#application developers in Massachusetts

[tranktechnologies]

Which Is The Best iOS App Agency In USA?

Seeking to build an iOS app in the United States of America? It is an exciting venture, but it also comes with some challenges, like picking the right iOS app agency in USA from a vast array of options available. You will find agencies with technical expertise. However, it is often a struggle to select the one that understands your vision, target customers, and the unique requirements of your business. This decision is crucial because it can make or break the success of your iOS or iPhone app. Hence, it is important to thoroughly assess every company before selecting the right fit. In this guide you will find the list of top 5 iOS app development agencies in the USA and select your right fit. 

What Is iOS App Development?

iOS app development is a process of building scalable apps that run smoothly across Apple devices, like iPad, MacBook, iPhone, etc. The iOS app development process usually includes ideation, development, designing, testing, deployment, and past-launch maintenance to make seamless and bug-free app functioning. 

There are many benefits of iOS apps, like better optimization, improved battery life, vigorous safety, frequent and longer updates, and unmatched performance. With such factors, it is no secret why iPhone users are not reluctant to be involved with the apps through In-App Purchases, Freemium Models, Subscription Models, and more.

Top 5 iOS App Agency In USA

Looking for application developers in Massachusetts, USA, walk through the information compiled below about the leading iOS app development companies to make a right decision. 

Trank Technologies

Trank technologies is a renowned and trusted iOS app development firm in the United States which is known for developing robust, feature-rich, and custom iOS apps for diverse verticals. With years of industry experience, Trank Technologies has a strong track record of developing and delivering apps for extensive iOS devices, such as iPads, iPhones, Apple Watches, and others. 

Because of the technical expertise and hands-on experience, Trank Technologies uses the latest app development technologies such as Swift, Swift UI, Flutter, Reach Native, and latest market trends like IoT (Internet of Things), 5G, Cloud Integration, AL & ML, Swift 6, AI, and much more. 

Zco Corporation

Zco Corporation is another top iOS app agency in USA because of their expertise in virtual reality and gaming apps. The agency harnesses state-of-the-art technology such as Flutter, Swift, React Native, and more for developing iOS apps. They understand the requirements of your business and develop an app that serves your needs. 

Cubix 

Cubix is known for providing iOS app development services to businesses around the world. With a robust portfolio of working with different clients, the agency achieved the milestones in building scalable iOS apps that aligned with requirements. They have years of experience working for individuals, organizations, and startups.  

Designli 

Designli is a certified iOS app development agency specializing in building scalable apps for SMEs. startups, and established businesses. With a team of dedicated app developers working to deliver best results, the company helps businesses achieve their end goals. From conceptualization to implementation, Designli uses the right set of technologies and tools to develop apps that stand out from others. 

Trango Tech 

Trango Tech is one of the best iOS app development agencies in the USA because of their hands-on experience with latest technologies and expertise. With expertise in mobile app development, the agency delivers top-quality solutions. Moreover, their team of developers work to deliver best iOS app development services for established businesses, SMEs, startups, etc. 

Final Words 

Reading the above information will help you select the best iOS app agency in USA for developing your next iOS app. Each agency above has its unique traits. These app development companies have developed and deployed hundreds of apps, gained recognition, and handled multiple projects. You can go for any of these agencies that suit your business the best.  

[tieflingkisser]

Generative AI Is Poised to Worsen the E-Waste Crisis

Generative AI could saddle the planet with heaps more hazardous waste

Every time generative artificial intelligence drafts an e-mail or conjures up an image, the planet pays for it. Making two images can consume as much energy as charging a smartphone; a single exchange with ChatGPT can heat up a server so much that it requires a bottle’s worth of water to cool. At scale, these costs soar. By 2027, the global AI sector could annually consume as much electricity as the Netherlands, according to one recent estimate. And a new study in Nature Computational Science identifies another concern: AI’s outsize contribution to the world’s mounting heap of electronic waste. The study found that generative AI applications alone could add 1.2 million to five million metric tons of this hazardous trash to the planet by 2030, depending on how quickly the industry grows. Such a contribution would add to the tens of millions of tons of electronic products the globe discards annually. Cell phones, microwave ovens, computers and other ubiquitous digital products often contain mercury, lead or other toxins. When improperly discarded, they can contaminate air, water and soil. The United Nations found that in 2022 about 78 percent of the world’s e-waste wound up in landfills or at unofficial recycling sites, where laborers risk their health to scavenge rare metals.

[...]

Few countries mandate the proper disposal of e-waste, and those that do often fail to enforce their existing laws on it. Twenty-five U.S. states have e-waste management policies, but there is no federal law that requires electronics recycling. In February Democratic Senator Ed Markey of Massachusetts introduced a bill that would require federal agencies to study and develop standards for AI’s environmental impacts, including e-waste. But that bill, the Artificial Intelligence Environmental Impacts Act of 2024 (which has not passed the Senate), would not force AI developers to cooperate with its voluntary reporting system. Some companies, however, claim to be taking independent action. Microsoft and Google have pledged to reach net zero waste and net zero emissions respectively by 2030; this would likely involve reducing or recycling AI-related e-waste.

[sifu-kisu]

Cape Cod, Massachusetts.

This workshop series aims to provide an in-depth exploration of Northern Shaolin Kung Fu, its philosophy, training stages, and unique characteristics. Participants will gain insights from Master Kisu's extensive experience and the rich history of the Northern Shaolin style.

The training of Northern Shaolim follows the process of natural bodily development. That is also the reason why we felt that the Northern Shaolim style is one of the best system for training kids and young people.

The First stage of Northern Shaolim training emphasizes the development of the joints of the individual. In this stage, whether it be the exercise routines or the fighting forms, the demand on the movements are wide and long circular movements executed with fluidity rather than strength.

The purpose is to widen the range and mobility of all the joints including neck, shoulder, waist,hip, wrist, ankle etc. At this stage, the movements or techniques have little actual combat applications, but its movements are generally very graceful and pleasing to watch. This is great exercise for young kids for their growth.

One thing to point out though, most Northern Shaolim practitioners stop at this stage thinking this is the aim or the final form of Northern Shaolim.

What are the essential characteristics that make the Northern Shaolim Style unique ?

Most styles of martial arts emphasizes specific characteristics, techniques, philosophies, theories etc.

What makes the Northern Shaolim Style unique is that its an overall encompassing style that is well rounded and covers all aspects of training and techniques.

The styles curriculum covers techniques for all fighting ranges (long, medium, and short). It covers the applications of all parts of the body as weapons and tools without biasing on any particular means such as kicking or grappling.

Since most Kung Fu styles are developed to enhance the inventor's specialty or cover for his weaknesses, (examples are Wing Chun, Pray Mantis, etc.), the most difficult aspects of martial arts are not covered by many styles.

These aspects are speed, mobility, agility, power, and long fighting range. Just because the Northern Shaolin style is broad and covered these aspects fully, it actually became famous for these specialties.

From my personal insight, the uniqueness of the Northern Shaolim style is the natural body mechanics, the foot work, the arrow like forward attack techniques, the feather like retreat skills, and the broad variety of hand and kicking techniques.

We will be sharing Northern Shaolim Essential foundation techniques.

