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Army Educational Outreach Program at Penn Engineering

2024 Army Education Outreach Program (AEOP) interns Nathaniel Gauthier and Justin Liu sit with Director of Community Engagement and Outreach at Penn Engineering Chanda Jefferson to discuss how AEOP sets local students up for success in engineering through hands-on experience.

Advancing Education with AI in Philly Schools

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

Community-Based Vaccine Partnerships Take a Jab at Health Inequities

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

Sowing Seeds for Philly’s Future Environmental Leaders

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

Engineering Solutions for Newborn Cognitive Development

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.

Keeping North Philadelphia Cool with Innovative Bus Shelter

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.

Building a Cleaner Future for Philadelphia’s Students

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.

Math Adds Up with New Teaching Method in Elementary Schools

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

Philadelphia Students Discover the Ancient Past in a Penn Museum Program

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

Local Philly Businesses Shine at Penn’s Supplier Diversity Forum & Expo

At Penn’s annual Supplier Diversity Forum & Expo, local and diverse businesses come together to network, share ideas, and uplift underrepresented Philadelphia communities.