Student Stories | Penn Arts and Sciences High School Programs

Maxwell Sanders

Neuroscience Research Academy

Maxwell’s dream job is to become a neurosurgeon. At the 3-week Neuroscience Research Academy, he explored the intricacies of the brain—and gained insights from new friends and approachable faculty.

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Richard Liu

Young Scholars Program

Once Richard Liu took all the math courses offered by his high school, the Young Scholars Program gave him a path to further his education—and discover new subjects.

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Marquez Browne-Rosario

Summer Academies

Learn how Marquez took full advantage of his summer academy to enjoy an enriching academic and social experience.

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Michael Samuel

Young Scholars Program

Read about how Michael broadened his academic horizons—and his sociological imagination—as he took classes on campus alongside Penn undergraduates.

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Shashank Chanamolu

Biomedical Research Academy

Hear about Shashank’s experience learning about CAR-T cells and socializing with other Penn students on campus.

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Grace Knipe

Neuroscience Research Academy

Hear about Grace’s intro to neuroscience and how the brain works, and what it was like to collaborate with other passionate students and live on her own at Penn.

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Chrishan Ethan Villavarayan

Pre-College Programs

Hear about the undergraduate courses that Chrishan took on campus and the insight he gained into the rigor of college academics.

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Mark Kahwash

Chemistry Research Academy

Read a Q&A with Mark, who expanded his understanding of chemistry beyond his AP chemistry class and worked closely with Penn faculty and other bright, hard-working students.

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Matilde Manill

Neuroscience Research Academy

Read a Q&A with Matilde as she shares her experiences immersing herself into neuroscience, learning from distinguished Penn faculty, and dissecting a sheep’s brain from home.

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Neelofar Tamboli

Social Justice Research Academy

See how Neelofar combined data visualization with social justice research as she developed an interactive map highlighting the impact of coronavirus on different communities.

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