Solving Real-World Problems at Penn Engineering Senior Design

News / May 11, 2026

At the 2026 Senior Design Project Competition, student teams presented projects tackling health, accessibility, climate control and more.

A team of engineering students pose with their mentors, the Penn Engineering Dean and the leaders of the Senior Design competition against a wall covered in greenery.

Penn Engineers Shine at Venture Lab Startup Challenge

News / May 6, 2026

At the annual Venture Lab Startup Challenge, Penn Engineering-affiliated teams took home more than $200,000, winning the grand prize, runner-up prize and much more.

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A Robotic Solution for Safer Tree Trimming

News / May 5, 2026

Margaret Zhu and the Serpent Robotics team have leveraged Penn resources to create a tree-cutting robot, improving safety in a dangerous industry. The President’s Innovation Prize allows Zhu to iterate and pilot the device over the next year.

A trio of students perform adjustments on a robotic device holding a tree branch.

Fengrui Tian Named 2026 Apple Ph.D. Scholar in AIML

News / April 28, 2026

Fengrui Tian, a Ph.D. student in Computer and Information Science, has been named a 2026 Apple Ph.D. Scholar in AIML. Selected by the Computer Vision committee, he is recognized for his contributions to advancing computer vision and 3D scene understanding.

The Science of Winemaking

News / April 27, 2026

The Biochemical Engineering of Wine course provides a real-world application of engineering principles, teaching students about the science behind the processes involved with making wine.

Class of 2026 President’s Engagement and Innovation Prize Winners Announced

News / April 16, 2026

Four prize-winning teams, including two affiliated with Penn Engineering, will design and implement post-graduation projects that make a positive, lasting difference here in Philadelphia and beyond.

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Twelve ASSET Center Ph.D. Students Named 2026 AWS Fellows

News / April 13, 2026

Through the ASSET (AI-Enabled Systems: Safe, Explainable and Trustworthy) Center, 12 exceptional doctoral students advancing the frontiers of trustworthy artificial intelligence will receive $840,000 in funding for research and mentoring support as 2026 Amazon Web Services (AWS) ASSET Fellows. Supported by a long-standing relationship between the ASSET Center and AWS,...