• Penn Engineering Weekly 09-29-25

Penn Engineering Weekly 09-29-25

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Important Dates:

Date Event
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

M&T Transfer Student Info Session

The Jerome Fisher Program in Management & Technology (M&T) will be hosting a virtual information session for students interested in applying to transfer into the program (For 1st-year students only).

Friday, October 17th
3:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Zoom meeting (link provided the day of the event)
Click here to register

Penn Forward: Share Your Ideas

Penn Forward is helping us meet the opportunities and challenges of a rapidly changing landscape in higher education. As recently announced, we have begun the planning phase. Six working groups have been charged with developing and testing ideas, and their work is already underway.

But Penn is a large and diverse community. Students, post-doctoral scholars, faculty, staff, alumni and volunteer leaders all bring perspectives and insights that can make Penn stronger. We hope you will share yours.

Imagine it is 2035, and a new student, faculty member, or staff member has just arrived at Penn. What do we want to be true for them that is not true today? How will they experience learning and discovery, belonging, and purpose? How will they carry forward their Penn experience in careers, creativity, and the richness of intellectual growth? Or imagine a Penn alum, 5-50 years past graduation who knows Penn still offers them something of value. What would that be and how could we deliver it?

We welcome bold ideas, whether large or small, that can help shape Penn’s future. Click here to share your ideas. today. Your input will be directed to the Penn Forward working groups as they develop recommendations for the University’s future and help us propel Penn Forward. Please submit your ideas by October 6, 2025.

Global Engineering Opportunities – PA101 for Engineering Students

Interested in going abroad as an engineering student? Join us for PA101: Global Engineering Opportunities! You will learn more about Penn Abroad’s programs and understand how each program works, including how to fit going abroad into your academic plan, financial considerations, and how to apply.

Wednesday, October 1st
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Raisler Lounge, Towne 225
Click here to register

Events (Engineering)

2025 Frontiers of Energy Poster Session

Join us for the 5th Annual Frontiers of Energy Research Poster Session, co-hosted by the Vagelos Institute for Energy Science and Technology (VIEST) and the Vagelos Integrated Program in Energy Research (VIPER). Come learn about amazing energy research from undergraduate students, graduate students, and postdoctoral researchers from across Penn’s campus.
Present a Poster: All Penn students and postdocs involved in energy research are invited to present a poster. This is a great opportunity to meet other energy researchers, showcase and get feedback on your work, and learn about different energy research happening across campus! Register by Monday, October 6th, to present a poster.

Monday, October 20th
4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Singh Center for Nanotechnology|3250 Walnut Street
Register here by Monday, October 6th, to present a poster.

Penn Ignition 2025

Turn bold ideas into real solutions. In teams of 2–4, you’ll have two weeks to tackle a NAE Grand Challenge—then pitch your vision to Penn faculty and alumni judges. Compete for cash prizes and the chance to showcase the power of Penn Engineering innovation.

Information about Penn Ignition: Click here to learn more
Registration deadline: Wednesday, October 8th
Registration link: Click here to register
Final Pitch: Friday, November 7th

Accelerated Master’s Degree, Dual Degree, and Dual Majors Application Deadlines

We want to inform you of upcoming deadlines for accelerated master’s, dual degree, and dual major applications:

Accelerated Master’s (AM) Degree:

Events (Penn)

Houston Hall’s Fall Porch Party

The Annual Fall Porch Party will feature festive fall treats catered by Williams Cafe, arts and crafts, games, and social time with friends!

Monday, September 29th
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Houston Hall

Learning Community

Join Greenfield Intercultural Center for Weekly Learning Communities. Engage with a low-stress learning community that will build your knowledge and skills for success in the classroom. This series will start the week of September 16, 2025

Mondays, 3:00 pm – 4:45 pm
Wednesday, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
The GIC Living Room | 3708 Chestnut St
Click here to register

Poster Session Climate Week 2025

The research poster session, hosted by the Environmental Innovations Initiative, aims to showcase how faculty, staff, and students are advancing knowledge for the sake of our future and our planet. By situating the session in a central campus location, under a tent on College Green, we aim to reach a broad audience and spark interdisciplinary collaborations across campus. If you wish to participate, please email xime@upenn.edu

Wednesday, October 15th
3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Under the tent in front of College Hall

Looking for a Tutor?

The Weingarten Center offers tutoring services to Penn undergraduates at no additional cost for a variety of courses. Check out the tutoring service for more information.

TED Speaker Series

Come and join the Democracy Speaker Series – Opportunity for All.

Tuesday, October 14th
5:30 pm – 7:45 pm
Penn Museum
Click here to register

iCommunicate Open Session

This interactive training is designed to spark your intercultural communication skills while connecting you with like-minded peers across campus. This is an opportunity to enhance your intercultural communication abilities and expand your network.

Tuesday, October 14th
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
3935 Walnut Street, 2nd Floor
Click here to register

Get Your Flu Shot!

All Penn students, faculty, postdocs, and staff are welcome to drop in for their free flu shot, and must bring a Penn ID.

