What Should You Do When Your Internship Is Ending? 13 Steps You Can Use

The end of a relationship with an employer can be a vital time for cementing a mutually agreeable connection. Doing so in a positive way can provide benefits for both the employee and the employer, and it can make parting …

By Amanda Martin
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The Many Forms of Mentorship

By Brian Jenney

Asking someone to be your mentor is weird. 

Walking up to someone and asking, “Will you be my mentor?” has always seemed to me like the adult version of a kid walking up to another kid at …

By Amanda Martin
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St. Louis Ranked #4 Nationally Among Top 10 U.S. Biopharma Clusters

August 24, 2026

by GEN (Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News)

The days of biotech businesses and institutions limiting their research and commercial activity to top clusters like Boston/Cambridge, MA, and the San Francisco Bay Area are passing, as the life …

By Amanda Martin
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How to Ask for a Recommendation Letter From a Professor in 2026

Asking a professor for a recommendation letter feels bigger than it needs to be. Most professors write these regularly and expect the ask. What actually matters is asking the right professor, in the right way, with enough time and enough …

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WashU has partnered with Exponent, a platform designed to help students excel in technical interviews for roles in software engineering, …