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

The State of the Semiconductor Chips Market

Benjamin C. Lee joined Nasdaq's TradeTalks to discuss the state of the semiconductor chips market, the massive demand for AI, and the future of procurement and supply chain.

• Computer and Information Science

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

The commonalities of common sense

How common is common sense? A straightforward question that, surprisingly, has yet to receive a definitive science-based answer. Now, Duncan Watts presents a new way to quantify common sense among both individuals and collectives.

• Communication
• Computer and Information Science
• Operations Information and Decisions

Navigating Climate Perceptions Through Communication Strategies

2023 was the hottest recorded year on Earth. Despite the scientific evidence, public perceptions of climate change are more complex to understand. Recent research by Dolores Albarracín sheds light on a new factor in understanding how people think of climate change: exposure to record-breaking heat.

• Communication
• Health Management
• Nursing
• Psychology

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

Responsible AI in the Generative Era

Michael Kearns joined the TWIML AI Podcast to discuss the new challenges to responsible AI brought about by the generative AI era, and his learnings and insights from the intersection of his real-world experience at AWS and his work in academia.

• Computer and Information Science

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