Wilson Center for Social Entrepreneurship - Pace University

05/11/2026

Join us for a discussion featuring Wilson Center-funded faculty research by Professor Lu Shi, "Programming charities' smart navigators as a non-professional: A Health Science Professor's Collaboration with Nonprofits in Developing AI Assistants."

As young people with autism begin to age out of school-based services, families often face complex and fragmented systems related to healthcare, employment, housing, and public benefits. StarMate explores how multilingual, AI-powered tools can help autistic youth and caregivers better navigate these transition challenges through culturally responsive, knowledge-grounded support.

This conversation will examine the promise and limitations of generative AI in public health, accessibility, and community-based support systems.

05/11/2026

Join us for a discussion featuring Wilson Center-funded faculty research by Professor Lu Shi: StarMate: A Multilingual, Retrieval-Grounded Custom GPT for Transition-to-Adulthood Navigation in Autistic Youth and Their Families.

As autistic youth age out of school-based services, families often face complex and fragmented systems related to healthcare, employment, housing, and public benefits. StarMate explores how multilingual, AI-powered tools can help autistic youth and caregivers better navigate these transition challenges through culturally responsive, knowledge-grounded support.

Learn more and join this timely discussion either in-person at the 4th floor conference room at 161 William Street or via Zoom, see you there!

05/01/2026

We had an enlightening chat this morning with Dr. Melinda Zook of Purdue University. Thank you for joining our faculty for a thoughtful discussion on transformative texts, teaching, and the design of impactful liberal education. Your insights on the Cornerstone model and scaling humanities-centered learning are helping inform our work as we continue to shape our Teagle Foundation undergraduate initiative, The City and the Sea.

04/01/2026

03/25/2026

It was a pleasure reconnecting with our partners at project at last week’s Spring into Service Internship Mixer!

This summer, they’re hiring a Research Associate Intern through our Wilson Center Funded Internship Program—an incredible opportunity to gain hands-on experience across a leading environmental nonprofit. Learn more and apply through the link in bio.

Interns will support key program areas like restoration, outdoor learning, communications, donor relations, and volunteer engagement, while collaborating across departments to understand the full scope of the organization. You’ll also develop and present a capstone research project, fully integrating into staff meetings and day-to-day operations with dedicated mentorship along the way.

No one is expected to have every qualification—just bring your curiosity and passion for environmental work.

🕒 Full-time | 8 weeks (280 hrs)
💲 $20/hour | Paid
📜 All students Graduating Dec. 2026 OR LATER are eligible to apply

StudentSuccess

03/24/2026

It was a pleasure having our Trust partners on campus last week for our Spring into Service Internship Mixer!

This summer, they’re hiring a Science & Education Associate through our Wilson Center Funded Internship Program—a unique opportunity to work with the Park’s River Project team at the intersection of environmental science and public education. Click our Link in Bio to Learn More and Apply!

Science & Education Associates will lead hands-on field trips and public programs, support ongoing research, help maintain the Wetlab aquarium with local fish species, and even develop educational resources used across the Park’s learning spaces. It’s an incredible chance to engage thousands of visitors while gaining real-world experience in environmental education and conservation.

🕒 280 hours | Full-time (8 weeks)
💲 $20/hour | Paid internship
📜 students must be graduating Dec. 2026 OR LATER

If you’re passionate about science, sustainability, and community engagement, this is one to explore.

03/18/2026

Monday’s Spring into Service: 2026 Wilson Center Internship Mixer brought together an incredible community of students, alumni, faculty, and mission-driven partners for an afternoon centered on connection, opportunity, and purpose.

From the opening networking hour to our alumni panel, Insider Insights: Employer Perspectives & Strategies for Success, students engaged directly with the organizations that make our funded summer internship program possible—learning how to stand out, what employers are really looking for, and how to make the most of their Pace experience as they plan their career paths

We’re proud to support these paid, funded opportunities and to continue growing a network of partners committed to preparing the next generation of leaders. Click our Link in bio for eligibility details and apply for an internship today!

NonprofitLeadership

03/13/2026

We’re excited to welcome an incredible group of mission-driven organizations to the Spring into Service: 2026 Wilson Center Internship Mixer this Monday!
✨ CLICK OUR LINK IN BIO TO REGISTER ✨
These partners will be on campus to meet Pace students, share information about their work, and connect with candidates interested in this year’s Wilson Center Funded Summer Internships.

Students will have the opportunity to learn about real-world roles in nonprofit, policy, environmental, and advocacy organizations while building connections with professionals committed to social change.

Join us Monday, March 16 | 12:00–2:00 PM in the Bianco Room at 15 Beekman Street to meet this year’s internship partners and explore opportunities for the summer ahead.

03/12/2026

Following our networking mixer on Monday 3/16 - don't miss our alumni panel at 1:15 PM, “Insider Insights: Employer Perspectives & Strategies for Success.”. Hear from Pace alumni who are hiring Pace interns this summer as they share how to strengthen your applications, stand out to employers, and navigate the path from Pace to purpose-driven careers:

🔵 Stephanie Arevalo '19, Center for an Urban Future — hiring a Policy Research Assistant
🔵 Elena Marmo '15, Transparency Accountability & Participation Network — hiring an Advocacy & Engagement Intern
🔵 Zoe Kim '22, Hudson River Park Friends — hiring a Corporate & Community Engagement Intern

Come network, learn what employers are looking for, and take the next step toward your summer internship.

📍 Bianco Room (3rd Floor)
15 Beekman Street | NYC Campus

SocialImpactCareers

02/23/2026

Mina’s experience as a City and the Sea Fellow is shaped by meaningful learning opportunities, inspiring faculty, and a cohort that pushes her thinking in new directions. As she puts it, her professors have encouraged her pursuit of public service, and her peer fellows motivate her to engage more deeply with every challenge.

Pursuing an accelerated combined degree with a BA in Political Science and a Master’s in Public Administration, Mina is developing the tools to contribute to coastal governance and to the organizations that support resilient coastal communities. We’re proud to highlight her journey and the supportive community helping her grow as a leader.

This opportunity is supported in part by The Teagle Foundation’s Civics in the City initiative, which helps prepare students to participate thoughtfully in the civic life of New York City.

12/03/2025

Jaden’s passion for the City and the Sea Fellowship truly reflects what this program aims to foster—deepening students’ connection to New York City’s history, governance, and waterfront landscape through their coursework and a meaningful public service internship experience. As Jaden builds civic leadership skills and explores how to positively impact his community, we’re inspired by his commitment to learning and engagement.

This opportunity is supported in part by The Teagle Foundation’s Civics in the City initiative, which helps prepare students to participate thoughtfully in the civic life of New York City.