Five Penn professors, including leaders in engineering and science, have been honored with election to one of the nation’s most prestigious academic societies.
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Penn researchers have developed shape-shifting microrobots that can navigate the mouth’s complex terrain to deliver targeted therapies—opening new frontiers in precision medicine.
Discover how these microrobots work »

Penn researchers dig into the mysterious mud used to prep every MLB baseball—revealing how physics, chemistry, and tradition collide on the pitcher’s mound.
Uncover the science of magic mud »

Inspired by nature, Penn engineers have developed a sustainable method for separating rare earth elements—paving the way for cleaner, more efficient tech manufacturing.
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In this episode of Innovation & Impact, Penn Engineering Dean Vijay Kumar talks with Dean Kevin Johnson of the Perelman School of Medicine about how AI and engineering are reshaping healthcare and beyond.
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Go behind the scenes of Penn Engineering’s new home for innovation—where collaborative labs, flexible workspaces, and striking design fuel the next generation of discovery.
Take a look inside One uCity Square »

Penn researchers have unveiled mvGPT, a powerful tool that combines gene editing with precise expression control—marking a major leap forward in synthetic biology and therapeutics.
Explore the mvGPT breakthrough »

Recognized for driving sustainable innovation at the U.S. Department of Energy, Penn Engineering alum Vanessa Chan earns a spot on TIME’s list of the 100 most influential leaders in climate action.
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Penn researcher Michael Mitchell has been awarded the NEMO Prize to advance self-administrable DNA therapies—bringing gene-based treatments closer to everyday use.
Learn more about this transformative research »