Academics
There’s always something new going on at Penn’s four undergraduate schools and 12 graduate schools. Look here for information on upcoming academic initiatives, new classes and research conducted by professors and students.
New research introduces flexible touchscreens
Researchers at Penn and Duke are working with nanowire technology to develop flexible solar panels and touch screens, which would theoretically be able to roll up like a yoga mat.
Steven Fluharty: A look into his 30 years at Penn
Fluharty, who received all three of his degrees from Penn, plans to initiate a “strategic planning process” this semester to develop plan for SAS.
Wharton seeks dean search advice
Every student in Wharton received an email requesting nominations for the school’s to members of the committee directly or to a confidential email address.Partnership gives profs business mentorship
Starting in September, the UPstart program under Penn’s Center for Technology Transfer will start a partnership with NovoBioPharma.'Hacktivism' continues after PennApps
With PennApps crowned as the largest student-run hackathon in the nation, Penn is increasing opportunities for undergraduate tech innovation. But PennApps is not the only example of student-led hackathons on campus.PennHacks competitors design tangible devices
Twenty-six teams competed this weekend at PennHacks, a biannual, 40-hour-long competition where participants designed and create tangible electronic devices and toys.
Canvas: 5 new functions you should know
The new learning management platform has a video function, allowing students in ASL classes to engage in online discussions in sign language.Wharton to feature core courses on Coursera
Each of the four courses are set to begin on Coursera within the next few weeks and last from six to 10 weeks.
Nursing works with local school for global health
Penn announced on Tuesday that the School of Nursing is teaming up with a Philadelphia private high school for girls, The Agnes Irwin School, to teach a class about global health this semester.
Q&A: Rep. Chaka Fattah discusses investments in neuroscience
The Daily Pennsylvanian sat down with the congressman after his speech to talk about his neuroscience investment initiatives and concerns about research funding cuts.Funding cuts damage research at Penn
Researchers may have to end life-saving enterprises due to lack of monetary support.We know what you engineered last summer...
Penn Engineers’ summer projects include cockroach inspired robots and improved cell phone chips.
Canvas to replace Blackboard this year
By the end of this school year, all 12 schools will be unified under one learning management system.