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Social Impact Internships: Varsha Sandadi (’23)

This summer, I worked as a data visualization intern for the Northeast Denver Innovation Zone, or NDIZ for short. NDIZ is an organization that works closely with several public schools…

Social Impact Internships: Reed Robinson (’23)

Being a pre-med student in the midst of a pandemic has deeply impacted my perception of the medical field, and my prospective place in it. As a result, I am…

Social Impact Internships: Following Up with Julian Zulueta (’23)

We were so excited to follow up with Social Impact Intern Julian Zulueta (’23, BioEng) on his experience with the CDC Foundation this summer! Check out Julian’s first post on…

Social Impact Internships: William Exson (’22)

Learning to Protect Ecosystems This summer I worked with Solid State Lighting Services to provide the National Park Service (NPS) with a guide for LED lighting fixtures. The products provided…

PKG Fellowships 2020: Kelly Wagman Part IV

Check our Part I, Part II, and Part III of Kelly’s experience this summer! — As I’ve described in earlier blog posts, I spent this summer working on building a…

PKG Fellowships 2020: Kelly Wagman Part III

Read Part I of Kelly’s experience here! Read Part II of Kelly’s experience here! — After several years at large tech companies, this summer is the first time I’ve worked…

Social Impact Internships: Albert Garcia (’22)

Using Tech for Good from Home I have spent this summer working with the MA Probation Office – Office of Community Corrections. What initially drew me towards this position was…

Social Impact Internships: Gabriela Corea (’23)

Finding Motivation in the Shifting Terrain of Education The adventures I have undertaken in my life at MIT were never similar to the ones I imagined. In March of this…

Social Impact Internships: Susanna Chen (’23)

Making Change from Home: The Power of Small, Meaningful Action Nearing the end of the spring semester, I began to worry what I would do with three months of predicted…

Social Impact Internships 2020: Nicholas Dyette (’23)

Education in the Time of COVID-19, Using Tech for Good I was drawn to this internship for the opportunity to develop my technical skills while also being able to create…