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Ralph Teetor lost his sight at six but used his heightened senses and passion for engineering to change how the world drives. From the piston ring to cruise control, his inventions reshaped the auto industry and influence today’s vehicle technology.
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November 7, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Ralph Teetor lost his sight at six but used his heightened senses and passion for engineering to change how the world drives. From the piston ring to cruise control, his inventions reshaped the auto industry and influence today’s vehicle technology.
https://bit.ly/4oVItYG
https://bit.ly/4oVItYG
A new “tumor-on-a-chip” from Penn Engineering recreates the environment of solid tumors, revealing why CAR T-cell therapy often struggles.
https://bit.ly/49l4lIh
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October 27, 2025 at 2:15 PM
A new “tumor-on-a-chip” from Penn Engineering recreates the environment of solid tumors, revealing why CAR T-cell therapy often struggles.
https://bit.ly/49l4lIh
https://bit.ly/49l4lIh
Penn Engineers have developed a mathematical “Rosetta Stone” that translates microscopic movements into large-scale behaviors, from protein folding to crystal growth, and used it to solve a 40-year-old problem.
https://blog.seas.upenn.edu/a-rosetta-stone-for-molecular-systems/
https://blog.seas.upenn.edu/a-rosetta-stone-for-molecular-systems/
October 22, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Penn Engineers have developed a mathematical “Rosetta Stone” that translates microscopic movements into large-scale behaviors, from protein folding to crystal growth, and used it to solve a 40-year-old problem.
https://blog.seas.upenn.edu/a-rosetta-stone-for-molecular-systems/
https://blog.seas.upenn.edu/a-rosetta-stone-for-molecular-systems/
Penn Engineers are advancing photonics with energy-efficient displays and light-powered computing. Innovations include voltage-tunable optical resonators for sharper images and a reconfigurable photonic processor for adaptable computation.
https://bit.ly/43nXnOU
https://bit.ly/43nXnOU
October 20, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Penn Engineers are advancing photonics with energy-efficient displays and light-powered computing. Innovations include voltage-tunable optical resonators for sharper images and a reconfigurable photonic processor for adaptable computation.
https://bit.ly/43nXnOU
https://bit.ly/43nXnOU
Penn Engineering's Derek Ho is using machine learning and fluorescence imaging to detect microplastics in Cobbs Creek. The team hopes this data will encourage city and state agencies to restore the creek. @meam-penn.bsky.social
https://bit.ly/46OeKL7
https://bit.ly/46OeKL7
October 14, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Penn Engineering's Derek Ho is using machine learning and fluorescence imaging to detect microplastics in Cobbs Creek. The team hopes this data will encourage city and state agencies to restore the creek. @meam-penn.bsky.social
https://bit.ly/46OeKL7
https://bit.ly/46OeKL7
In August, White Sands National Park in New Mexico provided a setting for engineers to test robots designed to map hazards and climb dunes on the Moon or Mars. The TRUSSES team is now set to demonstrate their system at NASA's Ames Research Center in California.
https://bit.ly/4nxphQN
https://bit.ly/4nxphQN
October 1, 2025 at 1:19 PM
In August, White Sands National Park in New Mexico provided a setting for engineers to test robots designed to map hazards and climb dunes on the Moon or Mars. The TRUSSES team is now set to demonstrate their system at NASA's Ames Research Center in California.
https://bit.ly/4nxphQN
https://bit.ly/4nxphQN
To combat extreme heat in Philadelphia this summer, Penn Engineers Nafisa Bangura, Angelica Dadda and Dylan York evaluated CoolSeal, a reflective pavement coating to mitigate urban heat.
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September 30, 2025 at 6:10 PM
To combat extreme heat in Philadelphia this summer, Penn Engineers Nafisa Bangura, Angelica Dadda and Dylan York evaluated CoolSeal, a reflective pavement coating to mitigate urban heat.
https://bit.ly/4nrnht4
https://bit.ly/4nrnht4
A new review from the lab of @ravi-radhak.bsky.social connects how a tumor's physical properties and the tiny messengers it releases, called extracellular vesicles (EVs), could shape the future of cancer treatment and therapies.
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September 23, 2025 at 3:11 PM
A new review from the lab of @ravi-radhak.bsky.social connects how a tumor's physical properties and the tiny messengers it releases, called extracellular vesicles (EVs), could shape the future of cancer treatment and therapies.
blog.seas.upenn.edu/penn-enginee...
blog.seas.upenn.edu/penn-enginee...
The C4R25 Conference recently brought together a global community of researchers, students and practitioners for a hands-on experience in scientific rigor. The three-day event on campus focused on the intersection of research and AI, featuring panel discussions and workshops.
