‘The Data Will Save Us’ News / May 2, 2022 Duncan Watts is sitting in his home office, surrounded by spare walls, a skylight, a potted plant, and squealing children in the next room. He’s talking about what it would be like to be a God — not at all in a megalomaniacal sense, but for research purposes. “Let’s imagine... Read More
More on Nanoscale Membranes with Chinedum Osuji News / April 27, 2022 The White House National Science and Technology Council’s National Nanotechnology Initiative (NNI) coordinates between the many federal agencies and institutions that support nanoscale research. It also educates the public on the potential applications of that research, featuring leading scientists and engineers on a series of podcasts. Chinedum Osuji, Eduardo D.... Read More
Class of 2022 President’s Engagement, Innovation, and Sustainability Prizes News / April 21, 2022 University of Pennsylvania Interim President Wendell Pritchett announced the recipients of the 2022 President’s Engagement, Innovation, and Sustainability Prizes. Awarded annually, the Prizes empower Penn students to design and undertake post-graduation projects that make a positive, lasting difference in the world. Each Prize-winning project will receive $100,000, as well as a $50,000... Read More
Remembering Max Mintz News / April 20, 2022 It is with deep sadness that we share that Max Mintz, Professor in the Department of Computer and Information Science, passed away on Monday, April 18, following an illness. Max joined Penn in 1974 as an Assistant Professor of Systems Engineering, now part of the Department of Electrical and Systems... Read More
New ASSET Center Will Focus on the Safety, Explainability and Trustworthiness of AI Systems News / April 14, 2022 Since the concept first appeared in science fiction, artificial intelligence has long promised to revolutionize nearly every facet of society. Machines are already making faster decisions and providing more accurate insights than their human counterparts in a host of industries, and as the capabilities of these AI systems grow, so... Read More
Tangen Hall Brings Together Aspiring Entrepreneurs Across the University News / April 13, 2022 Tangen Hall is referred to as the physical “start here button” for aspiring Penn entrepreneurs and innovators. Made possible by the AKO Foundation, the charitable foundation established by alumnus Nicolai Tangen and his wife, Katja, the building houses nine studios and labs that support hands-on activity such as design, prototyping, building,... Read More
Announcing a New Online Master’s Program in Data Science News / April 12, 2022 Data science is the next big frontier for technology, uniting various industries and diverse perspectives to solve today’s toughest problems. “When you look at basically every aspect of our daily lives, underneath it all, there’s a computing angle to it,” said Zachary Ives, department chair and Adani President’s Distinguished Professor... Read More
‘The Spontaneity of Climbing a Mountain… Or Studying Abroad’ News / April 6, 2022 Ricardo Del Rio is one of the Semester Abroad Global Correspondents writing and sharing his experience abroad during the Spring 2022 semester. Follow along with the group of correspondents at Penn Abroad’s blog and the @pennabroad Instagram feed. I once heard that someone asked a mountaineer: “Why do you want to climb... Read More
Ritesh Agarwal Receives 2021-22 Heilmeier Award News / March 29, 2022 Ritesh Agarwal, Professor in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering, has been named the recipient of the 2021-22 George H. Heilmeier Faculty Award for Excellence in Research for his “groundbreaking contributions to materials for applications in integrated photonics and electronics.” The Heilmeier Award honors a Penn Engineering faculty member... Read More
Changing Lives in Refugee Communities through Access to Clean Water News / March 25, 2022 As winners of the 2021 President’s Engagement Prize, May graduates Martin Leet and Leah Voytovich have been working over the past 10 months as co-founders of Maji, a nonprofit organization dedicated to projects that support refugee initiatives in Uganda. This past year, the Maji team successfully navigated numerous challenges, including pandemic-related supply chain issues... Read More
