Wharton Stories: Conferences

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“The Turner Impact Portfolio Challenge serves as a beacon of hope for a more equitable and sustainable future.” – Dean Erika James

The Turner Impact Portfolio Challenge Leads in ESG

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“We are very proud of our scholars and their accomplishments. 85% of program alum have continued on in health-related fields following college graduation.” – Joanne Levy, SUMR Program Co-Founder

LDI & Wharton’s SUMR Program: 25 Years in Health Research Evolution

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“I applied to Wharton as an international student, so I understand that it’s always more helpful talking to someone that’s been in your shoes. I think having this programming is a great way for prospective students from Africa or of African descent to engage with other Africans at Wharton and ask specific questions about our MBA experience.” — Aramide Akinkugbe, WG24

Celebrating 30 Years of the Wharton Africa Business Forum

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“AAMBAA does a great job of helping people understand that Wharton is more than just a place a student gets an education, but that the School also becomes a community in that process.” – Marques Stevenson WG’23

Celebrating 50 Years of AAMBAA at Wharton

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Wharton students share tips about interning at Facebook, Comcast, and Quicken Loans at the first Data Days Conference.

How To Land a Data Science Internship

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Celebrating International Women’s Day: 2021

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The 2021 New Venture Competition spotlighted a range of innovative student startups like Hairtelligence, co-founded by Isoken Igbinedion, WG’21.

Revolutionizing Hair Customization for Black Women

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“Always raise your hand to take on new challenges, even if you don’t think you are ready.”

How Women in Data Science Rise to the Top

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“One of the things I love most about entertainment is when there’s a problem, you can figure it out, make something, or get around it.”

Media & Entertainment Industry Alums Share Creative Solutions to COVID Disruption

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A class project on wildfire prevention led three Wharton undergrads to present their findings at the Women in Data Science Conference at Penn.

Predicting Random Forest Fires in California