• • Access important updates on RAS Academic Advising here: https://ras.seas.upenn.edu/staff-advising-information-hours/
    • Undergraduate Walk-in Advising is available Mondays – Thursdays 2PM – 4PM.  Please find more information on the RAS Advising website linked above.

ODEI is still offering walk-in advising in the Cora Ingrum Conference Room (enter at 211 Towne) from 11am-1pm every Wednesday. Emily Delany (eedelany@seas.upenn.edu), the Special Programs and Advising Coordinator from Research and Academic Services, would be delighted to meet with you!

Join us Join P.E.S.T.L.E. for our Zoom Orientation sessions on Friday, January 20; Friday, January 27; and February 3, all at 4:00 pm! Please email us at pestle@seas.upenn.edu if you have any questions.

The PESTLE staff would love to hear your thoughts and views on community engagment. We are looking to incorporate your feedback into our continued growth and expansion of the program. Please fill out the brief survey here: PESTLE survey

ΘT is the sole coed professional engineering fraternity at the University of Pennsylvania with a mission of brotherhood, professionalism, and service. We are a supportive community of diverse engineers and we’d love to get to know you! Come meet the brothers and learn more about us at all our rush events:

PIZZA WITH BROS: Tue. 1/31 • 6-8pm (Levine Lobby)

Grab a slice after classes and get to know us while learning about our chapter!

CAREER PANEL: Wed. 2/1 • 5-7pm (HH Bodek Lounge)

Come hear about amazing experiences ΘT brothers have had!

COMMUNITY SERVICE: Thurs. 2/2 • 5-7pm (HH Bodek Lounge)

Come by and participate in a small community service project with the brothers!

Email thetataurecruitment@gmail.com if you have any questions, and follow us on Instagram @upenn.theta.tau to stay updated!

Need a break from studying? Join SWE for our Penn L’s Bingo Night on Feb 9th from 5:15 PM to 6:45 PM in Towne 337! Each player will get a board of Penn L’s and must try to get BINGO to win a prize. Snacks and hot chocolate will be provided! Event open to all engineering students!

Interest form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSce1dmR2Bg-btz9U40RAZI8D9cVTbebvHv3f66_d3gcYJbGSg/viewform?usp=sf_link

FemmeHacks is back in person at Pennovation Center for its 9th year on Feb 10-11th, 2023! And we would love to see you there. FemmeHacks is a collegiate hackathon hosted by Women in Computer Science at the University of Pennsylvania and is meant for students in the greater Philadelphia area. Our event is a great way for women* of all skill levels to learn new programming skills, network with each other, and collaborate in making awesome apps. We aim to inspire, teach, and empower young women in the Philly tech community by hosting educational workshops and providing a fun environment where they can create lasting bonds.

In recent hackathons, we’ve had a hacker-to-mentor ratio of 4-to-1. We’ll also be handing out FemmeHacks swag, such as t-shirts, to all eligible participants. We also have an abundance of in-person workshops this year, such as arts and crafts stations and more!

Check out our website and the flyer attached for additional info, and register by February 3rd to ensure a spot! Feel free to email us any questions you have at pennfemmehacks@gmail.com.

Thanks for making it this far, and we hope to see you there!

With love ,

The FemmeHacks Team

*We realize “women” is a complicated term. All trans/cis/non-binary/gender non-conforming folks are welcomed!

For more information, visit: https://femmehacks.io/

Hi everyone!

The student organization Science Olympiad at the University of Pennsylvania (SOUP) is happy to announce that we will be hosting our invitational tournament on Saturday, February 18. It’s our largest national tournament to date, with 1000+ high school students competing in various science events for the entire day. It is also our first in-person tournament since 2020. We will need student volunteers and would really appreciate it if you could volunteer a couple hours to help run the tournament.

All are welcome to help. And as always, free garb, lunch, and community service credit will be available to volunteers.

The current plan is to host our tournament in-person, so volunteers and event supervisors will be working together in person on the day of the tournament. The volunteer sign-up form can be found here and will close on 1/13.

Questions? Contact volunteer director Shobhit Prasad: sprasad4@sas.upenn.edu.

The TU Dortmund program consists of three tracks: engineering (Track A), German and European Studies (Track B), and entrepreneurship (Track C).  The academic tuition costs are waived for Penn students.

Students are free to choose courses from all three tracks. They also again have the option of taking a research project in addition to or instead of track-specific courses. 

