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April 7, 2021
Inaugurated in January 2017, the online Master of Science in Data Science degree program at Merrimack College recently graduated its 100th student in December 2020.  For program faculty, achieving the milestone offered […]
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February 24, 2021
There are a lot of ways you can change the world. Among the many disciplines, specializations, and career paths lending themselves to world-changing work, product management is one we don’t […]
A healthcare professional wearing a mask and gloves holds up a microscope slide containing oversized Covid-19 molecules.
February 11, 2021
Insights from the School of Science and Engineering Prior to 2020, finding a vaccine for a new disease took years to develop. And that’s on the fast track. But all this […]
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February 10, 2021
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 […]
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February 8, 2021
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 […]
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February 5, 2021
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 […]
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December 18, 2020
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 […]
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December 17, 2020
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 […]
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December 16, 2020
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 […]
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December 16, 2020
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: […]