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Angela Lee Duckworth was included in Clarivate's 2024 List of Highly Cited Researchers
Angela Lee Duckworth was included in Clarivate's 2024 List of Highly Cited Researchers.
December 6, 2024
Angela Duckworth discusses the factors that affect human behavior and the challenges associated with them, Thirteen PBS
Duckworth talks about many complicated human emotions such as self-control and temper. Check out the full episode with Kelly Corrigan now!
June 3, 2024
Angela Duckworth Had A Conversation with the Author of The Book Nudge, Knowledge At Wharton
Duckworth was described by "Having spent years studying the best ways to Nudge people with choice-preserving but psychologically wise interventions to help them make better decisions." Citation:
March 25, 2024
Angela Lee Duckworth's new study is featured, Penn Today & Knowledge at Wharton
Penn Today and Knowledge at W
March 4, 2024
Angela Duckworth op-ed on How to Help Students Try New Things, Education Week
In the Education Week, Angela Duckworth talks about how to help students try new things, sayi
September 13, 2023
Studies by Dolores Albarracin, Courtney Boen, Angela Duckworth, John MacDonald, Eugenia South, Dorothy Roberts and Sarah Tishkoff are highlighted, Research at Penn
Research at Penn, 2023 Edition, features the research of Dolores Albarracin (pg 50),
July 20, 2023
Angela Duckworth op-ed on the power of Machine Learning in cultivating healthy habits, Knowledge at Wharton
Knowledge at Wharton features Angela Duckworth and her study in an article
July 3, 2023
Angela Lee Duckworth Spoke about , No Stupid Questions Podcast
Angela Lee Duckworth
March 19, 2023
Angela Lee Duckworth wrote an op-ed about embracing chatbots in the classroom, LA Times
Los Angeles Times highlights an op-ed co-authored by research associate Angela Lee Duckworth which propos
January 19, 2023
Alison Buttenheim, Angela Duckworth, and Kevin Volpp examined the impact of the Philly Vax Sweepstakes on COVID-19 vaccination rates, Penn Today
Penn Today shared the results of a UPenn-led study co-authored by PSC/PARC Research Associates Kevin G.
October 10, 2022
Angela Duckworth helps create UPenn’s first admissions essay question focusing on gratitude, Philadelphia Enquirer
In an article for The Phildadelphia Inquirer, PSC Research Associate Angela Lee Duckworth shares her role in encouraging University of Pennsylvania's applicants to write - and share - a thank you note as an admissions essay question.
October 1, 2022
Angela Duckworth speaks to Penn 2020 and 2021 graduates at in-person commencement, Penn Today
PSC Research Associate Angela Lee Duckworth was the Commencement Speaker for the University of Pennsylvania's long-awaited, in-person celebration.
June 22, 2022
Angela Duckworth featured in Penn Today
Angela Lee Duckworth (PSC Research Associate) was featured in Penn Today for a new megastudy, published in
January 6, 2022
Angela Lee Duckworth featured in Penn GSE News
Angela Lee Duckworth (PSC Research Associate) was featured in
January 4, 2022
Aiken, Duckworth, and Trojanowski featured in Calrivate’s list of Highly Cited Researchers in 2021
Linda H.
December 8, 2021
Research Associates Awarded Penn SAS Making a Difference in Global Communities and Klein Family Social Justice Grants
Congratulations to the recipients of the Penn Arts & Sciences Making a Difference in Global Communities and Klein Family Social Justice Grant
August 23, 2021
Angela Duckworth featured in U.S. News & World Resport
Angela Lee Duckworth (PSC Research Associate) co-authored new research published in Educational Researcher entitled, "
July 14, 2021
Angela Lee Duckworth co-authored new research published in Educational Researcher
Angela Lee Duckworth (PSC) co-authored new research published in Educational Researcher entitled, "Students Attending School Remotely Suffer S
July 13, 2021
New Vaccine Adoption Research from Angela Duckworth
The Behavior Change for Good Initiative (BCFG), co-directed by Angela Duckworth (PSC Research Associate), at the Wharton School and the School of Arts & Scie
February 18, 2021
Angela Duckworth featured in Yahoo News and USA Today about new vaccine study
Angela Duckworth (PSC Research Associate) was featured in USA Today and
December 6, 2020
Angela Duckworth featured in Penn Today about new Grit Lab course
Angela Duckworth (PSC Research Associate) was featured in Penn Today about a new Grit Lab course that teaches Penn un
November 12, 2020
Angela Duckworth wrote an article for The Upside
Angela Duckworth (PSC Research Associate) penned an article for
September 25, 2020
Angela Duckworth wrote a piece for The Philadelphia Inquirer
Angela Duckworth (PSC Research Associate) co-authored an option piece on contact tracing for the
July 31, 2020
Angela Duckworth in The New York Times
Angela Duckworth (PSC Research Associates) along with co-authors wrote an opinion article published in The New York Ti
May 28, 2020
Angela Duckworth in the CNN Town Hall
Angela Duckworth (PSC Research Associate) participated in the CNN Town Hall about the lasti
May 28, 2020
Course Taught by Angela Lee Duckworth Featured in Business Insider
Positive psychology course taught by Angela Lee Duckworth (PSC Research Associate) has been featured as part of five online courses that the University of Pennsylvania is offering for free.