The TU Dortmund registration page is already open and ready to accept applications from Penn students. Student can find the link to the application page and further information on the ISP website (www.summerprogram.tu-dortmund.de).  Please contact Greta Kazenski (kazenski@upenn.edu), Associate Director at Penn Abroad, for approval and to confirm eligibility for the waived tuition fees.

See flyer for details. For more information and registration information visit https://weingartencenter.universitylife.upenn.edu/academic-support/workshopsandprograms/#academicsplus

REPL (Research Experiences for Undergraduates in Programming Languages) had started an undergraduate research internship at Penn. Students come to Penn for 10 weeks over the summer, doing programming languages research and prepping for a PhD in the field. Students who are a strong fit have the following traits:

– Want to pursue a PhD in CS

– Are a sophomore or junior

– Are URMs in CS (e.g. Latinx, black, indigenous, women, … )

– Have some kind of research-related experience, though not necessarily in programming languages

– Have completed coursework or projects involving mathematical proofs and programming

– US Citizens, Nationals, or Permanent Residents (per NSF funding stipulations)

Deadline to apply is March 15th. Travel, housing, and a $6,000 stipend provided. More complete details can be found on our site: https://penn-repl.github.io

Spring Career Fairs are here! Visit Career Fairs – Career Services | University of Pennsylvania (upenn.edu) for more information.

Open to Penn faculty, researchers, and students.

You can apply as:

1. A team with an idea for a startup
2. An individual with an idea looking to form a team
3. An individual interested in joining a team

We Penn – Corps appreciate your support! Thank you very much.

The Red & Blue Engagement Center is looking for enthusiastic student ambassadors (both undergraduate and graduate level) who love Penn and want to connect with alumni and parents about the great things happening at the University! The center is open year-round and always hiring for the fall, spring, or summer semesters.

Students earn up to $13.50/hr with the opportunity for incentive based rewards and prizes. The center offers flexible scheduling (open 7/days a week) to allow students to work around their academic schedules.

The center is typically open:

   Sundays | 12:00 – 8:00pm

   Mondays | 6:00 – 9:00pm

   Tuesdays | 6:00 – 9:00pm

   Wednesdays | 6:00 – 9:00pm

   Thursdays | 6:00 – 9:00pm

   Fridays | 2:00 – 5:00pm

   Saturdays | 12:00 – 6:00pm

Additional hours, including late night hours (9:00 – 11:00pm) and weekday hours, are available periodically as well.

PLEASE USE THE CONTACT INFORMATION BELOW:

To apply, visit the Red & Blue Engagement Center’s website at http://upenn.thecallingcenter.com

For more information, contact the Center’s manager, Emma Burns at:

Email | PennCalling@gmail.com

Phone | 215.573.5231

Check out PennCalling here: https://www.instagram.com/penncalling/

Flyer: Engagement Ambassador 

The FAA-sponsored Airport Cooperative Research Program’s University Design Competition for Addressing Airport Needs provides an outstanding opportunity for individual students or student teams working under the guidance of faculty advisors to design solutions to real-world issues addressing our nation’s airports and the National Air System.

Students win cash prizes ($3,000 for first place, $2,000 for second, and $1,000 for third place) in each of four different broad categories:

• Airport Operation and Maintenance
• Airport Management and Planning
• Airport Environmental Interactions
• Runway Safety/ Runway Incursions/Runway Excursions Including Aprons, Ramps, and Taxiway

Airport needs embrace many disciplines including all engineering fields, environmental science, business, data science, computer science, psychology, and many others.  A variety of multidisciplinary topics are suggested, but students can come up with their own relevant topics for their design solution.  The Competition is an excellent open-ended design project for capstone courses and is also frequently used in other courses, for independent study, or as a professional society student chapter project.

First-place winners present their work at an award ceremony at the National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine in Washington, D.C., and also at a relevant national professional conference.  All expenses are covered.

Interaction with airport operators and industry experts is required.  The Competition provides access to experts and airport operators through its program website.

The Competition runs from August 16, 2022 to May 12, 2023.  Students can work in either or both academic semesters.  Additional information regarding the ACRP University Design Competition can be found at the Competition website located at www.trb.org/ACRP/ACRPDesignCompetition.aspx.  The updated guidelines for submission are attached and can be found at https://vsgc.odu.edu/acrpdesigncompetition/guidelines/.

