NJIT Newsroom tagged with "ccs"

NJIT Researcher Shows Data Mining EMRs Can Detect Bad Drug Reactions

Wed, 05 Jun 2013 00:00:00 -0400

NJIT Assistant Professor Mei Liu, PhD, a computer scientist, has recently shown in a new study that electronic medical records can validate previously reported adverse drug reactions and report new ones.

Tagged: college of computing sciences, ccs, data mining, electronic medical records, emr, mei liu

NJIT Awards 2,643 Degrees to Members of the Class of 2013 at Prudential Center

Mon, 20 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400

With woops, cheers and mortarboards flying, NJIT today awarded 2,643 degrees to the members of the class of 2013. This brings the total number of degrees awarded by the university to more than 74,678. The ceremony was held at Newark’s Prudential Center.

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Five NJIT New Jersey Students Reach May 20 Commencement Ready to Excel

Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400

NJIT offers innumerable opportunities and the students who avail themselves of the many campus attributes ranging from 121 degree programs to an enviable 15:1 student-faculty ratio often leave NJIT to enjoy a rich, rewarding future. Five inspirational stories below exemplify that if you stay in school and work hard, success follows.

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NJIT Computer Scientist Publishes New Algorithm Cluster To Data Mine Health Records

Wed, 15 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400

The time may be fast approaching for researchers to take better advantage of the vast amount of valuable patient information available from U.S. electronic health records. Lian Duan, an NJIT computer scientist with an expertise in data mining, has done just that with the recent publication of “Adverse Drug Effect Detection,” IEEE Journal of Biomedical and Health Informatics (March, 2013).

Tagged: newark college of engineering, college of computing sciences, nce, school of management, donald sebastian, mathematical sciences, ccs, electrical and computer engineering, civil and environmental engineering, som, biomedical engineering, information systems, biological sciences, mechanical and industrial engineering, engineering technology, nj-hitec, electronic health record, ehr, data mining, lian duan

NJIT To Host Free Forum About Doing Business With the European Union

Fri, 10 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400

If you want to learn more about helping your business or company grow in Europe, don’t miss a free one day business forum at NJIT on May 15, 2013, which will detail how to use technology and innovation to do business in the European Union.

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Cisco Technology Evangelist To Speak at NJIT's May 20, 2013 Commencement

Mon, 06 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400

Technology evangelist and Cisco System Senior Vice President Carlos Dominguez; and alums U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Ellen Pawlikowski, PhD, and Edward Cruz, principal of Hop Brook Properties, will receive honorary degrees at the May 20, 2013 NJIT commencement. The event, set for 9 a.m., will be held at Newark's Prudential Center. The university will confer close to 2000 doctoral, master's and bachelor's degrees on members of the Class of 2013.

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PayScale Ranks NJIT in Top 1 Percent for ROI Among US Public Colleges, Universities

Thu, 02 May 2013 00:00:00 -0400

NJIT continues to demonstrate the value of its educational offerings in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), according to the latest 2013 PayScale college rankings for return on investment (ROI). NJIT is 6th (top 1 percent) among 437 public universities and 27th (top 2 percent) among 1,511 public and private institutions in the U.S.

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CCS Seniors To Detail Solutions for Real World Problems at Capstone

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0400

Graduating seniors in NJIT’s popular CCS Capstone Program will take to the stage on campus next week when they explain how they have solved “real world problems” for corporate and company clients, including CACI, Audible, Inc., and RDE Systems. Some students will even feature entrepreneurial projects that grew from the other work.

Tagged: ccs, capstone showcase, osama eljabiri, capstone program

Life Science Inventions of NJIT Students Take Top Prizes in TechQuest

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0400

Three life science inventions that may one day heal wounds faster, improve surgical outcomes and build stronger muscles took $10,500 in prize money for further research and development at NJIT’s recent TechQuest/Innovation Day. The inventions competed against 30 developed by undergraduate teams.

