Wharton Stories: Research

Aerial view of the San Francisco Bay Bridge at sunset, with the city skyline in the background and coastal waters surrounding the bridge.
“The ability to take electives with a different cohort is an extraordinary opportunity to build connections with more students from differing backgrounds and industries,” says Richard Waterman, Deputy Vice Dean for Wharton’s EMBA Program.

Wharton EMBA Program Offers Cross-Cohort Flexibility

A diverse group of people smiling and standing in front of a banner for the Wharton ESG Initiative''s Turner Impact Portfolio Challenge.
“The Turner Impact Portfolio Challenge serves as a beacon of hope for a more equitable and sustainable future.” – Dean Erika James

The Turner Impact Portfolio Challenge Leads in ESG

A diverse group of people in a classroom setting, seated at desks with laptops and water bottles, engaging in a discussion or presentation.
“We are very proud of our scholars and their accomplishments. 85% of program alum have continued on in health-related fields following college graduation.” – Joanne Levy, SUMR Program Co-Founder

LDI & Wharton’s SUMR Program: 25 Years in Health Research Evolution

A large group of people attending a conference or seminar in a modern conference room. A presenter stands near a screen displaying information on
“Having all these people together, sharing the same mindset, and the chance to talk with them is an opportunity you wouldn’t simply find by attending school, going to classes and participating in club meetings.” – Aashika Vishwanath, CIS’26

Data Drives Humanity at Wharton & Penn Engineering’s Women in Data Science Conference

AI at Wharton
AI at Wharton brings together an impressively diverse offering of teaching and research resources on artificial intelligence.

The Future of AI: How Wharton Is Leading the Charge

A person in a flight suit stands on an airport tarmac, smiling with hands on hips, in front of a large aircraft.
“I hope my story inspires others to navigate their life challenges successfully, pursue their passions, and recognize that an MBA education is within reach.” – Sheila Xu, WG’24

In Honor of Deaf Awareness Month, Meet the Pioneering Sheila Xu

Illustration of snow-capped mountains with tall evergreen trees and green hills under a clear blue sky.
Faculty across Wharton discuss greenwashing, Arctic ice caps, and more during Penn Climate Week.

Wharton Climate Prof Tackles Greenwashing and More

A person extending a hand for a handshake near a laptop, possibly symbolizing a business meeting or agreement.
The ESG Initiative’s Head of Research Maoz (Michael) Brown and Prof. Katherine Klein discuss their findings on the surprising trade-offs of “gender centrality” in investing.

Research Spotlight: When Gender Is Central

Blurry image of JavaScript code on a dark background. The code includes functions, arrays, and various programming elements, symbolizing software development or coding.
Hamsa Bastani, assistant professor of operations, information, and decisions at Wharton, discusses key findings from her research on how deep web data and machine learning can help law enforcement agencies investigate and intervene in human trafficking.

Research Spotlight: Prof. Hamsa Bastani on Using Machine Learning To Combat Human Trafficking

A group of people sitting at a table in a formal setting, wearing suits and masks. Bottles of water are placed in front of them.
A team of students in the Analytics Accelerator were tasked with helping Zillow find new business opportunities in “dreamers,” or site visitors who window shop without ever clicking through to buy or rent.

Finding Business Opportunities in Zillow’s “Dreamers”