Chris Callison-Burch Talks Empowering Tomorrow’s AI Engineers

Through programs like the Raj and Neera Singh Program in Artificial Intelligence, Penn Engineering is addressing the critical demand for specialized engineers and empowering students to be leaders in AI’s responsible use. Chris Callison-Burch shares his own vision of an AI-integrated future.

• Computer and Information Science

What to know: 2024 total solar eclipse

Penn Today met with astronomers Gary Bernstein and Bhuvnesh Jain to learn more about the mechanics of an eclipse, the coming one’s significance, and how eclipses have historically informed scientists understanding of the nature of the universe.

• Physics and Astronomy

Sampath Kannan Will be Next Associate Director of the Simons Institute

Congratulations to Sampath Kannan, who will be the next associate director of the Simons Institute starting July 1, 2024. Sampath succeeds Sandy Irani, who has served as the Institute’s associate director since 2022.

• Computer and Information Science

Energy and Sustainability

In the most recent episode of Penn Engineering's Innovation & Impact Podcast Benjamin C. Lee discusses how AI, tech, population growth, and other factors will impact the future of energy and sustainability, while also exploring how educational institutions like Penn can lead the way.

• Computer and Information Science

Penn Engineering launches first Ivy League undergraduate degree in artificial intelligence

The new degree will push the limits on AI’s potential and prepare students to lead the use of this world-changing technology. “The timing of this new undergraduate program comes as AI poses one of the most promising yet challenging opportunities the world currently faces,” says Vijay Kumar.

Once a spy satellite, now a telescope with an eye on the cosmos

Researchers from Penn’s School of Arts & Sciences, including Warren Center affiliate Bhuvnesh Jain, are part of a collaboration to develop Hubble’s wide-eyed cousin, the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope.

• Physics and Astronomy

Why Prof. Peter Fader Loves Teaching Executive MBA Students

Peter Fader shares his experience teaching in Wharton's MBA Program for Executives, including how valuable it is to see customer centricity in real-time at real companies and how Global Business Week is breaking down barriers.

• Marketing

Nikolai Matni receives Young Investigator Award

Congratulations to Nikolai Matni, who received the Young Investigator Award from the Air Force Office of Scientific Research!

• Electrical and Systems Engineering

After a brutal stretch, a remarkable thing is happening: Cryptocurrencies are surging

Virtual currencies like bitcoin are recovering from a tough period partly on rising hopes that bad actors have been weeded out and that confidence can return to the sector. Kevin Werbach joined NPR's All Things Considered to discuss the comeback of bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies.

• Legal Studies & Business Ethics

The Endangered Species Act at 50

After near-unanimous approval by Congress, the Endangered Species Act was signed into law by President Richard M. Nixon on Dec. 28, 1973. As the 50th anniversary of the ESA approaches, Cary Coglianese shares his thoughts on the landmark law, its accomplishments, failings, and its outlook for the future.

• Law
• Political Science