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Biomed Innovations, Architecture, Nano Carbons Take Top Honors at NJIT Research Day

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0400

From exciting architectural plans for the August 2013 Chinese Solar Decathlon to a better hospital rating system, six student research projects recently captured the imagination of judges at the 2013 NJIT Dana Knox Student Research Showcase, held last week on April 17, 2013. Seventy-two graduate and undergraduate students participated.

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Computer Science Seminar on Mar. 27

Tue, 26 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0400

Archan Misra, Singapore Management University, will present “Mobile Analytics and the LiveLabs Lifestyle Experimentation Platform” on Mar. 27 from 2:15 – 3:30 p.m. in GITC 4415.

Tagged: college of computing sciences, ccs, computer science

NJIT Board of Trustees Approves Submission of Nearly $200 Million in Campus Construction and Infrastructure Projects in Response to State's RFPs

Wed, 13 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0400

The Board of Trustees of New Jersey Institute of Technology has approved $200 million in construction and infrastructure projects on the university’s Newark campus, designed to enhance and expand NJIT’s role as the state’s science and technology university and a leader in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education and research. The university will apply to the Secretary of Higher Education for $152 million from the Building Our Future Bond Act, state revolving funds and other sources to support the projects.

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Chinese Delegation Visits NJIT's Department of Computer Science

Tue, 12 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0400

A delegation of 20 people from the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology in China visited NJIT’s computer science department on Mar. 11 for a brief introduction on NJIT's teaching and research programs with presentations and discussions focusing on cloud computing.

Tagged: college of computing sciences, department of computer science, ccs, cloud computing, china

NJIT Computer Scientists Feted For Ways To Store Data with Untrusted Cloud Providers

Mon, 04 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0500

NJIT researchers received a top honor for their ideas on better ways to ensure the integrity and long-term reliability of data stored at potentially untrusted cloud storage providers. "Towards Self-Repairing Replication-Based Storage Systems Using Untrusted Clouds," was written by Bo Chen, a doctoral candidate, and his advisor, NJIT Assistant Professor Reza Curtmola, both in NJIT’s College of Computing Sciences (CCS).

Tagged: college of computing sciences, department of computer science, ccs, james geller, reza curtmola

NJIT To Host Spring Career Fair on March 6

Fri, 01 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0500

NJIT’s annual spring Career Fair, sponsored by NJIT’s Career Development Services (CDS), will be held March 6, 2013 from 12:30 -5 p.m. throughout the campus. It is expected to be the largest ever, with more than 175 companies and government agencies coming to interview upwards of 2,000 students and alumni.

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NJIT To Launch Online Graduate Degree Programs with EmbanetCompass

Fri, 01 Mar 2013 00:00:00 -0500

With more than 6.7 million students taking at least one course online, according to the 2012 Survey of Online Learning conducted by Babson Survey Research Group, higher education institutions are stepping up their efforts to meet the growing demand for online programs.

Tagged: newark college of engineering, college of computing sciences, nce, department of electrical and computer engineering, ccs, joel bloom, stem, department of civil engineering, graduate degree program

Computer Science Seminar on Feb. 25

Fri, 22 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0500

Dr. Xiaohui (Helen) Gu, North Carolina State University, will present “Prediction-Driven System Management for Robust and Green Cloud Computing Infrastructures” on Feb. 25 from 2:30 – 3:30 p.m. in GITC 4415.

Tagged: seminar, department of computer science, ccs

Computer Science Seminar on Feb. 20

Tue, 19 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0500

Dr. Sangtae Ha, Princeton University, will discuss “Time-Dependent Pricing for Mobile Data – From Economic Theory to Trial Deployment” on Feb. 20 from 2:30 – 3:30 p.m. in GITC 4415.

