My Summer Research Experience

John Kim, SEAS ’26, North Potomac, MD

The 2024 Career Services Summer Funding Grant played a crucial role in helping me become a more experienced and accomplished researcher with Dr. Noor Momin, PhD. This was my first summer working with …

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My Summer in Digital Marketing

Erin Chae, WH ’27, San Luis Obispo, CA

Spending my summer as an intern at Wyyerd Fiber was an enlightening experience that allowed me to explore the worlds of digital marketing and the Internet simultaneously. I am incredibly grateful to …

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Common Myths About Law School and Legal Careers

Law school and the legal profession are often surrounded by misconceptions. Some prospective students begin the application process with unrealistic expectations, leading to surprises and challenges along the way. Today, we’ll debunk some of the most common myths to help …

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Stacy Li Associate Director, Graduate School Advising
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Transitioning from an inexperienced undergrad to an avid researcher

Dorothy Asiedu, COL ’26, Philadelphia, PA

This summer, I had the fantastic opportunity to stay on campus and work at CHOP in the Leavens Lab. As a newcomer to the lab last spring semester, I found it incredibly difficult to …

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A Summer in Mechanical Design Engineering

Raphael Kalatzis, SEAS ’26, Houston, TX

This summer, I was blessed with the opportunity to intern at a sizable engineering firm in the defense sector. As a mechanical design intern, much of my experience revolved around the use of 3D …

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Exploring Vision-Based Reconfigurable Robots in ModLab

Tian Tan, SEAS Masters in Electrical Engineering ’25, China

This summer, I had the opportunity to work as a research assistant in ModLab under the guidance of Professor Mark Yim. My work primarily focused on the SMORES-EP V2 project, which …

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A Summer Working in the U.S. House of Representatives on Capitol Hill

Grace Wang, COL ’26, Plano, TX

This summer, I had the honor of working in the United States House of Representatives in Washington D.C. on Capitol Hill! Specifically, I worked as a Legislative Intern for the Health Subcommittee in the …

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Career Insights Series for Graduate Students & Postdocs

Join Career Services this spring for the Career Insights Series, a dynamic lineup of programs designed to help Penn graduate students and postdocs explore diverse career fields. This semester, the series will feature three key industries: Sustainability & the Environment, …

By Dianne Hull
Dianne Hull Senior Associate Director, Graduate Students & Postdocs
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My Summer With The Franklin Institute

Nasir Nuriddin, COL ’25, Philadelphia, PA

This summer, I had the privilege of working with the Franklin Institute as part of their STEM Scholars Program. This program is dedicated to a select group of Philadelphia-area students in grades 9 through …

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Summer at Javelin

Jane Zhang, WH ’26, Louisville, KY

This summer, I had the opportunity to intern in London at Javelin Global Commodities, a trading firm specializing in commodity markets. Javelin has provided me with an immersive experience into the world of trading …

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