Eric Stach has been named Chair of the Department of Materials Science and Engineering (MSE), effective July 1, 2026. Stach is the Robert D. Bent Professor of Engineering in MSE and holds a […]
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Tiny, knotted robots jump, fly, and plant seeds
Researchers at Penn Engineering have developed tiny, soft robots using opposable materials that are capable of leaping meters into the air with flexibility, responsiveness, and programmability. Read the full story […]
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From Lab to Launch: How Vanessa Chan Is Training Ph.D. Engineers for Real-World Impact
Vanessa Chan’s course, Applying Your Thesis to the Real World, is helping Penn Engineering Ph.D. students move beyond technical discovery to understand how research becomes real-world impact. Through industry mentorship, stakeholder […]
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2025 MSE SENIOR DESIGN SHOWCASE
On Friday, April 25th, the Department of Materials Science and Engineering (MSE) hosted its 2025 Senior Design Showcase. Held annually, the event provided an exciting platform for students to display […]
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Vanessa Chan provides insight on ways to make an impact with a new product or technology at MIT Wulff Lecture.
To read the Article: https://news.mit.edu/2025/spark-of-innovation-commercialization-journey-vanessa-chan-0408
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Russell Composto – 2025 Undergraduate Research Mentoring Award Recipient
Penn Materials Science and Engineering congratulates 2025 Undergraduate Research Mentoring Award recipient Russell Composto, Howell Family Faculty Fellow and Professor, in recognition of outstanding research mentorship of undergraduate students through […]
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2025 Annual Awards Recognition Ceremony
The 2025 Annual Undergraduate Awards Recognition Ceremony celebrates the outstanding achievements of our talented students and faculty in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering. These award winners have not […]
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Shu Yang selected as 1 of “33 global changemakers” by National Geographic
National Geographic 33, a collection of visionaries, creators, icons, and adventurers from across the globe includes the Department of Material Science and Engineering Professor and Chair, Shu Yang, for her groundbreaking collaborative research and inspiring […]
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Pathways for Women in STEM: Exploring Innovation, Commercialization, and Entrepreneurship – RSVP Required
You are cordially invited to an annual Women in STEM symposium in celebration of Women’s History Month. Title: Pathways for Women in STEM: Exploring Innovation, Commercialization, and EntrepreneurshipDate: Wednesday, March 26, 2025Time: Noon […]