• • Access important updates on OAS Academic Advising here: https://ras.seas.upenn.edu/staff-advising-information-hours/
    • Undergraduate Walk-in Advising is available Mondays – Thursdays 2PM – 4PM.  Please find more information on the OAS Advising website linked above.

ODEI is offering walk-in advising in the Cora Ingrum Conference Room (enter at 211 Towne) from 11am-1pm every Wednesday. Emily Delany (eedelany@seas.upenn.edu), the Special Programs and Advising Coordinator from Research and Academic Services, would be delighted to meet with you!

Want to see the full list of club activities?

Check out the events and application deadlines for engineering clubs on the ESAC Club Calendar!

Ongoing opportunity
Are you interested in studying with peers regularly? Would you like access to ten engineering students who have aced classes you’re currently taking? If a study group appeals to you, please stop by ODEI on Mondays and Fridays from 12 PM to 2 PM to connect with Academic Coaches and peers. The Freshman Coaching Program provides a community of learners that help students establish a rhythm of study throughout their tenure at Penn. The program is not limited to first year students. Everyone is welcome to join us. Coaching covers chemistry, mathematics, CIS, physics, MATLAB, and more. If you would like to participate, please contact Dr. Yulanda Essoka at yult@seas.upenn.edu.

Join us for GEMS 2024. Penn GEMS is happening this summer: June 24 – June 28, and we need undergraduate student counselors. GEMS is an engineering, one week long summer camp, for middle school students.

Counselors are needed from 8:30am-4:30pm each day and will be paid for their time and provided lunch.

Please send in your resume and complete the form below as soon as possible. A resume is required. Please upload to the Google form. Once the form is received, I will be in touch with you to set up a meeting to discuss GEMS. This opportunity is open for ALL engineering undergrad students. Please circulate within your community.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfjF01lHPR-G0hYHbO1e1HZyWkBuLh1m1-Ugdb4c3KX9dMjSA/viewform?usp=sf_link

For more information on GEMS, visit: https://gems.seas.upenn.edu/

NSOAI’s meal-hosting initiative, the Penn Mentor Meals Program is open for booking reservations! This program encourages mentors and students to engage in conversation outside of the classroom and provide them with a meal free of charge!

Members of the Penn Community can initiate a meal with a mentor or mentee including current or past students, professors, teaching assistants, advisors, RAs, PHINS, Peer Advisors, members of Penn’s professional staff, etc. Lunch is served at the University Club at the Inn at Penn on Mondays through Thursdays from 11:30am-2pm.

Learn more about how to make your reservation today! 

Save the date! The inaugural RNADay@Penn 2024 is Wednesday, April 3 at the BRB Auditorium. This one-day symposium will include keynote and invited talksby leading RNA researchers, covering current topics on RNA plasticity, therapeutics, technology, etc.

Save the Date poster: RNA At Penn_SDC_C1_R2

Are you a graduating senior looking for meaningful ways to support the Penn community after graduation? Become an alumni ambassador to stay connected to Penn, give back to the University with your time, and make an impact on prospective SEAS applicants. Visit our website to learn more.

We are offering a one-time scholarship reward of $1000 to one outstanding university student.

The scholarship requires students to create and submit a 300-word essay describing one of the following topics:
1. Innovative Uses of Recycled Metals in Design and Construction
2. The Role of Metals in Sustainable Development
3. The Impact of Metal 3D Printing on Manufacturing
4. Metals in Renewable Energy Technologies

More details can be found here: https://industrialmetalservice.com/scholarship/

We are currently recruiting students for our Summer 2024 REU in Molecular Engineering program, which focuses on quantum engineering, material systems for sustainability and health, and immune-engineering research. We would be grateful if you would share this opportunity with your students who may be interested in summer research experiences:  Students can find program information here. Sign up for an information session here.

Machina Labs is on a mission to build the factory of the future — a factory where designers and
engineers rapidly iterate on physical products and scale out production on demand. We began
our journey in 2019 and since then have been backed by major AI and Deep Tech investors
(like Innovation Endeavors and Lockheed Martin Ventures), and we count NASA, SpaceX,
Tesla, and the U.S. Air Force.

As a Summer Intern in Product Management, you’ll have the opportunity to learn and contribute
to the planning and release lifecycle of our sheet metal manufacturing system, called Roboform.
This role offers a unique blend of hardware and software experiences, exposing you to
advanced robotics technology. You’ll assist in defining, building, and releasing projects that
span from robot end effectors to control systems to factory management software. Your
internship will be a deep dive into the world of robotics, providing a hands-on experience in a
dynamic and innovative environment.

This role is based out of the Machina Labs HQ in Los Angeles, which houses our offices,
system assembly bays, and active Roboform cells.
What You’ll Do
● Support the management of key metrics related to manufacturing automation and
customer success.
● Collaborate with Engineering, Program Management, and end users to learn about
scoping and designing new features.
● Help manage project lifecycles, including documentation, timeline management, and
customer education under guidance from members of the Product team.
● Participate in technical planning and sprint management across Robotics, Software, and
Mechanical engineering teams.
● Engage in problem-solving activities related to hardware and software aspects of
robotics.
● Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives by providing feedback and ideas from a
fresh perspective.
● Join customer conversations to understand their goals and how our tech advances their
mission.

Who You Are
● Your interests and abilities lie at the intersection of business problems, user experience,
and robotics technology.
● You are proactive and curious, eager to learn about complex robotics systems.
● You possess strong analytical skills and are capable of breaking down complex
problems into manageable components.
●You have a collaborative mindset and are enthusiastic about working in a team
environment.
● You are currently pursuing or have recently completed an undergrad or masters degree
in engineering or a related discipline; or you are currently pursuing an MBA and have an
engineering background (education or work experience).