Tagged: college of computing sciences, seminar, department of computer science, ccs

Computer Science Seminar on Feb. 18

Fri, 15 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0500

Dejun Yang, Arizona State University, will discuss “Crowdsourcing to Smartphones: Incentive Mechanism Design for Crowdsensing” on Feb. 18 from 2:30 – 3:30 p.m. in GITC 4415.

Tagged: college of computing sciences, department of computer science, ccs

NJIT Sophomore Gets Invite From White House To Attend Tech Summit

Tue, 12 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0500

Jinisha Patel, of Springfield, a sophomore at the College of Computing Sciences at NJIT, recently attended a White House technology summit. Patel numbered among 12 college students chosen to attend by the National Center for Women & Information Technology (NCWIT), a group Patel has worked with since high school.

Tagged: college of computing sciences, department of computer science, ccs, technology, internship

Computer Science Seminar on Feb. 13

Mon, 11 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0500

Dr. Minaxi Gupta of Indiana University will discuss “Unearthing the Roots of Cyberfraud: Exposing DNS Exploitation in AdFraud and Phishing” on Feb. 13 from 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. in GITC 4415.

Tagged: college of computing sciences, department of computer science, ccs

Computer Science Seminar on Feb. 11

Fri, 08 Feb 2013 00:00:00 -0500

Jeffrey Jestes, University of Utah, will discuss “Changing the Tide: Efficient Summarization Techniques for Massive Data” on Feb. 11 from 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. in GITC 4415.

Tagged: college of computing sciences, department of computer science, ccs

Computer Science Seminar on Feb. 6

Wed, 30 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0500

Dr. Srikanth Krishnamurthy, University of California, Riverside, will present “Resource management in networks: Performance and Security Issues” on Feb. 6 from 2:15 – 3:15 p.m. in GITC 4415.

Tagged: college of computing sciences, department of computer science, ccs

NJIT President Joel Bloom Named To NJ Biz Power 100 List

Tue, 29 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0500

NJIT President Joel S. Bloom was named to the NJ Biz prestigious power list of the 100 most powerful people in New Jersey business. Dr. Bloom was ranked 55.

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Computer Science Seminar on Jan. 28

Thu, 24 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0500

Dr. Miao Zhao of Huawei Technologies will present “Utility-Maximization Framework for Dynamic Adaptive Streaming over HTTP in Multiuser-MIMO LTE Networks” on Jan. 28 from 2:30 – 3:30 p.m. in GITC 4415.

Tagged: college of computing sciences, department of computer science, ccs

NJIT Hosts Annual Global Game Jam 2013 Last Weekend in January

Tue, 15 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0500

Jamming, but not on musical instruments, will be the order of the day later this month as dozens of NJIT design and information technology students and a few from surrounding colleges pull all-nighters—some even all weekenders –at NJIT’s Third Annual Global Game Jam (GGJ).

Tagged: college of architecture and design, college of computing sciences, coad, ccs, princeton review, andrzej zarzycki, information technology, digital design program, global game jam

The Battle of the Brains Again Comes to NJIT: Science Olympiad Set for 1/17

Fri, 11 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0500

Once again the brainiest of the brainy will descend Jan. 17, 2013 upon NJIT when 600 middle and senior high school students compete vigorously in the Northern New Jersey Science Olympiad Regional play-offs.

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NJIT NEXT Raises $100 Million

Wed, 19 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0500

NJIT NEXT, NJIT’s comprehensive campaign, has secured more than $100 million towards its $150 million goal, announced national campaign co-chairs Chief Operating Officer of Clarion Partners C. Stephen Cordes; Hatch Mott MacDonald President and CEO Nicholas M. DeNichilo; Chairman/CEO Anchor Industries International and Chairman Emeritus/Founder Tampa Bay Rays Vincent Naimoli. All three chairs are NJIT alumni.

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DesignIntelligence Names NJIT's Schuman One of 30 "Top Professors" for 2013

Thu, 13 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0500

The influential architecture and design publication DesignIntelligence has named College of Architecture and Design Associate Professor Anthony Schuman, a registered architect, one of 30 most-admired educators for 2013.

