Penn Engineering Weekly 01-26-26
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| Date | Event |
| January 27th | Course Selection Period ends |
| February 23rd | Drop Period ends |
| March 7th-15th | Spring Term Break |
| March 16th | Classes resume |
| March 23rd | Grade Mode Change Deadline |
| March 30th | Last Day to Withdraw from a Course |
| April 29th | Last day of Classes |
| April 30th – May 3rd | Reading Days |
| May 4th – 12th | Final Exams |
| May 12th | Spring Term Ends |
| May 18th | Commencement |
Announcements for the week
AM Webinar – RESCHEDULED
The Accelerated Master’s webinar has been rescheduled from 1/21 to 1/27.
Tuesday, January 27th
11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Click here to register
TIME TO GET YOUR CAP AND GOWN!
The Penn Bookstore is pleased to serve as the University’s academic regalia provider for all
current and alumni graduates, as well as participating faculty, marshals, and trustees. If you choose to order online, it’s recommended to do so by March 20 to ensure delivery prior to Commencement ceremonies. If the above deadlines pose significant challenges for you, please call the Bookstore at 215-898-7595 or email capandgown@upenn.edu as soon as possible to explore alternative options.
OAS Academic Advising
Academic planning encompasses a range of topics, including selecting a major, registering for classes, and defining career objectives. While the ultimate decision rests with you, the student, the Penn Engineering undergraduate advising system is designed to support and guide you as you make these important choices. During the Fall and Spring semesters, in-person walk-in advising is available Monday through Thursday from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at 109 Towne Building. Please visit Staff-Advising Information and Hours for more information.
Events (Engineering)
The Joseph Bordogna Forum
Engineers are at the center of many of today’s most complex challenges. This session examines how engineering leadership and education must adapt in an era of rapid technological change. Tsu-Jae King Liu will share perspectives from the National Academies on preparing engineers to innovate responsibly and contribute to a more sustainable future. Click here to learn more.
Monday, February 2nd
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Wu & Chen Auditorium
Advancing Women in Engineering (AWE) Undergraduate Summer Research Opportunity at Penn Engineering
AWE is pleased to offer an initiative that supports undergraduate students pursuing summer research experiences. Applicants are required to submit a personal statement, a resume, and a faculty recommendation letter. All application materials must be received by March 2nd,2026. For additional details or questions, interested students should contact Nita Guzman Del Vecchio at ngdv@seas.upenn.edu
Events (Penn)
Management & Technology (M&T) Transfer Admissions Info Session
Want to learn more about M&T dual Degree programs and the plan of study for Wharton & Engineering? Below is the information session you can attend.
Friday, January 30th
3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Click here to register
Zoom link will be sent the day of the session
ADHD Skills Workshops
Please see attached for the ADHD Skills Workshop Series, which begins on January 27th and will be held here at the Weingarten Center in Stouffer Commons. The workshops are open to the Penn Community and will be facilitated by Jordi Yanoshik. Click here to register.
Penn Summer Abroad
Study abroad this summer! Earn Penn credit while hiking through the Alps, attending the Cannes Film Festival, studying Spanish in Madrid, immersing yourself in French in Tours, or going to theater performances in London. Click here to learn more. Early application deadline: January 31st.
The Peking Acrobats
The Peking Acrobats push the limits of human ability, wowing audiences with spellbinding trick-cycling, precision tumbling, juggling, somersaulting and gymnastics. With a three-decade legacy of elite talent, this world-record-setting troupe takes ancient Chinese traditions to new heights, pairing artful athleticism with live music and festive pageantry. Bring the whole family–these masters of agility and grace are, quite literally, defying gravity. Student tickets only $10.
Sunday, March 15th
3:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Annenberg Center| 3680 Walnut Street
Scholarships & Grants Opportunities
2026 ShanghaiTech Summer Lab Program
This non-credit and tuition-free program is designed exclusively for international undergraduates from our partner institutions. It offers a unique opportunity for participants to join a research lab of their choice, utilizing world-class facilities and national science platforms rarely accessible to external students. Application Deadline: April 30, 2026. Click here to learn more and apply.