The Northern Shaolin style of Kung Fu as made famous by Grand Master Kuo Yu Chang is a cumulative set of Kung Fu techniques, both northern and southern styles, choreographed by the Grand Master into a curriculum that he taught both in the Nam Jing Kung Fu Institute and his Canton Kung Fu institute. His curriculum increased throughout his teaching years to include techniques of many styles. The Grand Master, being highly skilled in the Northern style of Kung Fu, emphasized the Northern style of Shaolin Kung Fu in his teachings.

Since most of the stories of martial art origins, including that of the Northern Shaolin style, are passed down by word of mouth, we can treat all of this as more a part of a legend than facts.

The Northern Shaolim style of kung fu is one of the most prominent traditional Northern styles of Chinese martial arts. The Northern styles of Gung-fu generally emphasize long range techniques, quick advances and retreats, wide stances, kicking and leaping techniques, whirling circular blocks, quickness, agility, and aggressive attacks.

The system teaches empty-hand techniques and weaponry through predetermined combinations, routines, or movement of sets.

The students learn the basics by practicing the routines until the movements in the routines can be executed naturally based on instinct. Then, two or multiple man sets are practiced to train responses and applications of techniques learned from the sets. The practice sets/routines are not only practical in applications but are also graceful and artistic in nature. The fluidness of the movements combined with acrobatic techniques are trademarks of the Northern Shaolim Kung-Fu sets.

Northern Shaolin workshop series

With Sifu Kisu

Fifth generation disciple of Hui Clan NSKFA

Forms, Theory, Applications, Weapons

More details to follow…

[mariacallous]

It did not take long for Harvard’s leadership to realize that the university would have to stand up to the Trump Administration. On March 31st, the White House announced that the status of nine billion dollars in multiyear federal funding to the university and its affiliated hospitals was in question, pending review of alleged antisemitism on campus. A week and a half later, the Administration delivered an ultimatum that dispensed with that pretense: it issued no findings on the university’s antisemitism response but instead issued far more extensive demands.

In order to “maintain Harvard’s financial relationship with the federal government,” the letter stated, it must agree to, among other things: share with the government all hiring and admissions data through 2028, including on rejected student applicants; submit to the government an external audit of the views of all faculty, staff, and students, to show that every department and unit has established “viewpoint diversity”; reduce the power held by selected faculty members based on their “activism”; and audit numerous departments, including in the medical school, the school of public health, the divinity school, and the school of education, for alleged antisemitism.

I have spent nearly all of my career at Harvard and one of its affiliated hospitals, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, in academic surgery and public health. For the past three years, I took a leave to lead the Global Health Bureau at the U.S. Agency for International Development, under the Biden Administration. There I saw firsthand the consequences—in diminished lifespans and economies—of governments with rulers controlling “viewpoint diversity” in civil institutions. At the end of President Biden’s term, I returned to my surgery department, only to watch in dismay, soon after, as the agency was demolished in a matter of weeks. Now the Trump Administration was seeking to do to the university what it had done to U.S.A.I.D. and other federal agencies: defund vital programs, purge and traumatize the staff, and place political reins on what remained.

With U.S.A.I.D., President Donald Trump proved willing to impose catastrophic consequences, including widespread death and financial waste. But that was for people and investments far away. His attacks on universities involve lives and investments here at home.

These attacks are part of a broader assault on America’s health-and-science infrastructure. More than ninety per cent of the nine billion federal dollars for Harvard that are now in danger supports life sciences, primarily through the National Institutes of Health. The university itself receives only a fraction of this funding. Three-quarters of it goes to five independent Boston hospitals affiliated with its medical school: Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston Children’s Hospital, the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. The threatened defunding, if implemented, would choke off science and research across all of them.

I have been at Harvard for more than three decades. My three children were born at Beth Israel Deaconess. And Boston Children’s Hospital saved my son Walker, who went into multisystem organ failure, after just eleven days of life, from what turned out to be a rare congenital heart syndrome involving an “interrupted” aorta. Walker’s condition was once uniformly fatal, but it is survivable now thanks not just to the care provided at Boston Children’s but also to decades of federally funded research conducted there and elsewhere. Government funding, in particular from the N.I.H., enabled Boston Children’s, often in collaboration with other U.S. hospitals and universities, to conduct long-term studies and trials of children born with congenital heart disease. Researchers at the hospital demonstrated the lifesaving value of a hormonelike substance called prostaglandin, which supported Walker’s circulation after he arrived in the emergency room in cardiac failure. Their federally subsidized work also helped establish how to safely surgically repair the defects in his heart and aorta, which required stopping the blood flow to his brain for the entire procedure, as well as the protocols for his subsequent care.

Walker had no further cardiac symptoms until his early teens; however, after routine imaging showed narrowing of his aorta, he needed a stent inserted. He has also needed ongoing monitoring. Now almost thirty years old, he could be among the first generation of geriatric survivors of conditions like his. But research will have to guide recommendations for further care and treatment in the future—research that is now directly at risk.

My family is far from unique; people everywhere have benefitted from public investments in Harvard and the research hospitals affiliated with it. The university is not used to having to tout its impact, but the current attack has prompted it to highlight that work on a new home page. If you or someone you love has cancer, cardiovascular disease, dementia, Parkinson’s disease, or diabetes, the website points out, you have likely benefitted from federally funded discoveries in care and treatment. Ariadne Labs, the research center where I work, has alone reached more than a hundred and thirty-three million people with system-level innovations that have produced better outcomes in surgery, childbirth, primary care, and serious-illness care.

The Trump Administration has furthermore already gutted key parts of the Department of Health and Human Services, slashing twenty thousand jobs—a quarter of its employees—and essential programs at the N.I.H., the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the Food and Drug Administration. The purge has, for example, all but eliminated regulatory enforcement of tobacco at the F.D.A. and smoking-reduction efforts at the C.D.C., even though smoking remains the leading cause of preventable disease and death. The removals shut down the C.D.C.’s renowned viral-hepatitis lab in the middle of a hepatitis-C-outbreak investigation in Florida—just after C.D.C. staff had genetically traced the outbreak to a doctor who had been improperly reusing injection vials. The N.I.H. delayed issuing new grants and terminated large swaths of existing ones, including half of the grants for research on improving public-vaccination rates, and also hundreds of H.I.V.-research grants. The sweeping layoffs also removed much of the C.D.C.’s H.I.V.-prevention staff, along with reassigning the top leadership in H.I.V. research at the N.I.H., thereby abandoning the U.S. commitment to end H.I.V. by 2030. At the same time, the Trump Administration has moved to increase its political influence on decisions about future N.I.H. grant funding, F.D.A. approvals, and C.D.C. guidance.

The Administration’s assault on American academic health and science has targeted not only Harvard but also at least nine other institutions, including other private universities, such as Columbia and Johns Hopkins, and public ones, such as the University of Minnesota and U.C.L.A. All these schools are in blue states. However, the N.I.H. grant terminations and the freeze on new grants have hit far more, including universities in red states such as North Carolina, Texas, and Florida. A leaked draft of the President’s 2026 H.H.S. budget proposes further cuts of forty per cent at N.I.H. and at C.D.C. Universities nationwide are now reducing or even rescinding graduate-student admissions. It’s suddenly a terrible time for a young person to dream of making scientific discoveries. For the sake of political control, the Administration is jeopardizing an enterprise that added decades to life expectancy in the United States and made America the world leader in technology and innovation.

