AI Uncovers New Antibiotics in Ancient Microbes News / August 14, 2025 In a new study published in Nature Microbiology, researchers at the University of Pennsylvania used artificial intelligence to identify previously unknown compounds in Archaea that could fuel the development of next-generation antibiotics. Read More
Reengineering AI to Target “Undruggable” Disease Proteins News / August 14, 2025 A study published in Nature Biotechnology reveals a powerful new use for artificial intelligence: designing small, drug-like molecules that can stick to and break down harmful proteins in the body. Read More
Lifesaving and More Cost-Effective Weather Predictions News / May 22, 2025 Paris Perdikaris, associate professor at Penn Engineering has developed Aurora, a foundation AI model that forecasts extreme weather and environmental events—faster and cheaper than traditional systems. Read More
How Penn is reimagining research in the age of artificial intelligence News / May 15, 2025 The AI x Science Fellowship builds on IDEAS (Innovation in Data Engineering and Science) Center to support cross-disciplinary research across the University Read More
Meet Jean, Penn Engineering’s AI Tutor, Available 24/7 News / April 23, 2025 The chatbot is revolutionizing how students engage with coursework. Drawing on private course materials and discussion board data — resources commercial chatbots can’t access — Jean provides rapid, reliable answers. Read More
Penn Engineers First to Train AI at Lightspeed News / April 15, 2025 Penn Engineers have developed the first programmable chip that can train nonlinear neural networks using light — a breakthrough that could dramatically speed up AI training, reduce energy use and even pave the way for fully light-powered computers. Read More
Evaluating Large Language Models for Cyberbullying Behavior News / March 26, 2025 Ph.D. students in Penn’s Brachio Lab have been assessing the safety of machine learning systems for real-world uses like economic forecasting, cultural politeness, and legal reasoning. Read More
Combining AI and Art-making for Youth Well-being News / March 7, 2025 Through a community-led partnership project, graduate student Eileen Feng and an interdisciplinary, cross-school team are working with local youth to tailor an AI-supported platform for healing through creative arts. Read More
