The University of Pennsylvania (commonly referred to as Penn or UPenn) is a private Ivy League research university located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is one of nine colonial colleges chartered prior to the U.S. Declaration of Independence when Benjamin Franklin, the university's founder and first president, advocated for an educational institution that trained leaders in academia, commerce, and public service. Penn identifies as the fourth-oldest institution of higher education in the United States, though this representation is challenged by other universities. Benjamin Franklin and other Philadelphians established the university in 1749, which would make it the fifth-oldest institution of higher education in the U.S.
The Computer and Information Science department at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia Pennsylvania United States serves as a dynamic center for both groundbreaking research and comprehensive education within the School of Engineering and Applied Science. It is home to distinguished faculty widely recognized for their significant contributions across the diverse landscape of computer science including areas like artificial intelligence systems and theory. The department offers a broad spectrum of academic programs including degrees at the undergraduate masters and doctoral levels designed to cater to a wide array of interests within the field preparing graduates for impactful careers in technology and beyond. Students benefit from cutting edge labs strong industry connections and a rich history dating back to the origins of modern computing.
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