Certainly, existing flaws and challenges across this infrastructure deserve attention and reform. But taking a chainsaw to it will only produce more waste, less output, and poorer results. Meanwhile, China has been aggressively increasing investments in research and science. As Chris Impey, a professor at the University of Arizona, noted to The Hill, “Five years ago, China overtook the U.S. in its share of the top 1 percent of cited papers. China also leads the world in patents and will soon be outspending the U.S. on research.”

This past Monday morning, Harvard’s president, Alan Garber, sent out an e-mail to the university community stating, “We have informed the administration through our legal counsel that we will not accept their proposed agreement. The University will not surrender its independence or relinquish its constitutional rights.” Within hours, Trump officials suspended the portion of the nine billion dollars in federal grants that goes directly to Harvard—$2.2 billion. A government spokesperson said that the $6.7 billion in funding to its hospital partners would be spared, at least for now. The cuts would primarily hit the researchers at the university itself—in particular, the medical school and the school of public health, whose budgets rely most heavily on sponsored research support.

Unnamed Administration officials told the Times that the letter was sent by mistake and was “unauthorized,” despite carrying the signature of top officials in three federal agencies. Nonetheless, the Administration has not withdrawn the letter or its suspension of funding. Instead, Trump has escalated the attacks, threatening to revoke the university’s tax-exempt status and its certification to enroll international students.

Sarah Fortune, a professor and the chair of the department of immunology and infectious diseases at Harvard’s school of public health, is among the world’s leading experts on tuberculosis, the No. 1 infectious cause of death globally. She had a sixty-million-dollar N.I.H. award for a seven-year moon-shot effort to unravel exactly how tuberculosis makes people sick, in order to find ways to better control the disease. It is now the beginning of the fifth year of the contract, which has supported work involving some sixty people across fourteen institutions—including Case Western Reserve University, in Ohio, the University of Pittsburgh, the University of Colorado, and clinical sites in South Africa and Uganda. That work—in humans, animals, and machine-learning models—had already revealed a pathway to a truly protective vaccine against T.B., which was previously believed impossible. The team had been conducting testing in macaques of an injectable vaccine developed by researchers at Boston Children’s Hospital.

But, on Tuesday morning, Fortune had received an e-mail with a letter from the N.I.H. ordering her to stop her research, “effective immediately.” Virtually all spending was halted. This was reminiscent of the stop-work orders and terminations at U.S.A.I.D., which ended more than eighty per cent of the agency’s programs and led to layoffs for some two hundred thousand people in the U.S. and around the world. These programs and people had saved lives by the millions. The indifference to, and even celebration of, the destruction is what is most horrifying.

Unless the order is reversed, Fortune will need to find at least temporary funding to avoid layoffs to her Harvard team. As for her partner universities, some have already begun layoffs. The stop-work order halted vaccine-study funding for the macaques. She managed to find an outside funder to support the animals, but, if she hadn’t, the team might have had to euthanize them.

Adding to the pain is the waste of investment that could ensue. The research consortium has data from tissue samples that represents a resource the field has never had—and that is yet to be fully analyzed. “The technologies, the machine learning, and the people who know how to put those together—if that process falls apart, the knowledge is gone,” she said. Then there are the experiments, which could have to be abandoned. For example, the macaques have been injected with the new vaccine and were about to get their “challenge dose” of T.B. “The people who are making these decisions don’t fully understand how science operates,” Fortune told me.

I asked her what concerns her most. “Well, I’m the department chair,” she said. “We are two-thirds federally funded.” The department’s more than two hundred faculty members, scientists, students, and staff are uppermost in her mind. They do advanced basic research spanning malaria, ulcerative colitis, tick- and mosquito-borne diseases, and cancers caused by microbiome changes. Notably, their work also includes research on the bacterium that causes gonorrhea, which has gained sudden urgency owing to the development in the U.S. of resistance to nearly every antibiotic used to treat the disease. She is now attempting to find alternative sources of support for her people, while the university pursues its challenge to the funding suspension. “I’m trying to figure out how to salvage core bits of the scientific enterprises across the department,” she said.

My research center has been hit, too, but not the way her department has. Despite all that Fortune and her colleagues may endure in what’s ahead, even the loss of her life’s work, she wanted me to know that she was not complaining about the Harvard president’s actions: “I really support the university’s stance here.” Fortune then asked me about the work I’d formerly led at U.S.A.I.D. “It is one thing for us to all lose our jobs, but it is totally another thing for starving children not to be fed,” she said. It’s not a hierarchy of horrors, I thought. But U.S.A.I.D.’s experience is a warning. The U.S. capacity for health, humanitarian, and developmental impact has been largely dismantled, leading to severe consequences for hundreds of millions of people abroad; now the destruction will have severe consequences for hundreds of millions of people here as well—if it’s not stopped. 

[bachelor-degree-finance-2025]

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A Bachelor Degree in Finance focuses on teaching students how to manage, analyze, and optimize financial resources. The curriculum is designed to cover a wide array of critical topics, including:

Corporate Finance: Examining how companies handle their financial operations.

Financial Markets: Understanding the mechanisms of global markets and trading systems.

Risk Management: Learning strategies to identify and mitigate financial risks.

Investment Analysis: Developing the expertise to make well-informed decisions about investments.

Financial Planning: Mastering techniques for personal and corporate financial planning.

Graduates with a Financial Degree are well-prepared for positions in various industries, including real estate, investment banking, financial consultancy, and insurance.

Why Pursue a Bachelor Degree in Finance?

Earning a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance is a valuable investment in your future.

Here are a few convincing reasons why this is a wise decision:

High Demand for Financial Professionals

Financial experts are always in demand across industries, making this degree one of the most stable career paths.

Lucrative Salaries

The financial sector offers some of the highest-paying jobs, with opportunities for rapid advancement.

Versatility in Career Opportunities

Graduates can explore careers in banking, investment management, corporate finance, and even entrepreneurship.

Global Relevance

The skills and knowledge acquired are applicable worldwide, opening doors to international career opportunities.

Top Institutions Offering Bachelor Degrees in Finance and Accounting

1. Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania

Renowned globally, Wharton offers an outstanding Bachelor Degree in Finance that emphasizes practical applications and cutting-edge financial theories.

Highlights:

Access to internships with global financial giants.

A curriculum tailored to modern financial challenges.

A robust network of successful alumni.

2. Institute of Technology, Massachusetts (MIT Sloan Management School)

MIT Sloan’s program is perfect for those interested in combining finance with technology.

Highlights:

Courses on emerging trends like blockchain and fintech.

Strong focus on research and innovation.

Collaborative learning environment.

3. London School of Economics (LSE)LSE is a leading institution for students seeking a Bachelor Degree in Finance with an international perspective.Highlights:

Strong connections with global financial markets.

Emphasis on quantitative and analytical skills.

A diverse and inclusive student community.

4. University of Chicago Booth School of Business

Highlights:

Interdisciplinary approach combining finance and economics.

Opportunities for hands-on projects.

Renowned faculty with industry experience.

5. University of Cambridge Judge Business School

The Judge Business School focuses on equipping students with a strong ethical foundation in finance.

