Articles by Eric Townsend
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'Clean Data' offers clear guidance for data scientists
June 10, 2015
It takes patience to correct misspelled words, convert file formats and remove incomplete records when analyzing large amounts of information contained in databases and spreadsheets. A new book by Elon University Professor Megan Squire helps to make such tasks easier.
Meir Goldstein named associate chaplain for Jewish Life
June 8, 2015
A rabbi with an accomplished history of leading Jewish communities, Goldstein comes to Elon University from the Pardes Jewish Day School in Phoenix.
A twist of fortune for Elon a cappella
June 3, 2015
What happens when your original arrangement of an already popular song "breaks the Internet?" Tyler Meacham, president of Twisted Measure, shares the story of a viral marketing campaign in late May that earned the Elon University a cappella group national attention.
Elon alumni celebrate impact of information science major
June 2, 2015
Offered by the Department of Computing Sciences, the information science program has earned praise from graduates who are advancing their careers or pursuing graduate degrees using concepts honed at Elon University.
Professor's new book anything but child's play
June 1, 2015
In "Play and the Human Condition," Elon University’s Thomas Henricks explores the way humans of all ages and cultures play with each other - through sport, games, art and more - and how such activities expand the sense of our own possibilities.
Elon DPT program & volunteer featured in news broadcast
June 1, 2015
An Alamance County elementary school student has volunteered over the past year to help students in Elon University's Doctor of Physical Therapy program, and WGHP Fox 8 recently shared how that young girl is making a difference of her own in the lives of others.
Elon employees honored at Staff Appreciation Day
May 29, 2015
Six Elon staff members were praised for their outstanding contributions to the university at an awards program Friday during an annual staff recognition celebration in McCrary Theatre.