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  • A Community Health-Based Research Experience: A Well-Rounded Internship at the SPRC 

    Young, Aladrianne (2018-03-26)
    The Stanford Prevention Research Center (SPRC) is composed of leading researchers who strive to combat diseases and improve the health of populations within the United States and across the world. During the summer of 2015, ...
  • A Summer at the UN: Lessons in Diplomacy & International Policy Creation 

    Amoafoa-Smart, Edith (2019-04-19)
    This summer, I was a participant and primary witness to the upscaling and downscaling processes involved in the formation of international law and policy, and to the impact of the practice of diplomacy on domestic policy ...
  • A Summer of 25 Concerts and a Great Deal of Experience Gained 

    Olgaard, Isabella (2019-04-22)
    Aren’t you supposed to have fun in the summer? This summer I did exactly that. I worked for BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn, a summer-long music festival run by a non-profit in Brooklyn, New York, as a lighting production intern. ...
  • A Taste of the Chemistry World 

    Maziarz, Kate (2019-04-22)
    During my internship at Mount Holyoke College, granted by the Lynk Program, I immersed myself in an environment that further developed my chemical background. Working under the mentorship of Kyle Broaders, I explored ...
  • Advocacy for Low-Income LGBTQ and HIV+ New Yorkers 

    Lamb, Schuyler (2019-04-22)
    The LGBTQ and HIV unit at Brooklyn Legal Services provides free legal services to LGBTQ and HIV+ residents of Brooklyn on problems related to housing, public benefits, immigration, and employment law. Paralegal interns ...
  • Agent, Editor, Author: Planning for a Future in Publishing 

    Kelly, Trisha (2019-04-22)
    Ever wonder what happens to a book before it lands on an editor’s desk? Trisha spent her summer immersed in the New York City publishing scene through her work at InkWell Management, a literary agency with a client base ...
  • All the World's a Stage 

    Carroll, Abigail (2019-04-19)
    As an early career actor, getting your foot in the door of a professional theatre and jump-starting your career can be a daunting and overwhelming task. Do you take the time to focus primarily on training? Do you dive right ...
  • An Uncommon Woman in Federal Law Enforcement 

    Favreau, Caitlin (2018-03-27)
    For the past few years I have been increasingly interested in working with federal law enforcement agencies, particularly as a Special Agent. However, I have always felt too small and unfit for a rigorous and at times ...
  • Anti-Poverty Effect of Legal Aid 

    Lim, Amy (2018-03-27)
    What comes to mind when one wants to eliminate poverty in the United States? Education? Healthcare? Job Training? There are many possible solutions, but one that is often overlooked is access to legal services. When one ...
  • Architecture as a Means for Empowerment and Transformation 

    Marks, Bahia B. (2015-08-24)
    Architecture is typically misunderstood to consist mostly of design. However, the reality of architecture is more complex, involving the morphing of science, anthropology, sociology, geography, politics, economics, religion, ...
  • Baby Steps and Reality Checks: My Experience with Museum Accessibility 

    Corman Penzel, Lily (2014-06-06)
    This summer I was the first ever Accessibility Intern at the Peabody Essex Museum in Salem, Ma. This meant meeting with staff members at PEM and access departments at other museums and institutions. I also learned about ...
  • Be Careful Who You Dig For 

    Terry, Austin (2014-06-06)
    My presentation will focus on choosing the proper field school for students who want to go into archaeology. Specifically, I will be presenting on two separate field school experiences, one positive the other not so much, ...
  • Behind the Scenes of Justice: How Office Community Affects Legal Service Work 

    Flanagan-Folcarelli, Morgan (2018-03-27)
    This summer, I worked with New York Lawyers for the Public Interest, a small nonprofit civil rights law firm in New York City. From my first day, I was blown away by the positive office culture of this organization. This ...
  • Beyond Textbook Theories: Peacebuilding in Post-Conflict Liberia 

    Kella, Javeria (2019-04-22)
    The dialogue on war and peace has existed throughout time. Historically, textbooks have conceptualized post-conflict states as inadequate entities, and peace has been glamorized and associated with the civilized men. Today, ...
  • Blazing New Trails: A Novel Approach to Eldercare 

    Maddox, Riley (2019-04-22)
    Panelist Riley Maddox spent his summer as a research assistant for Baystate Medical Center's Acute Care for Elders program. As Baystate has one of the top 40 geriatric care programs in the United States, Riley spent his ...
  • Brains and Bots: Making The Two Work Together 

    Chen, Lisa (2018-03-26)
    Incorporating two different STEM fields into one internship--an internship that harmonizes seemingly opposing fields like Neuroscience and Computer Science can prove to be quite a challenge. However, when an internship ...
  • Building an Entertainment Empire in New York City 

    Gottshall, Elizabeth (2019-04-22)
    Elizabeth’s life went to new heights as she left her small hometown in Georgia for the Big Apple this summer. She joined Emporia Entertainment, a production company that does everything from photoshoots to commercials to ...
  • Bytes Better Have My Money: Internship in Internet Finance 

    Li, Annetta (2018-03-26)
    This panel will introduce a new aspect of the industry: cross section between finance and technology to those students who are interested in pursuing a career in financial services. The panel shows the summer experience ...
  • Caregiving, Elderly Couples and Research in Psychology 

    Varma, Amiti (2018-03-26)
    The physical and mental challenges faced by older adults are unique. Accompanying this is the equally important issue of caregiving. What role does caregiving and social support play in addressing health challenges among ...