September 17, 2025 at 2:33 PM
The C4R25 Conference recently brought together a global community of researchers, students and practitioners for a hands-on experience in scientific rigor. The three-day event on campus focused on the intersection of research and AI, featuring panel discussions and workshops.
Perseverance rover found rock samples with biosignatures, hinting at ancient life on Mars.
Douglas Jerolmack (@meam-penn.bsky.social) told @cbsnews.com.web.brid.gy that minerals and hexagonal mud-cracks suggest long-term water presence and ancient microbial life.
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Douglas Jerolmack (@meam-penn.bsky.social) told @cbsnews.com.web.brid.gy that minerals and hexagonal mud-cracks suggest long-term water presence and ancient microbial life.
www.cbsnews.com/video/the-si...
September 16, 2025 at 1:58 PM
Perseverance rover found rock samples with biosignatures, hinting at ancient life on Mars.
Douglas Jerolmack (@meam-penn.bsky.social) told @cbsnews.com.web.brid.gy that minerals and hexagonal mud-cracks suggest long-term water presence and ancient microbial life.
www.cbsnews.com/video/the-si...
Douglas Jerolmack (@meam-penn.bsky.social) told @cbsnews.com.web.brid.gy that minerals and hexagonal mud-cracks suggest long-term water presence and ancient microbial life.
www.cbsnews.com/video/the-si...
Congratulations to Sherry Gao, Penn Compact Associate Professor in CBE and in BE, on receiving the Food, Pharmaceutical, and Bioengineering Division Early Career Award in Chemical Engineering from the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE).
September 10, 2025 at 2:41 PM
Congratulations to Sherry Gao, Penn Compact Associate Professor in CBE and in BE, on receiving the Food, Pharmaceutical, and Bioengineering Division Early Career Award in Chemical Engineering from the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE).
Lung fibrosis, a silent disease, is notoriously difficult to diagnose and treat. Penn Engineering researchers exposed lung tissue to blue light, which reveals a mechanical problem with biological consequences.
https://bit.ly/45U6Zmj
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September 8, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Lung fibrosis, a silent disease, is notoriously difficult to diagnose and treat. Penn Engineering researchers exposed lung tissue to blue light, which reveals a mechanical problem with biological consequences.
https://bit.ly/45U6Zmj
https://bit.ly/45U6Zmj
Vanessa Chan, Penn Engineering's Vice Dean for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, discusses her journey through academia and industry with Technical.ly Philly in their "How I Got Here" series. Read the full article today.
https://technical.ly/workforce/penn-engineering-vanessa-chan-how-i-got-here/
https://technical.ly/workforce/penn-engineering-vanessa-chan-how-i-got-here/
September 2, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Vanessa Chan, Penn Engineering's Vice Dean for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, discusses her journey through academia and industry with Technical.ly Philly in their "How I Got Here" series. Read the full article today.
https://technical.ly/workforce/penn-engineering-vanessa-chan-how-i-got-here/
https://technical.ly/workforce/penn-engineering-vanessa-chan-how-i-got-here/
A @pennmatsci.bsky.social team has brought quantum networking out of the laboratory and onto commercial fiber-optic cables. Utilizing Verizon's campus network, the novel chip uses the same Internet Protocol as today's web.
https://bit.ly/4g4w15S
https://bit.ly/4g4w15S
August 29, 2025 at 1:23 PM
A @pennmatsci.bsky.social team has brought quantum networking out of the laboratory and onto commercial fiber-optic cables. Utilizing Verizon's campus network, the novel chip uses the same Internet Protocol as today's web.
https://bit.ly/4g4w15S
https://bit.ly/4g4w15S
A warm welcome to the latest group of Clark Scholars. During pre-orientation, the new cohort connected with peers and leaders and explored campus through a scavenger hunt.
August 26, 2025 at 1:19 PM
A warm welcome to the latest group of Clark Scholars. During pre-orientation, the new cohort connected with peers and leaders and explored campus through a scavenger hunt.
Welcome back, Penn Engineers. The campus is buzzing with energy, and Dean Vijay Kumar, Nemirovsky Family Dean, extends a warm welcome to new and returning students, faculty and staff.
