VIPER News
VIPER Now Accepting Transfer Applications for Class of 2030
VIPER is now accepting applications from first-year Penn students interested in transferring into the program.
Apply by December 1
"How I Flew Away, Yet Again"
Read About Nishant Nayak (VIPER ’28) GRIP Research Experience in Singapore
Congratulations Class of 2026!
Our newest batch of VIPER alumni celebrated commencement on May 18th, 2026.
Nhlanhla Mavuso Develops a Way for Computer Chips to Run More Efficiently
President’s Sustainability Prize winner Nhlanhla Mavuso’s Fluid Silicon platform helps computer chips monitor their own performance in real time, reducing wasted energy and improving efficiency as demand for AI-scale computing grows.
VIPER Now Accepting Transfer Applications for Class of 2029
VIPER is now accepting applications from first-year Penn students interested in transferring into the program.
Making Concrete Sweat
Combating urban “heat islands” may become a little easier thanks to work from VIPER student Yash Rajpal, C’26, ENG’26, on a composite that boosts water absorption in cement.
Paying It Forward: Joey Wu Guides VIPER Underclassmen Through the Fellowship Journey
Earlier this month, VIPER senior Joey Wu hosted a fellowship and awards panel for underclassmen, offering insights, practical advice, and a generous dose of encouragement.
VIPER Students Win NSF Graduate Fellowships
Two VIPER students, Andreas Ghosh and Peter Bazianos, have been awarded the prestigious National Science Foundation (NSF) Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) award for 2025.
VIPER Day 2025: A Celebration of Community and Impact
The VIPER program came together in full force to celebrate VIPER Day 2025, a dynamic event that brought together current students, alumni, and faculty for a day of connection and celebration.