students from Penn’s Organizational Dynamics Programs traveled with the course Global Collaboration for Sustainability: The Food-Water-Energy Nexus in Italy to explore sustainable food practices and food culture. One course assignment, a photo reflection, prompts students to discuss food-system practices based on an image from their nine-day trip.
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