Bone may look solid, but at the scale of the cells that live inside it, it behaves more like a sponge. Every step, jump or stretch compresses bone’s […]
Shujie Yang Harnesses Sound to Build the Next Generation of Microrobotic Medicine
As a child, Shujie Yang, Assistant Professor in Mechanical Engineering and Applied Mechanics, was captivated by robots and the idea that intelligent machines could be built, programmed and brought […]
Powering AI from Space, at Scale
Penn Engineers have developed a novel design for solar-powered data centers that will orbit the earth and could realistically scale to meet the growing demand for AI computing […]
Why are icy surfaces slippery?
Winter Storm Fern, a rare convergence of Arctic cold and Southwest moisture, seems set to bring arctic weather to many parts of the U.S. this weekend. With it, […]
Pedaling Toward a Sustainable Future: Dustyn Roberts Featured in ASEE PRISM
A popular course taught by Dustyn Roberts, Practice Associate Professor in Mechanical Engineering and Applied Mechanics (MEAM), is garnering attention for its innovative approach to teaching engineering through […]
2025 Tedori-Callinan Distinguished Lecture with Joel W. Burdick
In a deep dive into the challenges of autonomy and control, the Department of Mechanical Engineering and Applied Mechanics hosted Joel W. Burdick from the California Institute of […]
A ‘Rosetta Stone’ for Molecular Systems
Penn Engineers have developed a mathematical “Rosetta Stone” that translates atomic and molecular movements into predictions of larger-scale effects, like proteins unfolding, crystals forming and ice melting, without […]
Douglas Jerolmack Elected American Physical Society Fellow
Douglas Jerolmack has been elected to the 2025 class of American Physical Society (APS) Fellows. This highly selective honor recognizes those who have made outstanding advances and contributions […]
Helping robots work together to explore the Moon and Mars
Penn Engineers, NASA, and five other universities tested robotic systems designed to help unmanned explorers cooperate in the dunes of White Sands, New Mexico, paving the way for […]
Centuries After Discovery, Red Blood Cells Still Hold Surprises
Red blood cells, long thought to be passive bystanders in the formation of blood clots, actually play an active role in helping clots contract, according to a new […]