Penn Dedicates New Laboratory for Sustainable Energy |
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Last year marked the hottest in recorded history — a grim reminder that climate change shows no signs of slowing down. Fortunately, Penn Engineers have a new building to accelerate developing solutions, the Vagelos Laboratory for Energy Science and Technology (VLEST).
“This building is going to be an epicenter where we bring people together from various fields with expertise to address what feels like an existential crisis, not only to those of us in this room, but for the next generation,” said Penn President Larry Jameson at the building’s opening.
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Cherie Kagan Receives Heilmeier Award |
Cherie Kagan, Stephen J. Angello Professor in Electrical and Systems Engineering, has been named the recipient of the 2024-25 George H. Heilmeier Faculty Award for Excellence in Research. Kagan is widely known for her groundbreaking research on nanostructured materials and their integration in devices with applications in electronics, photonics and sensing.
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New Quantum Sensing Technology Reveals Sub-Atomic Signals
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For decades, scientists have used molecular “fingerprints” to identify materials in devices as varied as MRI machines and airport scanners. Now, Penn Engineers have radically enhanced the precision of one such technique, making it possible to identify individual atomic nuclei, which could revolutionize fields like drug development.
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A deeper look into the Drones with Dr. Vijay Kumar
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Vijay Kumar, Professor and Nemirovsky Family Dean of Penn Engineering, discusses winning the prestigious 2024 John Scott Award and the drone sightings in the Northeast. Watch Now
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New $18M Penn project will use AI to develop RNA treatments like the COVID vaccines
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Penn researchers, including Daeyeon Lee, Russell Pearce and Elizabeth Crimian Heuer Professor in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, and Zachary Ives, Adani President's Distinguished Professor and Chair of Computer and Information Science, are leveraging the power of AI to explore the potential of RNA in medicine, agriculture and more. Read More
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Founded by Penn Engineering alumni, ChompSaw transforms the way we think about cardboard, opening endless creative possibilities for the next generation. Co-founders Kausi Raman and Max Liechty, graduates of the Integrated Product Design (IPD) master's program, took their innovation all the way to Shark Tank, showcasing the entrepreneurial spirit fostered at Penn.
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What is the purpose of the unique window design of the newly dedicated VLEST building (see top story above)?
A. The window “sails” generate solar energy to power the building.
B. The sails' design reflects solar radiation while allowing light in through the top portion of each window.
C. The triangular shapes reduce shadows on the exterior during the afternoon.
D. The vertical shades rotate throughout the day to allow maximum sunlight into the building.
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🗣️ Congratulations to Andy Silverman (ENG'91), Principal Program Manager, Azure Hardware Strategic Planning, who answered correctly why Large Language Models have trouble with spelling.
Email your answers to info@seas.upenn.edu for a chance to be featured in the next newsletter.
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