Happy 73rd Birthday to the United States Air Force

By admin | September 16, 2020 | Comments 0 Comment

The University of Louisville (UofL) is proud to recognize and celebrate the 73^rd birthday of the United States Air Force on September 18, 2020.

UofL has a long and proud tradition of supporting the United States Air Force. Between 1947 and today, hundreds of members of the United States Air Force pursued voluntary education and completed degrees at UofL. Since 1949, UofL has been home to a United States Air Force Reserve Officer Training Command (AFROTC) Detachment which has sent hundreds of Second Lieutenants into the Air Force.

Our AFROTC Detachment, and United States Army Reserve Officer Training Command Battalion are housed in Dougherty Hall. The hall is named in honor of retired United States Air Force General Russell E. Dougherty, the former commander-in-chief of United States Strategic Air Command and a 1948 University of Louisville Law School graduate.

To say that UofL is proud of its students, alumni, faculty and staff who serve or served in the United States Air Force would be an understatement. We are honored to teach them, work with them and serve them.

Honoring a U.S. Air Force Student: Sannely Vega Siurano

One of our current students who is a member of the United States Air Force is Sannely Vega Siurano. Sannely, an Air Force Public Health specialist, is a student in UofL’s online Master of Science of Social Work (MSSW) program.

Hailing from Caguas, Puerto Rico, Sannely has been in the Air Force since 2018 and is currently stationed at Aviano Air Base, Italy. Despite her short time in the Air Force, she already boasts an impressive list of accomplishments including: Honor Graduate from Basic Training, promotion to Airman Below-the-Zone and promotion to Senior Airman six months early.

She was also awarded a Diamond Sharp Award, as well as an Achievement Award for her performance during her installation’s COVID-19 response. Sannely says her favorite Air Force memory so far is the day she graduated basic training when she saw her family and was able to “eat candy and fast food after two months”.

When searching for a leading online MSSW program, Sannely was looking for a program which was flexible about practicum placement for overseas military members. This search led her to UofL and she knew this was the right place for her when she found out UofL offers a reduced tuition rate of $250 per credit hour for Active Duty, Coast Guard and qualifying members of the National Guard and Reserve for undergraduate and most graduate programs.

Since the military’s Tuition Assistance (TA) programs reimburses service members up to $250 per credit hour, UofL’s reduced tuition rate allows Sannely to save her Department of Veterans Affairs Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits to either pursue education beyond her master’s degree, or to transfer her Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits to a family member.

According to Sannely, UofL was easy to work with and provided excellent support throughout her enrollment process. In particular, Sannely said Connie Uzzell, Admissions Coordinator in the Kent School of Social Work, was extremely helpful during the admission process.

While she has only recently started coursework, Sannely has been impressed by her professors’ and advisors’ flexibility and understanding. She says her classmates seem genuinely motivated to help make the world a little better.

When she completes her master’s program, Sannely intends to remain in the Air Force and pursue a commission and career as a Clinical Social Worker.

As we pause to celebrate the Air Force’s birthday, we are thankful for the members of the United States Air Force, and their families, serving in harm’s way to defend this nation and our interests.

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Engineer the future: new programs in Materials & Energy Sciences and AI for Medicine

By Ashley Jefferson | August 10, 2020

UofL is proud to announce the launch of two new online engineering programs. Both programs prepare engineers to advance the future of their industry – be that renewable energy or healthcare.

Read on for details on the newly launched Master of Science in Materials and Energy Science & Engineering and Graduate Certificate in Artificial Intelligence in Medicine.

M.S. in Materials and Energy Sciences & Engineering

Meeting the rising energy demand is one of our greatest challenges, affecting quality of life, education and commerce across the globe.

Gain the knowledge and expertise to better address this challenge and influence the quality of life worldwide with UofL’s online Master of Science in Materials and Energy Science & Engineering.

Discover the power of advanced materials and renewables.

This multidisciplinary program delivers in-depth knowledge in areas such as materials chemistry and physics, processing, energy conversion and storage, and systems-level engineering.

“Materials and energy scientists and engineers receive the gratification that comes from working toward addressing the most important challenges of this century. Professionals in this area choose this field not only because of the growing job market and potential compensation, but to be of service to society by applying their engineering knowledge and skills to meet advanced materials challenges and energy challenges faced worldwide. The new M.S. in Materials and Energy Science & Engineering is a multidisciplinary program that prepares graduates for careers in a semiconductor manufacturing industry that targets improving our quality of life.”

Dr. Mahendra Sunkara, Program Director
Conn Center for Renewable Energy Research
M.S. in Materials and Energy Science & Engineering

You can complete the 30 required courses in as little as 1 year – or enroll part-time and move at a pace that better suits your life.

If you’re ready to discover, implement and advance new energy sources for society, learn more at the MESE program page.

Taught in part by researchers at the Conn Center for Renewable Energy Research.