Highlights:

Exposure to global financial practices.

Networking opportunities with industry leaders.

Comprehensive curriculum covering finance and accounting.

Core Subjects in a Bachelor Degree in Finance

Most programs include the following essential courses to ensure students gain a well-rounded education:

Financial Accounting: Analyzing financial statements and learning reporting techniques.

Econometrics: Utilizing statistical methods for financial data analysis.

Corporate Governance: Exploring ethical and strategic financial decision-making.

Portfolio Management: Learning how to optimize investments for maximum returns.

Derivatives and Fixed Income: Understanding complex financial instruments.

Career Opportunities with a Financial Degree

A Bachelor Degree in Finance unlocks numerous high-paying career paths.

Here are some prominent roles:

Financial Analyst

Utilize data to assist businesses in making well-informed financial choices.

Investment Banker

Assist organizations in raising capital through stock issuance and mergers.

Portfolio Manager

Manage and grow investment portfolios for clients or organizations.

Risk Manager

Develop strategies to minimize financial risks and safeguard assets.

Corporate Finance Advisor

Provide insights on optimizing a company’s financial performance.

[panfishonthefly]

The Perfect Fly Rod for Panfish

Hands down, the most frequent question I am asked is what is the ideal rod for chasing panfish. Before I answer that question, we need to consider our quarry. Panfish is a term that covers a broad range of fish, including members of the sunfish family, including crappie, rock bass, and warmouth, as well non-sunfish like white and yellow perch, white bass, yellow bass, Rio Grande Cichlids, and several other smaller freshwater fish. While these fish may be on the small side, they are hard fighters that live in a wide range of habitats and eat a wide variety of flies, from tiny midges to big air-resistant poppers and foam or hair bugs.

The perfect panfish fly rod must perform well on a small farm pond or sprawling reservoirs, as well as tiny creeks and big rivers. It should be able to delicately cast a tiny dry fly, as well as handle a sizeable hard-bodied popper. I should be able to handle streamers and nymphs fished on floating and sinking fly lines. That's a tall order for any fly rod, but the ideal panfish rod must be light enough to allow you to appreciate the fight of these diminutive fish.

While I love the fight of scrappy bluegill on an ultralight two or three-weight fly rod, these rods are often too light to handle some of the larger, less aerodynamic flies I enjoy fishing. Casting double fly rigs, something I do quite often, on these light rods can be difficult, especially in windy conditions. As a result, I have settled on four-weight fly rods as my daily driver, although I still fish lighter rods when conditions are right for it.

A fly rod around seven and a half feet in length is ideal for me. It is long enough to make long casts on open water but compact enough to use on small streams or areas with a lot of overhead cover. While the current trend is to make rods stiffer and faster, I prefer slower, softer rods as they fit my casting style. I also like how mid or full-flex rods allow you to appreciate the fight of these smaller fish. A good bluegill will bend this type of rod down to the cork!

Fiberglass, especially modern S-glass rods, fit this bill perfectly. The only downside to these rods has been their ability to cast some of the larger flies I fish or deal with very windy conditions. I have often wished some of my favorite glass rods had a little more backbone in the butt section to deal with wind, big flies and the occasional big bass grabs a fly intended for panfish,

Building The Perfect Panfish Fly Rod

This past January, while attending the Fly Fishing Show as a featured fly tier in Marlborough, Massachusetts, I struck up a conversation with Jordan Ross, the owner of JP Ross Fly Rods. I was introduced to Jordon by good friend and fellow fly tier Fritz Miller, who owned a few JP Ross fly rods. He knew Jordon had a soft spot for panfish and thought we should meet.

During a slow spell at the show, I wandered over to the JP Ross booth to check out some of their fly rods. While speaking with Jordon, it became clear that we had similar tastes in fly rods. I cast a few of his rods and frankly loved them all, but they were similar to other glass rods I already owned. When I mentioned my desire to have a modern, lightweight, s-glass rod that could handle big flies (as well the occasional bass), cast in windy conditions yet still allow me to appreciate the fight of a smaller fish, his eyes lit up. He had a project he was working on that might solve my problems. He developed a fiberglass fly rod called the Toad. What set this rod apart from other glass four and five-weight glass rods on the market today was the fact that this rod was built with a stiffer butt section but retained a traditional feel in the top three sections. Jordon modified the butt section of this rod to make it more stiff and stronger for applications that need a little more backbone in the butt. While doing so, he kept the ferrule design the same; that means the TOAD butt section is interchangeable with their normal S-Glass fly rods.

Jordon handed me a 7 1/2 foot four weight with a Toad butt section, and I headed back to the casting pond. On my first cast, I could immediately feel the difference. That stiffer butt section allowed me to put as much power as I wanted into the cast, and the fly rod responded perfectly, laying out long, accurate casts as well as handling a short line with ease. I was sold.

We discussed collaborating on a rod project during the show, and I agreed without hesitation. Jordon brought in the incredibly talented artist Jeff Kimball to make the rod something special. Jeff Kimball's artwork appears on several of JP Ross's fly rods, and I was very excited to see what he could come up with regarding a panfish-themed rod. The results are breathtakingly beautiful.

In a few months, I had a JP Ross Panfish On The Fly edition fly rod in my hands. While I wanted to start spreading the word about this collaboration immediately, I wanted to put the rod through its paces first to ensure it performed as well as I thought it would. I have tested the fly rod in various fishing situations this past year and I am thoroughly pleased with the results.

Of course, my main objective was to use the rod for panfish. I used the rod at the start of the season, casting delicate midge patterns to early-season panfish. As the season progressed, the rod passed its second test delivering streamers and multiple wet fly rigs to pre-spawn sunfish and crappies. This past summer, the rod flawlessly handled bulky foam bugs, hair bugs, and popper/dropper rigs. Throughout the season, I fished in various conditions ranging from blustery late winter days to windless, sultry summer evenings. The rod cast flies of all sizes and still allowed me to appreciate the fight of smaller fish. As is usually the case, several larger predators were encountered, including a largemouth bass that topped the scales over five pounds. The stiffer butt section on this fly rod allowed me to handle this big fish with confidence.

In addition to my panfishing endeavors, I brought the rod along with me on several trips around the country. I used it to fish for smallmouth bass and landlocked salmon in Maine. While I typically would not use a four-weight in these situations, I wanted to put the new rod to the test, and it performed wonderfully. The fly rod also traveled with me to the mountain west where it felt at home on the small backcountry streams where I fished. I even put it through what I would call a torture test by fishing it on the Madison River, where it successfully landed several rainbow and brown trout over twenty inches. If you have ever fished a big river like the Madison, you know how strong these big trout can be.

After an entire fishing season, the rod has lost that "new" look. The fine cork grip has been darkened with the slime of hundreds of fish, but the artwork on the reel seat and blank still shines as bright as the first time I took the rod out of the tube. I have caught many species of sunfish, crappie, rock bass, large and smallmouth bass, rainbow, brook, and brown trout, landlocked salmon, and even arctic grayling on this rod over the last few months. It has cast everything from delicate spinners to big poppers, and I am happy to say that the rod has exceeded my expectations. I am ready to share it with the world!

