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Insights from the School of Science and Engineering Healthcare analytics is the key to understanding, mitigating, and eventually vaccinating against COVID-19. Applying rigorous, data-based analysis and pattern recognition allows for informed decision-making and effective response in a novel, fast-moving global health crisis. In general, healthcare analytics employs principles of data science, machine learning, and artificial […]
Insights from the Girard School of Business and the School of Science and Engineering Machine learning vs. artificial intelligence. What’s the difference? The terms are frequently used interchangeably, but there is a distinction to be made. Machine learning is a subset of AI, explains Dr. Peter Salemi, a data scientist and Adjunct Faculty, Data Science & Analytics, […]
As more K-12 students are choosing online instruction, educators can boost their chances of success by keeping students engaged even without the benefit of classroom interaction. Teachers have a variety of options to accomplish that task, including keeping lessons streamlined, using all communication tools available, and creating online spaces for interaction. The need to know […]
Earning an MBA is long considered the go-to route for business professionals seeking leadership roles in their field. While that still holds true, MBA degrees aren’t as valuable as they once were. At the same time, degrees in specific areas of concentration are becoming more marketable, especially in highly specialized industries like accounting. For many […]
The drive to recruit top business talent and optimize the performance of individuals and teams has many businesses considering remote work policies for management and their teams. Circumstances beyond our control, such as the recent coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, can present national and global ramifications that drive businesses to adopt remote work from home policies. Many […]
Teachers nationwide take on the challenge of educating young minds, dedicating themselves to applying best teaching practices in the classroom. Some states do a better job than others in rewarding teachers for their effort and setting them up for success. Massachusetts is one of them. Massachusetts consistently ranks among the top states for teachers in […]
Insights from the Girard School of Business and the School of Science and Engineering For decades, demonstrating advanced qualifications for leadership roles in the business world rested on three letters: MBA. But given the cost, time, and barriers to entry of an MBA, it’s reasonable to ask: is it worth it? If not, is a Master […]
Kelsey Lessard, alumna of Merrimack College’s online M.Ed. program, and current Dean of Curriculum & Instruction (K-1) at Arlington Elementary School in Lawrence, MA, stopped by for a recent episode with MINTS (Merrimack Institute for New Teacher Support) to share research she recently did on “Redefining Homework Expectations to Increase Positive Relationships Between Teachers and Students”. In […]
Many accomplished professionals enter the workforce without a bachelor’s degree. For a variety of reasons, they earned college credit but left the program before finishing. However, that’s not the end of their educational story. An estimated 36 million people in the United States in the past three decades have earned some college credit, but not a four-year […]
Highlights from the Girard School of Business and the School of Science and Engineering Earning a Master of Science in Management degree prepares students for an advanced career in leadership and management. Employment opportunities available to graduates with an MSM degree are found in the areas of management consulting and analysis, business operations management, project […]