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American Red Cross To Discuss "Disaster Preparedness" on Dec. 6

Fri, 30 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0500

In a combined effort by NJIT’s Young Alumni Club, the College of Computing Sciences and the Campus Center, speakers Neil Santorella and Carol Chang of the American Red Cross will present “Disaster Preparedness: How Do Universities and Individuals Prepare for Natural and Other Disasters and the Role of the American Red Cross” on Dec. 6 at 5:45 p.m. in Campus Center B35.

Tagged: college of computing sciences, ccs, young alumni club, american red cross

Computer Science Seminar on Dec. 5

Tue, 27 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0500

Bhavana Kanukurthi, post-doctoral researcher at UCLA, will present “Outsourcing Computation to the Cloud, Privately” on Dec. 5 from 2:30 – 3:30 p.m. in GITC 4415.

Tagged: college of computing sciences, department of computer science, ccs

Computer Science Seminar on Dec. 3

Mon, 26 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0500

William Cheswick, lead member of the technical staff at AT&T, will present “Rethinking Passwords” on Dec. 3 from 2:30 – 3:30 p.m. in GITC 4415.

Tagged: college of computing sciences, department of computer science, ccs

Computer Science Seminar on Nov. 21

Mon, 19 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0500

Henri Angelino, National Institute of Informatics (Tokyo-Japan)-NII, will present “National Institute of Informatics: Main research activities and International Cooperation policy: case study cooperation with Waterloo University” on Nov. 21 from 2:30 – 3:30 p.m. in GITC 4415.

Tagged: college of computing sciences, department of computer science, ccs

NJIT Volunteers Combat Sandy, Providing Aid to Newark Area Victims

Fri, 16 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0500

NJIT’s Michael Chumer has been hard at work since Sandy struck, helping hard-hit area urbanites cope with devastation. Chumer, who has worked on homeland security projects and directs the NJIT MS in Emergency Management and Business Continuity (EMBC) program, is familiar with relief efforts.

Tagged: college of computing sciences, ccs, department of information systems, hurricane sandy, fema, michael chumer

Computer Science Seminar on Nov. 19

Fri, 16 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0500

Dr. Yanjun Qi of the Machine Learning Department at NEC Labs American will discuss “Machine Learning for Computational Biology” on Nov. 19 from 2:30 – 3:30 p.m. in GITC 4415.

Tagged: college of computing sciences, department of computer science, ccs, computational biology

Department of Computer Science Seminar on Nov. 12

Wed, 07 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0500

Zoran Obradovic, Director, Data Analytics and Biomedical Informatics Center, Temple University, will discuss “Predictive Modeling of Patient State and Therapy Optimization” on Nov. 12 from 2:30-3:30 p.m. in GITC 4415.

Tagged: college of computing sciences, seminar, department of computer science, ccs

NJIT Featured In The Princeton Review's "Best 296 Business Schools: 2013 Edition"

Thu, 11 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0400

NJIT has been named by the Princeton Review an outstanding business school in the 2013 edition of The Best 296 Business Schools (Random House / Princeton Review).

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Advantages, Challenges of Cloud Computing Discussed Oct. 10 at NJIT

Mon, 08 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0400

Cloud computing is a hot topic in cyber-circles and the popular media. But what are the real advantages of computing in the clouds, and what are the challenges, including security? A panel of experts will explore these topics at NJIT’s next Technology and Society Forum session on Oct. 10, 2012 in the Campus Center Atrium from 3-4:30 p.m. The public is invited to this free talk.