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August 21, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Welcome back, Penn Engineers. The campus is buzzing with energy, and Dean Vijay Kumar, Nemirovsky Family Dean, extends a warm welcome to new and returning students, faculty and staff.
https://bit.ly/4fJkbxE
https://bit.ly/4fJkbxE
A new solar-driven water harvesting device, inspired by raspberries and sunflowers, collects moisture from the air. Developed by Shu Yang, the new material is 4.4 times faster than conventional systems, offering a promising solution for water scarcity.
https://bit.ly/4lIrTtu
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@pennmatsci.bsky.social
August 18, 2025 at 3:27 PM
A new solar-driven water harvesting device, inspired by raspberries and sunflowers, collects moisture from the air. Developed by Shu Yang, the new material is 4.4 times faster than conventional systems, offering a promising solution for water scarcity.
https://bit.ly/4lIrTtu
@pennmatsci.bsky.social
https://bit.ly/4lIrTtu
@pennmatsci.bsky.social
Dean Vijay Kumar recently spoke with Ben Kaplan of Deep Venture Partners about the future of robotics. The two explore how AI is reshaping the future of robots, what swarm intelligence can teach us and the real-world impact of robots in medicine and disaster relief.
youtu.be/M3afIF_wExk
youtu.be/M3afIF_wExk
August 12, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Dean Vijay Kumar recently spoke with Ben Kaplan of Deep Venture Partners about the future of robotics. The two explore how AI is reshaping the future of robots, what swarm intelligence can teach us and the real-world impact of robots in medicine and disaster relief.
youtu.be/M3afIF_wExk
youtu.be/M3afIF_wExk
☕️ It really comes down to which you like more: efficiency or taste.
Drop your hot take in the comments.
🖌️: Art created by Jennifer Kim, Multimedia Designer.
Drop your hot take in the comments.
🖌️: Art created by Jennifer Kim, Multimedia Designer.
August 11, 2025 at 1:26 PM
☕️ It really comes down to which you like more: efficiency or taste.
Drop your hot take in the comments.
🖌️: Art created by Jennifer Kim, Multimedia Designer.
Drop your hot take in the comments.
🖌️: Art created by Jennifer Kim, Multimedia Designer.
Farnia Fresnel (ENG’98) built a career on understanding how people and systems connect. Her journey, from overcoming her fear of public speaking to coaching global audiences, was shaped by her start in systems engineering at Penn.
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August 4, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Farnia Fresnel (ENG’98) built a career on understanding how people and systems connect. Her journey, from overcoming her fear of public speaking to coaching global audiences, was shaped by her start in systems engineering at Penn.
blog.seas.upenn.edu/alumni-qa-fa...
blog.seas.upenn.edu/alumni-qa-fa...
This year's Engineering Summer Academy at Penn (ESAP) recently wrapped up, offering motivated, high school students hands-on experience in cutting-edge fields like AI, Biotechnology, Computer Science, and Robotics.
July 28, 2025 at 4:06 PM
This year's Engineering Summer Academy at Penn (ESAP) recently wrapped up, offering motivated, high school students hands-on experience in cutting-edge fields like AI, Biotechnology, Computer Science, and Robotics.
Penn engineers & dentists are collaborating to map how teeth hold key info for understanding rare craniofacial disorders.
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July 24, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Penn engineers & dentists are collaborating to map how teeth hold key info for understanding rare craniofacial disorders.
blog.seas.upenn.edu/what-ever-gr...
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In Singapore, Theertha Vannemreddy (CBE'27) balances catalyst research with cultural discovery. She notes, "true discovery doesn’t always happen in a lab." Her Penn Abroad journey highlights this firsthand.
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July 23, 2025 at 1:14 PM
In Singapore, Theertha Vannemreddy (CBE'27) balances catalyst research with cultural discovery. She notes, "true discovery doesn’t always happen in a lab." Her Penn Abroad journey highlights this firsthand.
global.upenn.edu/pennabroad/c...
global.upenn.edu/pennabroad/c...
Fewer side-effects, more effectiveness. Michael J. Mitchell's lab redesigned mRNA lipid nanoparticles using olive oil-inspired chemistry. Adding phenol groups reduces inflammation, making mRNA therapies safer & more effective. "It's a win-win," says Mitchell.
blog.seas.upenn.edu/less-pain-mo...
blog.seas.upenn.edu/less-pain-mo...
July 22, 2025 at 1:39 PM
Fewer side-effects, more effectiveness. Michael J. Mitchell's lab redesigned mRNA lipid nanoparticles using olive oil-inspired chemistry. Adding phenol groups reduces inflammation, making mRNA therapies safer & more effective. "It's a win-win," says Mitchell.
blog.seas.upenn.edu/less-pain-mo...
blog.seas.upenn.edu/less-pain-mo...
Meet Shoji Hall, Associate Professor in Materials Science & Engineering. His research focuses on electrocatalysis, or using electricity to drive chemical reactions to improve the efficiency of fuel cell catalysis, a critical step towards viable hydrogen energy.
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July 21, 2025 at 1:24 PM
Meet Shoji Hall, Associate Professor in Materials Science & Engineering. His research focuses on electrocatalysis, or using electricity to drive chemical reactions to improve the efficiency of fuel cell catalysis, a critical step towards viable hydrogen energy.
blog.seas.upenn.edu/shoji-hall-w...
blog.seas.upenn.edu/shoji-hall-w...