March 26, 2020
Angela Lee Duckworth and Dorothy Roberts featured in The Philadelphia Inquirer
Angela Lee Duckworth (PSC Research Associate) and Dorothy Roberts (PSC Research Associate) featured in article on the stories of women in male-dominated fields.
March 6, 2020
Angela Lee Duckworth Included in the Top 10 of Education Week’s 2020
Angela Lee Duckworth (PSC Research Associate) was included in the top 10 of Education Week’s 2020 Edu-Scholar Public Influence Rankings.
February 20, 2020
Angela Duckworth in The Philadelphia Inquirer
Angela Duckworth (PSC) wrote a piece in the Philadelphia Inquirer titled, "Kids Need to Hear that Learnin
December 4, 2019
What Factors Predict Success?
New research from Angela Duckworth (PSC Associate) and colleagues finds that characteristics beyond intelligence influence long-term achievement, read more about this line of inquiry in
November 14, 2019
Angela L. Duckworth to Create Grit Lab Open to All Undergraduates in the College, Engineering, Nursing and Wharton
A first-of-its-kind undergraduate course that will apply cutting-edge scientific knowledge on fostering passion and perseverance is debuting this spring. Called Grit Lab, the class is being taught by Angela Duckworth, Christopher H.
October 30, 2019
PSC Associate Angela L. Duckworth along with Marci Hamilton selected as Distinguished Daughters of Pennsylvania
Angela Duckworth, Christopher H. Browne Distinguished Professor of Psychology, and Marci Hamilton, Robert A.
September 25, 2019
Angela Duckworth (PSC) featured in the Philadelphia Inquirer
Angela Duckworth (PSC) wrote a piece in the Philadelphia Inquirer titled, "How reading a good book can make you a better person."
September 16, 2019
Advice-giving benefits the person sharing guidance
Research by PSC researcher, Angela Lee Duckworth, and co-authors was highlighted in
July 16, 2019
Want To Change The World? Get Immersed In Something That Matters
Angela Lee Duckworth was interviewed in a Forbes article and on the
June 4, 2019
A smarter way to think about willpower
Angela Lee Duckworth and co-authors published an article in the Washington Post about how our environment influence our self-
April 30, 2019
Penn Arts & Sciences Announces 2019 Teaching Award Recipients
Angela Lee Duckworth just received the College of Liberal and Professional Studies Award for Distinguished Teaching in Pr
April 18, 2019
The Temptation of Now
Angela Lee Duckworth was interviewed on Choiceology podcast with Katy Milkman about why its so tempting to make short-sighted decisions and how we can exert more self-control.
December 6, 2018
As Harvard’s admissions face federal scrutiny, a reminder that grades aren’t everything
Angela Lee Duckworth was cited in the Philadelphia Inquirer for her research on su
October 30, 2018
More Grit = More Success
Angela Lee Duckworth was interviewed on Larry Rifkin on his American Trends podcast on her book "GRIT: The Power of Passion and Perseverance".
October 15, 2018
High Achievers Have More Grit Than Talent
Angela Lee Duckworth's book, “Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance.”, was quoted in a Forbes
October 8, 2018
Behavior Change for Good, led by Angela Lee Duckworth, Katherine Milkman, receives $2 million boost
Penn's top behavioral scientists are getting closer to discovering how to make lasting positive change in people's lives. In September, the Behavior Change for Good Initiative received a $2 million donation from 1983 Wharton graduate Marc J. Leder.
September 28, 2018
How to Find a Passion That Inspires Extraordinary Effort
PSC Associate, Angela Lee Duckworth, was interview on Think Act Be podcast on her work on Grit: The Power of Passion a
September 13, 2018
Learn how grit helps you build passion & perseverance
PSC researcher, Angela Lee Duckworth, was interviewed about habits and practices for building grit on Next Year Now podcast.
September 7, 2018
High Achievers Have More Grit Than Talent
PSC researcher, Angela Lee Duckworth, was quoted in Forbes about her book "Grit: The Power of Passion an
August 29, 2018
"Grit": How passion and perseverance lead to excellence
PSC researcher, Angela Lee Duckworth, was interviewed on CBS This Morning about her bestselling book " Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance."
