Penn Engineering Weekly 08-25-25

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Announcements for the week

OAS Academic Advising

Academic planning covers a wide range of topics, including choosing a major, registering for classes, and defining career goals. While the ultimate decision rests with you, the student, the Penn Engineering undergraduate advising system is designed to support and guide you while making these important choices. During the Fall and Spring semesters, in-person drop-in advising takes place Monday–Thursday from 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. at Towne 109. Please visit Staff-Advising Information and Hours for more information.

Weingarten Center – Study Tools and Strategies

Our learning specialists have developed helpful resources to support your learning. We’ve organized these tools and strategies based on their purpose so that you can select the resources that work for you. Read more here.

Events (Engineering)

AI Research Mixer 2025

Please join us for a full day of faculty talks, poster presentations, and networking opportunities with members of ASSET, IDEAS, Warren, DDDI, and Penn AI to learn about the wide range of AI research happening here at Penn. All Penn community members who have an interest in AI are welcome!

Catering will be provided throughout the day, including a light reception following the final talks.
Friday, September 9th, 2025
8:00 am -5:00 pm
Click here to register

Events (Penn)

PAACH Paper Crane Making Workshop

Join us for a relaxing and creative Paper Crane Making Workshop!The paper cranes will be included in the PAACH Community Mural, which will be unveiled at PAACH’s 25th Anniversary in November. Come fold cranes with us, add your touch to the mural’s message of unity and transformation, and enjoy some delicious boba while connecting with the community. No experience needed—all materials provided!A random selection of paper cranes will be chosen to receive a special prize during our PAACH 25th Anniversary Celebration!

Wednesday, September 10th
4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Arch 108

Penn Abroad Fair

The Penn Abroad Fair offers you the opportunity to learn about the many global opportunities available at Penn. Opportunities from across Penn’s undergraduate schools and Penn Abroad’s core programs will be featured throughout the day. Penn staff, Penn Abroad Ambassadors, and exchange students will be there to answer questions and provide insight into the student experience abroad and how wellness plays a role in the abroad experience. The fair will be held from 11:00 am – 2:00 PM in Perry World House and will feature program information tables and a raffle for prizes! Registration is not required.

Friday, September 12th
11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Perry World House

Click here to register

Scholarships & Grants Opportunities

University Research Foundation Award

The University Research Foundation (URF) is an intramural funding program that provides up to $75,000 for research projects and up to $5,000 for conference support. The URF provides seed funding for up to one year for research activities that are expected to lead to external sponsorship and/or peer-reviewed research publications. Conference support grants are faculty-developed events that take place on Penn’s campus.

During Fall 2024, the OVPR reviewed 83 applications (over $4.2 million in requests) from across campus. Four review panels consisting of 33 faculty reviewers assessed proposals in four categories: Humanities, Social Sciences and Management, Natural Sciences and Engineering, and Biomedical Sciences. A total of 56 new projects were recommended for funding, totaling $2,595,003.

The next cycle for the Fall 2025 URF program will open in late August, with a proposal deadline of October 9, 2025.

A.James Clark Scholarships Program

As Penn Engineering students, Clark Scholars will interact with eminent faculty with wide-ranging research interests and expertise who are both committed to educating future leaders in Engineering and to engaging students in ongoing projects. Their specific academic schedules will be determined by their selected majors and augmented by required business courses and customized experiences, highlighted here by year. Read more here.

Career & Networking Opportunities

Upcoming Career Fairs

CareerLink

Opportunities in a wide range of industries, including Consulting, Communications/Marketing, Consumer Products, Education, Finance, Government, Healthcare, Insurance, Manufacturing, Nonprofits, Real Estate, Retail and more! Open to all on-campus students, postdocs, and alumni served by Career Services.

In-Person: Friday, September 5, 2025

Click here for more information

Engineering & Technology Career Days

Two days, two formats, both for exploring internships and full-time early career opportunities in industries and professional paths specific to engineering and technology.
More information coming soon

Virtual: Wednesday, September 10, 2025
In-Person: Thursday, September 11, 2025

Click here to register

Virtual All-Industries Career Fair

Virtual Event: Friday, September 19, 2025
Click here to register

Clubs & Organizations

ESAC Club

The Engineering Student Activities Council (ESAC) is a student organization at the University of Pennsylvania that serves as the umbrella for all student groups within SEAS at Penn. ESAC coordinates the activities of the various undergraduate organizations and acts as a liaison among undergraduate engineering students, SEAS faculty, and administration. The application to join ESAC will open again in Fall 2025. Reach out to pennesac@gmail.com for questions.

Engineering Dean’s Advisory Board

The Engineering Deans’ Advisory Board at the University of Pennsylvania works directly with deans and faculty from Penn Engineering to implement initiatives that enrich the learning and welfare of Engineers. Want to learn more about the Engineering Dean’s Advisory Board? Check it out here.

Penn Engineering Council (PEC)

The Penn Engineering Council (PEC) is the pre-professional branch of the Engineering student government quad-board at the University of Pennsylvania. PEC’s role is to organize events in the domains of academic mentorship and professional development and to serve as a funding organization to its constituent clubs and pre-professional societies within the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences. Read more here.

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.