Posts from the School of Engineering and Applied Science
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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
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 ›
Each year, the Nemirovsky Engineering and Medicine Opportunity (NEMO) Prize, funded by Penn Health-Tech, awards $80,000 to a collaborative team of researchers from the University … Read More ›
This year marks the 10th anniversary of the Singh Center for Nanotechnology, a building that exemplifies cutting-edge scientific research by virtue of its sleek geometry … Read More ›
Arjun Raj, Professor in Bioengineering in Penn Engineering, has been named the recipient of the 2023-24 George H. Heilmeier Faculty Award for Excellence in Research … Read More ›
In the last year, large language models (LLMs) have come into prominence for boasting a suite of ever-expanding capabilities including text generation, image production, and, … Read More ›
While AI tools promise life-changing enhancements in everything from our entertainment to our medicine, this black box of unknowns has raised legitimate concerns on a … Read More ›
How does the placenta keep harmful substances away from developing babies while still providing proper nutrition? The exact mechanisms remain unknown, which is why the … Read More ›