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Ever wondered what Materials Science and Engineering actually means?
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breaks it down in 120 seconds.
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What is Materials Science and Engineering? | Penn Engineering
YouTube video by Penn Engineering
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zicaGYOcZrU
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would like to thank Mengyang Gu UC Santa Barbara College of Engineering for his wonderful seminar talk and Shu Yang for hosting his visit.
7 days ago
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would like to thank host, Yuanwen Jiang, and Antonio Facchetti, @Georgia Institute of Technology for the wonderful Seminar. As is custom, our students take our guest out to lunch for a wonderful meal and conversation. Thank you, everyone, for a great day.
15 days ago
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Soft corals just handed engineers a time-tested blueprint. In a collaborative study led by
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Associate Professor Ling Li, researchers reveal how the Pacific species Leptogorgia chilensis stiffens on demand, tuning rigidity in real time. To read more,
shorturl.at/6FvSH
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From Soft to Solid: How a Coral Stiffens Its Skeleton on Demand - Penn Engineering Blog
Touch the branches of Leptogorgia chilensis, a soft coral found along the Pacific coast from California to Chile, and its flexible arms stiffen, like Marvelâs ⊠Read More âș
https://shorturl.at/6FvSH
16 days ago
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17 days ago
A collaborative team led by Warren Center affiliate Ted Satterthwaite and postdoctoral fellow Golia Shafiei has developed Reproducible Brain Charts, a large-scale, open data resource to help researchers link brain development with mental health disorders.
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16 days ago
Vanessa Chan, Vice Dean for Innovation at Penn Engineering, sat down for a conversation with Mike Walter of CGTN-America, about the importance of affordable, clean energy across all sectors.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WdM5TEGDP70
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How can clean energy be more affordable?
YouTube video by CGTN America
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WdM5TEGDP70
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congratulates Ritesh Agarwal of the School of Engineering and Applied Science and Douglas Jerolmack of the School of Arts & Sciences and Penn Engineering on their election to the 2025 class of American Physical Society (APS) Fellows.
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Two Penn Faculty Elected American Physical Society Fellows - Penn Engineering Blog
Two Penn faculty have been elected to the 2025 class of American Physical Society (APS) Fellows. Ritesh Agarwal of the School of Engineering and Applied Science and Douglas Jerolmack of the School of ...
https://blog.seas.upenn.edu/two-penn-faculty-elected-american-physical-society-fellows/
about 2 months ago
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@pennmatsci.bsky.social
is hiring! We're seeking talent with a particular interest in candidates who develop and/or use artificial intelligence, data science, and machine learning tools for new quantum materials discovery. The deadline to apply via Interfolio is December 1, 2025.
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about 2 months ago
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There are few things that are more satisfying than what's about to occur.
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Matsci Makers Annual Make N' Break Workshop, which is just what it sounds like. Stop on by. Wednesday, September 17, 5:00 - 7:00 pm MSE Lab - LRSM Basement
3 months ago
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is excited to welcome Dr. Judy J. Cha (Cornell University) next week to our MSE seminar series with her talk, "1D Topological Systems for Next-Generation Electronics." Abstract:
shorturl.at/WojYK
Thursday, 9/18 at 10:30 AM Wu & Chen Auditorium
3 months ago
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3 months ago
Thanks for hosting us! Here's to a safe and productive year of research!
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once again gives Top Chef a run for their money with liquid nitrogen ice cream. Add Oreos and M&Ms and life is wonderful. Gotta thank the MSE Society and our own Steven "Willy Wonka" Szewczyk for his support. A wonderful turnout.
3 months ago
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3 months ago
A new solar-driven water harvesting device, inspired by raspberries and sunflowers, collects moisture from the air. Developed by Shu Yang, the new material is 4.4 times faster than conventional systems, offering a promising solution for water scarcity. https://bit.ly/4lIrTtu
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3 months ago
Vanessa Chan, Penn Engineering's Vice Dean for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, discusses her journey through academia and industry with
Technical.ly
Philly in their "How I Got Here" series. Read the full article today.
https://technical.ly/workforce/penn-engineering-vanessa-chan-how-i-got-here/
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3 months ago
It's that time again! If your lab has peroxide formers, this is your reminder to check on them and handle anything that may need attention. Our team is here to help if you're not sure what to do. Here's the SOP for peroxide formers to get you started:
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The
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fall welcome hasn't started until Nina from Wawa arrives with hot coffee and bagels. We had an amazing seminar on Lab safety from
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who reminded us of safety procedures and best practices. Welcome back, everyone.
3 months ago
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What a meaningful
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50-year connection with Dr. David Pope and his student, Nancy Yang, with Undergraduate Coordinator, Vicky Lee.
