2025-2026

The cover story of the 2025-2026 issue explores Penn Engineering 2030, the School’s new strategic plan, which charts a bold, collaborative path forward in this new era for higher education, positioning Penn Engineering to lead in addressing global challenges through excellence, innovation and partnership.

IN THIS ISSUE


FEATURES


Kristin Houston (ENG'01), President of the Space Propulsion & Power Systems sector within the Aerojet Rocketdyne segment of L3Harris, stands in front of an RS-25 engine.

Engines of Exploration

Kristin Houston (ENG’01), President of the Space Propulsion & Power Systems sector within the Aerojet Rocketdyne segment at L3Harris, shares her story from her time at Penn Engineering to sending spacecraft to the moon and beyond.

Teaching for Tomorrow

Lorena Grundy once imagined leading a laboratory working in energy and sustainability, but an unexpected experience changed her outlook on how she could best impact her field.


Beyond the Blueprint

Widjaja Entrepreneurship Fellows Arianna Alonso Bizzi, Shiyao (Angelina) Ning and Eli Weisbord.

With focused programming, personalized mentorship and internship experiences from startups and venture capital firms, the Sugi and Millie Widjaja Entrepreneurship Fellows Program at Penn Engineering offers a uniquely immersive experience for a select group of young engineers poised to become tomorrow’s entrepreneurs.


Power the Next Breakthrough

Every day, Penn Engineers push the boundaries of what’s possible. Support through Penn Engineering Annual Giving sustains the research, teaching and collaborations that lead to real-world solutions and a better future.