Conferences

31        Mid-Atlantic Plant Research Conference; brings together a panel of plant scientists and conservation experts for an intensive one-day conference that highlights the intersection of plant science and conservation; 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Upper Gallery, Morris Arboretum & Gardens; fee: $150/general, $80/students; register: https://www.morrisarboretum.org/learn-discover/conferences (Morris Arboretum & Gardens).

Fitness & Learning

30        Executive Program in Design for Social Innovation Info Session; meet the faculty, speak with alumni, and get a better sense of the details of the program; 5:15 p.m.; Zoom webinar; register: https://tinyurl.com/xds-info-may-30 (XDS Program).

31        Continuing Education Series: Dental Symposium; dental workshop for the veterinary technician; 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; meeting rooms and lobby, Hill Pavilion; fee: $200; info: https://tinyurl.com/vet-conference-may-31 (Penn Vet).

Penn Libraries

Info: https://www.library.upenn.edu/events.

28        Artist Book Show and Tell at the Common Press; 12:30 p.m.; Common Press, Fisher Fine Arts Library.

30        Introduction to Letterpress Workshop (Press Training); 2-5 p.m.; Common Press, Fisher Fine Arts Library.

Talks

29        Topiramate Safety During Pregnancy Based on Real World Evidence; Sonia Hernández-Díaz, Harvard University; 9 a.m.; room 701, Blockley Hall, and Zoom webinar; register: https://pennmedicine.zoom.us/j/96442998641 (Center for Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics).

            Special Briefing: Doom Loop or Boom Loop—Work from Home and the Challenges Facing U.S. Cities; David Stanek, Econsult Solutions; Richard Voith, Econsult Solutions; Jose Maria Barrero, Instituto Tecnológico Autónomo de México; Stijn Van Nieuwerburgh, Columbia University; Kathryn Wylde, Partnership for New York City; 11 a.m.; Zoom webinar; register; https://tinyurl.com/iur-briefing-may-29 (Penn Institute for Urban Research).

31        A Systems Approach to Study the Impact of the Microbiome on Immunomodulation Therapy Outcomes; Joel Babdor, immunology; Andrew Marques, bioinformatics; noon; Gaulton Auditorium and Lobby, BRB (Penn Institute for Immunology).

This is an update to the May AT PENN calendar. To submit events for upcoming AT PENN calendars or weekly updates, email us at almanac@upenn.edu.