Using Light and Temperature to Transform Cells: My Summer Research Journey

Saket Ram, SEAS ’27, Jersey City, NJ

This summer, I had the wonderful opportunity to work as an undergraduate researcher at the Bugaj Lab at Penn Engineering. This was my first time doing research, and I was a little nervous—but, …

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Research: The Most Difficult Thing I’ve Attempted

Max Rubin-Toles, COL ’25, Tucson, AZ

Last fall, I wrote my first proof. This fall, I’m applying to theoretical computer science PhD programs with the hope of becoming a researcher in machine learning. Funding from Penn Career Services allowed me …

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Empowering Financial Independence: My Summer at Common Cents

Erin Hong, WH ’26, Tenafly, NJ

This summer, I had the incredible opportunity to intern at Common Cents, a student-run organization at the University of Pennsylvania that doubles as a national nonprofit. Our mission is impactful yet simple: to prepare …

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A Summer of Growing Bacteria; They’re Not All Bad

Emilia Caya Blonkenfeld, COL ’25, San Francisco, CA

This summer I had the privilege of continuing my project in the Warren Lab out of CHOP’s Center for Pediatric Comprehensive Bone Marrow Failure. With the help and generosity of Career Services …

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Studying Bitter Taste Receptors in the Brain

April Park COL ’26, Bakersfield, CA

This summer, I had the incredible opportunity to continue working in the Lee Lab at the Perelman School of Medicine. The lab, part of the otorhinolaryngology department, focuses on translational research related to diseases …

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Wilderness First Aid and Art Education in the Cascade Mountains

Elle Hall-Holt, NUR ’26, Northfield, MN

When I arrived at Holden Village in Eastern Washington, I was not prepared for how much I would learn. My official job in the village taught me to rediscover my passion for the arts, …

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Preparing to Teach: Learn more about teaching in independent schools

Join Penn’s Career Services for our Career Insights Series for a week of programs focused on exploring more about teaching in independent schools (where state teaching certification is not required!)

Over three engaging programs, participants will first hear from Carney …

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Working at the Kayser Lab

Kevin Wu, COL ’27, Clovis, CA

Over the summer, I’ve been working at the Kayser Lab and investigating the link between sensory processing and sleep in neurodevelopmental disorders in Drosophila. I was drawn to this topic because of its application …

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Coding, Proofs, and Karaoke: A Summer of Programming Languages Research at Penn

Brandon Sayler, COL ’25, Chandler, AZ

This summer, I had the wonderful opportunity to learn about Programming Languages research, guided by the expertise of Penn Professor Steve Zdancewic and PhD student Stephen Mell. My experience was enriched not only by …

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Bridging the Education Gap Post-Covid

Annie Liu, WH ’26, Philadelphia, PA

This summer, the scholarship I received played a crucial role in allowing me to work with underprivileged students and support higher education in lower-income neighborhoods. The funding provided essential support, covering my living expenses …

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