An academic symposia like no other, Engaging Minds brings together the best of Penn — compelling leaders, bold thinkers, and passionate doers — for a dynamic and in-depth dialogue about some of our world's most pressing issues.

In New York, San Francisco, and Los Angeles, meet an all-star cast of Penn faculty, led by President Amy Gutmann and Provost Vincent Price — professors with a 21st century vision of leading and learning. 

The New York event features:

- John Gearhart, the James W. Effron University Professor; Department of Cell and Developmental Biology, School of Medicine; Department of Animal Biology, School of Veterinary Medicine speaking about Instructing Our Own Cells to Rebuild Our Bodies

- Christopher Murray, the Richard Perry University Professor; Department of Chemistry, School of Arts and Sciences; Department of Materials Science, School of Engineering and Applied Science speaking about Nanoscience: Reprogramming Matter for Health, Energy and Information Technologies

- Sarah Tishkoff, the David and Lyn Silfen University Associate Professor; Department of Genetics, School of Medicine; Department of Biology, School of Arts and Sciences speaking about Human Origins in Africa

This event is open to alumni, parents and friends.

Date: Saturday, December 5, 2009
Time: 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Location: The Times Center, 242 West. 41st Street (at 8th Avenue)
RSVP: Register here.
Cost: $40 for initial registrant and $25 for each guest.  Price includes continental breakfast and luncheon with Dr. Gutmann.