Looking to elevate your organization, and bring it to the next level? Bring on learners from Salem State University to be your learner-consultants, in a project-based experience. Learners will work on one main project over the experience of the semester, connecting with you as needed with virtual communication tools. Learners in this experience: A. Understand the types of operations and logistics/supply chain problems encountered in managing a business, government or non-profit organization, either manufacturing or service oriented. B. Apply critical thinking and the appropriate business analytical techniques to common problems encountered in various cultural and global business settings. C. Demonstrate an understanding of the increasing importance of sustainability and its close relationship with many essential functions of operations and logistics/supply chain management. D. Demonstrate an understanding of and appreciation for the ethical/legal environment encountered in operations and logistics/supply chain management. E. Use analytical thinking and reasoning skills as applied to operations and logistics/supply chain management problems using innovative Excel based quantitative techniques. F. Implement effective communications and interpersonal skills in problem solving. G. This experience is delivered by business problem solving or strategy development related to Sustainability in operations and logistics/supply chain management.

Our students are enrolled in a Business Statistics course at Salem State University and have foundational training in data analysis, statistical inference, and data visualization. Through this Riipen project, they will: Analyze real-world business data using tools such as Excel and JMP Pro Perform descriptive and inferential statistical analyses (e.g., hypothesis testing, regression) Visualize findings using charts, dashboards, and interactive reports Provide actionable recommendations based on data trends and statistical evidence Collaborate with company partners to refine problem statements and interpret results Optionally design and prototype an AI chatbot (using platforms like Zapier ) to automate tasks such as FAQs, or internal reporting—if the project warrants it.

This experience is designed for senior undergraduate students completing their capstone internship requirement in a criminal justice undergraduate program at Salem State Univesity in Salem, Massachusetts. They are ready to apply their academic knowledge in real-world settings. Learners have a foundational understanding of law enforcement, court procedures, and correctional systems, and are eager to engage in practical projects that enhance their problem-solving and analytical skills. By collaborating with industry professionals, students can contribute to meaningful projects that address current challenges within criminal justice agencies. While compensation is not required for participation, some partners may choose to offer a stipend or honorarium to support student involvement. To help us better understand the range of opportunities available, we ask whether you are open to providing compensation—though this is entirely optional and will not impact your ability to participate.

This experience invites industry partners to collaborate with learners who have explored key art movements from prehistory through the medieval period. Students bring valuable skills in visual literacy, historical research, and cross-cultural communication, allowing them to contribute meaningfully to projects in the arts, heritage, and cultural sectors. Their ability to interpret and recontextualize artistic traditions can support creative, research-based, or interpretive work. Building on experiences like Salem State University's Trash to Art initiative —a binational, sustainability-focused project with Tecnológico de Monterrey in Mexico—students are also prepared to engage with themes of environmental awareness, public education, and global collaboration through artistic expression.