AI Month Spotlights the Evolving Frontier of Human-Centered AI News / March 30, 2026 A monthlong series of talks, workshops, symposia and more highlights how recent advances in artificial intelligence are reshaping robotics, health, education and public life, all the while keeping human values at the center. Read More
Beyond Algorithms: Engineering Judgment in the Age of AI News / March 6, 2026 When Justin “Gus” Hurwitz walks into a classroom, he’s not there to teach rules. He’s there to teach engineers to see the fracture points between technical judgment, legal obligation, and moral responsibility. In his Technology, Ethics & the Legal Landscape course, offered within Penn Engineering’s MSE-AI and MCIT programs, a conversation... Read More
Penn Engineering and UL Research Institutes Educator Fellowship Accepting Applications News / March 3, 2026 Fellowship connects local teachers to ULRI’s safety science education resources as well as Penn Engineering’s esteemed faculty and research. Read More
Chapters of Change: The Blossom of Penn’s Professional Schools in the 19th Century News / February 27, 2026 ‘Chapters of Change’ highlights key moments of change in Penn’s history, adapting to shifts in society. In the 19th century, the University faced industrialization and more by creating some of its first professional schools. Read More
Penn Engineering Launches New Master’s Program in Software Systems and Cybersecurity News / February 2, 2026 The MSE-SSC, offered both online and on campus, prepares engineers to design and defend the complex systems that power modern life. Read More
The Path Forward: Penn Engineering 2030 News / January 13, 2026 The cover story of the 2025-2026 issue of Penn Engineering magazine explores Penn Engineering 2030, the School’s new strategic plan, which charts a bold, collaborative path forward in this new era for higher education. Read More
Penn Engineering Launches New Master’s in Energy and Sustainability News / December 17, 2025 Penn Engineering is proud to announce the launch of the Master of Science in Engineering in Energy and Sustainability (MESE) — a new graduate program designed to prepare engineers to lead the transition toward a more sustainable, resilient and equitable energy future. Read More
Fall 2025 Dean’s Welcome News / August 21, 2025 Welcome, Penn Engineers! Whether you’re joining us for the first time or returning for another exciting year of discovery and growth, it’s wonderful to see our campus buzzing with energy again. There is nothing quite like the excitement of a new academic year, and I’m reminded how much our strength... Read More
Lighting the Spark: Summer STEM at Penn Engineering News / June 25, 2025 Every summer, Penn Engineering turns into an engine of opportunity for hundreds of Philadelphia students like Tamara Brockington who joined the Electronic Photonic Microsystems Lab as part of Penn Engineering’s Army Education Outreach Program (AEOP) High School Internship Program. Read More
Empowering Futures: How PRECISE Center’s Mentorship with Google is Transforming Academic Careers and Innovation News / May 2, 2025 “It takes a village to raise a child,” the old saying goes. In the world of academic research, the same principle holds true. At the Penn Research in Embedded Computing and Integrated Systems Engineering (PRECISE) Center, that village includes tech giants like Google — working hand-in-hand with academia to foster... Read More
