Penn Engineering Weekly 09-02-25

Penn Engineering Weekly 09-02-25

Penn Engineering Weekly 09-02-25

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Important Dates:

Date	Event
September 9th	Course Selection Period ends
October 6th	Drop Period ends
October 9th – 12th	Fall Break
October 24th	Grade Mode Change Deadline
October 27th – November 10th	Advance Registration
November 3rd	Last Day to Withdraw from a Course
November 27th – 30th	Thanksgiving Break
December 8th	Last Day of Classes
December 9th – 10th	Reading Days
December 11th – 18th	Final Exams
December 18th	Fall Term Ends

Announcements for the week

Turn Your Ideas Into Reality at the Engineering Studios @ Venture Lab

Bring your ideas to life at the Engineering Studios @ Venture Lab (ESVL)! Powered by Penn Engineering and located in Tangen Hall, the lab is open to all Penn students and faculty, with 3D printing, laser cutting, and expert support to turn projects into reality. Whether you’re building a course project, developing a startup prototype, or exploring new skills – ESVL is where Penn’s creativity meets engineering expertise. Open to all Penn students!

Please contact Taylor Caputo for any follow-up questions: taycap@seas.upenn.edu

Click here to register

Events (Engineering)

AI Research Mixer 2025

Please join us for a full day of faculty talks, poster presentations, and networking opportunities with members of ASSET, IDEAS, Warren, DDDI, and Penn AI to learn about the wide range of AI research happening here at Penn. All Penn community members who have an interest in AI are welcome!

Catering will be provided throughout the day, including a light reception following the final talks.
Friday, September 9th, 2025
8:00 am -5:00 pm
Click here to register

Events (Penn)

Pancake Mondays

GIC hosts the Package Mondays Event. Enjoy fresh pancakes while connecting with fellow students. Let’s chat about how you’re doing, how classes are going, and anything else on your mind.

Bi-weekly on Mondays from September 8th
10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
The GIC Living Room | 3708 Chestnut St

LGBT Center Open House (and resource fair!)

It’s time for the annual LGBT Center Open House (and resource fair). Join us on Monday, September 8th, from 5 -7 PM, as we welcome in the new year with food, friends (old and new), and amazing vibes! Our student groups & campus partners will be tabling, so stop by to learn about resources, upcoming events, and ways to get involved. We’ll have giveaways, fidgets, and stickers/buttons!

As always, everyone is welcome, so come exactly as you are!

Monday, September 8th
5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
LGBT Center – 3907 Spruce St, Philadelphia, PA 19104

PAACH Paper Crane Making Workshop

Join us for a relaxing and creative Paper Crane Making Workshop! The paper cranes will be included in the PAACH Community Mural, which will be unveiled at PAACH’s 25th Anniversary in November. Come fold cranes with us, add your touch to the mural’s message of unity and transformation, and enjoy some delicious boba while connecting with the community. No experience needed—all materials provided ! A random selection of paper cranes will be chosen to receive a special prize during our PAACH 25th Anniversary Celebration!

Wednesday, September 10th
4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Arch 108

Penn Abroad Fair

The Penn Abroad Fair offers you the opportunity to learn about the many global opportunities available at Penn. Opportunities from across Penn’s undergraduate schools and Penn Abroad’s core programs will be featured throughout the day. Penn staff, Penn Abroad Ambassadors, and exchange students will be there to answer questions and provide insight into the student experience abroad and how wellness plays a role in the abroad experience. The fair will be held from 11:00 am – 2:00 PM in Perry World House and will feature program information tables and a raffle for prizes! Registration is not required.

Friday, September 12th
11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Perry World House

Click here to register

Fall 2025 Conversation Partners Program

The Conversation Partner Program gives people in the Penn community the opportunity to practice a language and make connections across cultures. Program participants will be asked on the application if they have a preference to meet with their partner virtually or in person. We will make matches accordingly.

Participants can apply directly online at the links below. The Fall 2025 application is currently open and the priority deadline is September 12th. Participants will receive an email notifying them whether or not they have been successfully paired by September 16th.
After the priority deadline, we will accept applications on a rolling basis until the middle of November. If matched, they will receive the contact information of their partner along with an orientation packet.

