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Student Spotlight with Connor Sendel
Connor Sendel

Student Spotlight with Connor Sendel

The senior looks back on his time on campus, discussing what it’s like to pursue a dual degree, how a startup grew out of his team’s senior design project, and his plans after graduation.

Lauren Hertzler

Everyday enzymes, now grown in plants
Image of two plants and four examples of enzyme applications: denim biowashing, bioscouring, fruit juice clarification, and stain removal.

Everyday enzymes, now grown in plants

Myriad industrial processes rely on enzymes, from making orange juice to manufacturing denim jeans. Research emerging from the School of Dental Medicine is transforming how these enzymes get made.

Katherine Unger Baillie

Fostering a ‘culture of innovation’
Gutmann speaking about innovation at Penn Museum

Fostering a ‘culture of innovation’

Penn President Amy Gutmann opened McKinsey’s first-ever “Innovation Night,” held at the Penn Museum on Thursday, March 14. It’s a testament to the University’s critical, visionary role in Philadelphia.

Lauren Hertzler

A new research center at Wharton wants to make a fintech hub out of Philly

A new research center at Wharton wants to make a fintech hub out of Philly

The Wharton School’s David Musto will be heading the new Stevens Center for Innovation in Finance, which will offer research courses and mentorship to students pursuing careers in the fintech sector. “Penn’s unique mission has always been to take on the biggest real-world challenges and opportunities through knowledge-based and data-driven innovation,” said President Amy Gutmann.

Penn at SXSW
Arianna Armelli standing and addressing room pointing to a screen and holding a microphone

Penn at SXSW

This is the third year the Penn Center for Innovation has led a group of University-affiliated startups to participate in South by Southwest’s innovative arm, SXSW Interactive.

Lauren Hertzler

Second (science) city no more

Second (science) city no more

Kevin Mahoney of the Perelman School of Medicine and the Health System said Philadelphia is “creating new history” with its efforts to catch up to other major cities known for innovation. Penn is leading the way with investments designed to create jobs, fund research, and keep talent local.

Wired up at FemmeHacks
Amy Gutmann sitting on the steps at the Pennovation center with attendees of FemmeHacks

President Amy Gutmann (front row, center) with School of Engineering and Applied Science Dean Vijay Kumar (front row, third from right) and attendees of FemmeHacks 2019 at Pennovation Works on Feb. 9. 

Wired up at FemmeHacks

Penn President Amy Gutmann and Vijay Kumar, dean of the School of Engineering and Applied Science, visited the all-women collegiate hackathon this weekend.

Penn Today Staff