08/20/2026
As a full-time caregiver, Joe pursued his academic goals through Penn LPS Online, building the necessary skills that earned him a full-time position in neurobiological research.
With additional Penn LPS Online certificates and leadership experience behind him, Joe has his sights on accomplishing his next goal: a PhD in neuroscience.
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Joe Barreto (BAAS ’23) was ready for a traditional college experience when he graduated high school: he had a full scholarship to study biomedical engineering at Drexel University and a long-term vision for his science career. “I definitely wanted to work in a lab space, a hospital space, or som...