Penn Engineers Turn Toxic Fungus into Anti-Cancer Compound |
Once feared as the potential source of the “Pharaoh’s Curse,” the fungus Aspergillus flavus now holds cancer-fighting potential. Sherry Gao, Presidential Penn Compact Associate Professor in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering and in Bioengineering, discovered compounds in the mold that could possibly eliminate leukemia cells.
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No Plan, No Problem: Teaching Robots to Build Without Blueprints |
Unlike humans, who need elaborate, step-by-step plans, insects build without blueprints. Jordan Raney, Associate Professor in Mechanical Engineering and Applied Mechanics (MEAM), and Mark Yim, Asa Whitney Professor of Mechanical Engineering in MEAM, developed mathematical rules that could let robots build structures the same way, opening new doors in manufacturing.
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Shoji Hall Works at the Electrifying Edge Between Materials Science and Chemistry |
Shoji Hall, Associate Professor in Materials Science and Engineering, studies the interface between solids and liquids, where electricity can break and form chemical bonds. His lab’s goal is to make chemical reactions more efficient, which could help fight climate change and enhance manufacturing.
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Trump’s AI plan calls for massive data centers. Here’s how it may affect energy in the US
Associated Press
Benjamin Lee, Professor in Electrical and Systems Engineering and Computer and Information Science, shares an informed perspective on how the building of massive data centers will impact the energy needs of the US. Read More
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To combat climate change, Norway wants to be Europe's carbon dump
The Washington Post
Jennifer Wilcox, Presidential Distinguished Professor of Chemical Engineering and Energy Policy in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, offers expert insight on Europe's carbon storage issues. Read More
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At Penn Engineering, the spirit of innovation doesn’t take a summer break.
While students interned and conducted research, staff assembled a Rubik’s Cube mosaic of the Penn Shield and crafted keychains in the MEAM Precision Machining Laboratory.
These workshops, part of Staff Appreciation Week, celebrated the creativity, curiosity and craftsmanship that define Penn Engineering year-round.
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The Class of 2029, Penn Engineering's newest undergraduate class, arrives on campus in August. What is the typical size of each first-year class at Penn Engineering?
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A. 300
B. 400
C. 800
D. 1,000
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🗣️ Last month’s trivia was answered correctly by John Moyer (ENG’84), who answered that Warren Seider is the longest-serving faculty member at Penn Engineering.
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