Tagged: college of computing sciences, department of computer science, ccs, technology and society forum, cloud computing, reza curtmola, xiaoning ding

Tonight NJIT Researcher Who Invented A Method for Fabricating Arrays of the World's Smallest Probe for Investigating Electrical Properties of Living Cells to Receive NJIT Overseers Award

Thu, 04 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0400

Tonight NJIT Research Professor Reginald C. Farrow, PhD, who with his research team have discovered how to make nanoscale arrays of the world’s smallest probe for investigating the electrical properties of individual living cells will receive the NJIT Board of Overseers Excellence in Research Prize and Medal.

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Researcher Who Invented A Method for Fabricating Arrays of the World's Smallest Probe for Investigating Electrical Properties of Living Cells to Receive NJIT Overseers Award

Mon, 01 Oct 2012 00:00:00 -0400

NJIT Research Professor Reginald C. Farrow, PhD, who with his research team have discovered how to make nanoscale arrays of the world’s smallest probe for investigating the electrical properties of individual living, cells will receive on Oct. 4, 2012 the NJIT Board of Overseers Excellence in Research Prize and Medal.

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IT Program To Sponsor Seminar on Oct. 3

Wed, 26 Sep 2012 00:00:00 -0400

The IT Program will be sponsoring a seminar on "Real World Attacks Dissected: A Walk Through of Attack Investigations and Forensic Evidence" on Oct. 3. Speakers Nick Pelletier (NJIT alumnus), Brice Daniels and Willi Ballenthin of Mandiant will engage students by providing real-world scenarios that illustrate much of the information they have learned, or will learn, during the course of their curriculum.

Tagged: college of computing sciences, ccs, information technology, nick pelletier

Department of Computer Science Seminar on Sept. 24

Fri, 21 Sep 2012 00:00:00 -0400

Dr. Zhi Wei, assistant professor in the department of computer science, will host “Microbiome Informatics: Deciphering Microscopic Life And Its Interactions In The Body And The World” by Dr. Gail Rosen, department of electrical and computer engineering at Drexel University.

Tagged: college of computing sciences, seminar, department of computer science, ccs

Dr. Joel S. Bloom Installed Sept. 14, 2012 as 8th President of NJIT

Fri, 14 Sep 2012 00:00:00 -0400

Beneath a blue sky and past an arch of colorful international flags representing the nationalities of some 106 NJIT students who held them, marched this morning’s processional into the Naimoli Family Athletic and Recreational Facility for the installation of Dr. Joel S. Bloom.

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U.S. News Once Again Names NJIT Among Nation's Best National Universities

Wed, 12 Sep 2012 00:00:00 -0400

U.S. News & World Report’s Best Colleges 2013 Edition has once again named NJIT to the top tier of national universities for its range of undergraduate majors and master's and doctoral degrees.

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NJIT Appoints Lian Duan, Cloud Computing Expert, As Assistant Professor

Thu, 30 Aug 2012 00:00:00 -0400

Lian Duan, PhD, whose innovative research on large-scale data mining has applications in the business world, will join NJIT’s College of Computing Sciences as assistant professor.

Tagged: college of computing sciences, ccs, data mining, cloud computing, lian duan

NJIT's Convocation Recognizes 2012 Top Performers: Professors, Staff, Students

Tue, 28 Aug 2012 00:00:00 -0400

NJIT will mark the start of the new school year Sept. 12, 2012 at University Convocation, an annual celebration and awards ceremony. The event, which recognizes the accomplishments of students, faculty and staff, will be held at 3 p.m. in the Naimoli Family Athletic and Recreation Facility on the NJIT campus.

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Xiaoning Ding, Expert in Multi-core Computer Systems, Appointed

Thu, 16 Aug 2012 00:00:00 -0400

Xiaoning Ding, PhD, whose research has improved the performance of multi-core computer systems, will join NJIT’s College of Computing Sciences as an assistant professor this fall.

Tagged: college of computing sciences, ccs, cloud computing, xiaoning ding

Songhua Xu, Expert in Healthcare Business Systems, Appointed

Thu, 16 Aug 2012 00:00:00 -0400

Songhua Xu, PhD, a computer scientist who uses advanced techniques to build human-centered applications to benefit society, will join the NJIT College of Computing Science as an assistant professor.

