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PKG Social Impact Internships: Ji Min Lee (’21|4-Arch)
While looking for something quick to do over IAP I found out about PKG Social Impact Internships. I wanted to do work specifically related to the community around me, and…
IAP Health: Ria Kolli (’24)
When I started interning virtually at the Boston Medical Center’s Autism Program this IAP, I really had no idea what I was getting into. On the first day itself, I…
2020 Paul Gray Faculty Award Winner: Elsa Olivetti, PhD
2020 Paul Gray Faculty Award: Elsa Olivetti, PhD “Her dedication and devotion to her vocation as an educator and mentor is unparalleled,” was one of many stand-out phrases nominees used…
PKG Social Impact Internships: Isabella Gándara (’24)
My name is Isabella Gándara, and I am currently a freshman at MIT, prospectively majoring in Course 20. For IAP, I had the opportunity to complete a Social Impact Internship…
PKG Social Impact Internships: Emily Fang (’23)
Redefining “Health” at the Conservation Law Foundation My time at the Conservation Law Foundation (CLF) has pushed me to think about what a healthy neighborhood looks like, and how we…
PKG Spring 2021 Update
Updated on February 12, 2021 The PKG Center is offering remote opportunities this spring, including Social Impact Internships and work-study opportunities. Check the listings below to learn more about PKG…
PKG Social Impact Internships: Christina Ta (’22)
What’s in a light? My name is Christina Ta, and I am a junior in Course 20 (Biological Engineering). This IAP, I had the  opportunity to work with Solid State…
PKG Social Impact Internships: Aviva Intveld (’23)
World Wildlife Fund: Moore Grant Food Commodities GHG Project The work I am currently doing at World Wildlife Fund (WWF) revolves around the palm oil supply chain: documenting the greenhouse…
PKG Social Impact Internships: Alex Kolade Paul-Ajuwape (’22)
The Satisfaction of Impactful Work Hi I’m Alex and I am a junior studying mechanical engineering. Other than my love for sport, I am really passionate about sustainability and looking…
PKG Social Impact Internships: Andrea Arias (’22)
The Importance of User-Friendly Tech My name is Andrea, and I am a Junior studying Math with Computer Science with a minor in Womens’ and Gender Studies at MIT. This…