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AI Skills in the Workplace: What They Are, How They’re Used, and Why They Matter

Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer limited to computer science labs or companies. It is now part of how work gets done across industries, including healthcare, business, education, research, public service, and the creative fields. As a result, students, faculty, …

By Ingrid Beute
Ingrid Beute
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Why are more students taking post-undergraduate gap years?

An increasing number of students have been choosing to take a gap year between undergrad and post-graduate education. 

Each year, between 40,000 and 60,000 students choose to take a gap year, or a year away from education, with the intent to return. …

By Sydney Krasniewski
Sydney Krasniewski Senior Staff Writer
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Spring 2026 Grad Career Webinars & Workshops

This spring semester, 11 online career webinars and workshops and a bonus PhD Career Conference will be available for all graduate students to attend! These doctoral-focused career sessions can be accessed through Beyond the Professoriate and the Office of the …

By Karen Chow
Karen Chow
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A Comprehensive Guide to Faculty Job Searches

Interested in a faculty career? Dr. Teresa Lee, Assistant Professor at UMass Lowell, provides a clear, practical, and comprehensive overview of the academic job search. It walks you through each stage—from preparing your application materials to navigating interviews and campus …

By Karen Chow
Karen Chow
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Plan to Pivot: A Survival Guide for Scientists

Career agility is no longer optional for Ph.D.s. Here’s how to build it.

When I began my scientific career, I thought I had a plan: follow the academic track, do a postdoc and eventually lead my own lab. But in hindsight, I was not making …

By Ellen Dobson
Ellen Dobson
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