Student Success Story
Daniela Medina, COL ’26, Laredo, TX
In the Summer of 2023, I researched on the molecular mechanisms of drug-induced liver disease with the NIH and NIDDK. I was allowed to pick my coordinating center and lab funded by the NIH, …
Kelly Zayago, GSE Masters in Intercultural Communication, 2024
On May 9, 2023, I stepped into the elevator of a historic manufacturing building in Chinatown and pressed the button for the fourth floor, unsure what to expect of a refugee resettlement …
Meagan Kearney, Weitzman Masters in Historic Preservation, 2024
This past summer I had the opportunity to intern at two unique preservation-oriented organizations. These two organizations, CIRCA Old Houses and Heritage Consulting Inc., allowed me to experience and learn how the …
Samantha Cueto, NUR ’24, Union City, NJ
Throughout this summer, I was graciously granted the opportunity to continue my work as a Clinical Research Assistant with Dr. Clark-Cutaia. I was more than happy to continue strengthening my connection with Dr. …
Ruohu Lin, SEAS Masters of Computer and Information Technology, 2024
The summer experience available to students like me, coming from a First-Generation Low-Income background, is nothing short of remarkable. It’s an opportunity to gain invaluable industry experience that will undoubtedly …
Tanay Poddar, COL ‘ 24, Sanford, FL
Over the summer, I had the opportunity to work under Dr. Hao Huang’s mentorship in the Laboratory for Neural MRI and Brain Connectivity at CHOP. Initially coming in without any specific focus, Dr. …
Yunshuang Li, Masters of Robotics, 2024
Over the summer, I had the opportunity to lead a significant project involving radar sensors for system identification. This experience was truly enriching as it allowed me to coordinate efforts across three different labs: …
Dagny Lott, SEAS ’24, Swarthmore, PA
This summer I participated in a 13-week internship at NEPRI, an early-stage CPG (Consumer Product Goods) company. I’ve worked for a few start-ups before with as few as 10 or as many as 500 …
Chloe Yang, GSE Masters in Education, 2024
I got this research opportunity from the professor of our department after I recommended myself to them by expressing my research interest and past work experience. Luckily, there is one ongoing project in …
Herinah Asaah, COL ’26, Honolulu, Hawai’i
I spent my summer right here in West Philadelphia working with kids from low-income housing with a nonprofit organization called the DREAM program! DREAM gets grant money from the Philadelphia Housing Authority (PHA) to …