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An engineer sits in front of two desktop monitors that display lines of code.
May 20, 2023
Front-end engineers focus their software design and development skills on the user interface elements of a website or application. With their extensive knowledge in computer science, they ensure these elements […]
A closeup of a laptop keyboard where one key has been renamed ChatGPT.
April 18, 2023
Paulo Fernandes, Program Director for the online MS in Computer Science at Merrimack College explains why we still need good software developers despite software like ChatGPT rising in popularity.  What is ChatGPT […]
A photo of Josh Orenstein beside a pen and a tablet containing different colored charts.
April 3, 2023
This summer, Josh Orenstein joins Merrimack College’s School of Science and Engineering as adjunct faculty for the online M.S. in Data Science course “Advanced Sports Analytics.” Josh Orenstein is currently the NBA’s Senior Director of Basketball Strategy […]
A teacher stands in the front of a classroom and smiles at a student who has her hand raised.
March 20, 2023
The best teachers share the same qualities as great leaders: clear communication, adaptability, patience, and acting as role models. Perhaps above all, great teachers love learning and are dedicated to […]
A teacher helps two students with an assignment.
March 17, 2023
None of the many factors influencing student outcomes in U.S. classrooms are as crucial as teachers. Demand for highly qualified teachers makes this an exciting time in the teaching profession. […]
A woman smiles as she shakes the hand of the man in front of her.
March 15, 2023
A college degree qualifies graduates for higher-level jobs while also expanding and strengthening the hard and soft skills essential for success. A business degree accomplishes these goals, preparing graduates for […]
A teacher works one on one with an elementary school student.
March 13, 2023
While the dedication to students is the same wherever teachers work, the support and rewards educators receive can vary significantly from state to state. Massachusetts has long been a magnet […]
One adult with a clipboard speaks to a parent and a teenager sitting on a couch.
March 9, 2023
The growing need nationwide for those with expertise in child and family studies has led to a rapid expansion in the number of jobs available for college graduates. Working adults […]
A man wearing glasses writes in a notebook beside an open laptop.
March 7, 2023
The decision to transition to a new career is a difficult one to make. Even those dissatisfied in their current job may resist making a change out of concern it […]
A man wearing glasses writes the words Design Thinking on a transparent screen.
March 2, 2023
Understanding design thinking is a critical component in successful product development and management. Design thinking puts people first, helping product managers and teams incorporate the end user’s needs throughout the […]