AI security As large language models become increasingly adept at synthesizing information and producing human-like responses, many are concerned that malicious actors may use this technology in dangerous ways. Alex Robey, a Ph.D. candidate in the School of Engineering and Applied Science, is developing a first-of-its-kind defense, SmoothLLM. (Image: iStock / Moor Studio) AI security As AI gets more adept at synthesizing information and producing humanlike responses, many are concerned that malicious actors may use this technology in dangerous ways. Ph.D. candidate Alex Robey safeguards AI systems against malicious tampering.
Thanksgiving meal program provides food, family, friends, and fun Filip Manjevic, a second-year economics major from Helsingborg, Sweden, (left) poses with other attendees at the Thanksgiving gathering held by Arvind Bhusnurmath (fourth from left), a senior lecturer in the Department of Computer Science. (Image: Courtesy of Filip Manjevic and Arvind Bhusnurmath) Thanksgiving meal program provides food, family, friends, and fun Penn’s Assembly of International Students is matching international undergrads and graduate students with a faculty or staff partner who invites them to a Thanksgiving meal.
The Singh Center for Nanotechnology turns 10 The Singh Center with its marigold glass facade and distinctive cantilevered structure exemplifies cutting-edge scientific research by virtue of its sleek geometry and meticulous attention to detail by all those involved in its development. (Image: Weiss/Manfredi) nocred The Singh Center for Nanotechnology turns 10 Since its founding, the Center’s multidisciplinary approach has been a strength, where researchers from Penn Engineering, Arts & Sciences, and more come together in one space.
A peek into the future of visual data interpretation Alyssa Hwang, a Ph.D. candidate in the School of Engineering and Applied Science, developed a new framework for evaluating the performance of large language models’ ability to analyze images. Hwang utilized the tool to run a battery of tests on the new ChatGPT-Vision to assess its ability at describing scientific images ahead of its release. (Image: iStock/Robert Way) A peek into the future of visual data interpretation Researchers from Penn have developed a framework for assessing generative AI’s efficacy at deciphering images.
Lipid nanoparticles that deliver mRNA to T cells hold promise for autoimmune diseases From left to right: Ajay Thatte, Benjamin Nachod, Rohan Palanki, Kelsey Swingle, Alex Hamilton, and Michael Mitchell.(Image: Courtesy of the Mitchell Lab) Lipid nanoparticles that deliver mRNA to T cells hold promise for autoimmune diseases A new platform to engineer adoptive cell therapies for specific autoimmune diseases has the potential to create therapies for allergies, organ transplants, and more.
Making better decisions with AI Kaustubh Sridhar, a doctoral student in Electrical and Systems Engineering in the Penn Research in Embedded Computing and Integrated Systems Engineering Center.(Image: Courtesy of Penn Engineering Today) Making better decisions with AI Kaustubh Sridhar, a doctoral student in Electrical and Systems Engineering, aims to improve autonomous agents in the real world with more accurate decision-making programming.
A centimeter-scale quadruped leverages curved-crease origami (Image: Sung Lab) A centimeter-scale quadruped leverages curved-crease origami Researchers led by Cynthia Sung in Penn Engineering have crafted a more simplified approach to the design and fabrication of these robots.
Scientists observe composite superstructure growth from nanocrystals in real time A collaborative team of researchers led by PIK Professor Christopher B. Murray has observed for the first time composite superstructure growth from nanocrystals in real time. The discovery could enable engineers to more reliably manufacture next-generation materials by combining different nanocrystals. Shown here is an artist's impression of spherical binary nanocrystal superlattices featuring semiconductor (emissive) and magnetic/plasmonic (non-emissive) nanocrystals. (Image: Courtesy of Emanuele Marino) Scientists observe composite superstructure growth from nanocrystals in real time The findings could enable engineers to more reliably manufacture next-generation materials by combining different nanocrystals.
The alchemy behind the diamond: Unearthing baseball’s beloved mud Postdoctoral researcher Shravan Pradeep of Penn Engineering is conducting experiments to understand the flow and grip properties of the Major League Baseball’s “magic mud” in order to reverse engineer the mud and offer a mechanistic understanding of its inner workings. nocred The alchemy behind the diamond: Unearthing baseball’s beloved mud Researchers at Penn are working on cracking the code behind Major League Baseball’s “Magic Mud.”
New office supports the Penn postdoc experience nocred New office supports the Penn postdoc experience The Office of Postdoctoral Affairs was established this past spring as a boost to the general postdoc community, providing centralized resources, information, and events.