The application for fluent English speakers who want to practice another language can be found here.
The application for people who want to practice English can be found here.
You can also find more information about the Conversation Partners Program here.

First Annual Art Match

Borrow an original artwork for your dorm from the Penn Arts Collection. Attend this exhibition to learn more or select your works — featuring a Penn Libraries Common Press giveaway!

Tuesday, September 16th
5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Arts Lounge at Penn Live Arts, 3680 Walnut Street

Fall 2025 Wellness Updates + Resources for Students

We’re excited to share important Wellness at Penn updates, resources, and events for the Fall 2025 semester. Please help us spread the word within your communities. For your convenience, we’ve created a full communications kit with ready-to-use flyers, Instagram posts, and digital screen images, all available here in this Box Folder. Included is information about the following:

Mental Health Support Services

Peer Support: Students can connect with trained peers through Peer Wellness Coaching or join Togetherall, an online, anonymous mental health community.
Let’s Talk: Informal, drop-in conversations with counselors at locations across campus — no appointment needed.
Mantra: Free access to the teletherapy and other mental health resources.
Group Therapy: Specialized groups led by Wellness counseling staff to support shared experiences and foster community.

Asynchronous Health Education Programs

Be Aware: An online program to help the Penn community recognize signs of stress, distress, and crisis, and tools to help themselves and others.
Vibe: An email-delivered sexual health education program.
Refresh: An online sleep program to improve rest and recovery.

Key Fall Events and Other Programs

Send Silence Packing: Tuesday, September 10 – A powerful display to raise awareness about the impact of suicide.
Flu Clinic: October 15-17 – Free flu shots for the Penn community.
SUPER Recovery Community: Meets weekly on Mondays at the Wellness office at 3535 Market Street, Mezzanine.

Health Alert: Increase in Flu Cases

We’ve seen an unexpected rise in flu cases on campus, particularly in the College Houses. To support prevention and care, we’ve included additional flu resources in the communications kit. Please encourage your communities to take precautions, stay home when sick, and take advantage of the upcoming flu clinic. As a reminder, students can call if they’re not feeling well 24/7 for guidance and support at 215-746-WELL (9355).

Scholarships & Grants Opportunities

The University Research Foundation (URF) is an intramural funding program that provides up to $75,000 for research projects and up to $5,000 for conference support. The URF provides seed funding for up to one year for research activities that are expected to lead to external sponsorship and/or peer-reviewed research publications. Conference support grants are faculty-developed events that take place on Penn’s campus.

During Fall 2024, the OVPR reviewed 83 applications (over $4.2 million in requests) from across campus. Four review panels consisting of 33 faculty reviewers assessed proposals in four categories: Humanities, Social Sciences and Management, Natural Sciences and Engineering, and Biomedical Sciences. A total of 56 new projects were recommended for funding, totaling $2,595,003.

The next cycle for the Fall 2025 URF program will open in late August, with a proposal deadline of October 9, 2025.

Internships & Volunteer Work

Center for Undergraduate Research & Fellowships (CURF) – supports summer research opportunities for undergraduate students
Center for the Advanced Study of India (CASI) – supports independent research related to contemporary India as well as summer internships in India.
Civic House Community Engagement Internship – funding to support academic year-long undergraduate internships at selected community partner organizations
Penn Global Research & Internship (GRIP) Award – provides outstanding undergraduate and graduate students opportunity to intern or conduct research abroad over the summer
Platt Performing Arts Internship Award – provides one Penn undergraduate with funds to support a summer internship in professional performing arts or related entertainment organization
Real Arts@Penn Internship Prize – offers internship prize specifically designed to help with costs associated with unpaid & underpaid internships in a creative field
Summer Research & Internship Funding for Highly Aided Students – Highly Aided students are eligible to receive up to $5,000 in funding for unpaid or underfunded opportunities for two summers
Startup Internship Award – Venture Lab – to support students interning with startups over the summer
Penn Wharton Innovation Fund – offers funding for students in support creating a new startup venture
Weingarten Center Scholarships – scholarships for internships or work experience that relate to academics and career goals for students with disabilities
Annenberg School for Communication –Communication majors interested doing a public service internship this summer have an opportunity to apply to Annenberg in Public Service (AIPS), which provides financial support for students doing un- or under-paid Comm related public service internships up to $5,000.
Penn Emergency & Opportunity Fund – Students can seek and receive support for needs including, but not limited to: academic or pre-professional opportunity, such as conference participation or travel to reach an internship/job, graduate school exam prep or application fees and more.

