Tag: Swarthmore College
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John Caskey, Swarthmore College – Concentrated Urban Poverty
Why does poverty hit certain areas harder than others? John Caskey, Joseph Wharton professor of economics at Swarthmore College, delves into one example for answers. John Caskey is the Joseph Wharton professor economics at Swarthmore College. He has a B.A. from Harvard University and a Ph.D. from Stanford University. He teaches courses in financial economics…
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Nina Johnson, Swarthmore College – The Impact of Mass Incarceration
On Swarthmore College Week: Low incomes, high crime rates. How does a neighborhood change for the better? Nina Johnson, assistant professor of sociology, says understanding the social aspect of the area can be a good start. Nina Johnson, PhD is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Sociology and Anthropology and Chair of the Program…
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Edwin Mayorga, Swarthmore College – Mental Health of Latinx Youth
On Swarthmore College Week: Latinx youth is a growing population that faces tough challenges. Edwin Mayorga, assistant professor of educational studies, explores helping this group now and in the future. A parent-educator-activist-scholar, Edwin Mayorga is Assistant Professor of Educational Studies and Latin American and Latino Studies at Swarthmore College (PA). His scholarship examines a number…
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Syd Carpenter, Swarthmore College – Art and the Black Farmer
On Swarthmore College Week: The work of black farmers can be underrepresented. Syd Carpenter, professor of studio art, explores how art can help fill in the gaps. Syd Carpenter lives and makes mixed media/ceramic sculptures in Philadelphia. She exhibits her sculptures nationally and internationally, works in the collection of the Renwick Gallery of the Smithsonian,…
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Syon Bhanot, Swarthmore College – Putting Behavioral Science to Work
On Swarthmore College Week: Academics can have an impact in the community. Syon Bhanot, assistant professor of economics, determines how behavioral science helps cities face everyday challenges. Syon Bhanot is an Assistant Professor of Economics at Swarthmore College, studying behavioral and public economics. Syon obtained his PhD in Public Policy at the Harvard Kennedy School…
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Swarthmore College Week on The Academic Minute (2019.02.25)
Swarthmore College Week on The Academic Minute 2019.02.25 Monday, February 25th Syon Bhanot examines how behavioral science can have a positive impact on cities. Tuesday, February 26th Syd Carpenter discusses using art to bring the stories of African American farmers to life. Wednesday, February 27th Edwin Mayorga delves into the mental health of Latinx youth.…