CBE Doctoral Dissertation Defense: “A Fractal Landscape Dynamics Approach to Understanding Particle Motion in Soft Jammed Materials” (Clary Rodríguez-Cruz)

217 Towne - Forman Active Learning Classroom 220 South 33rd Street, Towne 217, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Abstract: Soft jammed materials are disordered viscoelastic solids, composed of densely packed particles, that are commonly found both in the natural world and in a wide range of manufactured products. Their applications are widespread across various industries and technologies, including food, pharmaceuticals, agriculture and cosmetics. Understanding the fundamental physics and mathematics behind their highly complex […]

2024 Celebration of Diversity

Wu and Chen Auditorium (Room 101), Levine Hall 3330 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

The Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is hosting another Celebration of Diversity gala. The gathering is intended to showcase students, staff, and faculty from Penn Engineering in their cultural richness and heterogeneity. The event will consist of guest speakers, special performances, presentations from student affinity groups, and a variety of cuisines for all to […]

CBE Doctoral Dissertation Defense: “A Multifaceted Approach to CO2 Emissions Reductions and Removals” (Maxwell Pisciotta)

Wu and Chen Auditorium (Room 101), Levine Hall 3330 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Abstract: The scientific consensus is that climate change is not only actively occurring, but that it is irrevocably due to human activities associated with greenhouse gas emissions. Greenhouse gas emissions have been accumulating in the atmosphere since the beginning of the industrial revolution. This thesis specifically focuses on one greenhouse gas in particular, CO 2 […]

BE Doctoral Dissertation Defense: “The Origin and Factors Affecting Differentiation of Progenitor Cells in Tendon-to-Bone Integration” (Tim Kamalitdinov)

Smilow Center for Translational Research in SCTR 11-146AB

The Department of Bioengineering at the University of Pennsylvania and Dr. Nat Dyment are pleased to announce the Doctoral Dissertation Defense of Tim Kamalitdinov. Title: The Origin and Factors Affecting Differentiation of Progenitor Cells in Tendon-to-Bone Integration Date: April 16, 2024 Time: 9:00 AM Location: SCTR (Smilow Center for Translational Research) 12-146AB The public is welcome […]

BE Doctoral Dissertation Defense: “Proteome-seq: Sequencing-Based Readout of Proteomic Analytical Assay” (Mariia (Masha) Alibekova Long)

Smilow Center for Translational Research in SCTR 11-146AB

The Department of Bioengineering at the University of Pennsylvania and Dr. Alex Hughes are pleased to announce the Doctoral Dissertation Defense of Mariia (Masha) Alibekova Long. Title:  Proteome-seq: Sequencing-Based Readout of Proteomic Analytical Assay Date: April 18, 2024 Time: 1:00 PM Location: SCTR (Smilow Center for Translational Research) 11-146AB Zoom option: Topic: Mariia Alibekova Long's PhD Thesis Defense […]

2024 Bioengineering Graduate Research Symposium

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

Join the Graduate Association of Bioengineers (GABE) for the 2024 Graduate Research Symposium! When: April 19, 2024 from 12:30-6:00 PM Where: The Singh Center for Nanotechnology What: Keynote by Dr. David Kaplan; BE graduate student posters and presentations; food buffet and reception; BE swag and awards. Registration is free and is open to anyone affiliated […]

CBE Doctoral Dissertation Defense: “Identifying Material Fingerprints of Relevance to Understand Adsorbate-Surface Interactions Using First Principles Modeling and Machine Learning” (Genesis Quiles-Galarza)

Raisler Lounge (Room 225), Towne Building 220 South 33rd Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Abstract: Adsorption of chemical species on surfaces of materials is one of the critical phenomenon governing the reactivity and activity of the material for surface and interface driven chemical reactions. At the core of the analytical $d$-band adsorption model is the correlation between the adsorption energy of a chemical species (molecule or reaction intermediate) on […]

Sustainable Catering – Earth Week 2024

Lobby and Mezzanine, Levine Hall 3330 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Learn about sustainable products and practices your caterer can implement to reduce waste, minimize plastic and lower carbon footprint. Planet-friendly menu Plastic-alternative packaging and utensils Nutrition label for customized eating preferences Vendor engagement beyond delivery.