University of Pennsylvania, Lambda Chapter

Welcome to the official website of the Eta Kappa Nu Lambda Chapter at the University of Pennsylvania. Eta Kappa Nu is the premier Electrical and Computer Engineering honor society in the nation (est. 1904). With over 200 student chapters globally comprised of over 200,000 members, Eta Kappa Nu is one of the most respected organizations in engineering.

Eta Kappa Nu is dedicated to encouraging and recognizing excellence in the electrical and computer engineering field. Members consist of students, alumni, and other professionals who have demonstrated exceptional academic and professional accomplishments, along with superior character and attitude.

Although established over 100 years ago, Eta Kappa Nu continues to operate on its founding principles of recognizing excellence in the electrical and computer engineering field, with regards to academics and personal character. Moreover, the elements which its members devote their studies to are deeply woven into the society’s brand and tradition.

The goal of the Eta Kappa Nu Lambda Chapter projects are to provide useful and interesting opportunities to the student community at the University of Pennsylvania. These projects provide informative and engaging challenges to students, and academic assistance outside of the classroom. Non-HKN members are welcome to participate.

Eta Kappa Nu’s social events are aimed at bringing together the student and professional engineering community. Through gatherings of diverse individuals across numerous fields and backgrounds, priceless relationships are formed, giving young individuals valuable insight on career building and professional development.

Region 2: Eastern USA

Section: Philadelphia, PA (Philadelphia)

Founding Date: March 12, 1913

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Last Update: 9/14/2023

Philadelphia, PA

Univeristy of Pennsylvania’s 299-acre urban campus is located in the West Philadelphia neighborhood known as University City, just across the Schuylkill River from Center City Philadelphia.

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what chapter members are saying

HKN was a fantastic opportunity for me to join a network of talented engineering students at Penn, where I met amazing students who have helped me on various course assignments. I've also developed myself and learned so much from the workshops and technology information sessions with leading companies like Google hosted by my university's chapter of HKN

Jesse Cui

HKN is an awesome, passionate, and friendly community that I am lucky to be a part of

Ben Robinov

The goal of the Eta Kappa Nu Lambda Chapter projects are to provide useful and interesting opportunities to the student community at the University of Pennsylvania. These projects provide informative and engaging challenges to students, and academic assistance outside of the classroom. Non-HKN members are welcome to participate.

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