The State of BioPharma & Healthcare in 2026 

Industry Perspectives from Lauren Celano (Propel Careers) & John Brothers (MassBioEd)

Event recap by MCS Career Advisors Caroline Rende & Meaghan Shea 

Massachusetts remains a powerhouse for life sciences, but 2026 is undeniably tough especially for students and recent grads seeking a first industry …

By Caroline Rende
Caroline Rende Associate Director of Graduate Career Exploration
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Harvard and Summer Internships Part 2: A PAF’s Guide from MCS PAF Alex Draghia ’28

In my first blog that can be found here, I reviewed where to look for summer internships here at Harvard. Now I want to talk about how to strategize, actively search for internships and hit the apply button.

So what’s …

By Zach Vigliani
Zach Vigliani Assistant Director, Harvard College Exploring & Self-Assessment
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Harvard and Summer Internships: A PAF’s Guide from MCS PAF Alex Draghia ’28

Dear Harvard College student looking for a summer internship,

When I arrived at Harvard, I was unable to keep all the opportunities that I could apply for on my radar, especially when it came to summer internships. There are so …

By Zach Vigliani
Zach Vigliani Assistant Director, Harvard College Exploring & Self-Assessment
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Building a professional network in a digital world: A guide for college students and new grads

By Toni Frana, Career Expert for Zety.com 

As economic challenges persist and AI tools are reshaping the entry level job market, this is putting pressure on young people looking for work. Whether you are looking for remote or in …

By College Recruiter
College Recruiter believes that every student and recent grad deserves a great career.
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Free Professional Headshots!

Visit the Headshot Hub in the Collaborative Commons, 2nd Floor of the Smith Campus Center for your free self-service professional headshot, delivered to your inbox!

No appointment needed. Stop by anytime the Smith Campus Center is open: Mon-Fri: 7am – 10pm, …

By Mignone Center for Career Success
Mignone Center for Career Success
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Breaking into Biotech & Pharma- Summer 2026 Recruiting

Are you an undergraduate student eager to explore the biotech and pharmaceutical industries? These fields offer exciting opportunities to contribute to life-changing innovations. Here’s your roadmap to finding and securing summer internships. 

Why Biotech & Pharma? 

Biotech and pharma companies …

By Meaghan Shea
Meaghan Shea Assistant Director, Technology, Data Analytics, Life & Physical Sciences & Entrepreneurship
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PhDs with Purpose Event Recap: International NGO’s feat. Dr. Anne Day Leong (UNICEF, USA)

Reflection written by Dr. Eileen Sullivan, PhD ’24 (Education), Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Boston Children’s Hospital

Many of us start a PhD because we want to help others, answer real-world questions, or make a difference. As you near the end of …

By Caroline Rende
Caroline Rende Associate Director of Graduate Career Exploration
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Featured January Arts & Entertainment Programs

Arts & Museums Winter Internship Program | January 5-23, 2025 | Application deadline: 10/19/2025.

Are you looking to build skills and experience at an arts organization? Interested in a transformative, project-based three-week experience? Intern in departments such as curatorial, marketing, education, research, …

By Amy DiGiovine
Amy DiGiovine Assistant Director, Arts, Entertainment, Media, Pre-Law (First Years, Sophomores, Juniors), Advertising, Marketing, Journalism, Publishing, Fashion, & Sports
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How to MCS: Crimson Careers

MCS has many resources to help you whether you are just exploring your interests, or applying for an internship.

Here are some recommendations on where you can start. 

Explore MCS resources:
Visit Crimson Careers to search for a job or …

By Anthony Arcieri
Anthony Arcieri Anthony Arcieri, Director of Undergraduate Career Advising and Programming; & Architecture, Engineering, Environment Advising
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Daunted by Networking? Try the Scientific Method

Shifting your approach to networking will make career exploration feel more like an exciting research project, Ellen Dobson and Jevin Lortie write.

By  Ellen Dobson and Jevin Lortie

When thinking about career exploration, the words “networking” and “informational interviews” …

By Caroline Rende
Caroline Rende Associate Director of Graduate Career Exploration
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