SEAS Weekly 11-20-23
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Academic Integrity Reminder
Please remember that all students are obligated to follow the Code of Academic Integrity. As noted, “If a student is unsure whether his action(s) constitute a violation of the Code of Academic Integrity, then it is that student’s responsibility to consult with the instructor to clarify any ambiguities.
Words to think about this week:
“Speak your mind, even if your voice shakes.” — Maggie Kuhn
Sources of Support
Wellness at Penn: Student Health and Counseling
- Call 215-746-WELL (9355) to speak with a medical or mental health provider 24/7.
- Visit a mental health professional at one of our Let’s Talk locations across campus
Jed Foundation
- How to Cope With Safety Threats in Your Community or the World(link is external): If you’re coping with threats of violence due to social or political upheaval, conflict, or war, use these tips to manage stress and anxiety.
SAMHSA
- Coping Tips for Traumatic Events and Disasters(link is external): Coping strategies include preparation, self-care, and identifying support systems.
Get Immediate Help in Crisis
Visit our Get Help Now page for Penn-specific resources.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
Call 1-800-273-8255 (24/7) or online chat from 2 PM-2 AM: https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org(link is external)
Crisis Text Line
Text HOME to 741741 (24/7): https://www.crisistextline.org(link is external)
Trevor Project
Call 1-866-488-7386 (24/7), online chat, or text START to 678678: https://www.thetrevorproject.org
Highlights for the Week
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Last full week before Thanksgiving Break
Remember: Thursday class schedule on Tuesday November 21 and Friday class schedule on Wednesday November 22.
Towards Environmentally Sustainable AI
Nov. 20 | Noon ET | Kleinman Energy Forum
Join us on Monday, November 20, at noon ET, for the next workshop in our year-long series on AI and Climate Change, organized by the Penn Program on Regulation. The workshop on 11/20 will feature Professors Deep Jariwala and Benjamin Lee of Penn Engineering, who will deliver a talk entitled, “Towards Environmentally Sustainable AI.”
The workshop will be held in the Kleinman Center Energy Forum (Fisher Fine Arts, 4th Floor).
For more information and if you would like to register in advance, click here.
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Student Support Resources
- Office of Academic Services (formerly RAS) : Towne 109 Walk in advising hours (M-Th 2-4pm) or email oasadvi@seas.upenn.edu.
- Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion : Towne 2nd floor.
- Weingarten Center: 215-573-9235 https://weingartencenter.universitylife.upenn.edu/
- Counseling Services: 215-898-7021 https://wellness.upenn.edu/student-health-and-counseling
- University Chaplain’s Office: 215-898-8456 https://chaplain.upenn.edu/
- Student Financial Services: 215-898-1988 https://srfs.upenn.edu/
- Student Health Service: 215-746-3535 https://wellness.upenn.edu/student-health-and-counseling
- University Life: 215-898-6081 https://universitylife.upenn.edu/
- HELP Line: 215-898-HELP (215-898-4357)
- Penn Libraries: https://www.library.upenn.edu/
- Medical Care: https://wellness.upenn.edu/student-health-and-counseling/student-health-and-counseling-medical-care
- Student Health and Counseling Services Are Available for Students Remember to call first!
- Website: https://wellness.upenn.edu/
- Medical Services
3535 Market Street, Suite 100, Philadelphia, PA 19104
Monday through Friday: 8 am – 6 pm
Saturday: 10 am – 3 pm
Closed on Sundays
215-746-3535 (24/7) - Counseling Services
3624 Market Street, First Floor West, Philadelphia, PA 19104
Monday through Wednesday: 9 am – 7 pm
Thursday and Friday: 9 am – 5 pm
Saturday: 10 am – 3 pm
Closed on Sundays
Students can drop-in and meet with a clinician during regular business hours.
