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**Shafag Idris**
Master of Science in Engineering, EE'15
Propelling the Next Generation of Visionaries
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The value of a Penn Engineering degree starts the moment our students enter the classroom and continues on for years to come. Our engineering students are primed for success from day one through our active alumni networks, access to top-performing companies and dedicated faculty mentors.
[Become a Penn Engineer](/admissions/)
13:1
undergraduate student-faculty ratio
159
Tenure-track Faculty
89 %
of students receive a job offer before graduation
The Spark of Ingenuity Happens Here
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Impact is at the core of what we do. Our students and faculty are dedicated to solving the world’s most pressing problems, whether that’s by using AI to accelerate antibiotic discovery or manipulating materials to fight climate change. At Penn Engineering, we foster an environment where curiosity thrives and collaboration leads to groundbreaking solutions.
[News and Events](#)
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### CEMB Empowers Teachers and Students
The Center for Engineering MechanoBiology (CEMB) at Penn runs a six-week summer program that immerses K-12 teachers in research, helping them create hands-on lessons that inspire the next generation.
](https://blog.seas.upenn.edu/from-lab-to-classroom-the-center-for-engineering-mechanobiology-empowers-teachers-and-students/)
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### Cherie Kagan Elected IEEE Fellow
Cherie Kagan, the Stephen J. Angello Professor in Electrical and Systems Engineering (ESE), has been elected as a Fellow of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE).
](https://blog.seas.upenn.edu/cherie-kagan-elected-ieee-fellow-for-advancements-in-optoelectronic-devices/)
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### Using quantum mechanics to transmit information more securely
Penn Engineerings are pushing quantum messaging to be more resilient to interference and capable of transmitting more data securely.
](https://penntoday.upenn.edu/news/qubits-qudits-using-quantum-mechanics-transmit-information-more-securely)
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### A Q&A With Vanessa Chan
Meet Vanessa Chan, Penn Engineering’s inaugural Vice Dean of Innovation and Entrepreneurship. Click to read a Q&A.
](https://blog.seas.upenn.edu/meet-vanessa-chan-penn-engineerings-inaugural-vice-dean-of-innovation-and-entrepreneurship/)
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### How Scientists Replicated Bone Marrow
A team led by Dan Huh, Professor of Bioengineering (BE), have developed a bone marrow-on-a-chip platform to study marrow’s behavior in detail
](https://blog.seas.upenn.edu/borrowing-natures-blueprint-how-scientists-replicated-bone-marrow/)
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### Ravi Radhakrishnan Named AIChE Fellow
Penn Engineering Professor Ravi Radhakrishnan has been named a Fellow of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE).
](https://blog.seas.upenn.edu/ravi-radhakrishnan-named-aiche-fellow/)
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### Breaking the Pattern: How Disorder Toughens Materials
Inspired by structures found in bones and seashells, Penn engineers discovered that disorder in a material’s internal structure can increase resistance to cracking.
](https://blog.seas.upenn.edu/breaking-the-pattern-how-disorder-toughens-materials/)
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### Dean Vijay Kumar Wins John Scott Award
Vijay Kumar, Professor and Nemirovsky Family Dean of Penn Engineering recently earned a John Scott Award, one of the oldest and most prestigious in the United States.
](https://blog.seas.upenn.edu/penn-engineering-dean-honored-with-john-scott-award-for-robotics-advances/)
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### Looking to AI to Solve Antibiotic Resistance
Presidential Associate Professor Cesar de la Fuente is using AI to identify antimicrobial compounds from ancient proteins to fight drug-resistant bacteria.
](https://penntoday.upenn.edu/news/looking-ai-solve-antibiotic-resistance)
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### Professor Shu Yang elected 2024 AAAS Fellow
Six faculty researchers at Penn including Dr. Shu Yang of Penn Engineering have been elected 2024 American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) Fellows.
](https://www.linkedin.com/posts/penn-engineering_six-faculty-researchers-at-penn-including-activity-7188264303404154880-YRLd/)
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### Brain Power on Display at the Franklin Institute
Researchers at Penn Engineering and Penn Medicine are using MXene-based sensors to revolutionize tendon rehab.
](https://www.pennmedicine.org/news/news-blog/2025/march/penn-brain-power-on-display-at-the-franklin-institute)
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### Faculty Spotlight: Chinedum Osuji
Penn Engineering Professor Chinedum Osuji discusses his experience at the 2004 Athens Games and more in this Q&A.
](https://blog.seas.upenn.edu/the-rigors-of-engineering-and-the-olympics-a-conversation-with-chinedum-osuji/)
Penn Engineering, Powered by Collaboration
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Life at Penn is designed to be collaborative. Our community connects brilliant minds to fuel imaginative ideas. Here’s how we do it.
### Top-Tier Academic Programs
With six academic departments and over 25 programs, students have a variety of novel academic options to explore their interests and ideas.
[Explore Courses and Programs](/academics/programs/)
### A Day in the Life of a Penn Engineering Student
Follow along to see what an average day for our students looks like.
[Follow Along](/student-life/#student-schedule)
### Engineering a Shared Experience
There’s more to college than the classroom. Stay up to date on campus organizations, events and opportunities to get involved.
[Explore Campus](/student-life/)