3 months ago
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welcomes the incoming class of Master's and PhD students. Welcome, everyone.
3 months ago
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Shu Yang reveals how biomimicry is revolutionizing material science. Hosted by Christopher McFadden, this episode dives into how looking to natureâs playbook can inspire the technologies of tomorrow. Listen now.
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Nature is the engineer: Biomimicry and the future of material science
Lexicon by Interesting Engineering · Episode
https://shorturl.at/1ZJKN
3 months ago
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Penn Engineers have designed a sunflower + raspberryâinspired device that harvests clean water from thin air using only sunlight.
shorturl.at/xC3MT
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Sunflower Spirals and Raspberry Beads: A Nature-Inspired Leap in Water Harvesting Technology - Penn Engineering Blog
Tackling large socio-environmental issues like climate change and global freshwater scarcity takes bold, interdisciplinary experts with an eye for natural solutions. Shu Yang, Joseph Bordogna ⊠Read M...
https://shorturl.at/xC3MT
3 months ago
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We adore visits from our
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alumni, especially when it's just to catch up and say hello. Thank you, Emma Glasser, for visiting.
4 months ago
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Sending off one of the recent
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PhDs to conquer the world. Good luck, Antonio. We'll always be here.
4 months ago
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An interdisciplinary team of researchers, including
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and Penn Dental Assistant Professor Kyle Vining, are exploring the question: âHow do teeth mineralize?â Read more in todayâs Penn Today article:
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What ever-growing incisors can teach us about genetic disease | Penn Today
An interdisciplinary team of researchers approaches the question âHow do teeth mineralize?â by analyzing the physical, biological, and genetic properties of teeth for real-world clinical applications ...
https://shorturl.at/aBaYR
4 months ago
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A new @ACSMaterials study from Penn researchers, led by
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and Dental School Assistant Professor, Kyle Vining, reveals how enamel & dentin offer clues to rare craniofacial disorders. Learn more
shorturl.at/GKiy3
#DentalResearch
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#MedTwitter
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Study from Vining Lab Uncovers What the Biological Makeup of Teeth Can Teach Us - Penn Dental Medicine
https://shorturl.at/GKiy3
4 months ago
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associate professor Shoji Hall and colleagues have found that manipulating the surface of water can allow scientists to sustainably convert carbon monoxide to higher energy fuel sources like ethylene.
shorturl.at/JQ2VV
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Beneath the surface: Diving into waterâs hidden carbon-cleaning capabilities | Penn Today
Penn materials scientist Shoji Hall and colleagues have found that manipulating the surface of water can allow scientists to sustainably convert greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide and carbon monoxid...
https://shorturl.at/JQ2VV
4 months ago
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4 months ago
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A new @ACSMaterials study from Penn researchers, led by
@pennmatsci.bsky.social
and Dental School Assistant Professor, Kyle Vining, reveals how enamel & dentin offer clues to rare craniofacial disorders. Learn more
shorturl.at/GKiy3
#DentalResearch
#PennEngineering
#MedTwitter
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Study from Vining Lab Uncovers What the Biological Makeup of Teeth Can Teach Us - Penn Dental Medicine
https://shorturl.at/GKiy3
4 months ago
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5 months ago
Penn engineers and designers, led by Shu Yang (
@pennmatsci.bsky.social
) & Masoud Akbarzadeh have developed a 3D-printed concrete solution that enhances carbon capture, is more resilient, and uses fewer materials like cement. Read the full story today:
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What's not to like about a gathering of
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classmates, friends and PIZZA. No better way spend a Thursday afternoon.
4 months ago
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Dr. Lucky Tran
5 months ago
BREAKING: Scientists are staging a âscience fairâ in the lobby of a Congressional building to tell elected officials about the critical knowledge the US will lose because their research grants have been canceled.
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Penn engineers,
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materials scientists, and Weitzman School designers have developed a 3D-printed concrete solution based on diatomaceous earth that has enhanced carbon capture, is stronger, and uses fewer materials like cement.
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Designing cleaner, greener concrete that absorbs carbon dioxide | Penn Today
Penn engineers, materials scientists, and designers have developed a 3D-printed concrete solution based on diatomaceous earth that has enhanced carbon capture, is stronger, and uses fewer materials li...
https://shorturl.at/1ry7I
5 months ago
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@pennmatsci.bsky.social
is excited to welcome back MSE alumni, Murari Ramkumar, CEO Vinmano, who just secured $3M in startup funding. Vimano produces nanotech membranes for energy storage and conversion devices like flow batteries and fuel cells and they're always on the lookout for talent.
5 months ago
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would like to congratulate Penn MSE alumna Despina Louca (Ph.D. â97) on receiving the 2025 Anne Mayes Neutron Scattering Prize! A proud moment for
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and the University of Virginia Department of Physics.
