Listed below are some notable initiatives that EDAB has tackled. By nature, these projects contain sensitive information; if you are interested in learning more, please contact us and we can provide you with our full White Paper or Deliverable on that topic. For those who already have access, click here.
As many projects are still embargoed, some ideas you may have might dovetail into projects currently underway. Please reach out via the website form if you have any useful thoughts, and we’ll get back to you within 24 hours.
CURRENT PROJECTS
Developing Student Resources: Advising Genie
To complement the efforts of OAS in centralizing advising resources, EDAB is building a custom, interactive AI-powered advising tool using GPT technology to provide students with a clearer overview of advising options and resources. We are currently working on final authorizations and aim to have the tool available for students in Fall 2025.
Providing Hands-On Opportunities: Penn Engineering Innovation Forum
In Spring 2025, EDAB launched the inaugural Penn Engineering Innovation Forum, an engineering pitch competition that challenged students the opportunity to develop and present innovative solutions to one of the 14 Grand Challenges identified by the National Academy of Engineering. Teams delivered formal presentations to an interdisciplinary panel of engineering faculty, showcasing their creativity and technical skills. We aim to expand this program in Fall 2025, offering even more opportunities for engineering students to apply their academic knowledge to real-world problems.
See last year’s winning team here!
Advocating for Student Support: First Year Experience
To help ease the transition from high school to Penn Engineering, EDAB has launched a comprehensive initiative to strengthen orientation and mentorship for incoming students. This summer, we're hosting a series of virtual onboarding sessions that introduce students to academic planning tools, research opportunities, student organizations, and campus life. In response to student feedback, we’ve also updated key resources, including the Penn Engineering Guide to Research and the Student Spaces Guide. Looking ahead to Fall 2025, we plan to expand the program with in-person meetups for first-year students and a Day in the Life video series to showcase real student experiences and help everyone have a great Penn Engineering experience.
PAST PROJECTS
Scholarship Opportunities
EDAB advocated for and implemented the Rachleff Scholars Program, which provides high-achieving sophomores with funding for summer research as well as honors courses and career support for a future in research.
Interested students can apply here!
We helped implement a $20 printing credit for all engineering students, allowing students to easily print study guides, research papers, and lecture material.
Learn more about the SEAS printing system here!
Printing Resources
Optimizing Digital Systems
EDAB helped develop the online room reservation system for SEAS, which is now available to every engineering student for easy access to spaces for club meetings, professional events, and more!
Reserve rooms here!