Hear from three Penn leaders who are helping to turn the ambitions of Penn Forward into action. Timothy Rommen is building connections across the University through arts and culture; Sanya Carley is bringing together research, policy, and practice to advance climate solutions; and David Meaney is harnessing tools like AI to open new possibilities for research and discovery. Together, their efforts show how coordination and collaboration across disciplines are accelerating progress and extending the reach and impact of Penn’s work.
Thursday, December 10, 2026
The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk
10 N Water St, Norwalk, CT 06854
Check-In & Welcome | 6:30 pm ET
Penn Spectrum Stories* | 6:45 pm ET
Penn to You Program | 7:15 pm ET
Networking Reception | 8:00 pm ET
Moderator
Lolita Jackson, ENG'89
Topics and Speakers
Arts and Culture at Penn
Timothy Rommen, PhD
Vice Provost for the Arts
Advancing Climate Solutions
Sanya Carley, PhD
Vice Provost for Climate
AI for Research and Discovery
David Meaney, PhD
Vice Provost for Research
*Penn Spectrum Stories is designed to foster connection, community, and success among our alumni. No matter your background, you are invited to join us in building meaningful relationships and making a lasting impact.