Summer 2025 Interns

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Information Science & Technology

One of Sam’s favorite parts of the internship has been meeting new people and capturing moments with the Impact Incubator groups through photography. He's especially passionate about managing the Roar for Glory and Surge Consulting Facebook group pages, where he brings energy and creativity to the digital

Information Science & Technology

One of Sam’s favorite parts of the internship has been meeting new people and capturing moments with the Impact Incubator groups through photography. He's especially passionate about managing the Roar for Glory and Surge Consulting Facebook group pages, where he brings energy and creativity to the digital space. A key lesson is learned is the value of collaboration, and that it's perfectly okay to feel stuck when facing something new. Building strong bonds with coworkers and taking the time to connect has been one of the most rewarding aspects of his experience. A fun and memorable moment for Sam was visiting a waffle shop in downtown State College with teammates. Fun fact: Sam can stream on Twitch.

Computational Data Science

Ajinkya’s favorite part of the internship so far has been collaborating with his teammates on projects and building out the Sparc-App. Turning ideas into a working product alongside people he enjoys working with has been a truly rewarding experience. He's passionate about creating technology that has real impac

Computational Data Science

Ajinkya’s favorite part of the internship so far has been collaborating with his teammates on projects and building out the Sparc-App. Turning ideas into a working product alongside people he enjoys working with has been a truly rewarding experience. He's passionate about creating technology that has real impact, tools that genuinely help people make a meaningful difference in their lives. Since starting the internship, he's learned how to stay focused while managing multiple tasks, balancing development, collaboration and deadlines effectively. One memorable aspect of his experience has been the laid-back respectful environment, especially working with Kerry, who treats interns as peers and friends. Fun fact: Ajinkya makes excellent banana chocolate pancakes and occasionally brings them in for breakfast to share with the team.

Information Science & Technology

Merve’s favorite part of the internship has been building her teamwork skills and learning how to stay focused and adapt under pressure. She’s passionate about bridging the gap between technology and business and loves being part of a growing tech space. One key takeaway has been realizing that different

Information Science & Technology

Merve’s favorite part of the internship has been building her teamwork skills and learning how to stay focused and adapt under pressure. She’s passionate about bridging the gap between technology and business and loves being part of a growing tech space. One key takeaway has been realizing that different perspectives lead to more creative solutions. A fun and memorable part of the experience has been learning about each other in between projects and growing closer with the team. Fun fact: Merve is pretty good at origami!

Information Science & Technology

Rajwan’s favorite part of the internship has been meeting her team and learning about the clients, their ideas, passions, and goals. She’s found it incredibly rewarding to help bring those visions to life through creative collaboration and strategic planning. With a background in Information Science and 

Information Science & Technology

Rajwan’s favorite part of the internship has been meeting her team and learning about the clients, their ideas, passions, and goals. She’s found it incredibly rewarding to help bring those visions to life through creative collaboration and strategic planning. With a background in Information Science and technology, Rajwan is especially passionate about combining innovation, technology, and human-centered design to create solutions that align with clients’ needs. She thrives on problem-solving and teamwork, and values adaptability, skills she’s continued to strengthen throughout the internship. One of her key takeaways has been the importance of staying proactive and always having a backup plan, ensuring that every client is presented with flexible, thoughtful solutions. Among her most memorable moments are the times spent in the meeting room, sharing laughs with the team while reflecting on the day, simple moments that made the experience all the more meaningful. Fun fact: Rajwan speaks five languages!

Information Science & Technology

Josiah’s favorite part of the internship has been meeting with clients and helping them achieve their goals. Their passion and enthusiasm have been incredibly motivating, and he finds it rewarding to play a role in bringing their visions to life. He's passionate about crafting inventive solutions that no

Information Science & Technology

Josiah’s favorite part of the internship has been meeting with clients and helping them achieve their goals. Their passion and enthusiasm have been incredibly motivating, and he finds it rewarding to play a role in bringing their visions to life. He's passionate about crafting inventive solutions that not only fulfill client needs but also explore possibilities they may not have initially considered. Since starting the internship, Josiah has developed valuable organizational and project management skills, transitioning from structured academic group work to independently setting timelines and delivering high-quality results. One of his most memorable moments was meeting the team on the first day. He appreciated the diversity of backgrounds and experiences, and was excited to continue collaborating with such a dynamic group. Fun fact: Josiah has been playing electric guitar for nearly a decade and has a strong passion for composing original music as a creative outlet.

