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Research + Innovation

Manipulating Materials, Shapes and Chemistry To Create Climate Change-Fighting Inventions

  Shu Yang, Joseph Bordogna Professor and Chair of Materials Science and Engineering, looks at her research through the lens of biomimicry: life forms and … Read More ›

Posted on December 20, 2023December 21, 2023
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In the News, Research + Innovation

AI and Environmental Challenges

Artificial intelligence (AI) is now inescapable, a subject discussed around the globe. AI’s growth has been met with both excitement and concern across several industries. … Read More ›

Posted on December 15, 2023
During its recent eighth annual Celebration of Innovation, the Penn Center for Innovation (PCI) reported on a successful fiscal year 2023. From left: Sean McCooe, Holger Kissel, Shu Yang, Firooz Alfatouni, Steve Kelly, and Sean Marett. (Image: Courtesy of Felice Macera)
Honors + Awards, Research + Innovation

Celebrating Innovation and Impact

In his opening remarks at the recently held Penn Center for Innovation’s (PCI) annual Celebration of Innovation, John Swartley, PCI’s managing director and associate vice provost … Read More ›

Posted on December 13, 2023
Aaron Roth and Michael Kearns
In the News, Research + Innovation

Responsible AI in the Wild

When we first joined AWS AI/ML as Amazon Scholars over three years ago, we had already been doing scientific research in the area now known as responsible AI for … Read More ›

Posted on December 7, 2023
René Vidal, at the podium, introduces the event “ChatGPT turns one: How is generative AI reshaping science?” Bhuvnesh Jain, left at the table, moderated the discussion with Sudeep Bhatia, Konrad Kording, Andrew Zahrt, and Nick Pangakis.
In the News, Research + Innovation

Penn Scientists Reflect on One Year of ChatGPT

As a neuroscientist surveying the landscape of generative AI—artificial intelligence capable of generating text, images, or other media—Konrad Kording cites two potential directions forward: One is … Read More ›

Posted on December 6, 2023
Students and Professors in front of the LOVE statue on Penn's campus. From left to right top - Ahhyun Yuh (hugging the "L") and Xiayan Ji (hugging the "O") sitting - Insup Lee, George Demiris, Oleg Sokolsky
Research + Innovation

How PRECISE Researchers are Aiming to Combat the Global Challenge of Loneliness and Isolation

Combatting Loneliness and Isolation Loneliness and isolation have become growing public health concerns in the United States, exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. A new advisory … Read More ›

Posted on December 5, 2023December 6, 2023
Digital hands manipulating by a man in the suit. Internet risks, artifical intelligence anxiety concept. Vector illustration.
In the News, Research + Innovation

AI Can Write a Wedding Toast or Summarize a Paper. But What Happens When It’s Asked to Build a Bomb?

During the past year, large language models (LLMs) have become incredibly adept at generating synthesizing information and producing humanlike outputs. LLMs are likened to digital … Read More ›

Posted on December 4, 2023
Jen Wilcox
Honors + Awards, In the News, Research + Innovation

Jennifer Wilcox One of Time’s 100 Most Influential Climate Leaders in Business

We need new kinds of leaders to solve the climate crisis and 100 of the most influential are on this year’s list from Time magazine. … Read More ›

Posted on November 30, 2023
Aerial view coal power plant station in the morning mist, the morning sunrises. coal power plant and environment concept. Coal and steam. Mae Moh, Lampang, Thailand.
In the News, Research + Innovation

The Calculus on Direct Air Capture

In the push to decarbonize, it is crucial that we consider the local implications of new energy technologies. This is true for direct air capture, … Read More ›

Posted on November 29, 2023
Traces of the moon rover through a crater on the Moon, the planet earth in the background, 3D render
Grants, Research + Innovation

Penn Receives $2 Million NASA Grant for TRUSSES Project to Study Lunar Robotics

The University of Pennsylvania has been awarded a $2 million grant from NASA to conduct groundbreaking research on lunar robotics. The TRUSSES Project: Temporarily, Robots … Read More ›

Posted on November 28, 2023

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