Author: RM Barton

Purdue professor helps students understand the importance of green hydrogen in online Master of Science in engineering technology program

John Sheffield, professor of engineering technology in Purdue University’s Polytechnic Institute, has a long-standing passion for developing green hydrogen sustainable energy solutions. 

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Technology leader finds a new challenge in Purdue’s Doctor of Technology program

Melissa Zabel believes that artificial intelligence (AI) has the power to revolutionize the way people work – she’s seen this potential firsthand in her role as director of content experience at Salesforce, where she manages a team of software technical writers. In her job, Zabel uses and works on generative AI and sees firsthand how it can automate processes and optimize efficiency.

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Healthcare facilities manager hones her leadership skills and sets new career horizons with Purdue’s online Master of Health Administration

Victoria Olmsted, a student in Purdue’s online Master of Health Administration (MHA) program, started her healthcare career when she was a freshman in high school. She got a job sterilizing dental equipment at a local dentist office, and soon realized she wanted to continue working in the healthcare field.

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Program manager finds a passion for community service in Purdue’s online Master of Public Health

After Gabriella Quintana graduated from Purdue University in 2018 with a bachelor’s in public health, she moved back to the San Francisco Bay Area and started a career in clinic services. A couple years later, the COVID-19 pandemic hit, and her field was thrust into a crisis. Her undergraduate coursework had focused on epidemiology, a branch of health science focused on the distribution and control of disease in communities

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Through strategic partnerships, Purdue University’s online programs help organizations prepare for the future

Experts predict that in the future economy, upskilling and reskilling will be the primary means by which professionals stay on top of market demands and keep themselves employable. But, according to Forbes, the future economy is already here – emergent technologies like artificial intelligence (AI) have already changed the job market, creating unprecedented demand for new skills.

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Purdue’s Online Data and AI Storytelling Certificate is Being Offered at a 10% Discount for Purdue Employees

During the 2024 election, America experienced a compelling story underpinned by data. Before the election, the likelihood that either party would win was forecast by election polls that projected candidates’ popularity state by state, congressional district by congressional district and community by community.

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Purdue’s online themed entertainment design certificate teaches students how to bring themed attractions to life

Every year, hundreds of thousands of visitors travel to Santa Claus, Indiana to experience the holiday-themed attractions of Holiday World. Holiday World, the nation’s first theme park.

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Army vet uses what she learned in Purdue’s online Master of Public Health to improve veterans’ health outcomes

As an army veteran and health and wellness coach in the federal services, Elizabeth Freitas knows that providing healthcare for veterans is about more than offering life-saving services, it’s also about building community. Organizations that specialize in veterans’ healthcare do more than address veterans’ health needs, they also bring veterans together and help them make valuable connections with one another.

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For Many Working Professionals, Master’s Programs Provide a Big Return-On-Investment

If you’re currently looking for a new job, you may have noticed that the job market is sketchy, or at least it seems to be. Despite a growing labor shortage, many professionals report that they’re having trouble finding high-quality jobs. According to Fast Company, this could be because the job market is shifting from a pandemic-era employee market to an employer’s market, meaning employers can afford to be pickier about who they hire.

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Purdue’s online master’s in hospitality and tourism management updates curriculum to prepare service professionals for success in a wide range of industries 

According to The Atlantic, the United States is in the midst of a paradigm shift – our economy, which was once driven by manufacturing, is now dominated by the services sector. This sector, which encompasses a wide range of businesses and industries that provide services to consumers, now accounts for over 70% of the United States’ Gross Domestic Product (GDP).

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