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It uses a combination of analytical models, data science, and behavioural sciences to address society's most complex problems.
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Teaching innovation brings industry-sourced experiential learning opportunities to the classroom
Umair Shah, a lecturer in the Department of Management Sciences has adopted an innovative approach to bridge the ‘industry-academe’ divide by piloting the use of the Riipen platform at the University of Waterloo.
Bikeshare could increase light rail transit ridership
A new study co-authored by Management Sciences Professor Lukasz Golab found that coupling bikeshare with public transit could help increase light rail transit (LRT) ridership.
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Applicants to Engineering programs sell themselves differently based on gender
In new research by Management Sciences professor Lukasz Golab, it was found that engineering applicants sell themselves differently based on their gender. Males often described how their technical skills and experience matched the profession. In contrast, female applicants want a career that enables them to impact and improve society. These findings could help universities better market themselves to attract more female engineering applicants.