Dean, School of Arts & Sciences, University of Pennsylvania

Origin Story Rewind Mark Trodden Ten years ago, Trodden was the subject of our first-ever “Origin Story.” In honor of his new role as Dean of the School of Arts & Sciences, we’re bringing it back.

Ten years ago, I did an “Origin Story” video with Omnia about how I got my start in mathematics and my research interest in understanding the nature of dark matter and dark energy and the physics of the early universe. @sas.upenn.edu

Hunting for Relics of a Universe Past In the lab of Associate Professor of Physics and Astronomy Robyn Sanderson, Alexandra DiMauro, C’27, and Mariam Tskitishvili, C’28, are looking for hints about dark matter and analyzing data that…

In the lab of Associate Professor of Physics and Astronomy Robyn Sanderson, Alexandra DiMauro, C’27, and Mariam Tskitishvili, C’28, are looking for hints about dark matter and analyzing data that could inform what we know about how stars form. #DarkMatter #Astrophysics

Strongest Nor easters Getting Stronger Research from Professor Michael Mann and PhD students Annabelle Horton and Mackenzie Weaver shows that as the worst of these East Coast winter storms intensify, so does their destructive potential—a…

15 years ago, I invited Michael Mann to deliver a guest lecture. But he never made it to campus. Instead, he was snowbound by a nor’easter. Prof. Mann has since researched the impact of climate change on storms, finding that these nor’easters are getting more destructive. @michaelemann.bsky.social

Lynn Meskell elected Fellow to the British Academy | Penn Today The honor recognizes individuals who have demonstrated outstanding contributions to the humanities and social sciences.

Congrats to Lynn Meskell, Richard D. Green Penn Integrates Knowledge University Professor, on being elected as a Fellow of the British Academy in honor of her outstanding contributions to the humanities and social sciences! 👏 👏

The Life Cycle of an Idea Virtually every product and breakthrough we take for granted—from life-altering technologies to life-saving medical advancements—started at a university, and with fundamental scientific research.

Basic scientific research allows us to study the building blocks of life. Nearly every product and breakthrough we take for granted today—from life-altering technologies to life-saving medical advancements—started at a university lab. Omnia breaks down how it's done.

Hello BlueSky! I’m Mark Trodden, new Dean of Penn’s School of Arts & Sciences. I joined Penn in 2009 as a particle physicist and later served as Associate Dean for Natural Sciences for two years. Looking forward to sharing student & faculty highlights, initiatives, and events with you all!