Michael Elmes, WPI Professor of Organizational Studies Although virtual teaming has long been a feature of remote learning, the pandemic made online collaboration a reality for most higher ed students — as well as those in the workforce. In 2020, two-thirds of college students exclusively attended virtual classes, and the trend of online learning seems…Continue Reading Getting the Most from Virtual Teams
Chandlor Lyles ’16, MS Management Engineering, shares how WPI pushed her to go out of her comfort zone and into an ambitious career. When Chandlor Lyles was searching for a college from her home in Randolph, Mass., WPI wasn’t anywhere on her list. In fact, she had never heard of WPI—but when the university recruited…Continue Reading Business School Alum Chandlor Lyles: Finding a World of Success
The MBA: A Solid Investment It’s easy to see why a Master of Business Administration (MBA) continues to be one of the most popular degrees at the graduate level. The MBA degree equips graduates with many transferable skills, enabling them to advance in their careers—and it remains a solid investment. According to a recent article in The Wall…Continue Reading Innovation and Connection: An MBA Q&A with WPI Business School Students
Real-world applications of computer science are experienced by billions of people every day. Computer science professionals develop applications, networks, and systems that underpin the global economy. Completing an online master’s in computer science degree unlocks opportunities to shape the world. Online master’s in computer science programs teach future industry leaders to improve lives on grand…Continue Reading 6 Computer Science Jobs to Launch Your New Career
Ready to optimize social media for yourself or your business? First things first, you’ll need a plan. To effectively create your online presence, you can’t just wing it. You need an effective strategy. WPI Professor Kordzadeh, Assistant Professor of Information Systems and Data Science at the Business School at WPI discusses the importance and insights…Continue Reading The Impact of Social Media Analytics on Content Strategy
Do you want to build advanced computing expertise? You will need to understand the fundamental data structures and algorithms of computer science. Data structures and algorithms are essential in all areas of computing, from operating systems and networking to programming languages. Use this blog to explore five types used by today’s computer science professionals. 1….Continue Reading 5 Types of Data Structures and Algorithms Computer Scientists Must Know
Among the top skills requested for technology jobs, you’ll find two that are overlapping more than ever: machine learning and cloud solutions. As computing, programming, and technology rapidly evolve and new applications are discovered every day, computer science professionals who understand cloud machine learning are increasingly valuable to the marketplace. But which cloud machine learning workflows should…Continue Reading Top 4 Cloud-Based Workflows for Machine Learning
An online Master of Science in Data Science opens doors to many fulfilling careers! Applications of data science have led to rapid job growth in many industries. View our infographic to find out the top jobs in data science, their average salaries, and project growth. …Continue Reading 6 Data Science Jobs to Launch Your New Career [Infographic]
Suraj Patil ’19 (MS IT) discusses how WPI prepared him to manage projects and people. As a young boy growing up in India, Suraj Patil’s life changed forever when his father brought home the family’s first computer. Being a child, Suraj was mesmerized by the device’s interface, movement, and colors, and he wondered, “How are…Continue Reading Closing the ‘Human IT Gap’
Inquiring computer scientists want to know: what is the most in-demand programming language? While there are several programming languages that are sure to have a role in the technology of the future, one rises to the top for several reasons. That language is Python, the high-level, general-purpose, programming language that aims to help programmers work…Continue Reading The Most In-Demand Programming Language Every Computer Scientist Should Know