Clark University School of Professional Studies

?? ?????????????????? ????????: ?????? ?????????? ???? ????????! We just wrapped up the first-ever hackathon hosted by the IEEE Student Branch at Clark University — and it was nothing short of extraordinary. ? With 10 teams and 30 passionate participants, Tilton Hall turned into a vibrant space of creativity, collaboration, and breakthrough thinking. Guided by the theme “AI for a Smarter Campus: Optimizing Processes at Clark,” students tackled real-world challenges faced by our university community — and brought forward ideas with genuine potential for impact. ? The event opened with a thoughtful and energizing keynote by Laura A. Robinson , whose guidance and unwavering support were instrumental in shaping the vision and flow of ClarkHack from day one. ? On the final day, Provost John Magee delivered an inspiring keynote that encouraged participants to think beyond prototypes — urging them to pursue bold ideas that could transform our campus and contribute to the wider world of innovation. ? Our heartfelt thanks to our sponsors — Graduate Student Council, Goddard Library, and Clark University School of Professional Studies — for helping bring this vision to life. ? We are especially grateful to our incredible judges, who brought thoughtful questions, encouraging feedback, and deep expertise to the event: ?? Jennifer Hanselman – Associate Provost and Dean of Research ?? Elissa Chin Lu – Director of Strategic Analytics & Institutional Research ? And of course, a huge shoutout to our mentors and guiding lights Dr. Khald Aboalayon and Dr. Kayed Akkawi for the IEEE Student Branch. ? Congratulations to the winning teams ?? 1st Place – A-Team Steve Prathik Fernandes, Sharmendra Desiboyina, Nishal Sukumar ?? 2nd Place – Yume Labs Debabrata Panda, Jahnavi Palachanda Chittiappa, Rishabh Sethi ?? 3rd Place – J.A.V.A.R.I.S Nithin Rachakonda , Sai Nithisha Marripelly, Subhash Medipalli ? The custom-designed mementos presented to winners, judges, and guests were handcrafted right here at Clark — thanks to our talented E-Board members and the ?????????? ???????? ??????. A beautiful reminder that innovation lives at every corner of our campus. ? ?? A special thanks goes to our ?????????????????? ????????, whose dedication and late nights made every moment of ClarkHack possible: ??? Keerthana Goka , Kunal M , Eleena Srujana , Madhumita Tripathy , Swathi Dhanani Nukaraju , Ugochukwu Azubuine , Neha Manjrekar, Akshata Bandekar ? To every participant, mentor, volunteer, and supporter — thank you for making this a celebration of ideas, effort, and endless possibility. Here’s to turning ideas into action. And to many more ClarkHacks ahead. ?? . . . #ClarkHack2025 #IEEEClark #AIForSmarterCampus #HackathonInnovation #ClarkUniversity #StudentLeadership #ClarkLuxeLab #TechForGood #FromIdeaToImpact

Congratulations to our students for their outstanding efforts and their innovative project work! ?? ?

Job of the Day (Public Administration): Resiliency Assistant/Associate Planner Central Massachusetts Regional Planning Commission Role Description: - Contributing to the development of climate resiliency initiatives, energy efficiency initiatives, hazard mitigation planning, open space and recreation planning and trail mapping. - Work with municipalities to seek resources for energy saving efforts including their participation in the Green Communities Initiative - Contribution to community development, housing, and economic development plans including contextual data collection, research, analysis, community engagement, meeting facilitation, and goal, objective and action strategy articulation. - Contributing to data services and GIS services. - Resource development related to topical efforts to benefit the region and its communities. - Development of community engagement tools such as online surveys. Application Link: https://lnkd.in/dMWzCxmq

Job of the Day (Computer Science): Software Development Engineer?WEX Role Description: - Collaborate with stakeholders to learn about our customers biggest challenges. - Measure, inspect, and drive decisions using data. - Design, test, code, and instrument new solutions. - Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions. - Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools like Terraform. - Strengthen and drive our engineering process with TDD and BDD, Microservice and Vertical Slice Architectures. - Support live applications, promote proactive monitoring, rapid incident response, and continuous improvement. - Analyze existing systems and processes to identify bottlenecks and opportunities for improvements. - Mentor and learn from your peers, foster continuous learning within your team and organization. Application Link: https://lnkd.in/dN9eqfXH