August 22, 2018
Knowledge@Wharton: Is it possible to change bad behavior – permanently?
Wharton's Katherine Milkman and Penn's Angela Duckworth discuss the Behavior Change for Good Initiative on the Knowledge@Wharton podcast.
May 31, 2018
How to Launch a Behavior-Change Revolution
Angela Duckworth was interview on Freakonomics Radio about her project Behaviour Change for Good.
October 24, 2017
5 Ways to Build Resilience
Angela Duckworth of the School of Arts and Sciences is cited in Penn Today and Entrepreneur for her extensive research on grit.
September 19, 2017
Social and Emotional Skills: Everybody Loves Them, but Still Can’t Define Them
Angela Duckworth of the School of Arts & Sciences is cited in an NPR article for her research on “gri
August 13, 2017
How To Use Criticism To Your Advantage -- And Not To Shame Yourself
Angela Duckworth of the School of Arts & Sciences is cited in a Forbes article for her research on
August 9, 2017
Duckworth - Creating Intellectual risk takers
June 12, 2017
Adopting Financial Habits That Stick
Angela Duckworth of the School of Arts & Sciences and Katherine Milkman of the Wharton School are cited in a Forbes for th
June 6, 2017
Letter Grades Deserve an ’F’: A Recommendation for Updating School Report Cards
Angela Duckworth of the School of Arts & Sciences is cited on WBUR Radio Boston for researching grit.
June 5, 2017
How to Leave a Mark on People
Angela Duckworth of the School of Arts & Sciences is mentioned in a New York Times article for sharing a list “What causes individuals to adopt the
April 17, 2017
Angela Duckworth to Give Penn’s 2017 Baccalaureate Address
Angela Duckworth, the Christopher H.
April 12, 2017
What Makes Creative People Creative?
April 9, 2017
Growing in Gritty-ness
Angela Duckworth of the School of Arts & Sciences is cited in a Huffington Post article for studying “grit.” Read more
April 9, 2017
Angela Duckworth is involved in a new Coursera class on Positive Psyhology.
Angela Duckworth is involved in a new
March 24, 2017
Angela Duckworth is cited in New York Times article "What Does It Take to Climb Up the Ladder?"
Angela Duckworth is cited in New York Times
March 24, 2017
One Reason Young People Don’t Go Into Science? We Don’t Fail Well
Angela Duckworth of the School of Arts & Sciences is quoted in a STAT article about encouraging more resilience in students that have an interest in science but are discou
March 20, 2017
Angela Duckworth is interviewed in Forbes "A passion is more developed than it is discovered".
Angela Duckworth is interviewed in Forbes "A passion is more developed than it is discovered".
February 21, 2017
Charles, Duckworth Named To Endowed Chairs in Penn Arts And Sciences
Dean Steven J. Fluharty is pleased to announce the appointment of two faculty members in Penn Arts and Sciences to endowed chairs.
January 6, 2017
Angela Duckworth questions the success of students in High School versus College in Washington Post article.
Angela Duckworth questions the success of students in High School versus College in Washington
September 21, 2016
Angela Duckworth is cited in Huffington Post article about one person’s Grit Quotient.
Angela Duckworth is cited in a Huffington Post article about one person's Grit Quotient.
August 22, 2016
Angela Duckworth wrote an article in the New York Times about grit after graduation.
Angela Duckworth wrote an article in the New York Times about grit after graduation.
June 4, 2016
Angela Duckworth, professor of psychology, investigates the root causes of success.
Angela Lee Duckworth investigates the root causes of success in SAS Frontiers.
June 2, 2016
Angela Duckworth and her book were featured in CNBC article.
Angela Duckworth and her book were featured in CNBC article.
May 21, 2016
Angela Duckworth and grit are written about in a Smithsonian.com article.
Angela Duckworth and grit are written about in a Smithsonian.com article.
May 17, 2016
Angela Duckworth and her book, Grit, are featured in PBS article.
Angela Duckworth and her book, Grit, are featured in PBS article.
May 12, 2016
Angela Duckworth is cited in New York Times article written by David Brooks.
Angela Duckworth is cited in New York Times article written by David Brooks.
May 10, 2016
Angela Duckworth is quoted in Business Insider article about taking control of success.
Angela Duckworth is quoted in Business Insider article about taking control of success.
May 8, 2016
Angela Duckworth and Grit are talked about in CBS This Morning article.
Angela Duckworth and Grit are talked about in CBS This Morning article.
May 3, 2016
Angela Duckworth is quoted in New York Times article about the complexities of grit.
Angela Duckworth is quoted in New York Times article about the complexities of grit.
April 29, 2016
Angela Duckworth is cited in Quartz.com article about grit in schools.
Angela Duckworth is cited in Quartz.com article about grit in schools.
