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Welcoming Back our Students: A Welcome Week Recap
This week, DeGroote welcomed back students to campus.
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Decoding the psychology of big data and smart decisions
Maryam Ghasemaghaei is studying how organizations can apply advanced technologies to make better decisions.
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Promoting digital literacy in the 21st century
Professor Detlor talks about why there is a strong need to promote and deliver digital literacy training to all members of society.
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Welcome Back to DeGroote
Dean Hassanein welcomes DeGroote students, staff, and faculty back to campus this fall. Watch his welcome video.
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MacCheck COVID digital tool now available to upload proof of vaccination
All McMaster faculty, students and staff are required to upload proof of vaccination to the MacCheck digital tool starting September 7.
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Back to Mac: Student Guide
This guide gives you the most important information and resources you will need for the first few weeks of term.
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Building resilience in the face of COVID-19
Brent McKnight is examining how both sectors — main street and non-profit — are navigating the pandemic and its eventual aftermath.
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What kind of leader are you?
With the start of the 2021-22 academic year, Dr. Teal McAteer asks incoming students about their leadership vision.
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How entrepreneurship is changing the sex industry
Trish Ruebottom explores how stigmatized entrepreneurs can carve out a safe space for themselves and others through social innovation.
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What you need to know about Welcome Week 2021
Welcome Week is set to greet the incoming class of McMaster Marauders on September 1–8, 2021.
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Knowledge Labs: In the Know with Manish Verma
This week's In the Know: Associate Professor Manish Verma talks about his research on transporting dangerous goods.
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Two experts weigh in on trust, resilience, and the future of supply chains
Two viewpoints from DeGroote and the McMaster Institute for Transportation and Logistics about supply chain resilience.