(Re)Connecting in the Classroom: Evan C Thompson Lecture on Excellence in Teaching

Van Pelt Library, Kislak Center, 6th Floor 3420 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, United States

Lately there has been much talk in universities and the public about "the great disengagement." As we emerge from the pandemic era, many students and instructors alike are experiencing a lack of energy and motivation, and we are seeking encounters in the classroom that are transformative, rather than simply transactional. In this talk, Daeyeon Lee […]

2023 Franklin Medal Symposium Honoring Nader Engheta: “Sculpting Waves with Complex Structures” (Villanova Livestream)

*This is an event hosted by Villanova University. To gain access to the livestream, you must register to attend.* Featuring presentations by a select group of world-class experts, this symposium celebrates the groundbreaking contributions of Dr. Nader Engheta in complex electromagnetic structures, plasmonics, optical nanocircuitry, and wave-based computing. The speakers discuss the current and future […]

2023 Heilmeier Award Lecture: Dr. Dani S. Bassett

Glandt Forum, Singh Center for Nanotechnology 3205 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

"On Being Curious" What is curiosity? Is it an emotion? A behavior? A cognitive process? Curiosity seems to be an abstract concept — like love, perhaps, or justice — far from the realm of those bits of nature that science can possibly address. However, contrary to intuition, leading theories of curiosity from history, philosophy, and […]

Penn Engineering Commencement 2023: Doctoral Ceremony

Irvine Auditorium 3401 Spruce Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Celebrate Penn Engineering's 2023 Doctoral Graduates. Additional information is available on the Penn Engineering Commencement website.

Penn Engineering Commencement 2023: Master’s Ceremony

Palestra 223 South 33rd Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Celebrate the Penn Engineering 2023 Master's Graduates. Additional information is available on the Penn Engineering Commencement website.

Penn Engineering Portrait Celebration in Honor of Ms. Cora Ingrum and Ms. Donna Hampton

Heilmeier Hall (Room 100), Towne Building 220 South 33rd Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Dean Vijay Kumar invites members of the Penn Engineering community to attend the unveiling of commissioned portraits of: Ms. Cora Ingrum by Patricia Watwood and Ms. Donna Hampton by Ashon Crawley There will be a breakfast reception to follow.

Penn Engineering Commencement 2023: Undergraduate Ceremony

Palestra 223 South 33rd Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Celebrate the Penn Engineering Undergraduate Class of 2023. Additional information is available on the Penn Engineering Commencement website.

Penn Engineering 2023 Commencement Open House

Immediately following the University Ceremony, Penn Engineering will host an Open House for the School’s returning graduates and their families throughout the first floors of the main Engineering complex. Included are photo booth opportunities, a t-shirt giveaway (including a live t-shirt press!), and light refreshments. Department offices will also be open as a location for […]