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Graduate Story: Sarah Warden '98, Imagica of Boston

Performing nationally and internationally, former Spanish major Sarah Warden '98 shares her love of ice skating as a performer with Imagica of Boston.

Officer Strachan, a 2013 graduate of Dickinson's music-performance program, plays the violin in uniform.

And the Beat Goes On: Dickinson Alum Bridges Divides Through Music

“It humanizes the badge, and it brings this beautiful connection I think we sorely need.” Officer Alexander Strachan 13 challenges stereotypes and bridges divides with music.

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Dickinson Students Work With Alum to Breathe New Life Into 84 Lumber's Legacy Systems

A computer science project sets students on their own course to tackle complex real-world problems for multibillion-dollar corporation.

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5 Career Tips for the AI Age

Are you considering a career in artificial intelligence (AI)—or wondering how to AI-proof your current job? We asked seven ahead-of-the-curve alumni for their best career advice.

Mitch Andres

Graduate Stories: Mitch Andres '18, Senior Account Executive, Google

Find out how a Dickinson education helped Mitch Andres '18 become one of roughly 40 Dickinsonians working at Google.

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Graduate Story: Chris Steel '90

Chris Steel '90 evaluates emerging AI and machine-learning tech and develops customized plans for optimal use, leads a team of tech consultants, and has a patent pending for an AI-based tool.

Mike Capone '88 a former Dickinson computer science major, is CEO of the software company Qlik.

Graduate Story: Mike Capone ’88

Mike Capone ’88, CEO of the software company Qlik, demonstrates how to lead in business and beyond during the AI age and offers advice for present and future CEOs.

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Adding Up AI’s Impact on Health Care

Judith Faulkner ’65, CEO and founder of Epic, shares how she went from math major to programmer to tech entrepreneur, and the impact of AI on her industry.

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Taking the AI Pulse

Nearly 200 alumni responded to an informal poll asking for their thoughts, perceptions and experiences with AI. Dig into the results.

Andrew Hyde '81

Graduate Story: Andrew Hyde '81, The Stimson Center

Andrew Hyde ’81 pioneered the use of pre-AI and AI technologies in diplomacy and national and global policy. Discover his journey from an undergrad to a high-level expert and thought leader.

"For the most part, AI makes my life easier," says Dara Pappas '17, whose AI certification places her ahead of the curve in her role as research director.

Graduate Story: Dara Pappas ’17, Kantar

"Staying at the forefront of innovations is crucial," says Dara Pappas '17, whose Dickinson education and AI certification has placed her well ahead of the curve in marketing and research.

Edwin Padilla '16 works at the nexus of AI, machine learning, data science and management, leading a technical team at Vanguard.

Graduate Story: Edwin Padilla ’16, Vanguard

A degree in computer science and music and a Career Center event led Edwin Padilla '16 to an AI career at Vanguard. Here's how.

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Graduate Story: Ellis Tucci '20, Saturn Interactive

Former economics major Ellis Tucci '20 shares creativity and artistic talent as an independent video game developer.

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Real Estate Finance & Investments Class Mixes With Alums in the Field

On the heels of an incredible funding round for their new business, Ben Catanese ’00 and T.J. Doyle ’00 visit Dickinson to advise and network with students.

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Graduate Story: Julia Filiberti Allen '12, Saab Inc.

Former mathematics major Julia Filiberti Allen '12 follows her passion for meaningful research as vice president and chief technology officer for Saab Inc.

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