NJIT held its commencement ceremonies May 17, 2007, at the Continental Airlines Arena, in East Rutherford, NJ.  During the ceremony, NJIT, New Jersey’s science and technology university, awarded 2,099 bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees in engineering, computer science, management, architecture, science and the liberal arts.

Anthony R. Coscia, chair of the board of commissioners of the The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, was awarded an honorary doctorate of humane letters.

Four other notable individuals received honorary degrees. NJIT alumnus William S. Guttenberg (class of 1944), of Tenafly, founder and retired president of Wilco Electric, was honored for his professional achievements and dedication helping physically challenged young people and for his generosity to NJIT.  Peter Lax, PhD, professor emeritus of mathematics, New York University, was applauded for his substantial and notable research contributions in the mathematical sciences.

Another NJIT alumnus, John J. Mooney (class of 1960), of Glen Rock, co-inventor of the catalytic converter, was honored for his outstanding achievements in the field of automotive technology and helping the environment.

Randal D. Pinkett, PhD, MBA, co-founder, president and CEO of BCT Partners, Newark, was honored for his academic and professional achievements and service to the community.