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Condensed Matter Research at Western Michigan University
The CCPD Summer Internship Stipend makes it possible for students to pursue full-time research without needing to take on separate summer employment. In this post, a student reflects on conducting condensed matter physics research at Western Michigan University, working with superconducting materials and advanced lab equipment. The experience strengthened hands-on technical skills and confirmed a Read more
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K in the Zoo Launches Winter Break Day Pilot
Last week, the Center for Career and Professional Development kicked off a new pilot, K in the Zoo: Winter Break Day. Kalamazoo College students spent a day job shadowing local worksites, marking the expansion of the larger K in the Zoo job shadow initiative, which makes it easier for students to explore different career options Read more
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Exploring Work with Children and Mental Health Abroad
This story highlights how a CCPD Summer Internship Stipend helped one student spend the summer at SALEM International, a community center in Mindo, Ecuador. While there, Isabel worked closely with children and teens, supported day-to-day programming, and collaborated with an on-site psychologist. The experience deepened her Spanish, expanded her understanding of therapeutic work with young Read more