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Ben Sidel Summer 2025 Reflection Paper
This paper reviews Ben Sidel’s work during the summer of 2025. Ben served as the Assistant Camp Director at Basketball City, where he was involved with programs such as the Jr. Knicks, the NBPA, and the Karl-Anthony Towns camp. He also spent a week working with the NBPA’s Business Development and Basketball Activation team, gaining valuable professional experience. To close out the summer, Ben volunteered with MADE Hoops at the SLAM Summer Classic Vol. 7. This paper will serve as a reflection on these experiences
Data Science for Battery Reliability: Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship with NIUVT ANCHOR at UConn
This paper reflects on my experience as an undergraduate research fellow through the NIUVT ANCHOR program at the University of Connecticut. Over the summer, I worked in the Reliability Engineering and Informatics Laboratory under Professor Chao Hu, focusing on electrochemical impedance spectroscopy data from lithium-ion batteries. The goal of the project was to simulate and predict internal short circuits using machine learning methods. Entering with a limited background in batteries and minimal direct guidance, I relied on independent learning, critical thinking, and technical skills gained through my studies in computer science, statistics, and data science. I contributed to early-stage project development through data cleaning, exploration, and analysis, while also improving my ability to communicate results effectively to a diverse research team. This experience strengthened my technical expertise, reinforced the importance of adaptability and collaboration, and inspired me to consider graduate study as the next step in my academic and professional journey
Liam Horkan: Small Haul Movers Captain
This paper reflects on my summer internship with Small Haul Movers in South Boston, where I worked from June to August. My role combined physical labor with logistical coordination, including managing crews, directing routes, and ensuring efficient, professional moves. The fast-paced environment strengthened my leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills while deepening my interest in logistics and operations management. I learned how to adapt under pressure, motivate teams, and handle client relationships effectively. This experience clarified my professional goals, confirming my interest in careers that integrate strategic planning with hands-on execution. Overall, the internship was transformative, equipping me with skills and insights that will support both my academic pursuits and future career in logistics, project management, or operations
TurnUp Activism Internship
My experience working remotely for TurnUp Activism, promoting youth voter engagement, education and grassroots activism within my community. I wrote briefs, presented on legislation and worked to educate my community on local and global issues
Boston University Center for Psychiatric Rehabilitation Undergraduate Intern
As an undergraduate intern at the Boston University Center of Psychiatric Rehabilitation there are countless avenues to contribute to. I was able to help lead classroom discussion on difficult rehabilitation topics and facilitate alongside my mentors. I acquired new Dialectal Behavior Therapy skills that gave me insight to therapy and the holistic route to rehab. I was also given the opportunity to attend weekly staff meetings which allowed me to observe the day to day in the office even more. In weekly supervision meetings, I given very valuable feedback on handling various situations with students and the best ways of communication for those who attend the Center. This experience was very influential and helped direct my focus to a clinical or behavioral therapy aspirations in the future
Childhood Anxiety and Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy in a Camp Setting
This paper examines an undergraduate internship experience at Courage Quest, a therapeutic summer day camp for children with anxiety, directed by Dr. Ellen Flannery-Schroeder at the University of Rhode Island. The program, grounded in cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), emphasized resilience-building and the development of coping skills in children ages 8–12. As a camp counselor and program developer, I contributed to curriculum design, daily activity planning, and the creation of a staff handbook while also facilitating therapeutic games and interventions. Core responsibilities included observing campers’ progress, providing individualized support, collaborating with parents, and ensuring a balance between therapeutic goals and enjoyable camp experiences. This role allowed me to hone my skills in adaptability, critical observation, and motivational support while also getting firsthand experience with the use of CBT in a child-focused setting
Alsacia Timmerman Guy Carpenter Reflection
In this essay I describe my expeience as a Data Strategy team member for 8 weeks in NYC at Guy Carpenter. I worked on Analytics of Reinsurance contracts, and classification