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Penn economically anchors Philadelphia. Just as the talents, contributions, and priorities of Philadelphians help make Penn a great university, Penn is integral to Philadelphia’s identity as a world-class city.

Interns Nathaniel Gauthier and Justin Liu sit down with Director of Community Engagement and Outreach at Penn Engineering Chanda Jefferson to discuss how STEM education programming sets local students up for success in engineering through hands-on experience.

The School District of Philadelphia has partnered with Penn to launch a groundbreaking professional development program on artificial intelligence.

Underserved communities in Philadelphia have increased access to vaccines thanks to education, outreach, and partnership initiatives from Penn’s Center for Public Health.

High school student leaders came together to discuss environmental sustainability at Penn’s Morris Arboretum and Gardens for the 13th Annual Outdoor Career Symposium.

Infants in neonatal intensive care units can feel safe and sound thanks to the Sonura Beanie, an innovative device created by five Penn Engineering graduates to filter out harmful noises.

Residents of Hunting Park can cool down at an innovative bus shelter thanks to a collaboration between local nonprofit North10 and Penn researchers, combating public health issues from excessive heat.

The School District of Philadelphia has accelerated the remediation of environmental hazards in its buildings, thanks to a $100 million pledge from Penn in 2020.

Elementary school teachers in Philly are bringing new solutions to math education thanks to a responsive teaching program from Penn GSE.

Students explore ancient civilizations through “Unpacking the Past,” a program developed for 6th and 7th grade students in Philadelphia Title 1 schools.