Wednesday, October 15: 10 am – 6 pm
Thursday, October 16: 10 am – 6 pm
Friday, October 17: 10 am – 4 pm

Pottruck Health and Fitness Center |3701 Walnut Street

Short Survey on AI & International Student Services

Penn undergraduate international students (18+) are invited to participate in a brief survey about your use of and views on AI chatbots, both in everyday life and in your college experience. Your input will help identify essential services to better support international students in U.S. higher education. Participation is voluntary, and all responses will be confidential and de-identified.

Survey (5–7 minutes): to capture broad trends and needs across students.
Interview (30–45 minutes via Zoom): to add deeper, real-world context so we can translate findings into practical improvements for international student support.

For questions, please contact Lily Zhang, doctoral student at Penn Graduate School of Education, at lizhang1@upenn.edu.

Scholarships & Grants Opportunities

Boren Award Information Session on Oct 3 – Register Today!

Boren Scholars (undergrads) and Fellows (graduate students) study a wide range of critical languages, including Arabic, Mandarin Chinese, Portuguese, Russian, and Swahili. Boren Awards are available to students of all proficiency levels who are committed to enhancing their skills. After the conclusion of the Boren experience, alumni are committed to public service, working in positions critical to U.S. national security throughout the Federal Government, including the Departments of State, Defense, and Homeland Security.

Friday, October 3rd
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
3934 Walnut Street, 2nd Floor
Click here to register

The Duct Tape Prize

There is a $25k grant for the builder with the coolest builder portfolio!
Click here for more information and to apply. For more information, please contact Austin Zhuang at austinzh@seas.upenn.edu

Career & Networking Opportunities

Careers in the Water Industry

Now in its fourth year, The Water Center at Penn’s annual Careers in the Water Industry event, held during Climate Week at Penn, brings together professionals across the water sector, academics, and students interested in water-related careers to explore current trends, pressing challenges, and emerging opportunities in the water sector.
The event is presented in partnership with PennClubH2O, Penn’s Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences, Penn’s Environmental Innovations Initiative, Penn Career Services, and Wharton MBA Career Management, with thanks to our generous sponsors — Aquatech, Bentley Systems, Solenis, Veolia, Aqua Essential Utilities, and American Water.

The event will feature distinguished speakers, expert panels, and networking opportunities with leaders from across the industry. It will also showcase presentations from finalists of the Student Water Innovation Award, which recognizes forward-thinking solutions to pressing water challenges. See more details and learn how to apply here

Thursday, October 16th
11:30 am – 5:30 pm
Quorum| 3675 Market Street
Click here to register

Workshop: Highlighting Your Research Experiences on a CV/Resume

Graduate school and fellowship applications often require you to submit a CV or resume, providing a glimpse into the experiences you’ve had that make you a great candidate. Come learn from Dr. Doris Tabassum of Career Services and the CURF team about how to best showcase your research experiences in your CV or resume! Please bring a draft of the “Research” section of your CV or resume if you’d like to participate in the peer editing portion of this workshop.

Monday, October 6th
2:30 pm – 4:00 pm
College Hall G08/9

Coding Instructor for West Philly Teen Girls? ($48/hr)

West Park Cultural Center’s danceLogic®️ program (Community Education Center (CEC) at 3500 Lancaster Avenue) seeks an instructor to teach girls (ages 10–18) on Saturdays, 11:30 a.m.–12:45 p.m., starting Oct 4 at the CEC (3500 Lancaster Ave). Create fun, project-based lessons (Python/Scratch/HTML/CSS/JS) and mentor alongside a co-instructor. Part-time, $60 per 75-min class. Send resume + brief cover letter to info@westparkcultural.org

SGInnovate Internship in Singapore

Take your learning beyond the classroom with SGInnovate’s Summation Programme in Singapore. Summation offers the chance to intern with leading Deep Tech startups in fields such as AI, biotech, robotics, sustainability, and more, while gaining mentorship from industry experts. This is your chance to sharpen your skills, build experience, and immerse yourself in Asia’s leading innovation hub.

You will receive a competitive stipend, a round-trip flight ticket, and living allowances to make it easier for overseas students to fully focus on gaining real-world experience and making a real-world impact.

Click here to apply

 

Clubs & Organizations

Drop-in Headshots and Software Engineering (SWE)/Product Management (PM) Resume Workshop

Penn Engineering Council is hosting a series of Resume and LinkedIn workshops this semester, with a focus on a different recruiting industry each time. Our first event is from 5-7 on Monday, September 29th in Levine Lobby and is focused on Software Engineering, Hardware Engineering, and Product Management. This is a drop-in workshop, so feel free to come at any time to have your resume and LinkedIn profile reviewed and get recruiting advice from upperclassmen who have gone through the process. We are also taking headshots from 3:30 – 5 beforehand, so come by early to have your headshot taken! We will be providing snacks, so if you plan on attending.

Monday, September 29th
3:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Levine Lobby
Click here to register

World House Student Associates

The World House Student Associates Program is Perry World House’s latest undergraduate student program. This program meets on a monthly basis to informally discuss pressing global policy issues and to explore international affairs career journeys.

Interested in joining the World House Student Associates listserv? Fill out the form.

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
  • Application link

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

More information about Engineering Entrepreneurship

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