Giving robots superhuman vision
Inside Penn Engineering’s Widjaja Entrepreneurship Fellows Program |
The Widjaja Entrepreneurship Fellows Program gives students the mentorship and funding to turn bold ideas into ventures that tackle real-world challenges. Meet the students leading the way.
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Cherie Kagan Elected IEEE Fellow for Advancements in Optoelectronic Devices |
On the strength of her work focused on the chemical and physical properties of optical and optoelectronic devices, Cherie Kagan, Stephen J. Angello Professor in Electrical and Systems Engineering, has been elected Fellow of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE).
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The Cora Ingrum Center: Supporting the Next Generation of Engineers |
For decades, the Cora Ingrum Center for Community and Outreach (CIC) has introduced Philadelphia students to the wonders of engineering. Today, the CIC leads a wide range of programs, from coding clubs for young learners to hands-on research experiences for high schoolers, all designed to enhance STEM education.
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Breaking the Pattern: How Disorder Toughens Materials |
How can engineers make 3D-printed and laser-cut materials tougher? By adding just the right amount of randomness. As researchers in Mechanical Engineering and Applied Mechanics found, disordering the underlying structure of so-called “mechanical metamaterials” makes them more than twice as resistant to cracking.
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Scientists Work on 'Superhuman' Vision Systems for Robots
BBC News
Led by Mingmin Zhao, Assistant Professor in Computer and Information Science, researchers have developed a technology that lets robots see despite challenging conditions — like smoke or fog — that would otherwise blind their sensors. Read More
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Opinion: A Rare Opportunity For Climate Progress
Carbon Herald
Jennifer Wilcox, Presidential Distinguished Professor of Chemical Engineering and Energy Policy, argues that carbon capture holds the potential for bipartisan support, pointing to government-funded projects already underway in states such as West Virginia and Texas. Read More
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Energy Week @ Penn was a success! In early February, Penn Engineering hosted several events to discuss clean energy and the role of the next generation of engineers.
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Which Penn Engineering faculty member was the most recent addition to the National Academy of Engineering?
A. George Pappas
B. Mark Allen
C. Kathleen Stebe
D. Chris Murray
🗣️ Congratulations to Stuart Eichert (ENG'99), who answered correctly that Al Gore spoke at the 50th anniversary celebration of ENIAC in 1996.
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