Penn Engineering

Mission, Vision and Values

At Penn Engineering, our Mission, Vision and Values guide everything we do, from preparing the next generation of global leaders to advancing groundbreaking research to driving impactful solutions that improve lives locally and globally.
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Mission Statement

As a leader in education and research, Penn Engineering seeks a balance between the creation of knowledge and the translation of research into practice. Accordingly, our mission has two facets:

  • Creating, integrating and disseminating knowledge in both the fundamentals and their application via an engineering education known for its rigor, breadth and relevance;
  • Preparing students and trainees to become global leaders in higher education, research and technology fields while lowering barriers to access, thereby maximizing Penn Engineering’s global impact as an international center of engineering excellence and a catalyst for technological innovation.
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Vision Statement

In service of solving humanity’s greatest challenges, Penn Engineering will attract top talent from all backgrounds to advance knowledge and innovation for all.

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Values Statement

Inspired by the vision of our founder, Benjamin Franklin, Penn Engineering advances scientific discovery, innovation and opportunity for all. In doing so, we embrace the following shared values:

  • We are a School that values scholarship, creativity and excellence, and we uphold a culture of honesty, integrity and continuous professional growth.
  • We are an open community that welcomes varied perspectives and fosters a safe and respectful environment for the open exchange of ideas.
  • We are responsible innovators, inventive and practical, who are committed to societal impact and working together to be a positive force in Philadelphia, our nation and beyond.