Information Science & Technology

 

Elijah’s favorite part of the internship so far has been the work environment and the strong sense of team cohesion. He thrives in the flexible, fast-paced setting where each day brings new projects and opportunities to contribute. He's passionate about solving problems through creative and collaborativ

Information Science & Technology

 

Elijah’s favorite part of the internship so far has been the work environment and the strong sense of team cohesion. He thrives in the flexible, fast-paced setting where each day brings new projects and opportunities to contribute. He's passionate about solving problems through creative and collaborative thinking, believing that while you don't always need to reinvent the wheel, there's always room to innovate and improve. Since starting the internship, Elijah has gained deeper appreciation for the importance of communication, organization, and time management. He’s found that taking ownership of tasks in a professional setting is a very different experience than what's expected in school. One of the most memorable moments was taking group photos with the team on their second day, what started as a simple task turned into a fun, shared experience that brought everyone close. Fun fact: Elijah can ride a bike with no handlebars.

Information Science & Technology

One of Tyler’s favorite parts of the internship has been gaining valuable insights and perspectives on challenges, with support and collaboration making a meaningful difference. He's passionate about ensuring people feel safe and secure in today’s fast-moving age of technology, finding real purpose in pr

Information Science & Technology

One of Tyler’s favorite parts of the internship has been gaining valuable insights and perspectives on challenges, with support and collaboration making a meaningful difference. He's passionate about ensuring people feel safe and secure in today’s fast-moving age of technology, finding real purpose in protecting what matters. A key lesson is learned is that mistakes will happen but what matters most is how you learn and grow from them. His most memorable moment so far? Grabbing grilled cheese with his team during his first week, a simple moment that made him feel immediately welcomed. Fun fact: Tyler can yodel!

Management Information Systems

Nishita’s favorite part of the internship has been taking on new projects that offer different perspectives and challenges, especially when collaborating with people from diverse backgrounds and levels of experience. As the current Project Manager, she's enjoyed leading efforts that bring structure and mom

Management Information Systems

Nishita’s favorite part of the internship has been taking on new projects that offer different perspectives and challenges, especially when collaborating with people from diverse backgrounds and levels of experience. As the current Project Manager, she's enjoyed leading efforts that bring structure and momentum to each initiative. She is most passionate about blending management with technology, finding innovative ways to bridge the two in meaningful and efficient ways. Since starting the internship, she's learned that, unlike college where everything follows a fixed syllabus, in a professional setting, it's up to the team to define the structure and direction, paving the way for both current success and future growth. One project that stood out to her personally was working with a startup focused on Pilates. As someone who regularly trains with weights, she was excited to dive into how Pilates works and explore its techniques from a different fitness lens. Fun fact: Nishita played basketball at the state level in India!

Accounting & Finance  

One of Guangyu’s favorite parts of the internship has been working in a collaborative environment where teamwork and brainstorming sessions truly spark creativity. He is passionate about diving into financial analysis and using data to make strong, informed decisions. Throughout the experience, he has learned how i

Accounting & Finance  

One of Guangyu’s favorite parts of the internship has been working in a collaborative environment where teamwork and brainstorming sessions truly spark creativity. He is passionate about diving into financial analysis and using data to make strong, informed decisions. Throughout the experience, he has learned how important it is to take responsibility for his work, something that has pushed him to grow both personally and professionally. While there have been many highlights, it's the everyday moments of laughing, talking, and building relationships with the team that have made this internship especially memorable. Fun fact: He has a twin sister who lives in Australia!

Computer Science

Kunj’s favorite part of the internship has been collaborating with his fellow interns on projects and working on the For the Future app, which has expanded his knowledge on software development. He is especially passionate about software development for websites and mobile/desktop applications. Since starting the intern

Computer Science

Kunj’s favorite part of the internship has been collaborating with his fellow interns on projects and working on the For the Future app, which has expanded his knowledge on software development. He is especially passionate about software development for websites and mobile/desktop applications. Since starting the internship, Kunj learned how to program and deploy React Native applications on iOS and Android. Since joining the internship, one memorable moment he has had is going to 2000 Degrees with his co-interns. Fun Fact: Kunj can do a backflip (if he tried) and is actively seeking employment