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First-year science students get head start on intro chem

Bridging program helps nearly 300 students: 'Every student deserves to go to a university that's serious about helping them start strong.'
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Paddling in Paradise: Biology prof swaps lab coats for life jackets 

Best assignment ever? Emily Choy and 165 biology students explored Cootes Paradise by canoe, observing egrets, ospreys, great blue herons, turtles, frogs and more. 
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McMaster startup livestreams surgeries to students and doctors globally

What started as a solution for McMaster medical students during the pandemic has grown into a global platform transforming surgical education.
Assistant professor Caroline Junkins explains a key concept to first-year Arts & Science student Safiyya Hasan. It was Safiyya's first time going to office hours at McMaster and she gave high marks to the experience of sitting around a table with Junkins and her classmates.

Informal mentorship is part of the equation

Associate professor Caroline Junkins hosts informal office hours at a hallway table - a calculated decision to help make math class as equitable and inclusive as possible.
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A winning combination: 50 years of Engineering and Management

The program has grown into a powerhouse of leadership development, with graduates who are shaping industries, organizations, and communities.
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DeGroote welcomes faculty driving innovation across business disciplines

Get to know the latest faculty members at the DeGroote School of Business.
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Health science, simplified: Course helps grad students talk about their research plainly

With growing misinformation and skepticism, communicating research in a simple and easy-to-understand way has never been more important. A graduate-level course at McMaster University is helping students navigate this important skill set.
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McMaster welcomes the inaugural Wilson College cohort to campus

50 students are joining the Wilson College of Leadership and Civic Engagement this fall.
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MCM grad wins international award for research on digital trust

Kevin Floether's thesis on influencers and their impact on their followers' buying decisions earned him the Institute of Public Relations' prestigious Master's Thesis of the Year Award.
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IndigiNerds celebrates 10 years

The Indigenous undergraduate research program has built a solid foundation in community connections and interdisciplinary research
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DeGroote School of Business launches innovative AI-driven graduate programs

The two Master of Management programs will help a new generation of strategic leaders harness AI and analytics ethically and effectively in a rapidly evolving global economy.
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New program developing AI leaders

McMaster Continuing Education and M2M Tech are launching a new program that equips learners with the skills to lead in today's evolving AI landscape.