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Digital Marketing Trends Marketers Need to Know

October 30, 2019 

The world of marketing is going digital. According to the business publication CMO, digital marketing will account for 87% of companies’ marketing budgets by 2022. Americans spend a lot of time engaging with digital platforms, including an average of two hours a day on social media alone, according to Entrepreneur. That trend doesn’t look like it will slow down anytime soon. Smartphones, smart watches, smart billboards, computers, and tablets all offer opportunities for companies to market their products and services digitally. Marketing professionals must equip themselves with the skills and tools to take advantage of these trends, marketing to consumers […]

Women in STEM

October 29, 2019 

While serious obstacles remain and gender disparity stubbornly persists, the outlook for women choosing careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics is brighter than ever. Two trends are converging at the right time: Societal misconceptions about women in technology fields are being blown up just as industry’s need for skilled tech professionals skyrockets. The current state of women in STEM is a case of good news/better news. The good news is the growing awareness of the challenges women and girls face in these important fields. Universities, professional associations, and tech industries are redoubling their efforts to encourage women and girls […]

How Predictive Analytics in Healthcare Saves Lives

October 10, 2019 

Wouldn’t it be great if your doctor could anticipate changes in your health before they happened? With predictive analytics, a doctor could look at your charts and anticipate if you would get the flu, develop psoriasis, or have a stroke. With that kind of information, you could mitigate threats to your health. The potential exists for doctors to test babies at birth, reading their genes to develop a picture of their health throughout their entire lives. Though some of the applications of data in healthcare haven’t come to fruition yet, many doctors and researchers are utilizing predictive analytics to improve […]

Why Are Data Scientists in High Demand?

October 8, 2019 

This is a great time to be a data scientist. An August 2018 LinkedIn report declared that the demand for data scientists is “off the charts.” The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) expects the job market for data scientists to grow at a rate more than triple the national average. The job site Glassdoor also ranked data scientist jobs as the best in the United States in 2019, marking the occupation’s fourth consecutive year atop that list. Industries across the country need data scientists, and this demand doesn’t appear to be changing anytime soon. Becoming a data scientist doesn’t […]

The Future of Engineering: Staying in Step with Technology

October 3, 2019 

Connected technologies are impacting how people and systems communicate with each other, how engineering and construction projects are managed, and how products and machines are made. These disruptive technologies are also changing the employment landscape, particularly for data scientists and data analysts in engineering. A glimpse into the future of engineering is visible with every new technology that comes to market. This is because the insights derived from the work of data scientists and data analysts are at the epicenter of transformative innovations taking place throughout energy, telecommunications, manufacturing, finance, technology, and other sectors. Averaging over 30% annual growth, insights-driven […]

Anxiety in Children: What Parents, Educators, and Students Can Do to Help

August 30, 2019 

According to a Pew Research Center survey, 70% of teenagers listed anxiety and depression as major issues among their peers. But anxiety isn’t just experienced by teenagers, nor is it something that only exists in one form. The Child Mind Institute notes that children can also struggle with issues such as separation anxiety, social anxiety, and generalized anxiety. Although society may perceive children as having little reason to experience anxiety, the opposite is true. The effects of school, family, peer pressure, hormones, and other factors can leave many children feeling apprehensive about their life experiences. Bullying can also serve as […]

An Interview with Professor Suzanne Jones

August 9, 2019 

“That’s something I hear from all students: that faculty at Maryville are available. Students don’t send a message and then never hear back ― they get responses really fast.”   Maryville University has always been different from other schools. In fact, we’ve been challenging the status quo in education for nearly 150 years. But what is it that makes us unique? We sat down with Suzanne Jones, an adjunct professor in our psychology department, to discuss what makes Maryville’s online programs perfectly suited to accommodate our students. She says the key that makes our programs so tuned in to the […]

An Interview with Professor Amy Quarton

August 9, 2019 

“Maryville is student-centered. We’re truly focused on the students. We’re not worried about publications.”   Maryville University has always been different from other schools. In fact, we’ve been challenging the status quo in education for nearly 150 years. But what is it that makes us unique? We sat down with Amy Quarton, an associate professor in our BA in Organizational Leadership and our MA in Management and Leadership programs, to get her take on why Maryville and our online programs stand out. She says it all starts with our faculty’s dedication to our students and their success. “I am available […]

An Interview with Professor Brenda Bouse

August 9, 2019 

“Sometimes when you’re online, you might feel like you’re out there by yourself. If students aren’t getting [feedback and responses] from their professor, they really don’t know if they’re meeting expectations or not.”   Maryville University has always been different from other schools. In fact, we’ve been challenging the status quo in education for nearly 150 years. But what is it that makes us unique? We spoke with Brenda Bouse, an adjunct professor in our John E. Simon School of Business, to get her take on what makes Maryville such a great option for students. She says our success starts […]

How AI Advances Will Reshape the Future Workplace

August 7, 2019 

Advances in artificial intelligence (AI) are creating new possibilities for employers. While AI can increase efficiency and decrease costs, it can also change the traditional workforce model, potentially eliminating jobs. As the use of this technology expands, its effects are still the subject of scrutiny. Opponents question the benefit of AI to society and demand answers to how this technology will be regulated. Proponents see a future in which AI, overseen and managed by skilled professionals, brings overwhelming benefits to society. To learn more, check out the infographic below created by Maryville University. Add This Infographic to Your Site <p […]