April 13, 2016
Angela Duckworth, in a NYT editorial, says we shouldn’t be grading schools on the grit of the students
Angela Duckworth, in a NYT editorial, says we shouldn't be grading schools on the grit of the students.
March 25, 2016
Angela Duckworth is cited in New York Times article about grit and actually going to school.
Angela Duckworth is cited in New York Times article about grit and actually going to school.
March 15, 2016
Angela Duckworth is cited in New York Times article about a national push to measure grit.
Angela Duckworth is cited in New York Ti
February 29, 2016
Angela Duckworth is cited in Wall Street Journal article about the role of grit and being a boss.
Angela Duckworth is cited in Wall Street Journal article about the role of grit and being a boss.
January 26, 2016
Angela Duckworth’s pro-grit research is challenged by new findings that say knowing when to quit can be just as important.
Angela Duckworth's pro-grit research is challenged by new findings that say knowing when to quit can be just as important.<
October 14, 2015
Angela Duckworth is cited in Forbes article about the importance of grit in your twenties.
Angela Duckworth is cited in Forbes article about the importance of grit in your twenties.
May 25, 2015
Angela Duckworth is interviewed in Forbes magazine about her book and research.
Angela Duckworth is interviewed in Forbes magazine about her book and research.
May 24, 2015
Duckworth advises against using measure of grit in students to evaluate teachers
Angela Duckworth advises against using measures of students' g
May 12, 2015
Study led by Duckworth on mentally stepping back from problems
A study led by Angela Duckworth and postdoctoral researcher Rachel E.
April 14, 2015
Duckworth discusses grit in the NCAA
In the Washington Post, Angela Duckworth talks
March 29, 2015
Angela Duckworth is citedin Washington Post article about Grit.
Angela Duckworth is citedin Washington Post article about Grit.
March 9, 2015
Angela Duckworth’s research is mentioned in an article about small but important interventions in K-12 education.
Angela Duckworth's research is mentioned in an article about small but important interventions in K-12 education.
January 5, 2015
Angela Duckworth is cited in New York Times article about teaching emotional learning.
Angela Duckworth is cited in New York Times article about teaching emotional learning.
December 4, 2014
Angela Duckworth is cited in National Geographic article about the difference between Grit and IQ.
Angela Duckworth is cited in National Geographic article about the difference between Grit and
October 14, 2014
Angela Duckworth’s research is mentioned in Entrepreneur.
Angela Duckworth's research is mentioned in Entrepreneur.
May 4, 2014
Angela Lee Duckworth will discuss self-control and grit at the Penn Annual Disabilities Symposium on Friday, April 11, 2014.
Angela Lee Duckworth discusses her research in a Penn Current article about speaking at the
April 3, 2014
Angela Duckworth’s recent "genius grant" award from the MacArthur Foundation is discussed in the Penn Arts & Sciences Magazine.
Angela Duckworth's recent "genius grant" award from the MacArthur Foundation is discussed in the Penn Arts & Sciences Magazine.
December 18, 2013
Angela Duckworth has been selected as a 2013 MacArthur Fellow
Angela Duckworth has been selected as a 2013 MacArthur Fellow.
September 25, 2013
Angela Duckworth says perseverance can be taught
Angela Duckworth says perseverance can be taught.
August 7, 2013
Duckworth The Secret to Making Children Succeed? Don’t Be a Pushy Parent
Angela Duckworth is quoted in an article on parenting in The Telegraph.
January 6, 2013
Angela Duckworth’s research is highlighted in a Slate article
Angela Duckworth's research is highlighted in the Slate article, "How Children Suc
September 10, 2012
Angela Duckworth discusses attributes that help scholars succeed in the Chronicle of Higher Education.
Angela Duckworth discusses attributes that help scholars succeed in the Chronicle of Higher Education.
August 4, 2012
Angela Duckworth is featured in the Gazette
Character's Content, a feature article on Angela Duckworth, has been published in the Gazette.
May 8, 2012
Angela Duckworth is cited for her research on students’ involvement in activities as a predictor of success.
Angela Duckworth is cited in Education Next for her research on students’ involvement in activities as a predictor o
October 12, 2011
Angela Duckworth’s research is highlighted in a NYT article
Angela Duckworth's research on grit is highlighted in a New York Times article, "What if the Secret to Success Is Failur
September 13, 2011
Duckworth is cited on Wired.com for her research on grittier competitors amongst children.
Angela Lee Duckworth is cited on Wired.com for her research on grittier competitors amongst children.
July 13, 2011
Angela Lee Duckworth’s research on IQ tests and motivation is featured in the BBC News
Angela Lee Duckworth’s research on the role motivation plays in IQ test results is highlighted in the
July 13, 2011