The Richards Transportation Initiative at Penn Launch Event
Schedule
Fri Oct 17 2025 at 09:00 am to 01:00 pm
UTC-04:00Location
Penn Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology, Widener Lecture Hall | Philadelphia, PA
About this Event
Background
Celebrate the official launch of the Richards Transportation Initiative at Penn (R-TRIP)—a new, university-wide center that connects academic research with the practical challenges facing transportation systems across the country.
Hosted in the beautiful Widener Lecture Hall at the Penn Museum, this event brings together top minds from across disciplines and sectors for an engaging morning of panels, student showcases, and interactive discussions.
We’ll explore themes like innovation in transportation culture, the growing role of AI in infrastructure, and public-private partnerships driving change.
The event culminates with a fireside chat featuring Leigh Palmer, Vice President of Google Public Sector, with questions submitted by Penn students.
Lunch will be provided at 12:00PM
Founding Sponsors (list still in formation):
- Google Public Sector
- AtkinsRéalis
- Bentley Systems
- HNTB
- INRIX
- STV
- WSP
- 4M Analytics
- Slalom
Interested in supporting R-TRIP? Visit https://penniur.upenn.edu/initiatives/richards-transportation-initiative-at-penn to learn more and get in touch!
NOTICE OF PHOTOGRAPHY, FILMING, OR RECORDING AT THE PENN MUSEUM
Photography and video may be captured during this event for promotional use by RTRIP and the University of Pennsylvania.
By attending, you consent to the use, publication, and distribution of any photos, videos, or recordings taken during the event.
Where is it happening?
Penn Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology, Widener Lecture Hall, 3260 South Street, Philadelphia, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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