Penn Engineering Weekly 10-20-25
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| Date | Event |
| 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
Pan-Asian American Community House (PAACH)’s 25th Anniversary Speaker Event “A Fireside Chat with Award
Join the Pan-Asian American Community House (PAACH) for a special fireside chat with Richard Lui—award-winning journalist, MSNBC/NBC News anchor, and documentary filmmaker—as part of the PAACH 25th Anniversary Celebration. Facilitated by Karu Kozuma, Vice Provost for University Life, this dynamic conversation will explore the intersections of identity, storytelling, and leadership.
Dinner and book signing to follow the discussion. The first 50 attendees will receive a free copy of Richard’s book, distributed at the end of the event.
Tuesday, November 4th
At 5:00 pm
Arch 208| 3601 Locust Walk
Click here to register
Events (Engineering)
2025 Singh Center Annual User Meeting
Celebrate nanotechnology-enabled research and innovation at the University of Pennsylvania’s Singh Center for Nanotechnology! The event will feature faculty talks, poster presentations, and industry exhibitors in the nanotechnology field.
Thursday, October 23rd
8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Singh Center for Nanotechnology
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.
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:
- Students applying to the Penn Engineering Accelerated Master’s Program (AM) should apply during their sophomore or junior year.
- For Spring 2026 admission into the AM, the student must submit the application no later than December 15, 2025.
- Here is more information about the Application Procedure and Eligibility
- Contact OAS Grad Advisors at grad-affairs@seas.upenn.edu for academic questions.
- Contact Grad Admissions at graduate-admissions@seas.upenn.edu for admissions questions.
Events (Penn)
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.
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 24 and 31. Beginner-friendly classes are hosted in Pottruck Studio 414. All Penn community members are welcome!
Trauma-informed yoga
Fridays, October 24th and 31st.
10:00 am
Pottruck Studio 414|3701 Walnut St, Philadelphia
Click here to register
Halo-Halloween
Come celebrate Filipino American History Month with PAACH! Join us for a fun evening of karaoke, Halloween costumes, and halo-halo (a beloved Filipino dessert)!
Thursday, October 30
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
PAACH Lounge, ARCH Building |3601 Locust Walk
Click here to register
Penn Startup Showcase 2025
Join us for an exciting celebration of entrepreneurship and innovation at the Penn Startup Showcase on Thursday, November 6, 2025 from 4:00 – 7:00 pm at the Pennovation Center.
This year’s showcase will feature:
• Penn startups presenting their latest ventures through interactive tables and poster sessions
• Presentations from award-winning startups on their entrepreneurial journey
Come discover the cutting-edge companies emerging from our vibrant Penn ecosystem and connect with the entrepreneurs shaping the future.
Thursday, November 6th
4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Pennovation Center|3401 Grays Ferry Ave
Click here to register
Scholarships & Grants Opportunities
Funding opportunities for hi-tech projects & ventures – APPLICATIONS OPEN
Looking for funding for your tech project or venture?
Penn Engineering is pleased to offer funding opportunities for high-tech projects and venture development. We are soliciting proposals for projects and venture concepts that might develop into companies, and these funds are available to help:
Berkman Opportunity Fund ($500 or $1,000 per project) The Berkman Opportunity Fund provides support for students (or teams of students) with innovative ideas that might turn into products and companies.
Miller Innovation Fellowship ($15,000 per venture) Miller Innovation Fellowships are designed to allow students (or teams of students) who have made use of Penn’s innovation & entrepreneurship resources to further develop ventures based on high-tech products & services and to have focused capital and advising resources to explore a venture.
Please see the Penn Engineering: Entrepreneurship Funding site for more information: https://eent.seas.upenn.edu/grant-funding/
Deadline for submissions is 11:59 pm on Monday, October 20th, 2025. Click here to apply.
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
Hiring Engineers for “Orble”: A Hardtech Food Automation Startup
Munch Industries is a pre-seed robotics startup building machines to revolutionize the food automation industry. It is co-founded by UPenn students Nastassja Kuznetsova (CompE, ’24) and Corina Chen (MechE M&T, ’28). Their first product is “Orble”, a fully au’tea’matic boba machine that delivers customizable boba drinks within a compact 3×3 ft unit. It is set to launch on UPenn’s campus in the Spring of 2026.
Interested in being a part of the founding team? We are looking for engineering and business students to work part-time during the fall semester!
Apply To the Best Part-Time Mentor Job You’ve Never Heard Of: Become a Curious Cardinals Mentor
Looking for a part-time job that matters—one where you can earn money and make a meaningful impact? A role that helps you stand out in interviews, inspire younger students, and connect with some of the most impressive college and grad students in the country?
Apply to become a mentor with Curious Cardinals, where you get paid to be the mentor you wish you had. As a mentor, you’ll guide middle and high school students through personalized academic support and passion-driven projects—whether that’s launching a startup, writing a novel, diving into AI, or mastering AP Chemistry.
It’s flexible, fulfilling, and builds leadership skills you’ll carry far beyond college. Featured in Forbes, CNN, Bloomberg,and the Today Show, Curious Cardinals is a fast-growing educational platform with over 9,000 students. To keep up with demand, we’re actively recruiting outstanding mentors across all colleges and universities.
What you’ll get:
$30–$60/hour pay
Remote, flexible schedule that works around your life
Matches with students in subjects you’re most passionate about
⚡️ Special note: There’s a particularly high demand for mentors in engineering and robotics. If that’s your background, reach out to Brian directly so he can help highlight your application! Have questions about the platform, the application process, or the experience? Contact Brian Temsamrit(Temsamritb@chop.edu), UPenn alum and current campus ambassador.
Clubs & Organizations
Advanced Registration Coffee Chats with Penn Engineering Council
Join the Penn Engineering Council for personalized class scheduling guidance during Advanced Registration! Sign up for a personalized coffee chat with an experienced student of your choice by clicking the sign-up link below. Reach out to your selected upperclassman advisor to schedule a one-on-one meeting and get expert advice tailored just for you, ensuring your ideal semester plan. Our team consists of juniors, seniors, and some sophomores—all of whom are here to assist you.
Plus, if you and your mentor decide to meet at Top Hat Coffee Lounge, PEC will cover a combined total of $15 of purchases for you and your mentor! Don’t miss out on this exclusive opportunity!
Event date range: October 20th to November 10th
Any questions? Contact Beccan Simon simonbec@sas.upenn.edu
Click here to sign up
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
Funding opportunities for hi-tech projects & ventures
Penn Engineering is pleased to offer funding opportunities for high-tech project and venture development. We are soliciting proposals for projects and venture concepts that might develop into companies, and these funds are available to help:
Berkman Opportunity Fund ($500 or $1,000 per project) The Berkman Opportunity Fund provides support for students (or teams of students) with innovative ideas that might turn into products and companies.
Miller Innovation Fellowship ($15,000 per venture) Miller Innovation Fellowships are designed to allow students (or teams of students) that have made use of Penn’s innovation & entrepreneurship resources to further develop ventures based on high-tech products & services and to have focused capital and advising resources to explore a venture.
Check here to learn more about the opportunities and the application Deadline is October 20, 2025.
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.
