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Jennifer Wilcox Weighs in on ‘The Case for Climate Reparations’

Reports on the state of global climate change and its subsequent existential impacts are increasingly revealing a glaring reality: those who produce the most carbon … Read More ›

Posted on December 2, 2021December 2, 2021
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Academics

An Investment in Energy and Sustainability ‘for the Survival of Humanity’

A quick look at data-backed projections of energy usage tells an alarming tale: Renewable energy sources aren’t keeping pace to meet society’s growing needs, and … Read More ›

Posted on December 1, 2021December 1, 2021
Students

Jen Macklin Meshes Equine Research and Computer Science

The flexibility of Penn Engineering‘s Master of Computer and Information Technology (MCIT) Online program has propelled student Jen Macklin to meld seemingly disparate pursuits: she is utilizing … Read More ›

Posted on November 30, 2021December 3, 2021
The Community Collaboratory for Co-Creation, led by Penn Nursing and Penn Engineering, will focus on research, education, and community engagement and outreach.
Academics

Putting Community First, in a New Social Justice Initiative

About a year ago, George Demiris and Mark Yim began a conversation that included many of their colleagues from Penn’s School of Nursing and School of Engineering and Applied Science. Beyond the … Read More ›

Posted on November 29, 2021December 1, 2021
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In the News

Strella Biotechnology Continues Scaling Up

Whether it be a matter of logistics affecting delivery, or harmful gases released from rapidly-ripening apples, waste continues to plague the U.S. food system.   “Fruit hacking” startup Strella … Read More ›

Posted on November 24, 2021November 24, 2021
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Honors + Awards

Penn Engineering Senior Raveen Kariyawasam Named 2022 Rhodes Scholar

One of the two University of Pennsylvania seniors who were awarded Rhodes Scholarships for graduate study at the University of Oxford is Penn Engineering‘s own Raveen Kariyawasam, from … Read More ›

Posted on November 23, 2021November 23, 2021
Students

Penn’s 2021 iGEM Team Takes Home Multiple Prizes

The University of Pennsylvania’s 2021 iGEM team has been awarded several distinctions in this year’s highly competitive iGEM Competition. The International Genetically Engineered Machine Competition … Read More ›

Posted on November 22, 2021November 22, 2021
Research + Innovation

Social Media Bots May Appear Human, but Their Similar Personalities Give Them Away

Social bots, or automated social media accounts that pose as genuine people, have infiltrated all manner of discussions, including conversations about consequential topics, such as … Read More ›

Posted on November 17, 2021
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Academics

Penn Launches $750M Investment in Science, Engineering and Medicine

University of Pennsylvania President Amy Gutmann today announced the launch of a $750M investment advancing Penn’s pathbreaking contributions to innovative and impactful areas of medicine, public health, … Read More ›

Posted on November 16, 2021November 16, 2021
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In the News

Watch Cynthia Sung Bring Origami Robots to Life on ‘Mission Unstoppable’

Cynthia Sung, Gabel Family Term Assistant Professor in Mechanical Engineering and Applied Mechanics, grew up folding paper into classic origami designs and dreamed of creating … Read More ›

Posted on November 15, 2021November 15, 2021

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