Dean @Vijay_r_Kumar recently spoke with Ben Kaplan of Deep Venture Partners about the future of robotics. The two explore how AI is reshaping the future of robots, why aerial drones still struggle, what swarm intelligence can teach us and the real-world impact of robots in

Recently, Professor Douglas Jerolmack (@meam_penn) spoke to @telemundochi about the "magic" mud applied to baseballs in major league games. Jerolmack explains that the mud, which spreads like a cream and grips like sandpaper, is essential to the performance of the game.

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At the Summer Research Symposium on July 31, Penn Engineering undergraduates presented their research on topics from quantum mechanics to AI. The event featured presentations by Rachleff Scholars and highlighted the passion and resilience of our student researchers.

Penn Engineering congratulates Serpent Robotics on winning the 8th Annual Pennovation Accelerator Pitch Competition. Serpent Robotics, an @NSF I-Corps graduate, developed a robot that climbs trees and performs cuts too dangerous for human arborists. The core technology comes

A new discovery at Penn challenges decades of research on blood clots. A team of researchers found that red blood cells, not just platelets, actively contribute to clot contraction. Professor Prashant Purohit from @MEAM_Penn says, "The proteins in the surrounding fluid create an

The Summer Institute in Computational Social Science (SICSS) at @CSSPenn recently concluded. Bringing together social and data scientists for an intensive program focused on interdisciplinary research and collaboration, SICSS invited doctoral candidates, faculty and industry

RT @PennAsset: We are thrilled to be co-hosting this AI Research Mixer on 9/19 in collaboration with @WarrenCntrPenn, @PennDDDI, @PennEngAI….

RT @PennEngAI: Penn researchers used AI to screen 40M+ venom peptides, identifying hundreds with antibiotic potential in a new study led by….

RT @PennEngAI: As AI infrastructure grows, so do its energy and cooling demands. In @AP, Professor @Lee_BenjaminC (@ESEatPenn, @cis_penn, @….

New developments from @ShojiHall of @MSEatPenn reveal a simple solution to the big issue of converting pollutants into cleaner fuels. His team found that by subtly adjusting liquid water, they can recycle problem gases, like carbon dioxide, into valuable fuels without expensive

A summer in Vietnam with @PennAbroad's GRIP offered Engineering '27 student Mudit Marwaha unique insights. Working at green tech startup Nuoa, he found strong support, noting: "Living 15,000 kilometers away from the comforts of Home and Penn, my new friends have been an amazing

Penn Engineering's Barry Slaff (@CIS_Penn Ph.D. candidate) earned two golds and three other medals at the World Dragon Boat Racing Championships in Germany. Dedicated to the sport since 2026, Slaff contributed to Team USA's third-place overall finish in the medal table.

New research from @KleinmanEnergy, co-authored by @jwilceclab, explains how pairing geothermal energy with direct air capture (DAC) can significantly boost carbon dioxide abatement. By integrating DAC with geothermal resources, carbon abatement could increase from 5% to 757%,

This year's Engineering Summer Academy at Penn (ESAP) recently wrapped up, offering motivated, high school students hands-on experience in cutting-edge fields like AI, Biotechnology, Computer Science, and Robotics. Students gained practical skills, earned college credit, and

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Penn engineers & dentists are collaborating to show that our teeth hold key information for understanding rare craniofacial disorders. Combining materials science (@MSEatPenn), mineralogy & human genetics, their work reveals insights into enamel & dentin development, with

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Fewer side-effects, more effectiveness. @MJMitchell_Lab's lab redesigned mRNA lipid nanoparticles using olive oil-inspired chemistry. Adding phenol groups reduces inflammation, making mRNA therapies safer & more effective. "It's a win-win," says Mitchell.

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Meet @ShojiHall, Associate Professor in @MSEatPenn. His research focuses on electrocatalysis, or using electricity to drive chemical reactions to improve the efficiency of fuel cell catalysis, a critical step towards viable hydrogen energy.