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A Summer of Discovery in Orthopaedic Research

Published on October 9, 2024

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

Published on October 9, 2024

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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PhD Career Exploration Fellow Spotlight: Maria Vogel

Published on October 7, 2024

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 …

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Cellular Senescence and Periodontal Disease

Published on October 4, 2024

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

Published on October 4, 2024

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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Practicing Diversity and Inclusion in Media and Entertainment

Taught by Ashley Kennedy
We can talk all day about diversity and inclusion, but that doesn’t come close to implementing it in practice. This…
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Think Faster, Talk Smarter: Master Impromptu Speaking

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Public speaking is a big fear for many people, but off-the-cuff speaking—when you’re put on the spot—can be just as…
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Nano Tips To Improve Adaptability and Flexibility with Lorraine K. Lee

Taught by Lorraine K. Lee
Welcome to our Nano Tips series, where LinkedIn Learning creators deliver impactful lessons in literally seconds. In this course, keynote…
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Disruptive Technologies Case Studies for Business Leaders

Taught by Haiyan Wang
Google’s CEO has called AI more profound than fire or electricity. We are in the middle of a technology revolution.…
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Autism in the Workplace

Taught by Nicole Seaward
One in 44 people in the world is on the autistic spectrum. That translates to over 89 million people on…
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Landing a MAANG Job: Behavioral Interview Questions

Taught by Vincent Xu
Have you dreamed of landing a job at Meta, Amazon, Apple, Netflix, and Google, and other top-tier tech companies? These…
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Disability Readiness for Leaders and Managers

Taught by Tarena Shanaberger
As a manager, you play a key role in ensuring that everyone, including people with disabilities, can contribute fully to…
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Skills for Your First 90 Days as a New Manager

Taught by Chelsea Jay
It’s normal for new managers to feel overwhelmed when starting a leadership role. This course with leadership development coach Chelsea…
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Supporting Accessibility in a Hybrid Workplace

Taught by Jessica Williams
As organizations begin to offer more worksite flexibility, the need for accessible, inclusive technology has increased at a rapid rate.…
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Writing a Cover Letter

Taught by Jenny Foss
Cover letters matter. When done right, they spell out clearly who you are, what you have to offer, and—most importantly—why…
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Coaching Your Team to Think and Act Strategically

Taught by Nina Bowman
If you’ve ever wished your team could be more strategic, you’re definitely not alone. Strategic thinking is essential in nearly…
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Managing Anxiety in the Workplace

Taught by Srini Pillay
We all get anxious every now and then. But what should you do if your anxiety begins to disrupt your…
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Machine Learning with Python: Decision Trees

Taught by Frederick Nwanganga
Decision trees are one of the most common approaches used in supervised machine learning. Building a decision tree allows you…
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Nail Your SQL Interview

Taught by Nichole Pulley
Are you looking for a new job but terrified about having to prove your skills? Worry not. A coding interview…
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The 3-Minute Rule: Say Less to Get More

Taught by Brant Pinvidic
Want to deliver a pitch or presentation that grabs your audience and makes an impression? You can do it. But…
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Conflict Resolution Foundations

In this course, negotiation and leadership coach Lisa Gates shares the secrets of effective conflict resolution and reveals simple, repeatable…
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Ace Your Web Developer Interview

Taught by Emma Bostian
You know you’re a great developer for the job, but how do you prove it to your interviewers? It can…
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LinkedIn Quick Tips

Taught by Oliver Schinkten
This collection of LinkedIn quick tip videos is designed to demonstrate helpful tricks, explain useful features, and provide quick answers…
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Removing Noise and Bias from Strategic Decision-Making

Taught by Becki Saltzman
Life is full of hard decisions. From your job to your personal life, every strategic decision you make has a…
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Understanding and Supporting LGBTQ+ Employees

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