• Penn Engineering Weekly 11-03-25

Penn Engineering Weekly 11-03-25

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Important Dates:

Date Event
October 27th – November 10th Advance Registration (for Spring 2026)
November 3rd Last Day to Withdraw from a Course (Fall 2025)
November 27th – 30th Thanksgiving Break
December 8th Last Day of Classes (Fall 2025)
December 9th – 10th Reading Days (Fall 2025)
December 11th – 18th Final Exams (Fall 2025)
December 18th Fall 2025 Term Ends

Announcements for the week

Penn Engineering Lightning Talks

Step back into the classroom with Penn Engineering! Join us for a series of TED Talk-style Lightning Talks featuring some of our most popular professors as they share their latest groundbreaking research.
Topics Include:

  • AI and Society
  • Biomedical Engineering Breakthroughs
  • Clean Energy Solutions
  • Robotics and Autonomy

Fast, fascinating, and full of big ideas. You won’t want to miss this chance to see Penn Engineering’s thought leaders in action.

Friday, November 7th
1:00 pm – 2: 15 pm
Amy Gutmann Hall, Stavis Family Auditorium | 3317 Chestnut Street
Click here to register (via Penn’s Homecoming Registration Portal)

Fireside Chat with Vijay Kumar and Ramanan Raghavendran

Join us Friday, November 7, for a Fireside Chat at Amy Gutmann Hall. Vijay Kumar, Nemirovsky Family Dean of Penn Engineering, will sit down with Ramanan Raghavendran, ENG’89, W’89, LPS’15, Chair, Board of Trustees and founder of Amasia, for an inspiring conversation on Building a Sustainable Future: Empowering the Next Generation.

Their discussion will explore how the forces of social impact and innovation are reshaping the way we live, learn, and equip future leaders to address global challenges.
A networking reception will follow. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear bold ideas and connect with fellow Quakers.

Friday, November 7th
3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Amy Gutmann Hall, Stavis Family Auditorium |3317 Chestnut Street
Click here to register (via Penn’s Homecoming Registration Portal)

Penn Engineering Pre-Football Game Tailgate

Melvin J. and Claire Levine Hall Lobby, 3330 Walnut Street
Come join your fellow Penn Engineering alumni, families, and friends at our annual celebration hosted by the Engineering Alumni Society. Hear from Dean Vijay Kumar and pick up your Engineering hat!

Saturday, November 8th
11: 30 am – 1: 00 pm
Melvin J. and Claire Levine Hall Lobby | 3330 Walnut Street
Click here to register (via Penn’s Homecoming Registration Portal)

Advanced Registration Coffee Chats | 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 who 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!

October 20th to November 10th
Click here to register

Events (Engineering)

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 Accelerated Master’s Programs in Engineering (4+1), 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)

Penn Summer Abroad

Now is the time to apply to Penn Summer Abroad!

  • Complete up to 2 CU of Penn coursework in the summer
  • Study in Cannes, London, Madrid, Tours or the Alps
  • Program lengths range from 2 to 6 weeks
  • Tuition assistance available for highly aided students
  • Scholarship/fellowship opportunities (see website for details)
  • Application opens: November 1st
  • Early application deadline: January 31st
  • More information: https://summer.sas.upenn.edu/programs/abroad

Invitation to the 2025 Global Surgery Fall Symposium

This year’s theme is “Beyond the Operation: Building Sustainable Systems in Global Surgery”. We are hoping that you can help us publicize this event to any engineering undergraduate students interested in attending.

The keynote speaker this year is Dr. John Meara, DMD, MD, MBA, Plastic Surgeon-in-Chief at Boston Children’s Hospital and a leading advocate for global surgery and health systems strengthening. He has also served as Co-Chair of the Lancet Commission on Global Surgery and will be here to share his perspective. The event will also feature a panel of surgeons from a variety of specialties (including ortho and plastics), global health abstracts, and opportunities for discussion around surgical equity and capacity building in low-resource settings.

Saturday, November 8th
9: 15 am – 12: 00 pm
Click here to register

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.

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

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

President’s Innovation Prize

The President’s Innovation Prize(link is external) will provide a graduating Penn senior, or team of graduating seniors, $100,000 (plus a $50,000 living stipend per team member) to envision and implement an innovative, commercial venture that makes a positive difference in the world.

The competition is open to full-time undergraduates in good academic standing in the Engineering, Nursing, SAS (including LPS), or Wharton undergraduate divisions who have completed at least three-quarters of the credits needed for their baccalaureate degree and who are scheduled to graduate in December 2025, May 2026, or August 2026.

The President’s Innovation Prize is jointly administered by the Center for Undergraduate Research and Fellowships and the Penn Center for Innovation. This year’s application deadline is January 21, 2026. A winner will be announced in April. Visit this website for more information

Information Session with President’s Prize Project Mentor Jeffrey Babin (In-Person)
Wednesday, November 5th
3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Click here to register

Information Session with Former President’s Engagement and Innovation Prize Recipients (Virtual)
Thursday, November 20th
4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Click here to register

Career & Networking Opportunities

Explore Careers in Engineering

Check out Vault Guides to learn more about the various industries within engineering.

Find Resources

Many resources to help you prepare for a career in engineering. Of particular interest should be our industry-specific job boards, as well as various professional organizations.

Clubs & Organizations

SEAS Course Genie by Engineering Deans’ Advisory Board (EDAB)

Visit this website. This is a SEAS Genie made by EDAB to assist students with resources and course information.

Professor Student Coffee Chats at Top Hat | Penn Engineering Council

We are excited to announce that Penn Engineering Council is hosting Professor Student Coffee Chats at Top Hat and all costs are covered by PEC! This is a great opportunity for you to grab a cup of coffee and have a casual conversation with your professors about any questions or interests you may have in their field of study.

To sign up, please visit the Google Sheet document provided below. There, you will find available dates and times for each professor. Please note that spaces are limited and will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. We hope you take advantage of this opportunity to connect with your professors and learn more about your field of study!

Event date range: November 3rd to December 5th

Any questions? Contact Beccan Simon simonbec@sas.upenn.edu
Click here to sign up

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.