Clark University’s Graduate Student Council (GSC)?is thrilled to announce the Career Preparatory Conference 2025. A full-day experience designed to empower graduate students to Disrupt. Discover. Dominate. Join us on March 27, 2025, for a full day dedicated to equipping you with the tools and insights needed to excel in today’s competitive job market. Whether you’re exploring new career paths or ready to launch your professional journey, this conference is your ultimate launchpad! Key highlights include: ?? Keynote by?James Keyes, Former CEO of 7-Eleven & Blockbuster ?? Panel discussions featuring industry leaders like Timothy Murray, Bradford Wyatt and Satya Mitra on Entrepreneurship, Employment & Leadership ?? A second panel with Adwoa Sakyi-Lamptey, Colin Moor and Amanda Desai on Campus to Career strategies and Advocating for Your Success ?? Hands-on workshops including speed networking sessions? ?? An exclusive networking reception to connect with peers and professionals? ???March 27, 2025 | 10:30 am - 5:30 pm | Tilton Hall, Clark University ????Register now on Eventbrite:?https://lnkd.in/dxgEXBQA #CPC2025 #ClarkUniversity #GSC #CareerPrep #GraduateSuccess #Leadership #Networking #Entrepreneurship #FutureOfWork #ProfessionalDevelopment

For fans like Sarah Gallagher, associate dean of students and operations in the Clark University School of Professional Studies, to love “Twilight” — celebrating its 20th anniversary this year — is to also hate it. In her forthcoming book, Gallagher explores the series’ characters and themes and examines their cultural impact. She also has a TikTok channel in which she analyzes the series for more than 379,000 followers. ??? Gallagher joined Clark's "Challenge. Change." podcast to talk about her obsession with the vampire saga and motivation for writing her book. ?? https://bit.ly/4hEhgpy

Job of the Day (Data Analytics): Commercial Analytics Intern Waters Corporation Role Description: - Utilize multiple systems/sources, including Azure, SQL, Power BI, Salesforce, and other analytical tools to lead in automating, streamlining, & delivering consistent analytics to stakeholders - Analyze data and provide important visualization and dashboards that clearly communicate complex data in a simple form to non-technical audiences - Apply statistical modeling methods supporting the Sales, Pricing, and Finance teams to determine the impact of pricing strategies on profitability - Perform analyses that will provide a clear understanding of data and drive actionable insights - Stay current on the latest analytics methodologies, platforms, and best practices - Develop dynamic tools to effectively respond to changing market needs and trends Application Link: https://lnkd.in/dNa-8yPs

The PMI Central Massachusetts Chapter presented an engaging session on real-world applications of project management tools?? ?? With?60+ registrants,?the meeting facilitated connections between students and professionals, featuring prizes, in-depth discussions, and unique networking opportunities! ?? Led by Professor Jeremy Kauffman and Program Lead Mary Piecewicz, Project Management graduate students met with PMI President Angelina (Lina) Law, Treasurer Michele Carter, PMP, and Logistics Director Kenneth D Smith, who provided a valuable platform for participants to share insights and experiences. ???Keep an eye out for the next event on April 8th?(registration required).

?? Unlock Your Potential This Summer at Clark University! ?? Summer registration is underway! Are you ready to take your skills to the next level? Clark University's Summer 2025 undergraduate courses offer a unique opportunity to learn, grow, and connect with like-minded individuals. Here are some standout courses you won't want to miss: ?? AI in Personhood: Examine classical and modern ideas of self and personhood, and interact with personalized AI companions to understand the implications of AI's relationship to personhood. ?? American Sign Language I & II: Enhance your communication skills and promote inclusivity by learning ASL. ??? Introduction to Creative Writing: Unleash your creativity and refine your writing abilities in this engaging course. ?? User Interface Design: Explore effective interface design principles, user experience (UX) methodologies, usability testing, and the psychology behind design decisions. ?? Health Psychology: Investigate the interaction between psychosocial factors and health, covering topics like stress, coping, health promotion, and the healthcare system. ?? On-Campus Housing Available: Enjoy the full college experience with convenient on-campus housing options. Don't miss out on these exciting opportunities! Enroll now and make the most of your summer. ?? ?? Link to course listings: https://lnkd.in/eckmrcs4 AI #SignLanguageSkills #CreativeWritingJourney #UIDesign #HealthPsychology #OnCampusLiving #ClarkSummer2025 #ClarkUniversityCourses #SummerLearning #SkillUpThisSummer #InclusiveCommunication #TechDesign #PhilosophyAndAI #Worcester

Job of the Day (Communications): Internal Communications Intern Executive Office of Technology Services and Security Role Description: - Work closely with the Director of Internal Communications and other team members in the Office of the Chief of Staff to communicate organizational announcements, key issues, and upcoming events. - Ensure all communications articulate proper content and image of the organization across all mediums and maintain consistent messaging and tone of voice. - Develop engaging and informative content for various internal communication channels, including employee newsletter, intranet, emails, and other multimedia platforms. - Support the development of messaging for TSS social media platforms. - Support the development of messaging to technical partners in other secretariats. - Help with the planning of key external fall events. - Monitor, measure, and analyze the effectiveness of internal communication Application Link: https://lnkd.in/dk9_QWyr