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A group of people, some sitting on a bench, some standing, looking at something offscreen, with paintings on yellow walls in the background.

One hour, one painting: A Barnes visit reveals clues about how the brain processes visual cues

The exercise is one part of a two-week mindCORE summer workshop aimed at underrepresented undergrads across the country. This year’s program focused on language science and technology, and minds in the world.

Chip Diagnostics receives the JPOD @ Philadelphia QuickFire Challenge Award

The Penn-founded startup will receive $30,000 in grant funding for research on microfluidic diagnostic devices.

Through a marriage of bioengineering breakthroughs, ‘the best of both worlds’

Dan Huh, Sunghee Estelle Park, and Andrei Georgescu on the promise of combining two cutting-edge organ engineering techniques to create new breakthroughs in understanding the human body.

Five events to watch for in June

The summer months around campus kick off with West Philadelphia Porchfest, arts performances at The Woodlands, and Penn Museum’s latest CultureFEST.

Abstract rendering of brain areas being activated by lighting up.

Researchers detect brain differences between fast and slow learners

In a new study, researchers at the School of Engineering and Applied Science look at how brain activation patterns might affect how long it takes for new information to really stick in the brain.

The Summer Reading List: Book recommendations from Penn faculty and staff

Student Spotlight with Connor Sendel

The senior looks back on his time on campus, discussing what it’s like to pursue a dual degree, how a startup grew out of his team’s senior design project, and his plans after graduation.

Bike rider in the rain coming down a street with cars and trucks in the opposite lane

The beauty of the two-wheeled commute

On Bike to Work Day, Penn will fete two-wheeled commuters with snacks, showers, and swag. For many at the University, commuting by bike is a way of life. Five Penn staff and faculty share how they make it work and why they keep riding.

A new way to fly, built up from the nanoscale

Super-thin “nanocardboard” can levitate using only the power of light, opening the door to tiny flying machines with no moving parts.

For Philly Tech Week, a showcase for cutting-edge robots

Penn students, faculty, and affiliated entrepreneurs showed off their latest legged robots, drones, automated driving systems, and more at the Pennovation Center as part of the annual celebration of the tech industry in Philadelphia.

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