Penn Engineering Weekly 04-27-26
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| Date | Event |
| April 29th | Last day of Classes |
| April 30th – May 3rd | Reading Days |
| May 4th – 12th | Final Exams |
| May 12th | Spring Term Ends |
| May 18th | University Commencement Ceremony |
Announcements for the week
Teaching that Made a Difference
The Center for Excellence in Teaching, Learning, and Innovation (CETLI) invites you to share your thanks for Teaching that Made a Difference.
The survey is brief (likely less than two minutes), and CETLI will share your gratitude with the course instructor or TA who had a meaningful impact on your learning experience at Penn.
Registrar Reminders
-Wednesday, April 27, is the last day of classes for Spring. Reading days run from April 30 through May 3.
-Final exams begin May 4 and run through May 12
-Course Registration
Fall 2026 course add/drop/swap is open. Summer 2026 registration is open. A quick reference guide on how to add/drop/swap a course can be found here.
-Curricular Practical Training (CPT) Information
Information and details around CPTs can be found here. Please be sure to follow the steps and have all the required information and documentation ready.
Events (Engineering)
Online Accelerated Master’s Info Session
Penn Engineering is excited to announce the launch of the Online Accelerated Master’s (4+) Program, a new and flexible pathway that allows Penn undergraduates to begin earning graduate credit during their bachelor’s degree and complete a fully online master’s degree after graduation. Register to join one of our live info sessions to learn more about curriculum planning, eligibility, the application process, and how to determine whether the Online (4+) pathway is right for you.
Tuesday, April 28th
11: 00 am – 12:00 pm
Virtual
Click here to register
“It’s All About STEM and Me” STEM Fair – Volunteers Needed
We are excited to announce a collaboration between Penn Engineering’s Invenium Outreach and the Philadelphia Chapter of the Links for the “It’s All About STEM and Me” STEM Fair, an interactive outreach event designed to inspire the next generation through hands-on STEM experiences.
During this event, high school students will engage in exciting STEM activities, exploring topics such as robotics, engineering, and emerging technologies while discovering how STEM can shape their futures.
We are seeking enthusiastic volunteers to help bring this event to life. Volunteers will play a key role in supporting activity stations, engaging with students, and fostering a fun and encouraging learning environment.
Saturday, May 2nd
9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Penn Engineering
Events (Penn)
It’s Time to Apply for Spring 2027 Abroad!
Applications for Spring 2027 Study Abroad are now open – and don’t forget – you can now start your own application directly in PASSPORT!
Before starting your application, please be sure to:
* Watch the General Advising Videos
* Attend Regional Advising
* Identify your first-choice program and confirm you are academically eligible by reviewing the Eligibility tab on the PASSPORT brochure.
* Identify up to three alternate programs for which you are also academically eligible.
* You will be required to confirm your eligibility for your first-choice program along with three alternates within your application.
Get familiar with how the application works:
* Visit the Penn Abroad website and pay special attention to Step 4, which walks you through opening your Penn Abroad application and includes several important notes about the process.
* As you move through each application step, you’ll receive messages outlining your status, required next steps, and deadlines. All messages will come from messages@via-trm.com – mark this address as “safe” to avoid missing important instructions.
If you have any questions, please contact Dr. Sonya Gwak sgwak@seas.upenn.edu
Scholarships & Grants Opportunities
Amazon Research Awards (ARA) Program
Proposals will be reviewed for the quality of their scientific content, creativity, and their potential for impact at scale. Proposals related to theory, practice, and novel techniques are all welcome. The spring 2026 call for proposals is in seven research areas listed below.
1. AI for Information Security
2. Agentic AI
3. Amazon 2030
4. Amazon Security
5. Build on Trainium: Accelerating Post-Training
6. Build on Trainium: Kernels for ML Acceleration
7. Robotics
Learn more here. Application Deadline: May 6th, 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
Fulbright Grants fund 8-12 months of international experience in over 140 countries. With a long-standing mission of promoting mutual understanding through educational and cultural exchange, Fulbright opportunities can be categorized into two main grant types:
- Study/Research grants offer the opportunity to carry out your own international research project in any discipline (or in some countries, to pursue a graduate degree)
- English Teaching Assistantships (ETA) grants place Fulbrighters in classrooms abroad to teach English and share American culture
Interested candidates should enroll in CURF’s Canvas site for Fulbright applicants(link is external). Application Deadline – October 7th, 2026. Click here to learn more.
Contact Information:
Walter Lohmann: wlohmann@upenn.edu
2026 ShanghaiTech Summer Lab Program
This non-credit and tuition-free program is designed exclusively for international undergraduates from our partner institutions. It offers a unique opportunity for participants to join a research lab of their choice, utilizing world-class facilities and national science platforms rarely accessible to external students. Application Deadline: April 30th, 2026. Click here to learn more and apply.
Career & Networking Opportunities
Clubs & Organizations
Penn Engineering Merch Drop
Get your Penn Engineering merch today!! The store is open until May 1st for ordering, and items will be delivered to your personal address. Click here to order.
Top Hat Coffee Lounge
We are excited to announce that Penn Engineering Council is hosting Professor Student Coffee Chats at Top Hat, and all costs are covered by PEC! This is a great opportunity for you to grab a cup of coffee and have a casual conversation with your professors about any questions or interests you may have in their field of study.
To sign up, please visit the Google Sheet document provided below. There, you will find available dates and times for each professor. Please note that spaces are limited and will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis.
The event will start Monday, 4/6, and run through Friday, 5/1. We hope you take advantage of this opportunity to connect with your professors and learn more about your field of study!
April 6th – May 1st
10: 00 am – 3:00 pm (Pending on the professor’s availability)
Click here to register
[NEW] Engineering Syllabus Repository
The Engineering Deans’ Advisory Board is excited to release the Penn Engineering Syllabus Repository.
In collaboration with CETS, we are building a centralized repository of course syllabi to support transparency. Please visit https://syllabi.seas.upenn.edu/ to view syllabi (collection in progress) to help inform your Advanced Registration process.
Engineering Entrepreneurship
More information about Engineering Entrepreneurship
- Follow them on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, & X/Twitter.
- Tag on these platforms @PennEngEntrep with your own posts.
- Join their subscription-based semi-monthly email to notify you of entrepreneurship-related events, competitions, opportunities, and more. If you wish to receive this type of information, please visit https://groups.google.com/a/seas.upenn.edu/g/pennengentrep/ and then click on “ask to join the group” (Image). You have the option to unsubscribe at any time as well, and this is completely optional. Emails will be sent on the second and last Wednesday of every month.