Grad Certificate: AI in Medicine

The volume of biomedical and patient data is continuously increasing, the variety of diseases is broader than ever and standard methods of assessment are becoming insufficient.

Enhance your ability to effectively analyze medical problems and interpret complex data with UofL’s online Artificial Intelligence in Medicine Certificate.

Innovate through AI-powered solutions.

This highly-specialized expertise allows you to effectively analyze biomedical data, improve patient care and advance your career.

“Biomedical data are now available in an overwhelming volume, and the potential benefits gained by using advanced technologies to manage and analyze these data are exponential. The primary goal of UofL’s AI in Medicine certificate is to prepare medical professionals and engineers to effectively use these technologies, and to improve patient care as a result.”

Hermann Frieboes, Ph.D.
Program Director

The certificate is comprised of 5 graduate courses (15 credit hours), which students can complete in just 2 semesters.

If you’re interested in advancing medicine through advanced technologies, or know someone who might be, learn more at the certificate program page.

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The University of Louisville offers degrees and certificate programs 100% online, delivering quality online education to non-traditional students and professionals who need alternative learning delivery methods and want to earn a college degree or certificate to start or advance their career — from wherever and whenever it’s most convenient for them. Read more about our programs in our featured blog posts.

Effective Leadership Course: Online MEng. in Engineering Management

By Ashley Jefferson | August 7, 2020 | Comments 0 Comment

Bill Harrington, UofL professor for the online Master of Engineering in Engineering Management (MEEM) program, talks below about the value of the EM 676 Effective Leadership industrial engineering course for MEEM students.

Effective Leadership (EM 676) is a course designed to bring focus to one’s leadership journey. The course begins with each student developing a personal vision statement after reflecting on personal values, purpose, and aspiration as they pertain to career and life in general.

Throughout the course, students explore how they will grow toward their ideal selves by using Intentional Change Theory, which was developed by Richard Boyatzis, a leading researcher in the field of Organizational Development. This work culminates in the final project.

Along the way, challenging leadership topics are covered to help students identify ways in which they can grow. These topics include emotional intelligence, setting corporate and departmental vision, change management, performance improvement, sourcing decisions, and leading thoughtfully through a merger or acquisition.

The common theme in all of these topics is that they involve aspects of leading others. Students who have completed Effective Leadership have consistently shared how the course has helped them better define and approach their career objectives.

As the instructor, I find great joy in listening to students and serving in many ways as a career coach.

– Bill Harrington, MEEM Online Professor

Find our more about UofL’s online Master of Engineering in Engineering Management program.

Become a better manager: business analytics is key

By Ashley Jefferson | August 4, 2020 | Comments 0 Comment

Does your organization look for data when deciding how to tackle a challenge or how to move forward? Are you regularly asked to support your business strategy with data? Are you pursuing your first or next leadership role? Want to become a better manager?

In a world where data is booming and businesses are expected to make data-driven decisions, understanding how to use, analyze and communicate effectively in key business analytics areas is now essential to success.

UofL’s new fully online Managerial Analytics Certificate equips current or aspiring business managers with the critical data management and data science expertise needed to make strategic business decisions in a fast-changing marketplace.

What is Managerial Analytics?

Managerial analytics focuses on skills in rapidly-developing and in-demand areas, targeting anyone looking to become a better manager through data-driven expertise. These areas include business analytics, artificial intelligence, blockchain, spreadsheet modeling, storytelling through data and more—all with a business management focus.

Who is this online business certificate designed for?

UofL’s online Managerial Analytics Certificate is designed for anyone with a bachelor’s degree that currently manages or aspires to manage some component of a business’ strategy, decision-making or implementation. Understanding how to look at data, results and forecasting can help you make more effective choices with confidence. The analytics expertise gained in this program can be applied to all areas of business, from marketing to sales, operations, finance, people management and more.

Benefits of UofL’s online Managerial Analytics Certificate

Increase your functional knowledge in the rapidly growing field of data analytics as it applies to business management.
Learn to apply analytics across business areas including, but not limited to: finance and forecasting, price optimization, customer acquisition, computer information systems, web page analysis, operations management, inventory planning and more.
Develop your ability to communicate analysis and results through data visualization and data storytelling.
Get a jump start on your MBA—credits earned in the certificate can count as 1/5 of your UofL online MBA. This combination delivers a powerful set of credentials, intended to empower you to overcome any challenge faced by the businesses of today and tomorrow as a result of continuous advancements in big data, artificial intelligence, and data analytics.
Complete your business certificate in managerial analytics in as little as 2 semesters.
Connect and network with other professionals across the industry.
Learn when it’s convenient for you with 100% online courses and anywhere, anytime access.

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The new online Managerial Analytics Certificate is offered through the College of Business at the University of Louisville. The College of Business is an AACSB accredited online school. Read more about our business programs.