For more than a decade, Penn’s Dan Huh has been developing super-small devices called organs-on-chips that use living cells to stand in for larger organs. In May 2019, a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launched two experiments with Huh’s organs-on-chips to the International Space Station. In orbit, a lung chip and bone marrow chip are being compared to Earth-bound counterparts to shed light on astronauts’ susceptibility to infection.

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Inventing the Future

Responsible Innovation

Penn Engineering recently launched its new Responsible Innovation Initiative at an event co-sponsored by Perry World House and hosted by Penn Washington. There, leaders in engineering, academia, industry, and policy met for an engaging dialogue on responsibly shaping the future of innovation.

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Dean Vijay Kumar Named "Most Influential"

Congratulations to Vijay Kumar, Nemirovsky Family Dean of Penn Engineering, on being recognized as one of Philadelphia’s 150 Most Influential People by Philadelphia Magazine in 2024.

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Penn Secures ARPA-H Funding for AI in Medicine

Researchers at Penn received a $7-million, four-year award from the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H) to develop artificial intelligence (AI) systems that support personalized medical treatment. The project will be led by Rajeev Alur, Zisman Family Professor in Computer and Information Science (CIS) at Penn Engineering and Director of the AI-enabled Systems: Safe, Explainable, and Trustworthy (ASSET) Center,

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Celebrating Amy Gutmann Hall

Members of the Penn Community gathered to dedicate Amy Gutmann Hall, the new home for AI and data science. Set to open in January 2025, the building will bring together scholars in fields as diverse as engineering, social sciences, and medicine.

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Penn Engineering and Plaksha University Partner for International Research and Academic Collaboration

Penn Engineering is entering into a partnership with Plaksha University, a leading Indian research university, to enhance international student exchanges and encourage significant educational advancements.

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News

Penn Researchers Discuss their Solutions to the Climate Crisis

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Penn Engineering Research Discovers Critical Vulnerabilities in AI-Enabled Robots to Increase Safety and Security

10.17.2024 | Read More

Rahul Mangharam Receives NSF Award for Trustworthy AI in Transportation Cyber-Physical Systems

10.16.2024 | Read More

Events

MEAM Ph.D. Thesis Defense: “Tribosintering of Metal Oxide Nanocrystals”

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MSE Seminar: “Nano to Mesoscale: Structure, Composition, and Transport Processes in Human Dental Enamel”

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ESE Fall Seminar – “A changing grid powered by the new generations of power conversion, control, and energy management”

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About Penn Engineering

At Penn Engineering, we are preparing the next generation of innovative engineers, entrepreneurs and leaders. Our unique culture of cooperation and teamwork, emphasis on research, and dedicated faculty advisors who teach as well as mentor, provide the ideal environment for the intellectual growth and development of well-rounded global citizens.


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