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Careers in Innovation Are careers in technology innovation the purview of startups or can they be found at large financial institutions as well? That was the topic of discussion at the latest installment of the Innovation Lab’s new “Innovation Conversations” series. Bank of America executives Alla Pilster, managing director of the Cloud & Advanced Technology Group, and Will Kawalek, Sr. VP of Technol- ogy Partnership & Business Development, discussed their paths to professional success, giving students a new appreciation of how business innovation works in traditional financial services.
Prof. Marc Spear (center) with Sy Syms students
Communicating Like a Pro This fall, the Sy Syms School of Business introduced a new business communications curriculum that takes the best of classroom practices and integrates them with proven corporate training techniques to make stu- dents workplace- and career-ready. Revamped from the ground up, the new curriculum comes at a time when communication expertise is one of the key qualifications employers look for when hiring. READ MORE
(l-r): Will Kawalek, Alla Pilster, Dr. Maria Blekher (YU Innovation Lab)
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Understanding Climate Change
YU Historian Explores the Legacy of a Polish Patriot
Katz Leaders Speak at Global Cybertech Summit Dr. Paul Russo, dean of the Katz School and vice provost, and Sivan Tehila, director of the Katz School’s cybersecurity master’s programs, were panelists on Nov. 16-17 at Cybertech NYC, an international summit featuring thought leaders in the cyber industry. Dr. Russo and Tehila offered their expertise and insights on a variety of topics, from cyber intelligence to the growing role of women in cybertech.
Katz School graduate students have built a machine learning model that
On Nov. 21, Revel Grad- uate School hosted a book talk with Dr. Joshua Zimmerman
on his latest work, Jozef Pilsudski: Founding Father of Modern Poland . In a fascinating exploration of this historical figure, Dr. Zimmerman explored the complex reputation of the 20th-century leader who supported an independent Ukraine and advocated for the protection of Jewish and other minorities. READ MORE
utilizes satellite images to refine climate change fore- casts which are important for managing corporate assets. Focusing their work on areas in Northern California affected by wildfire, the student team was advised by Dr. Yuri Katz, a Katz faculty member and senior director of data science at S&P Global Market Intelligence. READ MORE
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