If you are interested in a rod for yourself…

The purchaser can customize JP Ross fly rods in several ways. If the artwork I selected does not resonate with you, let Jordan know, and he can discuss other options with you. In addition to the standard reel seat artwork, you can add custom artwork to the blank, the butt cap of the reel seat, and the rod tube. This customization also applies to the grip. If you do not like the tapered half-wells cork grip I selected, you can customize the grip to your liking.

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BRIGADE FILES: ANGEL (Part 1)

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Main Alias/Moniker: Angel

Legal Name: Wren Kathleen Worthington

Other Aliases: Warren III, The Avenging Angel

Date of Birth: December 21st, 1984 (Age: 21)

Status: Alive

Species: Mutant

Sex: Female

Gender: Cisgender

Height/Weight: 5'9'' (1.75m) / 135 lbs (61.2kg)

Hair/Eye Color: Blonde / Blue

Timeline (1985 - 2002): Wren is the heiress to the Worthington Airlines travel empire. Her grandfather Warren aided in the war effort along the likes of Howard Stark, but exited defense after the war to pursue commercial travel. Under his son's ownership, Worthington Airlines became one of the biggest luxury airlines in the world. Warren Jr was so dead-set on continuing the family name that he had no other names planned but Warren III. When the baby turned out to be a girl, Wren's name was a suggestion from her mother after her birth.

Wren was an energetic child, which prompted her parents to sign her up for extracurriculars after her excitability became too much of a nuisance to both them and the family house staff. Athletics and pagentry were the two most noteworthy ventures, and the former being one Wren held in high regard all through childhood. Wren has often compared it to her wings: It's something wholly her own, and is only limited by her own applications. By adolescence, Wren was enrolled into the Massachusetts Academy. She was pressured by her parents to involve herself with the Hellions, a school clique made up of children of Hellfire Club members such as herself. Wren maintained a minimal association with the Hellions, preferring the company of the school jocks. Wren became a prized track and field star while at the Academy, and by the time she was sixteen she and her parents were routinely speaking with college and Olympic scouts.

Timeline (2002): Around her eighteenth birthday, however, when Wren's mutant traits began to develop. It reportedly started off as cramps and strains in her shoulders, then visible bruises that grew all over her upper back. Wren eventually awoke in the middle of the night from a sharp pain and discovered nubs growing out from the bruises. Wren's family was already in the area to pick her up for holiday, and Wren's father refused to send her to a hospital for alleged concern over unwanted attention on the family, and instead hired two specialists to meet with them in the Worthington winter cabin up in the Adirondack Mountains for personal treatment.

One of those specialists was none other than the Professor. Even in the short drive from the city to update, Wren's mutation was rapidly growing. By the time he has arrived, her wings had fully grown, feathers and all. Though her parents were distressed, once the pain and shock of her growing wings faded Wren was reportedly elated with her changes. The Professor has said that his and Wren's earliest exchanges mostly occurred telepathically, as Wren opted to spend winter break soaring across the area rather than he around her parents.

On the last day of holiday, Week checked her phone to find a series of voicemails from a school friend, Amanda Cobb. Amanda had confided to Wren in a moment of great distress over being abused by a coach at the Academy (Weeks earlier, Amanda had walked in on Wren inspecting the bruises along her back and assumed she was being abused by the coach as well). This revelation threw Wren into a blind rage, putting her abilities to the limit by flying uninterrupted from Adirondack to Massachusetts in little under an hour. Wren hauled the coach high into the sky and let him plummet back down. By all accounts, it was only through the Professor's psychic intervention that Wren was restrained from letting the coach crash back down to Earth. It was certainly enough to coerce the him to confess his crimes.

Timeline (2003): By the time classes resumed at the Academy, the school was so swept up in scandal that Wren's wings barely registered to most. The school board did request that Wren conceal them out of concern of "distracting" other students, to which she begrudgingly complied. To Wren's astonishment, the Hellions accepted her with open arms, revealing that they were all mutants themselves. Wren took every opportunity to abstain from the Academy grounds and finish her education through the Professor's personal tutoring, though she kept tabs with the Hellions, both out of the Professor's request and Wren's own curiosity.

Integrating with the rest of the group, Wren quickly took it upon herself to become the leader, something I didn't object to at the time. She had a far more blunt and proactive personality than I did at the time, and her background made her far better at working crowds and being a public figure than I was. At the time, Wren was also the only one of us who was an open mutant, and to her credit she took jer newfound duties as a mutant activist very seriously. This is best exemplified when Wren swooped to Bobby's defense when his own powers briefly put him in legal trouble.

Where Wren did display hesitance was when we all set out to intervene at Santo Marco. Not because she objected to us intervening, but because she recognized how her usual tactics not suit such a sensitive situation. Over the course of that mission, our group dynamic was forced to shift and adapt, and by the end congealed into the X-Men that people would come to know later that year. Wren continued to be the face of the group, but tactical duties had effectively fallen upon me.

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Evelyn Fox Keller, a physicist and mathematical biologist whose observations of discrimination and bias during her career compelled her to develop a feminist critique of the sciences — and to envision new ways that science might be practiced, free of gendered assumptions — died Sept. 22 in Cambridge, Mass. She was 87.

Her death was announced by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, where she was a professor emerita. Her son, Jeffrey Keller, confirmed her death but did not cite a cause.

Beginning in the 1950s, when relatively few women entered scientific professions and those who did faced pervasive sexism, Dr. Keller distinguished herself in a range of specialties, from theoretical physics to biology and genetics.

But she was perhaps best known for her application of feminist theory to science — a field, she argued, that had wrongly excluded not only women themselves, but also modes of thinking that were traditionally regarded as feminine. She did not call for a “feminist science” but rather a “gender-free science,” one that she suggested would be fairer to practitioners and more productive in its results.

Dr. Keller explored her ideas in books including “Reflections on Gender and Science” (1985) and “A Feeling for the Organism,” a biography of Barbara McClintock, an American geneticist who received the Nobel Prize in physiology or medicine in 1983, shortly after the book was published.

Taken together, Dr. Keller’s work sought to upend science as it was known. For centuries, objectivity, as exemplified by the rigors of the scientific method, had been the bedrock of all inquiry. And for centuries, objectivity was regarded as a typically male virtue, with subjective traits such as intuition and emotion associated with women.

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“Cold spray” 3D printing technique proves effective for on-site bridge repair

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“Cold spray” 3D printing technique proves effective for on-site bridge repair

More than half of the nation’s 623,218 bridges are experiencing significant deterioration. Through an in-field case study conducted in western Massachusetts, a team led by the University of Massachusetts at Amherst in collaboration with researchers from the MIT Department of Mechanical Engineering (MechE) has just successfully demonstrated that 3D printing may provide a cost-effective, minimally disruptive solution.

“Anytime you drive, you go under or over a corroded bridge,” says Simos Gerasimidis, associate professor of civil and environmental engineering at UMass Amherst and former visiting professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at MIT, in a press release. “They are everywhere. It’s impossible to avoid, and their condition often shows significant deterioration. We know the numbers.”

The numbers, according to the American Society of Civil Engineers’ 2025 Report Card for America’s Infrastructure, are staggering: Across the United States, 49.1 percent of the nation’s 623,218 bridges are in “fair” condition and 6.8 percent are in “poor” condition. The projected cost to restore all of these failing bridges exceeds $191 billion.