The International Summer Program (ISP) 2024 in Dortmund consists of three tracks: engineering (Track A), German and European Studies (Track B), and entrepreneurship (Track C). Attached you will find our preliminary course catalog, which contains more information about the courses in all tracks. 

CourseCatalog2024_preliminary

Students are free to choose courses from all three tracks. They also again have the option of taking a research project in addition to or instead of track-specific courses. Our registration page is already open and we are now ready to accept applications. The link to the application page is on our ISP website (www.summerprogram.tu-dortmund.de).

Join us for GEMS 2024. Penn GEMS is happening this summer: June 24 – June 28, and we need undergraduate student counselors. GEMS is an engineering, one week long summer camp, for middle school students.

Counselors are needed from 8:30am-4:30pm each day and will be paid for their time and provided lunch.

Please send in your resume and complete the form below as soon as possible. A resume is required. Please upload to the Google form. Once the form is received, I will be in touch with you to set up a meeting to discuss GEMS. This opportunity is open for ALL engineering undergrad students. Please circulate within your community.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfjF01lHPR-G0hYHbO1e1HZyWkBuLh1m1-Ugdb4c3KX9dMjSA/viewform?usp=sf_link

For more information on GEMS, visit: https://gems.seas.upenn.edu/

Specializing in multi-semester experiences, the Pathways Internship Program prepares you for a career at NASA and offers a direct pipeline to full-time employment at NASA upon graduation. We’re accepting applications on USAJobs beginning February 26!

Join our Virtual Information Session!

We are thrilled to announce that applications for the Fall 2024 Conferences are now open!

Our Fall 2024 conferences are:

O4U Engineering + Life Sciences (Pilot) Conference

Sept. 26-28, 2024 (Tentative) | Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN

O4U Digital Conference

Sept/Oct 2024 | New York, NY

Our conferences are specifically dedicated to empowering LGBTQIA2+ undergraduate in Engineering, Tech, Marketing, and now Life Sciences industries. The Round 1 deadline of March 3rd, 2024 is coming up soon!

Every year, O4U hosts a weekend-long professional development conference for high-achieving, high-potential LGBTQIA2+ undergraduate students who are studying or interested in any of the fields mentioned above. If you are not familiar with Out for Undergrad (O4U), you can learn more about it on the website:

O4U

These conferences remain free of charge to all students thanks to the generous sponsoring companies!

APPLY NOW HERE

We have three total rounds for applications but applying early is highly encouraged as all rounds are of rolling admissions, with deadlines on:

Round 1: Sunday, March 3rd, 2024, 11:59PM PST

Round 2: Sunday, March 31st, 2024, 11:59PM PST

Round 3: Sunday, April 28th, 2024, 11:59PM PST

Here is a little more about the conference: 

• Out for Undergrad is a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization designed to help high-achieving LGBTQ undergrads reach their full potential.
• LGBTQ+ engineering students will have the opportunity to discuss being out in the engineering industry and hear from professionals who are out in their careers.
• Students will network with LGBTQ+ peers and professionals from top engineering companies from a wide range of industries across the country.
• Students will have the opportunity to find LGBTQ+ mentors in their field.
• Sponsoring companies will recruit students for jobs and internships at the career fair and throughout the conference.

If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to us:

•  O4U Engineering + Life Sciences Admissions: engineering.admissions@outforundergrad.org
• O4U Digital Admissions:
  digital.admissions@outforundergrad.org

The O4U Admissions Team

Engineering Summer Academy at Penn (ESAP) is a highly selective summer program where high school students explore Penn Engineering. ESAP’s intensive program combines sophisticated theory with hands-on practical experience while earning college credit, living on Penn’s historic campus, and connecting with new friends from around the world!

We are currently hiring residential assistant directors, teaching assistants, lab assistant and more!

Please use the following form to apply: https://forms.gle/8AU2Juf8ibgNgr8M9

The Penn Libraries is currently accepting applications for three opportunities for Penn undergraduate students interested in libraries or media technology. More information is below:

Gutman Library Fellowship

Learn about librarianship, develop resources for your fellow students, and plan events like New Student Orientation as a Gutman Library Fellow! In this year-long position open to work-study students, Fellows will learn about the library and librarianship as a field while working collaboratively on projects designed to help other Penn students. Whether you’ve always wanted to be a librarian or if you’re just curious about our work, we’re interested in hearing from you!

Timeframe: May 2024-May 2025

Deadline: Applications are due March 25 at Midnight.

To apply: See Workday for application instructions (log in with your PennKey)

Hoesley Digital Literacy Fellowship

Open to rising juniors and seniors, the Hoesley Digital Literacy Fellowship encourages creative exploration of technologies commonly used in our rapidly evolving 21st century workplace and beyond. Throughout the experience, Fellows will receive hands-on training and support as they design and develop a digital project and curate their professional digital presence. They will also participate in hands-on workshops led by staff members from across Penn Libraries.

Timeframe: 2024-25 academic year

Deadline: Applications are due April 1

To apply: Check out the full project description and access the application form

Seltzer Family Digital Media Award

Have a cool digital project but don’t have access to technology you’ll need to produce it? Apply for this year’s Seltzer Family Digital Media Awards! Each awardee will receive up to $1,000 for the purchase of hardware/technology of their choice for a research project. Previous winners have created video documentaries, animated films, art installations, podcasts and vlogs, and more.

Timeframe: 2024-25 academic year

Deadline: Applications are due April 1

To apply: Check out the full project description and access the application form