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.
Introducing the Year of Civic Engagement Introducing the Year of Civic Engagement The latest theme year was ushered in last week with the Penn Reading Project. In a time of great distance, the University asks the community to think about how it can enact great engagement.
Penn Engineering and Nursing partner with Hillrom on Internet-of-Things Technology Penn Engineering and Nursing partner with Hillrom on Internet-of-Things Technology A collaboration with nursing, engineering, and the medical device provider will develop new technologies to assist clinicians via “safe AI.”
High school students lead ‘Maskathon’ during remote summer program One student’s “Smile Mask” used a combination of sensors and LED lights to promote social distancing. Get too close and the green smile switches to a red frown. (Image: Penn Engineering) High school students lead ‘Maskathon’ during remote summer program A virtual Maskathon showcased high school students’ problem solving, product development, and creativity with their tech-integrated face masks.