Wharton Stories: Doctoral “Our program seeks to help students fully tap into their potential and to ensure that we continue to develop bold thinkers who will be prepared for the challenges of new sources and new statistical problems.” – Dylan Small, the Universal Furniture Professor and Chair of Statistics and Data ScienceUniting Great Minds, Wharton’s Stat Bridge MA Program Takes FlightFounded by two professors and Wharton alumni, The Tenure Project is on a mission to help more underrepresented junior business faculty receive tenure across the country.Closing the Tenure Gap for Business Faculty of ColorMeasuring 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 StartupLoad More Stories
