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Matthew 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 Undergrad
All 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 Student
Management professor Mary-Hunter McDonnell examines corporate strategies and responses to increased public scrutiny.
How Companies Engage with Social Activism
A summit of Penn Wharton Budget Model’s growing presence in D.C., the forum saw policymakers, business leaders, and academics examining the evolving tools that will make government more accessible to everyone.
Data for Government Transparency: Key Takeaways from Penn Wharton Budget Model’s First Policy Forum
Even though it’s phenomenal that some companies are doing so much more than what’s required, I think there’s still a strong need for a very aggressive government influence.
Prof. Arthur van Benthem Talks About the Intersection of Corporate Strategy and Government Energy Policy
“Because Wharton is very welcome to the idea of students taking courses and collaborating with professors outside of their core department, I have been able to make great relationships with professors and students across both of those disciplines.”
Interdisciplinary Collaboration Attracted This CDC Researcher to Wharton’s PhD Program
“The advantage here is the access to excellent faculty and the fact that there is a department specializing in my field of interest. You have a tight group of top faculty and students within Wharton, but you can go outside and get other perspectives.”
Faculty Expertise in Housing Economics Attracted This PhD Student to Wharton
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