Tagged: college of computing sciences, ccs, data mining, artificial intelligence

Mei Liu, Expert in Healthcare Analytics, Appointed

Thu, 16 Aug 2012 00:00:00 -0400

Mei Liu, PhD, a computer scientist who uses advanced informatics approaches to improve health care, will join this fall the NJIT College of Computing Sciences as an assistant professor.

Tagged: college of computing sciences, ccs, healthcare, bioinformatics, emr, electronic medical records, mei liu

New NJIT Faculty Will Energize Interdisciplinary Vision

Tue, 14 Aug 2012 00:00:00 -0400

The talents of more than 20 new faculty members will soon add momentum to NJIT’s strategic plan for impacting the quality of life in the 21st century. The interdisciplinary initiative focuses on convergent life science and engineering, “digital everyware”-- ubiquitous computing-- and sustainable systems.

CCS Capstone Program Headed To Liberty Science Center

Thu, 26 Jul 2012 00:00:00 -0400

This summer, CCS and Real World Connections (RWC) will be taking their showcase to the Liberty Science Center.

Tagged: ccs, ian gatley, capstone program, real world connections

NJIT Ranked Third in the Nation for Graduating Hispanic Engineers

Thu, 26 Jul 2012 00:00:00 -0400

NJIT graduate and undergrad degree programs in engineering technologies and engineering-related fields are racking up kudos when it comes to educating minority students, according to the most recent rankings by Diverse: Issues in Higher Education.

Tagged: newark college of engineering, college of science and liberal arts, department of mathematical sciences, college of architecture and design, college of computing sciences, nce, csla, coad, ccs, department of mechanical and industrial engineering, educational opportunity program, mathematics, engineering technology, angelo perna, statistics, diverse issues in higher education, mcnair achievement program, ranking, undergraduate degree program

Three New Jersey Universities Now Accepting Submissions to the New Jersey Apps Challenge: New Jersey Institute of Technology, Stevens and Rutgers Open Mobile Apps Development Comp

Tue, 17 Jul 2012 00:00:00 -0400

New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT), Stevens Institute of Technology and Rutgers University are now accepting submissions to the New Jersey Apps Challenge, a mobile apps competition designed to spur homegrown innovation in New Jersey.

Tagged: college of computing sciences, enterprise development center, donald sebastian, ccs, joel bloom, edc, research and development, nj-hitec, new jersey apps challenge

NJIT Mourns the Loss of John Walker Ryon, III, Professor in the College of Computing Sciences

Fri, 01 Jun 2012 00:00:00 -0400

NJIT mourns the loss of John Walker Ryon, III, a professor in the College of Computing Sciences at NJIT, on April 11, 2012.

Tagged: college of computing sciences, ccs

NJIT Salutes Students Who Gave So Much to University with Highlander Awards

Wed, 16 May 2012 00:00:00 -0400

The 2012 Highlander Student Achievement Award winners were announced. NJIT has celebrated student leaders at this annual ceremony since 2004.

Tagged: newark college of engineering, college of architecture and design, college of computing sciences, nce, department of biomedical engineering, department of chemical biological and pharmaceutical engineering, school of architecture, department of civil and environmental engineering, ccs, campus center, department of information systems, school of art and design, donna spuhler, highlander student achievement awards

CCS Capstone Program To Present Spring Showcase on April 30

Fri, 13 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0400

The Spring 2012 Capstone Showcase, “University Without Walls,” will be held on Monday, April 30th, 2:00-4:30 p.m. at CTR Atrium & Ballroom.

Tagged: college of computing sciences, ccs, capstone showcase

NJIT Researcher Joins Disaster Response Researchers at Portuguese Workshop

Wed, 04 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0400

While pursuing a doctorate in information systems at NJIT, Elizabeth Avery Gomez, of Whippany, researched better ways to help emergency first responders—often volunteers from grassroots organizations—communicate more efficiently and effectively throughout a crisis.

