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Personal History: Five Years Later

October 29, 2018

Being Dean of McMaster Engineering is a singular and exceptional opportunity, bringing fulfillment and happiness. … More Personal History: Five Years Later

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Do they matter: Academic rankings

August 13, 2018

While celebrating our accomplishments reflected through rankings, we also pause to recognize the important metrics and impacts that they miss.  … More Do they matter: Academic rankings

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Pride and Prejudice (and University Program Rankings)

July 17, 2017

A less diverse research team is more likely to produce results that have lower impact. … More Pride and Prejudice (and University Program Rankings)

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University rankings, research and homophily

September 26, 2016

For university research, a less diverse team is more likely to produce fewer citations to its papers. Likewise, the more diverse a university leadership team, the more likely it will be to further the university’s mission and make an even greater impact on our world. … More University rankings, research and homophily

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