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63 B U S I N E S S P RO F I L E S B U S I N E S S P R O F I L E S S P E C I A L A D V E R T I S I N G S E C T I O N Helping Mainers get life-saving care, faster LifeFlight of Maine, the state's only air ambulance service, teamed up with students in the Roux's master's in analytics program to identify how they could shorten the time it takes for one of its flight crews to take off once an emergency call has been received. e students ana- lyzed variables that contribute to how long it takes for a helicopter to get into the air and created dashboards that would enable LifeFlight to better track which combination of variables yielded the best results. "We're already incorporating the data analysis and dashboards the students produced into our operational decisions," said Bill Cyr, COO of LifeFlight of Maine. "For many LifeFlight patients, every minute matters, and these insights from the Roux students will help save lives here in Maine." Classroom learning leads to enhanced operational efficiency on the job Roux learner and cPort Credit Union team member Marcus Cady was in an analytics class when he saw an opportunity to use what he was learning to drive efficiencies at work. Cady engaged stakeholders from both organizations, which led to a project that identified how cPort could harness advanced data analytics to gain deeper insights, streamline processes, and deliver greater value to its customers. "Diving deeply into our data and analyzing it in innova- tive and creative ways has unlocked exciting opportunities for both cPort and our members," said Charlie Emple, cPort's Manager of Financial Planning and Analysis. "I eagerly anticipate the positive impact this model will have on our credit union and community." Scholarships launching the careers of the future By providing $100 million in scholarships via the Alfond Scholars Initiative, the Harold Alfond Foundation is directly support- ing the next generation of talent that Maine needs. Generous, need-based scholarships for all learners support people from all backgrounds and at all points of their careers, whether they're looking to gain new skills or deepen existing ones. Graduates drive progress across Maine e Alfond Scholars Initiative empowers students like Rachel Sukeforth, who was working for the State of Maine when she realized that she was lacking the data skills to advance her career. She enrolled as a part-time student, taking classes at the pace that suited her life. "I love to learn and had been thinking about taking a class here and there," she explained. "e scholarship helped me see that doing a full degree was possible." Sukeforth now leads a team at the Office of Behavioral Health. Or Philip Mathieu, who uses the skills he gained in the data science master's program as a data scientist at IDEXX. "It really was a no-brainer to do the program at the Roux once I understood what the program looked like because it meant I didn't have to make any sacrifices in terms of the type of education, the quality of the instruction and the opportunity of having such a large net- work to work with through Northeastern," he said. "And I could still put down my roots and, as I was in the program, already be seeing the impact I was having in the city that I live in." A permanent home for Northeastern's Portland campus As we look to the future, excitement is building for Northeastern's permanent Portland campus. e 13.5-acre site will feature state- of-the art buildings and serve as a hub for education, research, and entrepreneurship. It will also include new public green space, water- front access, and pedestrian and bicycle connections for all to enjoy. Ready to explore how Northeastern University's Roux Institute can help you meet your organization's most pressing challenges? We can't wait to partner with you. l P H O T O C O U R T E S Y O F N O R T H E A S T E R N U N I V E R S I T Y ' S R O U X I N S T I T U T E P H O T O C O U R T E S Y O F N O R T H E A S T E R N U N I V E R S I T Y ' S R O U X I N S T I T U T E Above: Generous, need-based scholarships for all learners from the Alfond Scholars Initiative directly support the next generation of talent that Maine needs. Below: A rendering of Northeastern's new Portland campus, one building of a multi-building complex that will foster breakthrough moments and transform inspiration into action.

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