Articles by Daniel Tan
09/24/19 11:07pm
John Kerry and other global leaders talk climate change, Iran, and AI at Perry World House
The colloquium, "How Emerging Technologies are Rewiring the Global Order," featured conversations with Kerry, President of Kyrgyzstan Roza Otunbayeva, Secretary of Defense Ash Carter, Executive Director of the Human Rights Watch Kenneth Roth, and Uber Chief Scientist Raquel Urtasun. 04/25/19 10:11pm
Professors and students weigh in on $2 million study of Philadelphia-Pittsburgh hyperloop
While Penn students from Pittsburgh said the hyperloop would provide a much-needed faster travel option, professors expressed skepticism towards the proposal. 04/17/19 10:52pm
A conversation with Jeb Bush on climate change and millennial leadership
In an interview with the DP, Bush spoke about bipartisanship solutions to climate change and the need for college students to rise up and take the lead. 04/17/19 12:49am
Jeb Bush and other policymakers discuss climate change reform at Perry World House summit
At the summit, speakers presented a range of perspectives on combating climate change at the local, state, national, and international levels. 04/14/19 9:38pm
Penn Med researchers find potential treatment for pancreatic tumors
The clinical trial saw pancreatic tumors shrink in 83% of patients, Penn Medicine News reported. 04/10/19 11:58pm
Former Fed Chair Alan Greenspan talks trade war, federal deficit, and the Swedish economy
The event, “Appraising the Future,” was organized by the Penn Wharton Budget Model and moderated by its faculty director Kent Smetters. 03/24/19 10:58pm
Penn Med study finds states' homicide rates are affected by their neighbors' gun laws
The new study suggests that movement of guns from laxer neighboring states can undermine restrictive state gun laws. 03/24/19 10:26pm
Activists call for sustainable Asian American Studies programs at intercollegiate summit
On March 22, Penn’s Asian American Studies Program and its Undergraduate Advisory Board hosted the "State of Asian American Studies" summit, with attendees from various colleges. 03/18/19 9:40pm
To improve diversity in math, this Penn program helps underrepresented students get Ph.D.s
The initiative, now in its second year, helps students from underrepresented backgrounds earn a master's degree and prepare for fast-track admission to Penn’s mathematics Ph.D. program. 03/11/19 9:05pm
Electric scooters could soon be legalized in Philadelphia following City Council hearing
A bill introduced by Pennsylvania state representatives in late February signals the movement toward statewide legalization of electronic scooters. 02/14/19 10:04pm
Philadelphia may feel like Memphis by 2080 if climate change trends persist
A new study predicts that by 2080, Philadelphia's winters will be 9.1 degrees Fahrenheit warmer and 41.1 percent wetter. 02/12/19 12:06am