Girls Code the World – High School & College Internships
Girls Code the World is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide intentional, inclusive opportunities for girls & women in STEM that inspire confidence, foster a continuum of mentorship, and spark lifelong curiosity. We are currently accepting applications for our 2026 internship cohort, open to both high school and college students. The application deadline is February 1. Please reach out to us if you have any questions at contact@girlscodetheworld.org.Full details and the application can be found here: https://www.girlscodetheworld.org/2026-internships.
Career & Networking Opportunities
2026 SPRING CAREER & INTERNSHIP FAIR
Join us in person on Friday, January 30th, for the 2026 Spring Career + Internship Fair! This university-wide career fair covers a range of industries. Enhance your search for full-time postgraduate positions and/or summer internships by taking the opportunity to connect with a variety of employers.
Friday, January 30th
11:00 am – 3:00 pm
Huston Hall
STEM & Sustainability Career Fair 2026
Participating organizations are seeking current undergraduate and graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, and recent alumni for internships and full-time opportunities! The 2026 STEM & Sustainability Career Fair is open to all Penn students, alumni, and postdocs served by the Career Services office. Click here to see the eligibility requirements for our services.
The in-person STEM & Sustainability Career Fair is a great opportunity for undergraduate and graduate students (Master’s & PhD students), alumni, and postdocs to engage with employers, apply for positions, and make substantial progress in their internship and job search and career exploration. There are many benefits that students and postdocs at any stage of their academic program and research can gain from participating in this event. For those seeking internships and jobs, participating will have open opportunities that they are hoping to fill. This career fair also provides a unique opportunity to explore a wide range of careers, network with recruiters and Penn alumni in different career fields, learn about future opportunities, and begin the process of finding a career path that is the best match for your experience, skills, and interests.
Thursday, February 5th
Houston Hall | 3417 Spruce Street
Click here to register
Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) Bay Area
SURF Bay Area is an eight-week summer research program that will bring 14 motivated undergraduate students to Stanford Engineering for an immersive research and graduate school preparation experience. We invite all eligible students to apply, especially those who are first-generation and/or low-income, or those who come from campus environments with limited access to research opportunities and graduate school preparation. Click here to learn more and apply. Application Deadline is February 3rd.
Summer 2026 Internship Opportunity for Undergraduate/Graduate Students & Alumni
On behalf of the faculty at the Computational Health Informatics Program (CHIP) at Boston Children’s Hospital & Harvard Medical School, we would like to extend an invitation for you to apply for the upcoming Summer 2026 internship (initial deadline of February 9).
Our research at CHIP and the various faculty labs explores the intersection of medicine/bioinformatics, public health, the social sciences, and computation within a variety of fields such as AI/machine learning, natural language processing/LLMs, genomics, population health, regulatory science, technology development, data science-driven social justice/political science, and more.
Our faculty have been recognized by and previously advised various institutions, including the White House, the CDC, the US Department of State, USAID, NASA, and many others. Additionally, CHIP has established partnerships with companies like Uber, Lyft, Quest Diagnostics, and Eli Lily and have developed platforms, such as pioneering/inventing the first personally controlled health records and APIs mandated by law, that have been widely adopted by Apple, Google, Microsoft, Amazon, and others.
Additionally, CHIP graduates hold leadership positions in academia and industry, both nationally and globally, that provide students access to an extensive alumni network for their professional development.
The internship application and further information/details may be found at: https://www.chip.org/internship/chip-ai-internship.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to us at admissions.chip@childrens.harvard.edu.
Clubs & Organizations
Penn Engineering Council Application
This is the application for the Penn Engineering Council (PEC), the preprofessional branch of the Engineering Quad Board. Please apply by February 1st. Click here to apply.
Engineering Entrepreneurship
More information about Engineering Entrepreneurship
- Follow them on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, & X/Twitter.
- Tag on these platforms @PennEngEntrep with your own posts.
- Join their subscription-based semi-monthly email to notify you of entrepreneurship-related events, competitions, opportunities and more. If you wish to receive this type of information, please visit https://groups.google.com/a/seas.upenn.edu/g/pennengentrep/ and then click on “ask to join the group” (Image). You have the option to unsubscribe at any time as well, and this is completely optional. Emails will be sent on the second and last Wednesday of every month.