Tagged: college of computing sciences, ccs, national science foundation, department of information systems, nsf, elizabeth avery gomez

Computer Science Department Seminar on April 4

Mon, 02 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0400

John Ason, Angel Investor, will discuss “Angel Investing and Entrepreneurial Opportunities” from 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. in GITC 4415 on April 4.

Tagged: seminar, department of computer science, ccs, john ason

NJIT Professor Spoke at the New Jersey Technology Council Workshop on Mobile, Telecom & the Cloud

Tue, 27 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0400

Dr. Cesar Bandera, adjunct professor in the School of Management and College of Computing Sciences, spoke today at Juniper Networks OpenLab in Bridgewater.

Tagged: college of computing sciences, school of management, ccs, cesar bandera

Video Game Design at NJIT Takes Top Honor from Princeton Review

Thu, 22 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0400

It took NJIT nearly a decade to create a top-ranked game development program.

Tagged: college of architecture and design, college of computing sciences, coad, ccs, school of art design, princeton review, glenn goldman, information technology, game design

CANCELLED: Today's Department of Computer Science Seminar

Wed, 21 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0400

Due to unforeseen circumstances, "SAP: Storage Aware Protocols for Seamless Integration of Heterogeneous Network Architectures", has been cancelled.

Tagged: college of computing sciences, department of computer science, ccs, shweta jain

2012 Web Design Competition on March 14

Tue, 13 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0400

The Department of Information Systems will be holding the 7th annual web design competition on Wednesday, March 14, 8:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m. in the Campus Center Ballroom.

Tagged: college of computing sciences, ccs, department of information systems, web design competition

Department of Computer Science Seminar on March 8

Tue, 06 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0500

Sudharshan S. Vazhkudai, Research Scientist at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, will discuss “Novel Storage Architectures for Big Data Challenges in Extreme-scale HPC Systems” on March 8 from 2:30-3:30 p.m. in GITC 4415.

Tagged: seminar, department of computer science, ccs, gitc

Mobility Security Seminar on March 7

Fri, 02 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0500

Dr. Gustavo De Los Reyes, Executive Director of Technology Security at AT&T, will present “The Network as a Mobility Security Platform” on March 7, 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. in GITC 4415.

Tagged: seminar, department of computer science, ccs, security

NJIT Adjunct Professor Receives Award

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500

Software engineer Lawrence "Larry" Bernstein an adjunct professor at NJIT has received the 2011 Industrial Innovation Award from the IEEE Communications Society.

Tagged: college of computing sciences, ccs, ieee

NJIT Computer Scientist Advocates Deceleration of Science

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0500

A treatise from a German foundation advocating the deceleration of the pursuit of science in higher education has been translated into English by NJIT Professor James Geller.

Tagged: college of computing sciences, ccs, computer science, master teacher, excellence in teaching award, james geller

"Your Computing Career in a Difficult Economy" Seminar To Focus on Career Paths for Computing Professionals

Fri, 12 Nov 2010 00:00:00 -0500

Alan S. Rosenthal, chair of the College of Computing Sciences (CCS) Advisory Board, will discuss "Your Computing Career in a Difficult Economy" on Nov. 22, 2:30-3:30 p.m. in the Guttenberg Information Technologies Center 4415. Rosenthal earned his master’s degree in engineering management from NJIT.

Tagged: college of computing sciences, alumni, computer science, alan rosenthal

College of Computing Sciences To Present Capstone Showcase on Dec. 9

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0500

Student teams will present current or recent projects developed for regional corporate sponsors, local Newark nonprofit organizations and social services and student entrepreneurs at the 12th Annual CCS Capstone Showcase on Dec. 9, 2009, 2 p.m-5:30 p.m. in the Campus Center Atrium. Contact Osama Eljabiri at oe2@njit.edu or 973-981-1049 for more information.