215-898-7021 (24/7)
Important Dates:
| Date | Event |
| November 23-26 | Thanksgiving Break |
| November 27 | Classes resume |
| December 11 | Last day of classes |
| December 12-13 | Reading Days |
Engineering Activities
OAS Academic Advising Walk-in Advising at the Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion ODEI is 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! ODEI's Freshman Coaching Program - For New and Seasoned Students Ongoing opportunity Percentage Project Survey (Through 11/22) Hello all, We are conducting a diversity, equity, and inclusion research survey produced by the Percentage Project, a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping every person of every background embrace their diversity and feel a sense of belonging in the field that they pursue. We are asking ALL STUDENTS to fill out this confidential survey to help us better understand how to make our program a more equitable and inclusive one. Please note that this survey is conducted by an external organization, and department faculty and staff will not have access to your individual responses. You are encouraged to be as honest as possible. If you have any questions, please contact hello@percentageproject.com or cesimaan@seas.upenn.edu. Thank you! For more information, visit: https://www.percentageproject.org/about AWE Wreaths & Treats (11/20) Get in the fall spirit and join us on November 20 at 6:00 pm for a fun decorating event where you can create your own wreaths, snack on cookies, and connect with fellow engineering students! This is a great opportunity to showcase your creativity and make some cute decor for your home. Please note that supplies are limited, so make sure to fill out the registration form to reserve your spot for the event. The form will close when capacity is reached. We hope to see you there! RSVP here: AWE Wreaths & Treats Event Registration (google.com) Wellness and Resilience Workshops Free workshops open to all Penn students to learn strategies and skills to help you reach your goals, manage stress, and strengthen your relationships. Each 90-minute workshop offers a fun and casual space to meet and build relationships with other Penn students. These tools have been used by leaders in medicine, business, sports, as well as colleges students. Learn more on the poster below or at: https://wellness.upenn.edu/wel Mentor Meals: Make your Reservation Today! NSOAI’s meal-hosting initiative, the Penn Mentor Meals Program is open for booking reservations! This program encourages mentors and students to engage in conversation outside of the classroom and provide them with a meal free of charge! Members of the Penn Community can initiate a meal with a mentor or mentee including current or past students, professors, teaching assistants, advisors, RAs, PHINS, Peer Advisors, members of Penn’s professional staff, etc. Lunch is served at the University Club at the Inn at Penn on Mondays through Thursdays from 11:30am-2pm. Towards Environmentally Sustainable AI (11/20) SUBJ: Funding opportunities for hi-tech projects & ventures – APPLICATIONS OPEN 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. Please note that we have made a few changes this year to the four challenge areas that students can submit their proposals. We have combined Airport Operation and Maintenance under a new challenge area titled Airport Safety, Operations, and Maintenance and we have created a new challenge area named Passenger Experience and Innovations in Airport Terminal Design. See the guidelines to see topics that have included and added to the new Challenge areas. 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 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 17, 2023 to May 10, 2024. 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 on the competition web page. 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 2,784 students and 175 faculty advisors from 94 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. Computer Science Pathway Fellow Open until positions are filled Blended Learning Initiative (BLI) CS Instructors Open until positions are filled Engineers for Exploration (E4E) Summer Research Program at UC San Diego - App Due 2/15 UC San Diego’s Engineers for Exploration Summer Research Program is an NSF REU (Research Experience for Undergraduates) Site centered around multidisciplinary and collaborative student research with the broad goals of protecting the environment, uncovering mysteries related to cultural heritage, and providing experiential learning experiences. Our program is a full-time paid research experience from June 24th to August 30th in which students will work in multidisciplinary research teams to aid scientists from the San Diego Zoo, Scripps Institute of Oceanography, and UC San Diego in tackling problems in fields such as ecology, physical oceanography, and archeology. During this program, students will create and apply technologies in novel ways to aid scientists in their work, and may have opportunities to accompany these technologies on field deployments around the world. Through these projects, students can expect to learn about embedded systems and software, machine learning, electronics integration, mechanical design, system building, as well as project management and team leadership. For more information, please visit our website at https://e4e.ucsd.edu. Applications are currently being accepted at https://e4e.ucsd.edu/apply through February 15. Applications will continue to be accepted through March 30 if positions are not yet filled. Summer Project Programmes at ETH Zürich 2024 ETH SSRF 2024: Applications opens at 1 November! The Computer Science Department at ETH Zurich will once again open its doors in the summer of 2024 to students participating in the Student Summer Research Fellowship (ETH SSRF) programme. This programme is open to undergraduate and graduate students from around the world, and provides an opportunity for students to actively participate in research groups for new or existing projects. This allows visiting students a platform to focus on research in an area of their choice, under the guidance of mentors from ETH. It also gives students