The Airport Cooperative Research Program is part of the Transportation Research Board of the National Academies.  The Virginia Space Grant Consortium manages the Competition on behalf of the ACRP.

We hope you will consider this opportunity which has provided 2,706 students and 169 faculty advisors from 90 institutions with an outstanding educational opportunity immersed in real-world needs and that you will share it with other faculty or students who might have an interest.

INTRODUCING THE SUMMER PENN/CASE ADVANCEMENT INTERNSHIP  

Interested in higher-ed advancement? Learn from experienced professionals! 

The Office of Development and Alumni Relations at the University of Pennsylvania is partnering with the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE– www.CASE.org) to host The Penn/CASE Advancement Internship program, which seeks to increase and diversify the number of professionals in educational advancement. (i.e. fundraising, alumni relations, advancement services, communications, and marketing) 

This program is designed to attract students (undergraduate and graduate) who may not have previously considered a career in institutional advancement.  

WHO: Penn undergraduate and graduate students.                

WHAT: An eight-week summer internship program.  

WHEN:  Monday, June 5 – Friday, July 28, 2023 *     

Interns will receive: 

·         Hands-on educational advancement experience at a premier institution  

·         Compensation for the duration of the internship ($5,000) 

·         All-expense paid three-day training in Washington, D.C. (June 25-27, 2023) 

·         Select book from the CASE bookstore 

·         Mentor from your host institution  

·         Matched up with a CASE member in field of interest for Zoom meetings throughout the internship 

·         Participation in introductory online seminars to learn about the various areas of the advancement profession 

·         CASE student membership for one year after the internship, accessing CASE webinars, the CASE Library and Career Central  

·         Regular communication post-internship on entry-level job postings and professional development opportunities

*Interns are responsible for travel and lodging/accommodations 
 
Do you want to apply for a CASE Intern position at Penn? 
Apply online at  www.alumni.upenn.edu/caseintern2023 
or follow the QR code.
DEADLINE: Tuesday, January 31, 2023 

To apply to other participating institutions please apply here before Friday, February 3, 2023. 
www.case.org/talent-management/case-advancement-internship-program 

 
If you have any questions about which application to complete, please reach out to  
Joanna Tzen, Senior Associate Director at 215-898-1278 or josung@upenn.edu 

We are currently accepting applications from first year Penn students for the SNF Paideia Fellows Program in two rounds. Students who wish to apply for the first round may submit their application up through Noon, Monday, January 30. Students applying in the second round have through Noon, Monday, February 27.

SNF Paideia Fellows are a select group of undergraduate students committed to developing the knowledge, skills, and values needed for effective, ethical, and civil dialogue in a diverse world. Fellows develop a small, close-knit, and academically diverse scholarly community over the course of their three years (sophomore – senior year) in the program. Far from being insular, the Fellows community constantly looks to connect and converse with other entities at Penn and beyond, pursuing integration where there is fragmentation.

HOW TO SHARE WITH YOUR COMMUNITY

• Share the information on the attached PDF.
• Circulate the attached poster.
• Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Please share and “like” our posts.

If you are a Freshman and want to apply, please do so! SNF Paideia Fellows Program – PennCURF (smapply.io)

Do you want to use your Penn education to make a difference in the lives of others? Do you dream of pioneering your own public service project or startup? Could you use $100,000 to turn your idea into a reality?

If the answer to any of these questions is yes, I encourage you to learn more about the President’s Engagement Prize and President’s Innovation Prize, two of the highest honors open exclusively to Penn seniors. These Prizes—“PEP” and “PIP,” as they’ve come to be known—are life-changing opportunities to make a difference after graduation.

Both Prizes underscore the importance of using your Penn education to make a positive social impact. While PEP and PIP are similar, there are some important differences.

Launched in 2014, PEP requires applicants to design a nonprofit venture that has a demonstrable impact in Philadelphia, across the country, or around the world. PEP winners receive $100,000 in project implementation funds, plus a $50,000 living stipend per team member. Students may apply in teams of up to three.

Launched in 2015, PIP requires students to design a for-profit company that has a positive social impact. Students may apply in teams of up to five members. In addition to $100,000 in project implementation expenses and a $50,000 living stipend per team member, winners receive space at the University’s Pennovation Center.

From promoting health equity and fighting food insecurity to engineering an innovative solution for microplastic pollution, last year’s Prize recipients are already well on their way toward making a meaningful, tangible difference in people’s lives.

