• Penn Engineering Weekly 11-10-25

Penn Engineering Weekly 11-10-25

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Important Dates:

Date Event
October 27th – November 10th Advance Registration (for Spring 2026)
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

Needs Assessment & Intake for Students Participating in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)

Are you a Penn graduate or undergraduate student actively enrolled full-time in-person at our Philadelphia campus?

Are you also currently participating in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (i.e., SNAP; food stamps; EBT)?

If you answered “yes” to both questions, Penn is working to deploy additional supports for food security during the potential pause in SNAP benefits due to the federal budget impasse. Completing the assessment here will help shape the implementation of interim resources. It will also enable us to follow up with you to deliver the support most helpful in the current moment.

For students seeking immediate support over the weekend, please refer to this expanded listing from the City of Philadelphia.

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.

Fall 2026 Accelerated Master’s (4+1) Webinar

Ready to fast-track your future? Join us for a virtual information session on the Accelerated Master’s (4+1) Degree Program. It’s a fantastic opportunity for current UPenn undergrads to earn both their bachelor’s and master’s degrees in as little as five years.

We’ll cover everything you need to know—the benefits of the program, the application, and important policies regarding this process. Our team will also be on hand to answer all of your questions.

Wednesday, January 21st
11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Zoom Meeting
Click here to register

Events (Penn)

Listening Across Differences

Come for an afternoon of storytelling and conversation on listening and political empathy, hosted by the SNF Paideia Political Empathy Lab and the Office of Interpersonal Development and Engagement. We’ll offer an interactive opportunity to expand your empathy toolkit by exploring strategies for deep, active listening and engaging with folks across differences. This event is open to all members of the Penn community, especially undergraduate and graduate/professional students. Lunch will be served!

Thursday, November 13th
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
The Arch Room 108
Click here to register

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

November Break Student Meal Bags

Are you an undergraduate or graduate student staying on campus during the November break (November 26th to 28th) and interested in receiving a meal bag? Register here!

Scholarships & Grants Opportunities

The Siddall Sheffield Scholarship

The Siddall Sheffield Scholarship recognises academic excellence and covers the full tuition fee for a one-year Engineering Master’s plus a stipend of £18,000. Funding is confirmed for future years, with one scholarship available per year. Applications for the 2026 award are now open, with a deadline to apply by Tuesday, January 13th, 2026 (5 pm UK time), and final decisions shared in March 2026.

Eligibility

To be eligible for the Siddall Sheffield Scholarship, students must:

  • Be a US citizen who has formerly studied in the US, a non-UK resident, and not lived in the UK
  • Hold a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field before departure to the UK
  • Have a preferred GPA of 3.7 or higher
  • Be successfully accepted to study one of our one-year full-time Master’s programmes in the Faculty of Engineering by the time the Scholarship is awarded.

For more information on our range of Engineering Master’s courses, please visit here.
For more information about the eligibility, selection criteria, and full terms and conditions, please visit here.

A shortlisted group of candidates will be invited to an online interview before a final decision is made. For more information, please contact Dr. Kate Oyebode, International Recruitment Manager for The Americas, kate.oyebode@sheffield.ac.uk

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 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

Global Research & Internship Program 2026 Applications Now Open

The Global Research & Internship Program offers outstanding undergraduate and graduate students the opportunity to intern or conduct research with a variety of organizations and companies abroad for 8 to 12 weeks over the summer.

Program Features and Facts:

  • A wide variety of internship placements across many career industries, including business, engineering, sustainable development, healthcare, community development, and more.
  • Research placements that offer the opportunity to develop hands-on research skills under leading international researchers and faculty PIs affiliated with a university abroad.
  • Generous guaranteed funding awards to help accepted students offset travel and internship-related expenses.

Application Deadline: Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at 12:00 pm (EST)

Click here to apply

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

Professor-Student Coffee Chats | Penn Engineering Council

We are excited to announce that Penn Engineering Council (PEC) 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 here. 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!

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: November 3rd to December 5th
9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Top Hat Coffee Lounge
Click here to register

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.