Wharton Stories: Doctoral Measuring impact is tricky. Wharton Social Impact’s Head of Research Maoz (Michael) Brown and Doctoral Fellow Lauren Kaufmann discuss key findings from their forthcoming research on how investors assess impact for social and environmental change.Research Spotlight: How Impact Investors Measure ImpactSince 2012, IDDEAS@Wharton has been a pathway for undergraduate students of all backgrounds to enter the world of business research.Building a Diverse Pipeline for Business FacultyMatthew Caulfield, W’16, GW’20, transferred to Wharton in his sophomore year and stayed to pursue a PhD in Ethics and Legal Studies. His involvement in election tech research has made him a spokesperson at national conferences. PhD Candidate Matthew Caulfield Became an Election Technology Expert — As an UndergradLearn about Wharton Social Impact Initiative’s student programs, with opportunities in impact investing, consulting, social entrepreneurship, research, community building, and more.Welcome Back to Campus: 7 Social Impact Programs for Student ChangemakersLearn about student programming, events, and other ways to get involved with the Wharton Social Impact Initiative for the spring 2019 semester.6 Ways to Get Involved With Social Impact This SemesterAll Penn and Wharton undergrads and grads can apply for the sought-after WISE Fellowship, a paid experiential learning opportunity in social impact consulting or research.How to Gain Real-World Social Impact Experience While You’re Still a StudentIt takes a village and a variety of skills to succeed in the doctoral world. Here are a few of the many resources Wharton Doctoral Programs offers to help.7 Resources to Help PhD Students Succeed on Their Doctoral JourneyAndrea Contigiani, GrW’19, does research on experimentation in early-stage ventures. Knowledge@Wharton sat down with him to talk about what implications his research has on the “lean startup” methods.Wharton PhD Candidate Explores the Downside of the Lean StartupThe award-winning WRDS platform continues to expand its offerings, deepening researcher engagement and expanding resources for students and instructors around the world.Wharton Research Data Services Makes Big Data DigestibleLearn about student programming with the Wharton Social Impact Initiative, with opportunities in impact investing, consulting, social entrepreneurship, research, community building, and more.Welcome Back to Campus: 6 Social Impact Programs for StudentsLoad More Stories