A proof-of-concept repair took place last month on a small, corroded section of a bridge in Great Barrington, Massachusetts. The technique, called cold spray, can extend the life of beams, reinforcing them with newly deposited steel. The process accelerates particles of powdered steel in heated, compressed gas, and then a technician uses an applicator to spray the steel onto the beam. Repeated sprays create multiple layers, restoring thickness and other structural properties.

This method has proven to be an effective solution for other large structures like submarines, airplanes, and ships, but bridges present a problem on a greater scale. Unlike movable vessels, stationary bridges cannot be brought to the 3D printer — the printer must be brought on-site — and, to lessen systemic impacts, repairs must also be made with minimal disruptions to traffic, which the new approach allows.

“Now that we’ve completed this proof-of-concept repair, we see a clear path to a solution that is much faster, less costly, easier, and less invasive,” says Gerasimidis. “To our knowledge, this is a first. Of course, there is some R&D that needs to be developed, but this is a huge milestone to that.”

“This is a tremendous collaboration where cutting-edge technology is brought to address a critical need for infrastructure in the commonwealth and across the United States,” says John Hart, Class of 1922 Professor and head of the Department of MechE at MIT. Hart and Haden Quinlan, senior program manager in the Center for Advanced Production Technologies at MIT, are leading MIT’s efforts in in the project. Hart is also faculty co-lead of the recently announced MIT Initiative for New Manufacturing.

“Integrating digital systems with advanced physical processing is the future of infrastructure,” says Quinlan. “We’re excited to have moved this technology beyond the lab and into the field, and grateful to our collaborators in making this work possible.”

UMass says the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) has been a valued research partner, helping to identify the problem and providing essential support for the development and demonstration of the technology. Technical guidance and funding support were provided by the MassDOT Highway Division and the Research and Technology Transfer Program.

Equipment for this project was supported through the Massachusetts Manufacturing Innovation Initiative, a statewide program led by the Massachusetts Technology Collaborative (MassTech)’s Center for Advanced Manufacturing that helps bridge the gap between innovation and commercialization in hard tech manufacturing.

“It’s a very Massachusetts success story,” Gerasimidis says. “It involves MassDOT being open-minded to new ideas. It involves UMass and MIT putting [together] the brains to do it. It involves MassTech to bring manufacturing back to Massachusetts. So, I think it’s a win-win for everyone involved here.”

The bridge in Great Barrington is scheduled for demolition in a few years. After demolition occurs, the recently-sprayed beams will be taken back to UMass for testing and measurement to study how well the deposited steel powder adhered to the structure in the field compared to in a controlled lab setting, if it corroded further after it was sprayed, and determine its mechanical properties.

This demonstration builds on several years of research by the UMass and MIT teams, including development of a “digital thread” approach to scan corroded beam surfaces and determine material deposition profiles, alongside laboratory studies of cold spray and other additive manufacturing approaches that are suited to field deployment.

Altogether, this work is a collaborative effort among UMass Amherst, MIT MechE, MassDOT, the Massachusetts Technology Collaborative (MassTech), the U.S. Department of Transportation, and the Federal Highway Administration. Research reports are available on the MassDOT website.  

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Homeowner Tips On Handling Wine Stains In Boston, Massachusetts

Importance of Fast Action

When it comes to maintaining the wonder and integrity of your own home, fast motion may be the difference between a minor inconvenience and a permanent blemish. This rings especially true for householders in Boston who face the problem of wine stains. Whether it is a spilled glass throughout a cocktail party or an unintended dribble on a favorite carpet, prompt and efficient response can mitigate harm and restore surfaces to their unique situation. Understanding the importance of instant motion not only helps in preserving your belongings but also eases the stress related to such mishaps.

Understanding the Urgency to Treat Wine Stains

Dealing with wine stains promptly is essential for householders, especially in a city like Boston the place social gatherings are plentiful. When wine spills happen, how to book Patriot Maids the immediate response can considerably influence the removal course of. The longer the wine sits, the extra it seeps into fabrics and surfaces, making it increasingly troublesome to patriot maids house cleaners boston ma get rid of the stain. Quick motion is essential to preserving the integrity of your carpets, upholstery, and desk linens, allowing for a more practical clear and lowering the probability of permanent damage.

Understanding the urgency additionally helps prevent the stain from setting in, which may lead to unwanted odors and appeal to pests. Moreover, treating the stain as soon as attainable gives homeowners the higher hand in selecting applicable cleaning strategies and options. With numerous choices obtainable, fast intervention can lead to extra successful outcomes. A easy blotting action with chilly water or salt can generally make all the difference. Therefore, when confronted with a wine spill, remember that haste is not only helpful—it’s essential for sustaining a stain-free residence.

Consequences of Delaying Treatment

When it involves tackling wine stains, homeowners in Boston, Massachusetts, must act swiftly. Prompt action is crucial in stopping stains from setting, which can result in everlasting discoloration and costly remediation. Delaying remedy not solely exacerbates the state of affairs but in addition complicates future cleansing efforts.

Immediate consideration helps in lifting the stain before it penetrates deeper into the fabric or surface. Using the right cleaning options quickly can reduce damage and keep away from the necessity for skilled cleaning services. Quick action prevents odors from creating, which may be particularly problematic in upholstered furniture. Addressing the stain promptly can save time and effort in the long run, reducing the risk of spreading the stain.

Homeowners should maintain cleansing provides helpful and develop a swift response strategy to mitigate the results of wine spills.

Components of Red and White Wine Stains

Wine stains could be a common nuisance for householders, particularly in Boston, where gatherings usually feature delectable food and fantastic wines. Understanding the elements of pink and white wine stains is crucial for effective removal. Pink wine is primarily made from anthocyanins, tannins, and acids, giving it that distinct wealthy shade, while white wine, lighter in hue, consists mainly of acids and phenolic compounds. Both forms of stains require totally different approaches for remedy, making it important for owners to know the distinctive nature of

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Entrepreneur creates career pathways with MIT OpenCourseWare

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Entrepreneur creates career pathways with MIT OpenCourseWare

When June Odongo interviewed early-career electrical engineer Cynthia Wacheke for a software engineering position at her company, Wacheke lacked knowledge of computer science theory but showed potential in complex problem-solving.

Determined to give Wacheke a shot, Odongo turned to MIT OpenCourseWare to create a six-month “bridging course” modeled after the classes she once took as a computer science student. Part of MIT Open Learning, OpenCourseWare offers free, online, open educational resources from more than 2,500 courses that span the MIT undergraduate and graduate curriculum. 

“Wacheke had the potential and interest to do the work that needed to be done, so the way to solve this was for me to literally create a path for her to get that work done,” says Odongo, founder and CEO of Senga Technologies. 

Developers, Odongo says, are not easy to find. The OpenCourseWare educational resources provided a way to close that gap. “We put Wacheke through the course last year, and she is so impressive,” Odongo says. “Right now, she is doing our first machine learning models. It’s insane how good of a team member she is. She has done so much in such a short time.”

Making high-quality candidates job-ready

Wacheke, who holds a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from the University of Nairobi, started her professional career as a hardware engineer. She discovered a passion for software while working on a dashboard design project, and decided to pivot from hardware to software engineering. That’s when she discovered Senga Technologies, a logistics software and services company in Kenya catering to businesses that ship in Africa. 

