In this Q&A, MSSP+DA student Nature Hu reflects on what brought her to social policy work, her favorite SP2 course, and where she hopes to make a difference next.
Continue Reading Blending empathy & analytics: A Q&A with MSSP+DA student Nature Hu
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07/22
SP2 students gain hands-on experience through integrated behavioral health fellowship at CHOP
Master of Social Work (MSW) students at Penn’s School of Social Policy & Practice (SP2) are helping strengthen integrated behavioral health services for children and families across Philadelphia through a new partnership with Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP).
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07/21
How extreme heat affects the economy
R. Jisung Park, an environmental and labor economist at the School of Social Policy & Practice, discusses climate change and the impact of extreme heat on academic success and worker productivity.
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07/20
Leading with a social work lens: A Q&A with Kimberly Browne, MSW’06
Alumna Kimberly Browne, MSW’06, reflects on her SP2 experience, the moments that shaped her professional journey, and why she believes social workers belong at the executive table.
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PhD alumna Julie Cederbaum, PhD’09, reflects on the experiences that prepared her for an academic career, the impact of teaching the next generation of social workers, and how her SP2 training continues to guide her work.
Continue Reading Shaping the next generation of social workers: A Q&A with Julie Cederbaum, PhD’09