Hannah Kim, COL’25, Glastonbury, CT
Coming into Penn, the idea of research was still very vague to me. It had seemed like a keyword just thrown around, and I really had no idea what it entailed. So when near the …
“No” is one of the most common first words for English-speaking babies, but as working adults, it can be one of the hardest things to say—especially at the office.
Saying no doesn’t have to be scary, especially when it’s warranted. …
Hosted by LRSM
Dr. Ashley Wallace was a phenomenal host who from the get-go made it clear that she was here to support me in whatever capacity would be most helpful. She offered opportunities to get involved in the outreach …
Angelina Jala, COL’ 25, Philadelphia, PA
Over the summer, I had the privilege of being an Undergraduate Research Assistant in Dr. Yi-Wei Chang’s Lab within the Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics. Utilizing the structural biology imaging technique, cryo-electron tomography, this …
Liz Sunga, COL ’24, Manila, Philippines
The cliches go on: no man is an island, Rome wasn’t built in a day, success is best when its shared… and this summer, these cliches became a reality for me. I’ve always admired …
Taylor Buie, COL ’24, Philadephia, PA
My path began in the Spring of 2022. It was the night before my dance team’s, opening show night. As I looked around me, I saw friends smiling full of joy, smiles that even …
Hosted by Merck
I was placed with Dr. Omkar Patil, Senior scientist at the Global Digital Analytics and Technology team at Merck. During the CEF program, Omkar organized several informative interviews with his teammates for me, where I gained insights into …
Jong-Eun Park, COL ’25, Johns Creek, GA
I was desperate to find a research lab for the summer towards the end of spring. Luckily, through a friend’s recommendation I was able to secure one on campus. It was my first …
Hosted by Merck
Describe your experience working with your host.
My CEF mentor was Dr. Chintan Oza, Executive Director of Enterprise Strategy at Merck. Coming into this experience, I had an inclination of pursuing a career in the intersection of …
Jessica Lin, COL & SEAS ’23, Long Island, NY
Throughout my time at Penn, I have been lucky enough to explore various art and design-related fields. When I first arrived on campus three years ago, I was sure I would …