Odongo founded Senga with the goal of simplifying and easing the supply chain and logistics experience, from the movement of goods to software tools. Senga’s ultimate goal, Odongo says, is to have most of their services driven by software. That means employees — and candidates — need to be able to think through complex problems using computer science theory.

“A lot of people are focused on programming, but we care less about programming and more about problem-solving,” says Odongo, who received a bachelor’s degree in computer science from the University of Massachusetts at Lowell and an MBA from Harvard Business School. “We actually apply the things people learn in computer science programs.”

Wacheke started the bridging course in June 2022 and was given six months to complete the curriculum on the MIT OpenCourseWare website. She took nine courses, including: Introduction to Algorithms; Mathematics for Computer Science; Design and Analysis of Algorithms; Elements of Software Construction; Automata, Computability, and Complexity; Database Systems; Principles of Autonomy and Decision Making; Introduction to Machine Learning; and Networks. 

“The bridging course helped me learn how to think through things,” Wacheke says. “It’s one thing to know how to do something, but it’s another to design that thing from scratch and implement it.”

During the bridging course, Wacheke was paired with a software engineer at Senga, who mentored her and answered questions along the way. She learned Ruby on Rails, a server-side web application framework under the MIT License. Wacheke also completed other projects to complement the theory she was learning. She created a new website that included an integration to channel external requests to Slack, a cross-platform team communication tool used by the company’s employees.

Continuous learning for team members

The bridging course concluded with a presentation to Senga employees, during which Wacheke explained how the company could use graph theory for decision-making. “If you want to get from point A to B, there are algorithms you can use to find the shortest path,” Wacheke says. “Since we’re a logistics company, I thought we could use this when we’re deciding which routes our trucks take.”

The presentation, which is the final requirement for the bridging course, is also a professional development opportunity for Senga employees. “This process is helpful for our team members, particularly those who have been out of school for a while,” Odongo says. “The candidates present what they’ve learned in relation to Senga. It’s a way of doing continuous learning for the existing team members.”

After successfully completing the bridging course in November 2022, Wacheke transitioned to a full-time software engineer role. She is currently developing a “machine” that can interpret and categorize hundreds of documents, including delivery notes, cash flows, and receipts.

“The goal is to enable our customers to simply feed those documents into our machine, and then we can more accurately read and convert them to digital formats to drive automation,” Odongo says. “The machine will also enable someone to ask a document a question, such as ‘What did I deliver to retailer X on date Y?’ or ‘What is the total price of the goods delivered?’”

The bridging course, which was initially custom-designed for Wacheke, is now a permanent program at Senga. A second team member completed the course in October 2023 and has joined the software team full time. 

“Developers are not easy to find, and you also want high-quality developers,” Odongo says. “At least when we do this, we know that the person has gone through what we need.”

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Data Engineering vs Data Science: Which Course Should You Take Abroad?

In today’s data-driven world, careers in tech and analytics are booming. Two of the most sought-after fields that international students often explore are Data Engineering and Data Science. Both these disciplines play critical roles in helping businesses make informed decisions. However, they are not the same, and if you're planning to pursue a course abroad, understanding the difference between the two is crucial to making the right career move.

In this comprehensive guide, we’ll explore:

What is Data Engineering?

What is Data Science?

Key differences between the two fields

Skills and tools required

Job opportunities and career paths

Best countries to study each course

Top universities offering these programs

Which course is better for you?

What is Data Engineering?

Data Engineering is the backbone of the data science ecosystem. It focuses on the design, development, and maintenance of systems that collect, store, and transform data into usable formats. Data engineers build and optimize the architecture (pipelines, databases, and large-scale processing systems) that data scientists use to perform analysis.

Key Responsibilities:

Developing, constructing, testing, and maintaining data architectures

Building data pipelines to streamline data flow

Managing and organizing raw data

Ensuring data quality and integrity

Collaborating with data analysts and scientists

Popular Tools:

Apache Hadoop

Apache Spark

SQL/NoSQL databases (PostgreSQL, MongoDB)

Python, Scala, Java

AWS, Azure, Google Cloud

What is Data Science?

Data Science, on the other hand, is more analytical. It involves extracting insights from data using algorithms, statistical models, and machine learning. Data scientists interpret complex datasets to identify patterns, forecast trends, and support decision-making.

Key Responsibilities:

Analyzing large datasets to extract actionable insights

Using machine learning and predictive modeling

Communicating findings to stakeholders through visualization

A/B testing and hypothesis validation

Data storytelling

Popular Tools:

Python, R

TensorFlow, Keras, PyTorch

Tableau, Power BI

SQL

Jupyter Notebook

Career Paths and Opportunities

Data Engineering Careers:

Data Engineer

Big Data Engineer

Data Architect

ETL Developer

Cloud Data Engineer

Average Salary (US): $100,000–$140,000/year Job Growth: High demand due to an increase in big data applications and cloud platforms.

Data Science Careers:

Data Scientist

Machine Learning Engineer

Data Analyst

AI Specialist

Business Intelligence Analyst

Average Salary (US): $95,000–$135,000/year Job Growth: Strong demand across sectors like healthcare, finance, and e-commerce.

Best Countries to Study These Courses Abroad

1. United States

The US is a leader in tech innovation and offers top-ranked universities for both fields.

Top Universities:

Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)

Stanford University

Carnegie Mellon University

UC Berkeley

Highlights:

Access to Silicon Valley

Industry collaborations

Internship and job opportunities

2. United Kingdom

UK institutions provide flexible and industry-relevant postgraduate programs.

Top Universities:

University of Oxford

Imperial College London

University of Edinburgh

University of Manchester

Highlights:

1-year master’s programs

Strong research culture

Scholarships for international students

3. Germany

Known for engineering excellence and affordability.

Top Universities:

Technical University of Munich (TUM)

RWTH Aachen University

University of Freiburg

Highlights:

Low or no tuition fees

High-quality public education

Opportunities in tech startups and industries

4. Canada

Popular for its friendly immigration policies and growing tech sector.

Top Universities:

University of Toronto

University of British Columbia

McGill University

Highlights:

Co-op programs

Pathway to Permanent Residency

Tech innovation hubs in Toronto and Vancouver

5. Australia

Ideal for students looking for industry-aligned and practical courses.

Top Universities:

University of Melbourne

Australian National University

University of Sydney

Highlights:

Focus on employability

Vibrant student community

Post-study work visa options

6. France

Emerging as a strong tech education destination.

Top Universities:

HEC Paris (Data Science for Business)

École Polytechnique

Grenoble Ecole de Management

Highlights:

English-taught master’s programs

Government-funded scholarships

Growth of AI and data-focused startups

Course Curriculum: What Will You Study?

Data Engineering Courses Abroad Typically Include:

Data Structures and Algorithms

Database Systems

Big Data Analytics

Cloud Computing

Data Warehousing

ETL Pipeline Development

Programming in Python, Java, and Scala

Data Science Courses Abroad Typically Include:

Statistical Analysis

Machine Learning and AI

Data Visualization

Natural Language Processing (NLP)

Predictive Analytics

Deep Learning

Business Intelligence Tools

Which Course Should You Choose?