The application deadline for both Prizes this year will be February 3, 2023. Eligible seniors may apply for just one of the Prizes. Like last year, all sustainability-focused project proposals that are submitted as part of the standard PEP or PIP application process will automatically be considered for the President’s Sustainability Prize.

To help you determine which Prize is best suited for you and to provide more information on the application process, Penn staff will be hosting a series of information sessions in the coming weeks. Details will be shared in a follow-up communication.

For more information, including a detailed FAQ regarding eligibility and application requirements, please visit the CURF website at https://curf.upenn.edu/prizes.

I hope to see your application for the President’s Engagement Prize or President’s Innovation Prize among those that we review this year. Good luck, and best wishes for a wonderful and safe fall semester.

The FAA-sponsored Airport Cooperative Research Program’s University Design Competition for Addressing Airport Needs provides an outstanding opportunity for individual students or student teams working under the guidance of faculty advisors to design solutions to real-world issues addressing our nation’s airports and the National Air System.

Students win cash prizes ($3,000 for first place, $2,000 for second, and $1,000 for third place) in each of four different broad categories:

• Airport Operation and Maintenance
• Airport Management and Planning
• Airport Environmental Interactions
• Runway Safety/ Runway Incursions/Runway Excursions Including Aprons, Ramps, and Taxiway

Airport needs embrace many disciplines including all engineering fields, environmental science, business, data science, computer science, psychology, and many others.

A variety of multidisciplinary topics are suggested, but students can come up with their own relevant topics for their design solution.  The Competition is an excellent open-ended design project for capstone courses and is also frequently used in other courses, for independent study, or as a professional society student chapter project.

First place winners present their work at an award ceremony at the National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine in Washington, D.C., and also at a relevant national professional conference.  All expenses are covered.

Interaction with airport operators and industry experts is required.  The Competition provides access to experts and to airport operators through its program website.

The Competition runs from August 16, 2022 to May 12, 2023.  Students can work in either or both academic semesters.  Additional information regarding the ACRP University Design Competition can be found at the Competition website located at www.trb.org/ACRP/ACRPDesignCompetition.aspx.  The updated guidelines for submission are attached and can be found at https://vsgc.odu.edu/acrpdesigncompetition/guidelines/.

The Airport Cooperative Research Program is part of the Transportation Research Board of the National Academies.  The Virginia Space Grant Consortium manages the Competition on behalf of the ACRP.

We hope you will consider this opportunity which has provided 2,706 students and 169 faculty advisors from 90 institutions with an outstanding educational opportunity immersed in real-world needs and that you will share it with other faculty or students who might have an interest.

Apply to Be an M&T Summer Institute TA! M&TSI is our summer program for high school seniors interested in expanding their tech and business knowledge in a university setting. We are looking for M&T TAs to lead teams through creating a prototype and business plan in a fast-paced and fun three weeks!

Learn more about the M&T Summer Institute program on the M&T website here: https://fisher.wharton.upenn.edu/management-technology-summer-institute/

For more information, visit: http://www.myworkday.com/upenn/d/inst/15$158872/9925$41145.htmld

REEU Flyer 2023

Summer REU Program at University of Georgia

https://engineering.uga.edu/reeu.

Modern Tools and Technologies for Food & Agriculture Production

The summer REEU program is an excellent opportunity for undergraduate students to participate in research, extension and outreach projects that focus on innovative tools and modern technologies for agricultural and food production. Students will also get opportunities for professional skills development in communication, leadership, ethics, team work and organization.

Student Background:

Students majoring in the following disciplines are encouraged to apply : Engineering (Electrical, Computer, Chemical, Agricultural, Biological), Computer Science, Data Science, Agronomy, Chemistry, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Virology, Biochemistry, Food Science.

Financial Support

• Stipend: $3000 total for the program period
• Housing: $1000 total housing allowance or free on-campus housing (for external participants)
• Meals: $500 total for the program period
• Travel : $500 total (for external participants)

Eligibility

• Sophomore or Junior in 4-year STEM degree
• Cumulative GPA > 3.0
• U.S. Citizen or U.S. Permanent Resident

Key Deadlines

Application Due:   March 15, 2023

Notification Date:  March 31, 2023

Program Dates:     June 1 – July 31, 2023

Enter PGW Academic Energy Research Poster Competition by February 3, 2023. Cash prizes up to $300. See poster for more details. Questions? Email microinnovation2022@gmail.com

Research Competition_Flyer