Career & Networking Opportunities

Upcoming Career Fairs

CareerLink

Opportunities in a wide range of industries, including Consulting, Communications/Marketing, Consumer Products, Education, Finance, Government, Healthcare, Insurance, Manufacturing, Nonprofits, Real Estate, Retail and more! Open to all on-campus students, postdocs, and alumni served by Career Services.

In-Person: Friday, September 5, 2025

Click here for more information

Engineering & Technology Career Days

Two days, two formats, both for exploring internships and full-time early career opportunities in industries and professional paths specific to engineering and technology.
More information coming soon

Virtual: Wednesday, September 10, 2025
In-Person: Thursday, September 11, 2025

Click here to register

Virtual All-Industries Career Fair

Virtual Event: Friday, September 19, 2025
Click here to register

Clubs & Organizations

Engineering Majors Fair

The Majors Fair is a great way to learn all about the majors Penn Engineering offers. You’ll have the chance to talk with representatives from each major. Whether you’re undecided, thinking of switching majors, or just want to learn more about your own major and opportunities within Penn Engineering, this event is for you! We will be providing food.

Wednesday， September 3rd
5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Levine Lobby

Society of Women Engineers Corporate Dinner

Penn Society of Women Engineers’ 28th Annual Corporate Dinner will be held on Wednesday, September 10th, from 6:00 pm -8:30 pm in Bodek Lounge, located on the first floor of Houston Hall.

Corporate Dinner is a cocktail-style networking evening with more 1:1 and personalized time to converse with recruiters from prestigious companies like Bloomberg, Capital One, Accenture, and many more!

Tickets are $13 each, and upon registration, you will get to add your resume to our Resume Book that will be shared with all the companies. Tickets are selling fast, so make sure to secure your spot now at this link: pennswe.ticketleap.com/society-of-women-engineers-29th-annual-corporate-dinner/

We will be starting the event at 6 pm with hors d’oeuvres, followed by speeches from two featured speakers, and finally, just over an hour and a half of uninterrupted networking time. The dress code of this event will be business casual. If you have any questions, please reach out to our Corporate Dinner Co-Directors, Anya Mittal (anyamittal@seas.upenn.edu) and Bhavya Surapaneni (bhavyasp@seas.upenn.edu).

Blockchain at Penn Fall 2025 Recruiting – Info Session

Blockchain at Penn is accepting applications for Fall 2025! Please join us for one of our two info sessions on 9/2 and 9/4 from 7-8 PM in Jon M. Huntsman Hall Forum Level 95, or sign up for a coffee chat with one of our directors! Applications and sign-ups for coffee chats are live and can be accessed from our Instagram bio or PennClubs profile. Reach out to Blockchain at Penn if you have any questions.

Penn Tango 2025 Fall Bootcamp

Shelter Health Outreach Program (SHOP)

The Shelter Health Outreach Program (SHOP), a student-run organization that connects Penn students with Philadelphia’s unhoused community through consistent, meaningful volunteer work. We aim to empower individuals experiencing homelessness to track their own health and seek primary care.
As part of our commitment to building a more diverse and inclusive community, we’re actively reaching out across campus to connect with students who might not have heard about us before. Your perspective, background, and experiences matter to this work.
Next Steps:

Fill out our interest form to join our email list and stay updated on interest meetings and recruitment.
Follow us on Instagram @shop_upenn to see our work in action.

Engineering Entrepreneurship

Widjaja Entrepreneurship Fellows Program

The Penn Engineering Widjaja Entrepreneurship Fellows Program offers an immersive tech startup experience like no other. This program provides students with the opportunity to network with startup leadership teams. The Penn Engineering Widjaja Entrepreneurship Fellows Program offers an immersive tech startup experience like no other. This program provides students with the opportunity to network with startup leadership teams. Learn More Here: https://eent.seas.upenn.edu/fellows/

Duration: January through December
Eligibility: Juniors, Seniors, First-Year Master’s students
Deadline to Apply: October 13, 2025

More information about Engineering Entrepreneurship

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