Choosing between Data Engineering and Data Science depends on your interests, career goals, and skillset.

Go for Data Engineering if:

You enjoy backend systems and architecture

You like coding and building tools

You are comfortable working with databases and cloud systems

You want to work behind the scenes, ensuring data flow and integrity

Go for Data Science if:

You love analyzing data to uncover patterns

You have a strong foundation in statistics and math

You want to work with machine learning and AI

You prefer creating visual stories and communicating insights

Scholarships and Financial Support

Many universities abroad offer scholarships for international students in tech disciplines. Here are a few to consider:

DAAD Scholarships (Germany): Fully-funded programs for STEM students

Commonwealth Scholarships (UK): Tuition and living costs covered

Fulbright Program (USA): Graduate-level funding for international students

Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships: For master’s and PhD students in Canada

Eiffel Scholarships (France): Offered by the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs

Final Thoughts: Make a Smart Decision

Both Data Engineering and Data Science are rewarding and in-demand careers. Neither is better or worse—they simply cater to different strengths and interests.

If you're analytical, creative, and enjoy experimenting with models, Data Science is likely your path.

If you're system-oriented, logical, and love building infrastructure, Data Engineering is the way to go.

When considering studying abroad, research the university's curriculum, available electives, internship opportunities, and career support services. Choose a program that aligns with your long-term career aspirations.

By understanding the core differences and assessing your strengths, you can confidently decide which course is the right fit for you.

Need Help Choosing the Right Program Abroad?

At Cliftons Study Abroad, we help students like you choose the best universities and courses based on your interests and future goals. From counselling to application assistance and visa support, we’ve got your journey covered.

Contact us today to start your journey in Data Science or Data Engineering abroad!

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Open Your Future: A Comprehensive Guide to CNA Certification in Massachusetts

Unlock Your Future: A‌ Thorough Guide to CNA Certification in Massachusetts

Unlock Your ‌future: A Comprehensive Guide to CNA⁢ Certification in Massachusetts

Are you ‌considering a rewarding career in healthcare? Becoming a ⁢Certified Nursing Assistant⁢ (CNA) in Massachusetts may be ​the perfect path for⁢ you. This ‍comprehensive⁢ guide will‌ walk you through everything you ⁣need⁣ to know about obtaining your ⁢CNA certification, from the requirements to the ⁤benefits and practical tips for success.

What is ‌a CNA?

A Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) is​ a ‍crucial member⁢ of the healthcare team,providing essential care to patients in various‌ settings,including nursing homes,hospitals,and ⁤assisted ​living facilities. CNAs ‌perform‌ tasks ⁤such ‍as:

Assisting patients with daily activities

Monitoring vital⁢ signs

Maintaining patient ​hygiene

Providing emotional support

CNA⁢ Certification Requirements in Massachusetts

To become a CNA in‍ Massachusetts, ‍you must meet specific‌ requirements. ⁣Here’s what you‌ need to​ know:

Age Requirement: You must ​be at least 18 years old.

Education: A high school diploma or equivalent is ⁤required.

Background Check: A criminal background check is mandatory.

Training program: Completion of a state-approved CNA training program ⁢is essential.

Examination: Pass the Massachusetts CNA competency ⁤exam.

Steps to Obtain⁣ Your ‍CNA Certification

follow these steps ​to unlock your future​ as a CNA in Massachusetts:

Choose a ⁤Training ‍Program: enroll in‌ a⁢ state-approved CNA training program.Look for programs that offer hands-on ​training and prepare you for the certification⁢ exam.

Complete Required Hours: Most ‍programs require a minimum of 75 hours of training, including both classroom instruction⁤ and clinical practice.

pass the ⁤Exam: After completing your training,⁣ register for the Massachusetts CNA competency exam, which ‌consists of a written and practical skills test.

Apply for Certification: Upon passing the exam, submit⁣ your application ‌and pay any associated​ fees to receive your CNA certification.

Benefits ⁤of ⁣Becoming a CNA in ​Massachusetts

Becoming a CNA offers numerous benefits,​ making it a​ great choice for ⁣those entering the healthcare field. Here are some of ⁤the⁣ key advantages:

Job Security: The demand for healthcare workers, especially ‍CNAs, ⁢is growing rapidly.

Foundation for Future Advancement: CNAs‌ can build their careers by⁣ pursuing further⁤ education and certifications⁢ in nursing or ⁤specialized care roles.

Personal Fulfillment: Helping others and making a difference​ in ‌patients’ lives‌ can be immensely rewarding.

Flexible Working Hours: Many ​healthcare facilities offer various shifts, including part-time and full-time opportunities.

Practical Tips for Success as ⁢a CNA

Starting ‍your ‍journey⁢ as a ⁣CNA can be both exciting and overwhelming. Here are ⁢some practical‌ tips to ⁤help you excel:

Stay Educated: Continuously seek learning ​opportunities to ⁣enhance your skills and knowledge.

Develop ‌Strong Communication Skills: ‍ Build rapport with patients and​ work effectively with your healthcare team.

Practice empathy: Show compassion and understanding towards⁢ patients, which ​can​ greatly impact⁣ their experience.

manage Stress: ‌Find healthy coping mechanisms to handle the emotional demands of the job.

Case Studies: Real-life Experiences

Understanding the role​ of​ a ‌CNA is easier when you hear from⁤ those who have lived the experience:

Jane, a CNA in‌ Springfield: ⁤”I started⁣ my career as⁣ a CNA while attending nursing school. ⁢The hands-on experience I gained was invaluable. I learned how to handle various patient scenarios‌ and developed essential skills that​ made my transition to​ nursing smoother.”

Michael, a ⁤CNA in Boston: “Being a CNA can be challenging, but the connection⁢ we ​build ​with our patients makes it all worthwhile.‍ I ‍love knowing that I can make a difference in someone’s day, even if it’s just a smile or a kind​ word.”

Understanding the CNA Examination in Massachusetts

The ⁣CNA certification⁣ examination⁣ is crucial​ for ‍your career. Here’s what⁤ to‍ expect:

Section

Description

Written Exam

Consists of multiple-choice questions covering various topics related to ‌patient care.

Skills Test

Involves demonstrating specific​ skills in a controlled ‍environment,such as taking vital signs.

Frequently asked Questions about CNA Certification

1. How‍ long ⁣does it take to become a⁣ CNA in Massachusetts?

Typically, completing a‌ training program takes about 4 to‍ 12 weeks, depending on the school and the structure⁣ of the program.

2. What is the⁣ average⁢ salary for a‍ CNA in Massachusetts?

As⁣ of recent data, the average⁤ salary for a CNA in Massachusetts ranges from $30,000 to‌ $45,000 per year,⁤ depending ‌on​ experience and location.

3.How often do I need to renew my CNA certification?

CNA certifications in Massachusetts must be renewed​ every two years. You may need to complete continuing education ⁤to maintain your​ certification.

Conclusion

unlocking your​ future through CNA certification in ‌Massachusetts is both an achievable and rewarding⁢ goal. By​ following the outlined steps⁣ and leveraging the benefits of this ⁢role, you can embark on a fulfilling career in healthcare. Remember,your journey begins with research,training,and dedication to patient care. So take the first step ⁣today—your future awaits.

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