5 months ago
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congratulates A. Shoji Hall on being recognized as a 2024 Rising Star in Materials Science by ACS Materials Au. This recognition highlights his pioneering contributions to the field.
shorturl.at/hF3oC
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Anthony Shoji Hall Named a 2024 Rising Star in Materials Science by ACS Materials Au
Anthony Shoji Hall Named a 2024 Rising Star in Materials Science by ACS Materials Au
https://shorturl.at/hF3oC
5 months ago
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It's never too soon to gain additional skills and tools for your career search. Postdocs and PhD's should consider taking using the Phd job search prep camp, beginning August 6, 2025. Details are below. For more details
bit.ly/PJSPC25
5 months ago
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George Hollyer, a doctoral candidate in
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has been selected for the U.S. Department of Energyâs prestigious SCGSR program, which provides supplemental awards to outstanding U.S. graduate students.
shorturl.at/WaQyw
6 months ago
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Ph.D. candidate Lindsay Jones joined fellow PhD Justin Hughes, and global researchers at the ENGINE2025 Winter School in Grenoble, where science, collaboration, and cultural exploration converged. To read more:
shorturl.at/txUOo
6 months ago
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is pleased to announce today's Thesis Defense by Shobhita Kramadhati: âMetasurfaces For Environmental Refractive Index Sensing: Design, Fabrication And Interrogation" Monday, June 9, 2025, 3:00 pm Towne 327
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6 months ago
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honors and remembers the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country. This Memorial Day, we extend our deepest gratitude to our veterans and their families for their unwavering dedication and courage.
6 months ago
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graduate, Amelia Pilot, examines the critical role of energy in European geopolitics in her article.
shorturl.at/AX8R7
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Baltic States Grid Synchronization: Addressing Energy Threats in the Baltic Region
Energy policy research from the University of Pennsylvania
https://shorturl.at/AX8R7
6 months ago
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Congratulates our student and postdoctoral student award recipients.
mse.seas.upenn.edu/2025-departm...
7 months ago
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salutes the 2025 Doctoral Engineering Graduating Class! We're proud of you!!!!
#PennEngineeringProud
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7 months ago
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7 months ago
Last week, the Department of Materials Science and Engineering wowed judges and attendees with their 2025 Senior Design projects, showcasing innovative solutions for wound healing, clean energy storage and water safety.
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Saganism
7 months ago
This is from The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson aired on May 20th, 1977. Carl Sagan says something very important, a strong message that didn't lose any validity since then.
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thanks the Laboratory for Research on the Structure of Matter (LRSM) and
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for hosting the
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symposium honoring Naomi Halas, recipient of The Franklin Institute 2025 Medal in Chemistry.
7 months ago
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Vagelos Institute for Energy Science and Technology
8 months ago
Congratulations to Vagelos Institute Postdoctoral Fellow Kunyu Wang
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with
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and
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on his selection as a 2025 RCSA Fellow by
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Vanessa Chan, Vice Dean of Innovation and Entrepreneurship at the University of Pennsylvania, provides insight to an engineering audience on making an impact with a new product or technology.
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The spark of innovation and the commercialization journey
MIT alumna Vanessa Chan's Wulff Lecture explored materials innovation, commercialization, and career development, highlighting adoption readiness levels used by the U.S. Department of Energy and ...
https://news.mit.edu/2025/spark-of-innovation-commercialization-journey-vanessa-chan-0408
8 months ago
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8 months ago
The Penn community recently gathered to formally launch the Penn AI Initiative with a panel discussion about AI research and how it bridges divides. âItâs been amazing how the tools of AI and the language of AI are shared by so many disciplines,â said Bhuvnesh Jain.
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AI Across Disciplines event highlights the power of âbreadth and connectivityâ at universities | Penn Today
At a cross-disciplinary gathering at Amy Gutmann Hall, the Penn community celebrated the launch of the Penn AI Initiative with a panel discussing AI research at Pennâand writ large.
https://penntoday.upenn.edu/news/penn-ai-across-disciplines-event-highlights-power-breadth-and-connectivity-universities
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Penn Senior Design
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Team pMOF. Members Benjamin Sailors, Victoria Xu, Shivani Chawla and Ansh Goyal. In a world where "forever chemicals" threaten drinking water, we've designed a filtration system that captures PFAS from municipal drinking water and thermally degrades it.
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Penn Senior Design
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Team name: GelGuard. members, James Votruba-Drzal, Kylie Wall, Vidur Saigal, and Arya Venugopalan. GelGuard seeks to create an injectable, diagnostic hydrogel to stabilize post-op burn and laceration wounds.
8 months ago
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