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STEM Field Day Brings Energy and Opportunity to Local K-8 Students

Philadelphia students are running toward a STEM-based future, thanks to an interactive field day event held in partnership by Penn Engineering’s Community Outreach Team and Heights Philadelphia.

Advancing Equitable Housing Development in West Philadelphia

Students and faculty studied changes in neighborhood real estate markets in West Philadelphia, to identify ways to increase equitable housing.

Penn Center for Innovation Fellows Pursue Tomorrow’s Technologies

Upon graduating, PCI fellows go on to careers in technology commercialization in fields such as IP Law, technology transfer, medical writing, consulting, industrial research, and startup founding.

Celebrating the 2023 President’s Innovation Prize Winners

President Liz Magill recognized this year’s eight awardees, who she said ‘exemplify imagination, creativity, grit, and leadership.’

Exploring the Mutual Benefits of University and Community Partnerships

The Netter Center for Community Partnerships marks its anniversary by celebrating engagement in West Philadelphia.

Wharton Venture Lab Startup Challenge Winner Tackles Agricultural Waste

Swinergy wins $50,000 Perlman Grand Prize in Venture Lab Startup Challenge.

Memeing Mental Health Awareness for Philly Teens

After working with high school students to identify pressing mental health issues, Penn undergrad Jeffrey Fishman works to break down communication barriers by meeting teens where they’re at: social media.

Physicians and Students Partner with Residents to Improve Neighbors’ Health

A team of undergrads and physicians are partnering with community clinics and other organizations as part of a Projects for Progress-supported program to offer medical care to people experiencing homelessness and other vulnerable populations.

Strengthening Partnerships with Philadelphia Public School Students

“The challenges that schools are facing go well beyond the schoolhouse, and the opportunity to collaborate with Nursing and SP2 was an important way to address the multiple challenges facing children and their families.” — Dean of Penn GSE Pam Grossman

Black Country Artists Reclaim Americana Through WXPN Residency Program

Philly native Samantha Rise is one of six Black musicians who participated in a week-long residency program at WXPN to reflect, learn, and celebrate the role of Black history in Americana music.