MEAM Ph.D. Thesis Defense: “Social Robot Augmented Telepresence for Remote Assessment and Rehabilitation of Patients with Upper Extremity Impairment”

Zoom - Email MEAM for Link peterlit@seas.upenn.edu

With the shortage of rehabilitation clinicians in rural areas and elsewhere, remote rehabilitation (telerehab) fills an important gap in access to rehabilitation. We have developed a first of its kind social robot augmented telepresence (SRAT) system — Flo — which consists of a humanoid robot mounted onto a mobile telepresence base, with the goal of […]

Bioengineering/Biology Seminar: “New tools for multi-modal precision measurement of single cells” (Aaron Streets)

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

This hybrid seminar is co-hosted by the Departments of Bioengineering and Biology. Check email for the zoom link or contact ksas@seas.upenn.edu. The study of biology at the single-cell level has relied on the development of precision measurement tools. Our research is focused on developing new technology for multimodal, precision measurement of single cells to move […]

Layer by Atomic Layer – MOCVD Growth for a Carbon Neutral Society: A Symposium to honor Dr. Russell Dupuis and Dr. Daniel Dapkus, recipients of the 2022 Benjamin Franklin Medal in Electrical Engineering

Drexel University - Bossone Research Center, Mitchell Auditorium 3140 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

The School of Engineering and Applied Science is honored to co-sponsor, with Drexel University and the Franklin Institute, a symposium to honor the recipients of the 2022 Benjamin Franklin Medal in Electrical Engineering. Dr. Russell Dupuis and Dr. Daniel Dapkus join a list of many distinguished laureates of the Franklin Institute – of these over 90 […]

BE Doctoral Dissertation: “Injectable Hydrogels to Deliver Extracellular Vesicles After Myocardial Infarction” (Selen Uman)

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

The Department of Bioengineering at the University of Pennsylvania and Dr. Jason Burdick are pleased to announce the Doctoral Dissertation Defense of Selen Uman. Date:  May 10, 2022 Time: 2:00PM Location: Glandt Forum Title: Injectable Hydrogels to Deliver Extracellular Vesicles After Myocardial Infarction The public is welcome to attend.

BE Doctoral Dissertation Defense: “Cellular and Mechano-Active Material Approaches to Improve Disc Repair After Herniation” (Ana P. Peredo)

JMB Reunion Auditorium 3620 Hamilton Walk, Philadelphia, PA, United States

The Department of Bioengineering at the University of Pennsylvania and Dr. Robert Mauck are pleased to announce the Doctoral Dissertation Defense of Ana P. Peredo. Title: Cellular and Mechano-Active Material Approaches to Improve Disc Repair After Herniation Date: Wednesday, May 11th Time: 1:00 pm Location: JMB Reunion Auditorium John Morgan Building 3620 Hamilton Walk Philadelphia, PA 19104 The public […]

Technology, Business & Government Distinguished Lecture: “NSF Engineering: Transforming our World for a Better Tomorrow”

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

Please join us for this distinguished lecture given by Dr. Susan Margulies, Assistant Director of NSF, Engineering Directorate. This event will be held in a hybrid format in the Wu and Chen Auditorium in Levine Hall (3330 Walnut Street). Virtual attendees can use this link to join us via Zoom. Meeting ID: 968 3913 1227 […]

Penn Engineering Commencement: Doctoral Ceremony

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

Celebrate Penn Engineering's 2022 Doctoral Graduates. Additional information, including speakers, live-stream access, and the reception following the ceremony, is available here.

Penn Engineering Commencement: Master’s Ceremony

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

Celebrate the Penn Engineering 2022 Master's Graduates. Additional information, including speakers and live-stream access is available here.

Penn Engineering Commencement: Undergraduate Ceremony

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

Celebrate the Penn Engineering Undergraduate Class of 2022. Additional information, including speakers and live-stream access is available here.

ESE Ph.D. Thesis Defense: “Integrated Diamond-based Devices for Quantum Sensing and Communication”

Room 337, Towne Building 220 South 33rd Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

The nitrogen-vacancy (NV) center in diamond has been integral to the advancement of quantum technologies. It has enabled key demonstrations in quantum networks and distributed quantum computing, as well as impressive proof-of-concept devices in nanoscale, sub-cellular imaging and sensing. The NV center - a point defect in diamond with an optically addressable electron spin - […]