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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My Summer at United Western Group

Carson Wang, WH ’27, Richmond, VA

This summer, I had the incredible opportunity to intern at United Western Group, a middle-market private equity firm based in DC that targets various sectors, including consumer, healthcare, and industrials. Throughout this immersive experience, …

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Investigating the Neural Underpinnings of Nausea

Allaha Mohiby, SAS ’25, Pomona, NY

This summer, I was immersed in pre-clinical research within the Borner Lab at the University of Southern California. Under the guidance of Dr. Tito Borner, lab technician Sophia Fischer, and PhD student Serena Gao, …

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The Power of Cross-Industry Connections for Professional Growth

As the world becomes more complex and interconnected, staying within one’s own industry can limit one’s growth and innovation opportunities. Engaging with professionals from different fields offers a unique chance to gain fresh insights, broaden your perspective, and discover new …

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CS Radio – Episode 212: Associate Director, Brendan Kennedy

In today’s episode, we invited Associate Director Brendan Kennedy to our podcast! Brendan is excited to return to Penn after serving as Penn Upward Bound’s College Counselor. He enjoys the opportunity to connect with and support students in their career …

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Michael DeAngelis Senior Associate Director, Communications & Technology
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PhD Career Exploration Fellow Spotlight: Kyndall Nicholas

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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 with advanced degree …

By Alison Howard
Alison Howard Associate Director, Graduate Students & Postdocs
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Navigating Health Disparities: My Summer in Research and Clinical Practice

Leslie Njingang, NUR ’26, Silver Springs, MD

This summer, I had the amazing opportunity at Adventist Healthcare to conduct research on health disparities and social determinants of health, specifically focusing on the barriers and facilitators that people of color and …

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Language, Stories, and Connection: An Immigration Law Intern’s Summer

Mahala Garcia-Bartch, COL ’26, Pennsylvania

This summer, I had the incredible opportunity to work as a legal intern for the Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society in Pennsylvania (HIASPA), a non-profit organization that works to provide legal aid to immigrants struggling to …

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Perspectives from a BioSciences Recruiter – Q&A Session

As a part of Career Services’ Career Insights Series for Penn graduate students and postdocs, we hosted a recruiter from Calico Labs to learn more about the ins and outs of recruiting.  Below is a snapshot of the advice offered …

By Dianne Hull
Dianne Hull Senior Associate Director, Graduate Students & Postdocs
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