School of Engineering & Applied Science

Tensile test for welding procedure. It, also known as tension testing, is a fundamental materials science and engineering test in which a sample is subjected to a controlled tension until failure

Repairing fractured metals for more sustainable construction

Mining, refining, and processing metals commonly used in construction are estimated to contribute around three billion tons of CO2-equivalent emissions. Now, researchers have developed a new metal-healing technique that fully restores previously unrepairable metals, presenting sustainable options for manufacturers.

Magill, Winkelstein and PIP PEP awardees smile for a photo in front of a screen with Penn symbol

Celebrating the 2023 President’s Engagement and Innovation Prize winners

At a special luncheon on campus, President Liz Magill recognized this year’s eight awardees, who she said “exemplify imagination, creativity, grit, and leadership.”

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People and Places at Penn: Makerspaces

Hands-on learning fosters creativity, creates opportunities for collaboration, and feels good. Education Commons, the Precision Machining Laboratory, and Tangen Hall all offer space for students to get their hands dirty.

Four scientists speak in a dairy cow facility

Cross-disciplinary collaboration for a healthier planet

The Environmental Innovations Initiative announces a third round of funded research communities to catalyze interdisciplinary research at Penn, investigating issues from regenerative agriculture to project-based learning for global climate justice.

Class of 2023 President’s Engagement, Innovation Prize winners announced

University of Pennsylvania President Liz Magill today announced the recipients of the 2023 President’s Engagement and Innovation Prizes.

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Five from Penn elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences in 2023

Faculty from the School of Arts & Sciences, School of Engineering and Applied Science, Graduate School of Education, and Perelman School of Medicine are recognized this year for contributions to physics, engineering and technology, education, economics, and microbiology and immunology.

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Celebrating Penn’s Named Scholarship Program in New York City

President Liz Magill moderated a panel featuring three students who shared their unique paths to and extraordinary experiences at Penn, thanks to the University’s generous donor community.

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Daeyeon Lee delivers lecture on reconnecting in and out of the classroom

Lee, the Evan C Thompson Term Chair for Excellence in Teaching, recently delivered the 2023 Evan C Thompson Lecture, focusing on how to improve students’ sense of community.

Four students who are winners of 2023 Goldwater Prize

Four Penn students are 2023 Goldwater Scholars

Goldwater Scholarships are awarded to students planning research careers in mathematics, the natural sciences, or engineering.

Who, What, Why

Who, What, Why: Devin Carroll and his robot made of tree branches

Ph.D. student Devin Carroll designs robots from materials found in nature; his latest modular device is made of tree branches, strings, and a motor.

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