Security Theatre: School Surveillance, Power and the Production of Carceral Bodies

Dr. DeMarcus A. Jenkins is a Calvin Bland Faculty Fellow and Assistant Professor in the School of Social Policy and Practice with a secondary appointment in the Annenberg School for Communication at the University of Pennsylvania.

Presenting “Security Theatre: School Surveillance, Power and the Production of Carceral Bodies,” the Penn Injury Science Center is thrilled to welcome Dr. Jenkins in a special edition of the Penn Injury Distinguished Lecture Series in partnership with the Perelman School of Medicine’s Deans’ Distinguished Visiting Professorship program.

The Deans’ Distinguished Visiting Professorship program recognizes and engages rising stars on the Penn faculty based in schools outside of PSOM.  Building on the wealth of local expertise, our program highlights important research contributions with an eye toward fostering relationships between faculty.

Our “visiting” professors experience the type of event we typically plan for faculty from other institutions: a seminar, scheduled meetings/meals with faculty and trainees, and possibly a small reception.  Through these “visits,” Penn faculty are exposed to researchers in related areas, with an eye toward potential collaborative and interactive opportunities.  These seminars provide fresh perspectives to all, engage our community in excellent science done locally, and nucleate new ideas for cross-disciplinary activities.

Please RSVP to join us in-person on Thursday, April 3, 2025 @ 12pm-1pm in the Amado Recital Hall (in the Irvine Auditorium at 3401 Spruce Street). Lunch will be provided.