Business Internship

Climate Pros is a refrigeration service run from a data science-focused management using a variety of different systems, such as Watchtower. They have many consumer-focused projects where the data science results are displayed through a variety of programs that the company developed. Over the course of six months, the company provided opportunities to learn more about the intricacies of data ... Read More

The Illinois State Treasurer’s Office Invests with the state of Illinois’ $31 Billion. Since this isn’t their money, they must ensure that they do not make bad investment decisions. The treasurer’s target investments are all very safe and sustainable. We invest in both equities (AKA stocks) and debt (AKA bonds). Over the last several months, I have been conducting research ... Read More

Equine therapy is the form of therapy that utilizes equestrian mammals to aid in a being’s physical, emotional, and mental development. Historically, the treatment improves and enhances the cognitive development of humans diagnosed with mental illnesses such as autism, cerebral palsy, and behavioral issues, among various mental health issues. Usually, individuals, especially ones that are not as far along in ... Read More

Impulse Institution is an educational organization designed for 10th to 12th graders in India to provide a holistic education. The main focus of the business project was to rebuild the website as the previous one was hacked multiple times in the summer of 2020. The website’s platform changed from WordPress to GitHub. GitHub is used for hosting software development. GitHub ... Read More

Numerous studies from the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI) have proven that there is an association between autoimmunity regulation and Vitamin D deficiency. Consequently, it has been theorized that improvement of Vitamin D levels will also help moderate autoimmunity levels. However, there are not many studies, if any, on the regulation of the PANDAS (Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated ... Read More

Midwest Allergy Sinus Asthma S.C. is a medical office (healthcare company) located in Springfield, IL. and Normal, IL which specializes in allergy and immunology medicine. Services include environmental and food allergy testing, allergy action plans, asthma care, sinusitis treatment, immunology, treatment for hives, and contact dermatitis. Up-to-date information is also found on their website, asthma2.com. The main focus of this ... Read More

Speeko is an application on iPhones and iPads that aims to improve public speaking skills through the use of artificial intelligence. Users are able to record their voice, which the app then gives immediate feedback and tailored lessons to refine their speech. The focus of the business project is to increase Speeko’s market prevalence and digital footprint through an affiliate ... Read More

Deriving its name from the Spanish definition of “Short Afternoon Nap”, the Siesta Wrap offers the comfortable support of a traditional pillow, and the warmth of a full-size blanket, in one product. The Siesta Wrap can fold into a compact design using a built-in pouch in the back of the pillow. Currently, Siesta Wrap is a growing startup and plans ... Read More

Technexus is a venture investment company that connects leading corporations with ventures in an effort to create potential growth opportunities. Over the last six months, various teams within the company provided insight into how venture investment companies such as Technexus find, connect, nurture, and assist start-ups in an effort to help ensure their success in their field. One of the ... Read More

The Illinois State Treasurers Office is a state government agency responsible for the management and protection of state funds. The Illinois State Treasurers ensures the liquidity of all the state’s investments and aims to produce a consistent return on the state’s capital. Over the course of six months, the company provided numerous opportunities to work with employees and gain insight ... Read More

Babl is an app that offers stories to aid children in speech therapy. The focus of the business project mainly consisted of creating stories to address the greatest speech concerns for children. Over the course of six months, the project allowed many opportunities to create imaginative stories as well as delve into the study of speech pathology. In the beginning, ... Read More

Millions of people suffer from sleep apnea and resort to Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) machines to provide relief while asleep. However, many experience discomfort and functionality issues with their standard equipment. The goal of the business project was to devise a personalized and 3D printable solution for current CPAP users that would improve compliance with their machines. To identify ... Read More

At CourseStars, I have been working with my business mentor to increase the overall efficiency of the company’s website on WIX over the past 5 months. More specifically, the focus of my project is to improve the tutor profile creation process. Before my internship, tutors had to fill out a google form with all their information, which had to be ... Read More