PhD Career Exploration Fellow Spotlight: Maya Moritz

Hosted by Poverty Solutions, University of Michigan

The post-PhD world, whether within academia or outside it, can be a bit of a black box. PhD students drowning in their own coursework and research hear whispers of tenure and grant requirements, …

By Alison Howard
Alison Howard Associate Director, Graduate Students & Postdocs
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Summer of Tech Growth Investing

Jessica Zhang, WH ’26, Sharon, MA

This summer at FTV Capital was a whirlwind of learning and growth, immersing me into the
intersection of technology and finance. Every day was a deep dive into the growth equity
business model, from …

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Exploring Precision Agriculture with the BEAST robot

Zerlina Huang, SEAS ’27, Ridgewood, NJ

This summer, I had the opportunity to dive deep into the world of precision agriculture at the Kumar Lab, working on the BEAST robot as part of the IoT4Ag program. Having been involved with …

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A Summer of Discovery in Orthopaedic Research

Micah Johnson, COL ’25, Grand Blanc, MI

This summer, I had the privilege of working in the Killian and Abraham Orthopaedic Research Laboratories at the University of Michigan, where I embarked on an independent research project thanks to the support …

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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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Optimizing Your Resume for AI Scanners

According to a recent report from CNBC, finding a job is getting more difficult, despite a strong labor market. Competition is stronger than ever and nailing that perfect job post-graduation comes with a unique set of challenges with today’s technology. 

By Laura Brasch
Laura Brasch Associate Director, The College
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There’s no new episode of CS Radio this week because of last week’s fall break. If you want to make sure you never miss an episode of CS Radio, be sure to subscribe using your favorite podcast service:

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By Michael DeAngelis
Michael DeAngelis Senior Associate Director, Communications & Technology
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PhD Career Exploration Fellow Spotlight: Maria Vogel

Hosted by Penn Libraries – Academic Engagement 

This fall, we will be featuring blog posts written by PhD students who participated in Career Services’ Career Exploration Fellowship (CEF), a program that helps doctoral candidates explore their career interests through networking opportunities …

By Alison Howard
Alison Howard Associate Director, Graduate Students & Postdocs
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Cellular Senescence and Periodontal Disease

Megi Hysa, COL ’26, Philadelphia, PA

This summer, I had the wonderful opportunity to continue my research at the Sahingur Lab in the Penn School of Dental Medicine, where I have been working since the summer of 2023. Under the …

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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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