Developing a new era of developers | My summer at configure8

Nathan Otchere, WH ’26, Spring, TX

This summer, I had the privilege of interning as a Business Development Intern at Configure8, an innovative internal developer portal startup. Under the guidance of Jay Crystal, I engaged in a role that was …

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CS Radio – Episode 229: Getting The Most Out of Handshake

This week, we’re joined by special guest Dustin Miller as Michael recaps his recent participation in a Handshake user’s workshop, and the entire CS Radio team highlights some of their favorite Handshake tricks and tips.

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By Michael DeAngelis
Michael DeAngelis Senior Associate Director, Communications & Technology
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Healthcare Beyond the Horizon: Exploring Korea’s Healthcare System

Aaron Lee, COL ’27, Marlboro, NJ

I still remember anxiously checking my phone, waiting for my turn to receive care.

5:03 a.m.? How is that even possible?

What began as a health scare and ambulance trip to the Hospital of …

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CS Radio – Episode 228: Springtime Stress

As the semester draws to a close, students may face stress on many fronts. From finals to starting a new position, Michael and Natty offer advice on how to get through it all.

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Michael DeAngelis Senior Associate Director, Communications & Technology
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Biochemistry Research in the Shorter Lab

Kenji Kaproth, SEAS ’25, Kensington, MD

In the summer of 2024, supported by a Penn Career Services Summer Funding Grant, I conducted on-campus research on ALS.

Before coming to Penn, I already knew that I wanted to contribute to research …

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My Summer Experience in the Public Sector

Manas Choure, COL ’26, Johns Creek, GA

This summer, I had the opportunity to work with the Department of Defense (DoD) for the federal government. The Department engages in Warfighting, Humanitarian Aid, Peacekeeping, Disaster Relief and Homeland Security, while simultaneously …

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Feeling the headwinds of “Chilly Hiring Projections” in your job search? Let’s tackle them together.

Today the WSJ published “The Class of 2025 Tries to Crack a Chilly Job Market for College Grads.” A validating headline, if like many soon-to-be graduates across the U.S. you are finding the job search challenging and just

By Jamie Grant
Jamie Grant Senior Associate Director, Engineering
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The World of New York Real Estate

Jaclyn Fan, WH ’26, Edmond, OK

This summer, I had the opportunity to intern at OPEN Impact Real Estate. OPEN is a social impact-focused real estate brokerage serving nonprofit and corporate clients, and the firm is also JLL’s exclusive Women-Based …

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My Summer in the Mullins Lab

Assata Dawson, COL ’27, New Haven, CT

This summer, I had the opportunity to be an undergraduate researcher in the Mullins Lab. I spent ten weeks studying the early developmental stages of zebrafish, conducting my own research project under the …

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28 Journaling Prompts for Mental Health That You’ll Actually Want to Try

Have you ever felt overwhelmed by your thoughts or emotions? Life gets messy, and sometimes, sorting through it all can feel impossible. That’s where a cheap and easy trick can help: Journaling.

Journaling is more than just putting words on …

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