Explore the Public Service of Giving with SP.256
December 16, 2021 SP.256: Informed Philanthropy in Theory and Action is one of the PKG Center’s core academic courses. The course explores the potential and pitfalls of philanthropy as a…
PKG Fellow: Max Williamson featured in MIT News!
Max Williamson was awarded a PKG Fellowship to pursue his work developing, teaching, and installing a preparatory computer science curriculum within a GED program in Wilmington, DE. Max was recently…PKG Fellowships: Mallika Pajjuri (’23)
Meet Mallika Pajjuri, a Class of 2023 Member and recipient of the Davis Projects for Peace fellowship. Mallika worked hard to reduce political polarization during her fellowship and engage youth…
Social Impact Internships: Sarah Wertheimer (’22)
My name is Sarah Wertheimer. I’m a rising senior majoring in Computer Science, Economics, and Data Science. This summer, I interned at a public benefit corporation called NeedsList. Starting my…Social Impact Internships: Sophia Chen (’23)
Hi! I’m Sophia, and I’m a rising Junior double majoring in Mechanical Engineering and Design with an interest in humanitarian innovation. I was a Mechanical Engineering Intern at OmniVis this…
IDEAS Alum: Spoiler Alert featured in the Boston Globe
While students at MIT, Spoiler Alert co-founders participated in the PKG Center’s IDEAS Social Innovation Challenge. Spoiler Alert is a platform that aims to reduce food waste to increase access…
Guest Post: Civic Synergy
by Max Williamson At inflection points throughout American history, young people have stood at the forefront of political, social, and economic change. Youth played a key role in the women’s…Social Impact Internships: David Lewis (’24)
My name is David Lewis and I am a rising sophomore majoring in Course 6-9. I have been working for Maine’s Department of Health and Health Services (DHHS) this summer,…PKG Fellowships: Kathryn Tso (’22)
Meet Kathryn Tso, a Summer ‘21 PKG Fellow who partnered with the Community Dispute Settlement Center (CDSC), Summer of HOPE with the Suffolk County’s District Attorney’s Office, and Northeastern School…