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School of Engineering & Applied Science
Making life easier for students with learning differences
Fourth-year students Yash Dhir and Rahul Nambiar were awarded the President’s Innovation Prize for their web-based education management tool, Jochi, to help middle and high school students.
Penn third-year named 2024 Udall Scholar
Third-year Joey Wu, studying bioengineering and environmental science in the Vagelos Integrated Program in Energy Research (VIPER) program, has been named a 2024 Udall Scholar.
Penn Engineering leads in AI: First Ivy League master’s in artificial intelligence
The Raj and Neera Singh Program in Artificial Intelligence Master of Science in Engineering in AI Online is designed to make an Ivy League education accessible to motivated students across the world.
2024 Penn Prize for Excellence in Graduate Teaching celebrated
Ten winners received the Prize, which takes nominations from undergraduates and recognizes master's students and Ph.D. candidates.
Turning up the heat on data storage
Researchers from Penn have developed a heat-resistant memory device that can withstand temperatures over 1,000° F. Their findings pave the way for AI computing in extreme environments.
AI Month roundup: From ethical algorithms to robots that learn
During the month of April, Penn’s School of Engineering and Applied Science showcased a series of news items exploring the evolving world of artificial intelligence.
Six from Penn elected 2024 AAAS Fellows
Researchers representing six schools join a class of scientists, engineers, and innovators spanning 24 scientific disciplines.
Class of 2024 President’s Engagement, Innovation Prize winners announced
Three prize-winning teams will design and undertake post-graduation projects that make a positive, lasting difference in the world.
Bringing cognitive science in action to young minds
Penn Upward Bound high school students from West Philadelphia got a tour of the Penn Smart Aviary, GRASP Lab, and the Penn Vet Working Dog Center during a visit to Pennovation Works.
Muslim Student Association celebrates Eid-al-Fitr, the end of Ramadan
The Association’s Mostafa Afr talks about the importance of shared community after 30 days of disciplined fasting and prayer.
In the News
New Penn AI master’s program aims to prep students for ‘jobs that we can’t yet imagine’
Chris Callison-Burch of the School of Engineering and Applied Science discusses Penn’s new online master’s program in artificial intelligence.
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The University of Pennsylvania is the first Ivy to offer an AI master’s
The School of Engineering and Applied Science has announced its first master’s degree in artificial intelligence, led by Chris Callison-Burch.
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Penn Engineering rolls out an online master’s degree in AI, first in Ivy League
The School of Engineering and Applied Science has announced the first graduate program in artificial intelligence among Ivy League universities, led by Chris Callison-Burch.
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Penn Engineering announces first Ivy League Master’s degree in AI
The School of Engineering and Applied Science has announced the first graduate program in artificial intelligence among Ivy League universities, led by Chris Callison-Burch.
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Man does DNA test, not prepared for what comes back ‘unusually high’
César de la Fuente of the School of Engineering and Applied Science and Perelman School of Medicine says that Neanderthal DNA provides insights into human evolution, population dynamics, and genetic adaptations, including correlations with traits such as immunity and susceptibility to diseases.
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