the opportunity to work and connect with a group of like-minded colleagues from across the globe, while gaining valuable research experience. The fellowship is provided by the Computer Science Department of ETH Zurich, and takes place over two months during the summer. Twenty international students are selected each year, with each participant receiving a scholarship covering travel, accommodation and living expenses for the duration of the programme. The application period is from 1 November until 15 December 2023, 13:00 CET. More information on the application process and its requirements can be found on the ETH SSRF website: https://inf.ethz.ch/studies/summer-research-fellowship.html. – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – ETH Robotics Student Fellowship 2024 The ETH Robotics Student Fellowship (ETH RSF) program offers graduate students the opportunity to research alongside experts on the specific topic of robotics of their choice. The awarded fellows will carry out cutting edge research in different areas of robotics (check out last year fellows). This fellowship will take place during summer (July 01 – August 31) and is open to all students worldwide. Application period from January 15 to February 29 – 2024. Projects for Progress Award 2024 What’s your big idea? What concrete initiative do you think would make a real difference in the city of Philadelphia around any of the following goals? * Eradicating systemic racism Look to your left and to your right and you will find potential student, faculty, and staff collaborators with great ideas and, most importantly, a range of perspectives, interests, and expertise to contribute to your team. If you have been at Penn for at least one full year as an undergraduate student or as a full-time employee, or if you will be at least 1/3 through a Penn graduate/professional degree program by the application deadline, consider learning about the $100,000 Projects for Progress Award. And please do pass this message along to any eligible Penn peers/colleagues who may be interested. The application goes live on January 19, and the submission deadline is January 28, 2023. You can learn more in the Projects for Progress FAQ: https://www.sec.upenn.edu/p4p Prior recipients: * 2023 P4P Award Cohort<https://penntoday.upenn * Meshing academics<https://penntoday.up M&TSI 2024 TA Info Session at Wharton 12/7 We are looking for TAs to lead high school students through a fast-paced and fun three week summer program in July 2024! Join us for an Info Session to hear about about this opportunity from last year’s TAs. Pizza will be served. Learn more about the program here: https://fisher.wharton.upenn. RSVP here: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/ Neuroengineering PhD Program at University of Alabama Birmingham The Neuroengineering PhD program at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) is a multidisciplinary initiative that combines neuroscience and engineering and provides students with the skills needed to shape the future of neuroscience research. It is an excellent opportunity for students with backgrounds in engineering, computer science, neuroscience, physical sciences, life sciences, or mathematics. Potential applicants can apply through the Graduate School online application portal by December 15, 2023 (priority deadline) or February 1, 2024 (final deadline). For more information, please see the flyer and brochure below. The same information can be found at the following website: uab.edu/engineering/home/neuroengineering Flyer: FA2023 flyer Brochure: FA2023 brochure
Are you interested in studying with peers regularly? Would you like access to ten engineering students who have aced classes you’re currently taking? If a study group appeals to you, please stop by ODEI on Mondays and Fridays from 12 PM to 2 PM to connect with Academic Coaches and peers. The Freshman Coaching Program provides a community of learners that help students establish a rhythm of study throughout their tenure at Penn. The program is not limited to first year students. Everyone is welcome to join us. Coaching covers chemistry, mathematics, CIS, physics, MATLAB, and more. If you would like to participate, please contact Dr. Yulanda Essoka at yult@seas.upenn.edu.
Penn Activities
Scholarships
Paid/Unpaid Opportunities
The Computer Science Pathway Fellow will support students as part of Penn Engineering and Heights CS/Technology pathway programming at the High School of the Future. This role will start by mid-October, continuing through early May, approx. 8-11 hours/week. This is a new position aimed at supporting 9th and 10th grade students who are enrolled in an introductory Computer Science class at High School of the Future in West Philadelphia. Over time, Heights seeks to support School of the Future students from 9th – 12th grade and beyond, with a focus on enhancing student interest and success in Computer Science pathway courses through AP Computer Science A, ultimately forging pathways into Computer Science & Tech majors and careers. We are seeking a flexible, innovative individual who will act as a near-peer guide, tutor, and mentor to students, a pioneer figure in our new partnership with this school. Pay: $15 – $20/hr. If you have any questions, please contact Dr. Jeremy Heyman (jheyman@heights.org) or Chanda Jefferson (chandaj@seas.upenn.edu). More Info Here
Heights Philadelphia, in partnership with Penn Engineering, is hiring students to be computer science instructors ($20/hr, ~2-4 hrs/week, teaching a CS class at Penn or at one of our partner high schools). For more information, please contact Dr. Jeremy Heyman (jheyman@heights.org) or Chanda Jefferson (chandaj@seas.upenn.edu). More Info Here
* Achieving educational equity
* Advancing environmental justice & sustainability
* Eliminating health disparities based on race, gender, sexual orientation, and/or social determinants of health
* 2022 P4P Award Cohort<https://penntoday.upenn
* 2021 P4P Award Cohort<https://penntoday.upenn
* Feature stories on the 2021 winning projects:
* Bolstering environmental education<https://penntoday.up
* The care they need, where they are<https://penntoday.upenn.ed