• Penn Engineering Weekly 10-06-25

Penn Engineering Weekly 10-06-25

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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

The Weingarten Center 

The Weingarten Center assesses students’ needs, makes appropriate referrals, and helps students navigate campus resources. They offer expertise in developing effective study skills and strategies as students pursue academic goals and rise to their own potential. They help students develop communication, problem-solving, and self-advocacy skills.​ They encourage students to prioritize their mental health and well-being and make time for self-care. ​They strive to destigmatize disability, normalize asking for help, and support accommodations that remove barriers and level the playing field.

We strongly suggest that you visit the Weingarten Center website to check the resources they provide and subscribe to the Weingarten Center Newsletter.

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

Penn Prevention Center (PVP) -Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM)

October is recognized as Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM), a time to support survivors, raise awareness, and promote resources for prevention and support. In honor of DVAM, Penn Violence Prevention (PVP) is hosting a variety of events to promote education about the issue and share resources available to those impacted.

Our annual “How to Support a Survivor” workshop is a great training for student leaders (board members, student workers, captains) to learn how to support a friend after experiencing violence, know how to effectively respond to someone in crisis, or even improve general interpersonal skills! Dinner will be provided.

Trauma-informed yoga is back! Join us on Fridays in October for yoga with local instructor Nicole Pollard! Sessions are held on October 10, 17, 24, and 31. Beginner-friendly classes are hosted in Pottruck Studio 414. All Penn community members are welcome!

Trauma-informed yoga

Fridays, October 10th, 17th, 24th, and 31st.
10:00 am
Pottruck Studio 414|3701 Walnut St, Philadelphia
Click here to register

“How to Support a Survivor” workshop

Wednesday, October 15th
6:00 pm -8:00 pm
3935 Walnut St, 2nd Floor
Click here to register

Events (Engineering)

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

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)

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.

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.

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

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

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

Penn Engineering AI Industry Days

Are you a Penn Engineering student interested in a potential career in artificial intelligence? Whether you’re a student in the BSE: AI program or a bioengineer, if you’re curious about pursuing professional opportunities in AI, you’re invited to join us!

Our events will offer you the chance to learn about career opportunities in AI; connect with alumni and industry reps; and pursue open and future internship and full-time opportunities.

Events will take place across two days, October 22 & 23, some on campus and some virtually. Events and employers are still being added, so make sure to regularly check our Linktree and Handshake for updates!

Separate registration for the Virtual Company Showcase will open on Monday, October 13th, at 1 pm.

Wednesday, October 22nd and Thursday, October 23rd

Location: Virtual and in person

Click Linktree and Handshake to register

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

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

Opportunity: Work on AI/ML/App Development with Alice + Olivia + other Fashion Companies with Penn Data Science Group!

Penn Data Science Group is working with a fashion venture collective backed by prominent fashion brands such as Alice and Olivia, Rag and Bone, TWP Clothing, Bogg Bag, Theory, Veronica Beard, and others.

Students will have the unique opportunity to collaborate directly with brand teams to design and build a single platform that integrates various innovative tools:

– Generative AI for product ideation, personalization, and trend analysis

– Demand forecasting, allocation strategies, and pricing models for buying optimization

– Intelligent inventory management, production scheduling, and supply chain responsiveness for planning systems

– Warehouse optimization, logistics automation, and allocation improvements for operational efficiencies

What sets this initiative apart is that participants won’t just be testing tools—they’ll be building them. This is a chance for students to lead innovation, shape the product vision, and deliver a real-world AI solution with direct industry impact.

In addition to the hands-on experience of building a commercial AI application from the ground up, students will benefit from direct collaboration with fashion brand executives, designers, and operators, as well as mentorship from technology experts and business leaders in our network. They will also gain portfolio-ready project ownership and exposure to a powerful investor network.

We are looking for individuals or small teams with skills in machine learning, data science, computer vision, NLP, recommendation systems, full-stack application development, UX design, retail analytics, or operational problem-solving.

While this project is in collaboration with Penn Data Science Group, we are opening it up to the greater cis community for anyone! Please reach out to the VP of Projects at PDSG: Arjun Verma, vermaar@seas.upenn.edu

Application deadline: Friday, October 10th

Please apply at the link here.

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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