Join your colleagues at the Penn Injury Science Center’s Fall Gathering on October 25, 2023 from 10:00 am to 12:30 pm in the Faculty Lounge (14th FL) of the Biomedical Research Building. Click here to see the agenda (opens PDF) Tap into the network and resources of the Penn Injury Science Center, and help us generate new […]
The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine’s Roundtable on Population Health Improvement will conduct a hybrid public workshop December 6, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET, and December 7, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. ET, to discuss various dimensions of violence and community safety in the United States. This workshop will bring together researchers, practitioners, leaders, […]
Dr. Dan Semenza is Assistant Professor in the Department of Sociology, Anthropology, and Criminal Justice and the Department of Urban-Global Health at Rutgers University, as well as Director of Interpersonal Violence Research at the New Jersey Gun Violence Research Center. Presenting "The Toll it Takes: Gun Violence and Public Health in the US," the Penn […]
Deaths from firearm violence remain stubbornly high in the U.S. Those most affected include youth under the age of 20, for whom firearm violence is now the top cause of death, and Black men. Black teens and young men ages 18-34 account for 2% of the population but 36% of all firearm homicide fatalities. Calls […]
The Incubator at the Penn Injury Science Center (PISC) is open to the PISC community and its partners in order to provide a venue for discussion and collaboration. Presenters have found sessions helpful in discussing new ideas, participating in dialogue on emerging research concepts; refining their research proposal, questions or manuscripts; and receiving input about […]
Join an afternoon of dynamic discussions, inspiring performances, and valuable connections. Hear from keynote speaker Ant Brown, who will showcase a social experiment from Always Be Real Original, and enjoy a captivating poetry performance by James Allen. Plus, dive deep into the conversation, moderated by Revive POC, featuring Dr. Elinore Kaufman, Dr. Desmond Patton, violence prevention […]
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 […]
Join us on April 16th and April 30th, 2025 @ 5:30pm for a two-part documentary screening series, hosted by the Penn Graduate School of Education, Penn Injury Science Center, and Penn Medicine Center for Health Justice. Documentary screenings will be followed by panel discussions, Q&A, and other interactive exhibits and opportunities. Please note, to attend […]
Join us on April 30th, 2025 @ 5:30pm for a two-part documentary screening series, hosted by the Penn Graduate School of Education, Penn Injury Science Center, and Penn Medicine Center for Health Justice. This screening is for Part 2, which follows the April 16th screening of Part 1. Documentary screenings will be followed by panel […]
The SAVIR Fall Forum is a week of virtual programming, September 15–22! This mini-SAVIR conference offers daily opportunities to participate in science sessions, skill-building labs, and networking events. On Tuesday, September 16th 12pm-3pm (Stellar Chance Rm 601), in place of our usually scheduled Incubator, the Penn Injury Science Center is inviting its scholars, trainees, partners, […]
You're Invited! Penn Injury Science Center Winter Social Join us for a warm and welcoming Winter Social hosted by the Penn Injury Science Center! 📅 Thursday, February 5th, 2026 ⏰ 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM 📠Sweeten Alumni House Enjoy food and drinks while connecting with colleagues and others across Penn who share an interest […]
Event Details: 📅 Date: February 10, 2026 🕛 Time: 12:00–1:00 PM ET 📠Location: Virtual Secondary data offers powerful opportunities for research—but it also comes with constraints. How can scholars push beyond these limitations? Join experts Millan AbiNader, PhD, MSW, Laurie Graham, PhD, MSW, and Julie Kafka, PhD, MPH for a dynamic discussion on innovative methods for analyzing intimate partner violence-related fatalities using the National Violent […]