2025 Grad Newsletter November Newsletter (1)
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Important Dates: 
| Date | Event |
| October 27th – Nov 10th | Advance Registration for Spring 2026 |
| November 3rd | Last day to withdraw from a course for the Fall 2025 term |
| November 14th | Master’s and Certificate December 2025 graduation application closes |
| December 1st | PhD December 2025 graduation application closes |
| December 8th | Fall 2025 term classes end |
| December 9 – 10th | Reading Days |
| December 11th – 18th | Final exams |
| December 18th | Fall 2025 term ends |
| December 18th | Degree conferral date |
Fall 2025 Semester Advising Hours
| Day of the week | Time | Location |
| Mondays | 10:00 am – 12:00 pm (EST) | Virtual |
| Tuesdays | 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm (EST) | In-person, Towne 109 |
| Wednesdays | 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm (EST) | In-person, Towne 109 |
| Thursdays | 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm (EST) | Virtual |
| Fridays | No Advising |
* Information with Zoom links for virtual advising days (Monday/Thursday) is emailed to students throughout the semester. If you are unable to attend scheduled advising hours, additional times may be available by appointment only. Please email to request an appointment.
Announcements for the month
Penn Engineering Lightning Talks
Step back into the classroom with Penn Engineering! Join us for a series of TED Talk-style Lightning Talks featuring some of our most popular professors as they share their latest groundbreaking research.
Topics Include:
- AI and Society
- Biomedical Engineering Breakthroughs
- Clean Energy Solutions
- Robotics and Autonomy
Fast, fascinating and full of big ideas. You won’t want to miss this chance to see Penn Engineering’s thought leaders in action.
Friday, November 7th
1:00 pm – 2:15 pm
Amy Gutmann Hall, Stavis Family Auditorium | 3317 Chestnut Street
Click here to register (via Penn’s Homecoming Registration Portal)
Fireside Chat with Vijay Kumar and Ramanan Raghavendran
Join us Friday, November 7, for a Fireside Chat at Amy Gutmann Hall. Vijay Kumar, Nemirovsky Family Dean of Penn Engineering, will sit down with Ramanan Raghavendran, ENG’89, W’89, LPS’15, Chair, Board of Trustees ,and founder of Amasia, for an inspiring conversation on Building a Sustainable Future: Empowering the Next Generation.
Their discussion will explore how the forces of social impact and innovation are reshaping the way we live, learn, and equip future leaders to address global challenges.
A networking reception will follow. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear bold ideas and connect with fellow Quakers.
Friday, November 7th
3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Amy Gutmann Hall, Stavis Family Auditorium |3317 Chestnut Street
Click here to register
Penn Engineering Pre-Football Game Tailgate
Melvin J. and Claire Levine Hall Lobby, 3330 Walnut Street
Come join your fellow Penn Engineering alumni, families, and friends at our annual celebration hosted by the Engineering Alumni Society. Hear from Dean Vijay Kumar and pick up your Engineering hat!
Saturday, November 8th
11: 30 am – 1: 00 pm
Melvin J. and Claire Levine Hall Lobby | 3330 Walnut Street
Click here to register
Grants, Scholarships & Fellowships
President’s Innovation Prize
The President’s Innovation Prize(link is external) will provide a graduating Penn senior, or team of graduating seniors, $100,000 (plus a $50,000 living stipend per team member) to envision and implement an innovative, commercial venture that makes a positive difference in the world.
The competition is open to full-time undergraduates in good academic standing in the Engineering, Nursing, SAS (including LPS), or Wharton undergraduate divisions who have completed at least three-quarters of the credits needed for their baccalaureate degree and who are scheduled to graduate in December 2025, May 2026, or August 2026.
The President’s Innovation Prize is jointly administered by the Center for Undergraduate Research and Fellowships and the Penn Center for Innovation. This year’s application deadline is January 21, 2026. A winner will be announced in April. Visit this website for more information
Information Session with President’s Prize Project Mentor Jeffrey Babin (In-Person)
Wednesday, November 5th
3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Click here to register
Virtual Information Session with Former President’s Engagement and Innovation Prize Recipients
Thursday, November 20th
4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Click here to register
Events
2025 Wharton Energy & Climate Conference
Join us on November 7th in Philadelphia for a day dedicated to the theme “Fortifying the Future: Advancing Resilience for the Energy Transition.” Explore this topic with professionals, professors, and students via panels, keynotes, an innovation showcase, and thoughtful engagement.
Friday, November 7th
9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Tickets can be purchased here (use discount code GAPSA25 for 50% off)
Pan-Asian American Community House (PAACH)’s 25th Anniversary Speaker Event
Join the Pan-Asian American Community House (PAACH) for a special fireside chat with Richard Lui—award-winning journalist, MSNBC/NBC News anchor, and documentary filmmaker—as part of the PAACH 25th Anniversary Celebration. Facilitated by Karu Kozuma, Vice Provost for University Life, this dynamic conversation will explore the intersections of identity, storytelling, and leadership.
Dinner and book signing to follow the discussion. The first 50 attendees will receive a free copy of Richard’s book, distributed at the end of the event.
Tuesday, November 4th
At 5:00 pm
Arch 208| 3601 Locust Walk
Click here to register
Penn Startup Showcase 2025
Join us for an exciting celebration of entrepreneurship and innovation at the Penn Startup Showcase on Thursday, November 6, 2025 from 4:00 – 7:00 pm at the Pennovation Center.
This year’s showcase will feature:
• Penn startups presenting their latest ventures through interactive tables and poster sessions
• Presentations from award-winning startups on their entrepreneurial journey
Come discover the cutting-edge companies emerging from our vibrant Penn ecosystem and connect with the entrepreneurs shaping the future.
Thursday, November 6th
4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Pennovation Center|3401 Grays Ferry Ave
Click here to register
Career & Networking
Explore Careers in Engineering
Check out Vault Guides to learn more about the various industries within engineering.
Find Resources
Many resources to help you prepare for a career in engineering. Of particular interest should be our industry-specific job boards, as well as various professional organizations.
