Penn Engineering Weekly 08-27-24

Current Issue: 08/27/2024

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Announcements for the week| Events (Engineering) | Events(Penn) | Scholarships | Career & Networking Opportunities | Clubs & Organizations

Important Dates:

Date Event
August 29 First Day of Classes
September 4 Labor Day (no classes)
September 12 Course Selection Period ends
October 9 Drop Period ends
October 12-15 Fall Term Break

Announcements for the Week

[Example Highlight] 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 walk-in advising takes place Monday – Thursday from 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM at 107 Towne Building. Please visit Staff-Advising Information and Hours for more information.

[Example Highlight] OAS Summer Positions Open – Apply Now!

The Office of Academic Services (OAS) is hiring for the summer! We’re looking for communicative, independent, and consistent student staff to work at our front desk and assist with administrative tasks. We’re listed in Workday as “Office Assistant (Summer)”. Email academic-services@seas.upenn.edu if you have any questions.

[Example Highlight] Summer Job with GEMS 2024
GEMS is looking for more undergraduate student counselors for our one week long summer camp from June 24 – June 28, 2024. Counselors are needed from 8:30am – 4:30pm each day and will be paid for their time and provided lunch. Apply here: 2024 GEMS Counselor Application (google.com)

Events (Engineering)

[Example Club Info] ESAC Club Calendar

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.

[Example Club Info] 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.

Events (Penn)

[Example Info]Mentor Meals: Make your Reservation Today!

All members of the Penn community now can initiate a meal between students (undergraduates & graduates) and mentors (i.e. current or past professors, teaching assistants, advisors, RAs, PHINS, Peer Advisors, and members of Penn’s professional staff). The Penn Mentor Meals Program encourages students (undergraduate & graduate) and their mentors to engage in intellectual or casual conversation outside of the classroom and simultaneously provide them with the opportunity to do so free of charge over lunch or dinner.

[Example Info]Join the Penn Alumni Ambassador Program!

Scholarships

[Example Info] MIT Solve 2024 Global Challenges 

MIT Solve 2024 Global Challenges are now open for applications! MIT Solve’s Global Challenges seek innovators who are using technology to solve today’s most pressing problems. The selected innovators will share over $1 million in available funding, take part in a nine-month support program, and join the Solve community of cross-sector social impact leaders to help scale their solutions.

[Example Info] Rachleff Scholars Program

 The Rachleff Scholars Program offers Penn Engineering undergraduates the opportunity to gain valuable research experiences with standing faculty and to participate in a community of peers who share a common interest in research and scholarly inquiry. The Rachleff Scholars Program is open to rising sophomores with at least a 3.4 Cumulative GPA and strong interests in engineering research. Application deadline is June 21, 2024.

Career & Networking Opportunities

Penn Engineering Industry Days
Save the dates for this fall’s Penn Engineering Industry Days! Consumer Products and Manufacturing: September 17-19, 2024. Semiconductors: October 22 & 23, 2024

[Example Info]2024 ShanghaiTech Summer Lab Program (App Due 4/30)

[Example Info] International Summer Program (ISP) 2024 at TU Dortmund University

[Example Info] Summer Job with GEMS 2024 (6/24 – 6/28)

[Example Info] Engineering Summer Academy at Penn (ESAP) hiring for Summer 2024

[Example Info]OAS Summer Positions Open – Apply Now!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Clubs & Organizations

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Want to post an event or opportunity?

Complete the SEAS Weekly Request Form Requests are due no later than 3 PM on Wednesday for posting the following week.

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.

Code of Conduct Reminder

All students are expected to know fully the University’s Code of Conduct and Code of Academic Integrity. The SEAS student is expected to read and understand the following professional codes of ethics:

Crisis Support 

Student Support Resources

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

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