How Microsoft and Sony’s new consoles improve game technology How Microsoft and Sony’s new consoles improve game technology Marking the launch of PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X, Penn professors and lecturers explain the significance of the new console hardware hitting the market this holiday.
How the Africana Studies Summer Institute went virtual Niko Simpkins (above) and Camille Charles (top right) were among those featured in the Institute's final video presentation. How the Africana Studies Summer Institute went virtual The 2020 Africana Summer Institute adopted a new vision, working to prepare freshmen for a virtual life at Penn.
The role of data in a world reshaped by COVID-19 The role of data in a world reshaped by COVID-19 Experts across Penn share their insights on how data and data science affect their fields in the context of an ongoing pandemic.
Penn Clubs online platform helps students find extracurricular groups and activities The Penn Labs student group created the Penn Clubs online platform to build a comprehensive database for student groups. The new online platform hosted a virtual fall Student Activities Fair. The Penn Clubs team is led by seniors Selina Nie (top right) and Eric Wang (top center). Penn Clubs online platform helps students find extracurricular groups and activities Discovering and joining extracurricular groups and activities is now easier with the new Penn Clubs online platform, developed and managed by students for students.
Penn Engineering and Steppingstone Scholars launch a STEM equity and innovation lab (Pre-pandemic image) In the Blended Learning Initiative, Steppingstone Scholars use Arduino based robotics, coding and design thinking to ready themselves for Java certification and AP computer science as well as prepare for college or careers in STEM fields. (Image: Penn Engineering Today) Penn Engineering and Steppingstone Scholars launch a STEM equity and innovation lab Penn Engineering and Steppingstone will begin developing a new blended AP Computer Science course for the fall 2021 semester, in which engineering students will create online content modules to supplement high school classroom instruction.
An ecosystem of innovation fosters tech-based solutions to COVID-19 challenges An ecosystem of innovation fosters tech-based solutions to COVID-19 challenges Clinicians, engineers, and IT specialists work together at Penn on innovations that help doctors provide the best care for patients amid continued social distancing and coronavirus restrictions.
One step closer to new devices for quantum computing One step closer to new devices for quantum computing New research from Penn Engineering describes a new type of ‘quasiparticle’ and topological insulator, opening up new opportunities and future applications into new photonic devices.
Nanoparticles can turn off genes in bone marrow Nanoparticles delivering messenger RNA to specific organs. (Image: Penn Engineering Today) Nanoparticles can turn off genes in bone marrow Using specialized nanoparticles, researchers from Penn Engineering and MIT have developed a way to turn off specific genes in cells of bone marrow, which play an important role in producing blood cells.
Treeswift’s autonomous robots take flight to save forests One of Treeswift’s flying robots on a test run in a New Jersey forest. (Image: Penn Engineering Today) Treeswift’s autonomous robots take flight to save forests From Penn Engineering’s GRASP Lab, Treeswift uses swarms of autonomous, flying robots equipped with LiDAR sensors to monitor, inventory, and map timberland.
Engineers develop laser-controlled, cell-sized robots One of the researchers’ robot next to a paramecium. (Image: Penn Engineering) Engineers develop laser-controlled, cell-sized robots Researchers at Penn Engineering are creating microscopic robots with semiconductor processing that can be controlled, and made to walk, as small as biological cells.