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The Entrepreneurs website is an interactive, student-friendly platform developed by Derek Lidow and Ben Lehnert that helps you move from “I have an idea” to actually building something real. Instead of long lectures or abstract theory, it offers short, hands-on …
Name: Aidan Burkhardt
Majors: Economics and Psychology
Year: Junior
Hometown: Pittsburgh, PA
For Aidan Burkhardt, a junior at the University of Pittsburgh, a recent Panther Shadow visit to Accenture offered more than just a glimpse into a potential workplace. It …
If you think your closest academic contacts are the key to landing your next opportunity, this research suggests you might be overlooking your most valuable connections. “The Power of Weak Ties”, published by MIT News in 2022, reports on a …
Interstride’s job search feature now allows international students to filter jobs by OPT- or CPT-eligible roles and by graduate degree type. OPT roles are typically entry-level full-time positions at employers with H-1B sponsorship history, while CPT roles are internships or …
Curious about life beyond academia?
The NC State Accelerate to Industry+ (A2i+) program presents Career Insights, a series of 1-hour virtual workshops designed for graduate students and postdocs exploring careers in industry, government, and non-profit sectors. Through dynamic talks and …


