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Tag: pandemic

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March 14, 2022

In the News: Many of us welcome working from home, but universities show its dangers for women’s careers

Taking a closer look at some of the dangers for women’s careers when it comes to working from home.

Female entrepreneur in front of desk in home office
November 6, 2020

Virtual incubator trains entrepreneurs to bounce back from COVID

An innovative virtual incubator is helping women whose careers have suffered during the pandemic.

Rachel West painting
November 5, 2020

Day in the Life with Rachel West (November)

Rachel talks about her internship at PepsiCo and how she is staying connected with her peers during the pandemic.

Megha looking into the distance in the fall from escarpment
November 4, 2020

Day in the Life with Megha Tretha (November)

Megha shares how she is learning online, offers advice to other MBA candidates, and how her views are changing about business.

Hospital quarantining COVID-19 patient
October 7, 2020

Data-driven pandemic solutions for hospitals

Using data to find ways to help maxed-out hospitals and patients cope with the pandemic and other crises.

Woman wearing mask at airport
September 25, 2020

Using AI to protect air passengers in a pandemic

How do you know if it’s safe to fly? Using AI to minimize the risk of spreading disease in airplanes and airports.

Business with no mask no entry sign
September 22, 2020

Two DeGroote researchers receive funding from SSHRC to study COVID-19

McMaster researchers receive SSHRC funding to study economic and labour impacts of COVID-19 pandemic.

Declan Ingram-Walsh
September 12, 2020

Day in the Life with Declan Ingram-Walsh

Declan shares four photos that represent how he is adjusting to post-secondary life during a pandemic.

Knowledge Lab with Francois Neville
August 28, 2020

Knowledge Labs: In the Know with François Neville

This week's In the Know: Assistant Professor Francois Neville talks about balancing the need of all stakeholders during a pandemic.

Knowledge Lab with Sash Vaid
August 7, 2020

Risk of a second wave of COVID-19 infections

Study uses artificial intelligence to investigate stringency of physical distancing policies in North America.

Student Experience team online
April 6, 2020

Words of encouragement and support from the DeGroote family

We've been collecting words of encouragement and support from the DeGroote family.