Welcome to the 2026–2027 Academic Year |
As the new academic year begins, Vijay Kumar, Nemirovsky Family Dean, looks ahead to a year of exciting opportunities and continued progress. Highlighting the School's momentum in new academic programs and pioneering research, the message underscores Penn Engineering's commitment to tackling society's greatest challenges through education, innovation and discovery.
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How AI Could Make Autism Screening More Accessible |
René Vidal, Rachleff University Professor in Electrical and Systems Engineering in Penn Engineering and Director of the Innovation in Data Engineering and Science (IDEAS) initiative, has worked with doctoral candidate Kaleab Kinfu to develop an AI system that has the potential to make autism screening more widely accessible.
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The Impact of Microplastics and How to Limit Exposure |
In a recent Q&A, Samantha McBride, William K. Gemmill Term Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering, and postdoctoral fellow Derek Ho share practical steps to limit exposure to microplastics.
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Cement tiles inspired by elephant skin cool buildings by up to 36°F without electricity
Yahoo Tech
Inspired by the cracked skin of elephants, Shu Yang, Joseph Bordogna Professor in Materials Science and Engineering, and Penn colleagues created a low-cost cement tile that naturally cools buildings by capturing and slowly releasing water through evaporation, helping to transform a structural weakness into a sustainable climate solution. Read More
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Entrepreneurship is booming in the U.S. Gen Zers are leading the way.
CBS News
Sync Labs founder and CEO Melanie Herbert (ESE'25), reflects on how her life experiences and opportunities at Penn inspired her entrepreneurial journey. Read More
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Penn Partners in New National Science Foundation AI Institute for Human-AI Cooperation
Eric Eaton, Research Associate Professor in Computer and Information Science, will serve as the managing director of the new Institute for Human-AI Cooperation (HAIC) on behalf of Penn. Read More
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This summer, Penn Engineering's Clark Scholars spent a month studying abroad in Lyon, France through INNOV @ INSA. Combining engineering and innovation coursework with French language, culture and independent travel, the program helped students broaden their technical knowledge, build confidence and develop a global perspective on engineering.
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This summer, the inaugural Glassman Penn Scholars Program cohort spent five weeks immersed in courses at Penn Engineering. Who participated in the program?
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A. High school students
B. Middle school students
C. International students
D. Philadelphia educators
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🗣️ Last month’s trivia was answered correctly by Cecilia Ise (ENG’29), who said that the most popular program at the Engineering Summer Academy was in Artificial Intelligence.
Email your answers to info@engineering.upenn.edu for a chance to be featured in the next newsletter.
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