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ACTIVITIES

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EVENTS

This is where you will find information about all the Rothberg Catalyzer events and deadlines. Click on the event to learn more about the time, location, and details of the event. 

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Want to download all the activities? Click here.

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AUG

30

APPLY TO BE IN THE ROTHBERG CATALYZER MAKERTHON!

AUGUST 30 - SEPTEMBER 16

The Rothberg Catalyzer at Penn, Powered by Penn Health-Tech, is a one-weekend Makerthon event focused on solving a unique healthcare challenge.  Apply now.

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SEPT

6

ROTHBERG CATALYZER KICKOFF

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SEPTEMBER 6

Join us in kickstarting the Rothberg Catalyzer on September 6th at 6:00pm in Levine Hall Lobby where you can learn more about the competition and also meet individuals looking to form a team.  

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SEPT

12

ROTHBERG CATALYZER DESIGN STUDIO I

SEPTEMBER 12

Traverse the complexities of Design Thinking and User Experience in order to put yourself in the minds of patients and how to think through a clinical unmet need.

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OCT

2

ROTHBERG CATALYZER DESIGN STUDIO II

OCTOBER 2

Immerse yourself in Rapid Prototyping with insights on how to thoughtfully prototype in a short period of time and safety procedures to make your experience successful.

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SEPT

24

ROTHBERG CATALYZER APPLICANT NOTIFIED

SEPTEMBER 24

All teams that submitted an application will be notified of their status in the MakerThon. 

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OCT

10

ROTHBERG CATALYZER DESIGN STUDIO III

OCOTBER 10

Penn Health-Tech makes sure you are ready for the MakerThon weekend with mentor feedback on preliminary designs and concepts.

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OCT

13

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ROTHBERG CATALYZER MAKERTHON WEEKEND

OCOTBER 13-14

The MakerThon weekend is jam-packed with events. Want to download the agenda? Click here.

OPEN LAB HOURS

Because prototyping requires makerspace, we've partnered with Penn Engineering to provide special lab hours for Catalyzer participants. Lab TA will be available for assistance.

 
BIOENGINEERING LAB HOURS
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Monday, October 8th: 11:00AM to 9:00PM
Tuesday, October 9th: 11:00AM to 9:00PM
Wednesday, October 10th: 11:00AM to 9:00PM
Thursday, October 11th: 11:00AM to 5:00PM
Friday, October 12th: 11:00AM to 9PM
Saturday, October 13th: 12:00PM to 6:00PM & 7:30PM to 12:00AM
Sunday, October 14th: 12:00AM to 8:30AM
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See Full Bioengineering Lab Website Hours: http://belabs.seas.upenn.edu/hours
 
 
 
DETKIN LAB HOURS
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Tuesday, October 9th: 7:00PM to 10:00PM
Wednesday, October 10th: 7:00PM to 10:00PM
Thursday, October 11th: 7:00PM to 10:00PM
Friday, October 12th: 6:00PM to 12:00AM
Saturday, October 13th: 10:00AM to 10:00PM
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See Full Detkin Lab Website Hours: https://detkin.ese.upenn.edu/lab-schedules/
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RAPID PROTOTYPING LAB
 
Monday, October 8th: 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tuesday, October 9th: 10:00AM to 9:00PM
Wednesday, October 10th: 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thursday, October 11th: 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Friday, October 12th: 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Saturday, October 13th: 12:00PM to 12:00PM
Sunday, October 14th: 12:00AM to 3:00AM
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See Full RPL Lab Website Hours: https://meamlabs.seas.upenn.edu/rapid-prototyping-lab/
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HOME CARE SUITE
 
The Home Care Suite is a simulation lab that is part of the Helene Fuld Pavilion for Innovative Learning and Simulation. Brainstorming new solutions is more effective when it’s done in a real environment, so we are happy to open up this space to all Rothberg Catalyzer Participants, especially those in the Future Health Homes track. 
 
**Please note: The Home Care Suite has a secured entrance, so you will be let in by the Simulation team. Please fill out the contact form to the right to register. Unscheduled walk-ins not permitted. 
Monday, September 17th:  9am to 12noon
Thursday, September 20th: 9am to 11am; 3pm to 5pm
Friday, September 21st: 12noon to 4pm
Monday, September 24th: 9am to 12noon
Thursday, September 27th: 9am to 11am; 3pm to 5pm
Friday, September 28th: 12noon to 4pm
Monday, October 1st: 9am to 12noon
Monday, October 8th: 9am to 12noon
Thursday, October 11th: 9am to 11am; 3pm to 5pm
Friday, October 12th: 12noon to 4pm
Other Important Links
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Parts Order Form: Here
Due October 3, 2018 at 5:00pm
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Want to download all the activities? Click here.

Thank you! Your message has been sent. Please email htec@pennmedicine.upenn.edu for cancellation if necessary.

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