Tagged: college of computing sciences, ccs, capstone, capstone showcase, osama eljabiri

Students To Present Real-World Projects at Spring 2009 CCS Capstone Showcase

Tue, 14 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Student teams will present their real-world projects at "Mission Impossible!," the tenth annual College of Computing Sciences (CCS) Spring 2009 Capstone Program Showcase on April 22, 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m. in the Campus Center Atrium. Register online.

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NJIT To Host Capstone Sponsor Showcase on Feb. 6

Tue, 05 Feb 2008 00:00:00 -0500

NJIT will host the Spring 2008 CCS Capstone Sponsors Showcase on Feb. 6, 2:30-5:30 p.m. in the Campus Center Atrium. Featured sponsors include The Star-Ledger, CBS News, Saint Barnabas Health System, and many more.

Tagged: college of computing sciences, ccs, capstone

NJIT’s Computing Sciences College Named Leader in Producing Graduates

Thu, 31 May 2007 00:00:00 -0400

College of Computing Sciences, NJIT's youngest college, has already established itself as a leader in producing computing-science graduates, ranking 22nd in the nation for awarding bachelor’s degrees in computer science; 6th for awarding master’s degrees; and 25th for awarding doctoral degrees.

Tagged: college of computing sciences, ccs, computer science, narain gehani, graduates

College of Computing Sciences To Offer Open University Training Series

Tue, 20 Sep 2005 00:00:00 -0400

NJIT's College of Computing Sciences (CCS) will offer a series of free seminars and workshops on a wide range of market-driven skills not usually covered by the academic curriculum. Faculty, students, external businesses and those interested in acquiring practical knowledge, career development and real-world problem-solving skills are invited to participate. Judith Sheft, assistant vice president, technology development, NJIT; Nicole S. Percel, Esq., coordinator, patents and licensing, NJIT; and Dave M. McConoughey, Esq. will speak on the topic of intellectual property and commercialization on Sept. 21, 4-6 p.m. in the Guttenberg Information Technologies Center, Room 1100. Contact: Osama Eljibiri, oe2@njit.edu.

Tagged: ccs, judith sheft, computing sciences

College of Computing Sciences Hosts Annual Reception for Incoming Freshmen

Thu, 15 Sep 2005 00:00:00 -0400

Daljit S. Ahluwalia, PhD, acting dean of the College of Computing Sciences at NJIT, provided welcoming remarks at the college's annual reception for incoming freshmen on Sept. 14. The event provided students with an opportunity to meet their professors and learn about career opportunities in the computing sciences.

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CCS Seniors To Present Capstone Projects

Mon, 29 Nov 2004 00:00:00 -0500

The College of Computing Sciences will host a poster session event on November 30, 2004 to showcase the work of students in the Senior Project Capstone Program. The event, which will be held on the third floor of the Guttenberg Information Technologies Center from 12 noon to 3:30 p.m., will feature student team presentations of their work using posters and computer-assisted demonstrations. Corporate sponsors will also be in attendance. Contact: Serena Branson at ext. 5646 or via email at branson@njit.edu.

Tagged: college of computing sciences, ccs, capstone

College of Computing Sciences at New Jersey Institute of Technology Toasts Seven

Thu, 05 Jun 2003 00:00:00 -0400

The College of Computing Sciences (CCS) at New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) recently honored seven students, faculty and staff at the college’s first annual awards ceremony. The dinner and ceremony feted the work of these individuals for demonstrating outstanding scholarship, teaching and more.

Tagged: college of computing sciences, ccs, jennifer dorn, farai muronda, ricki goldman

New Jersey Institute of Technology Receives $50,000 grant from UPS

Thu, 30 Jan 2003 00:00:00 -0500

New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) has received a $50,000 grant from the UPS Foundation, the charitable arm of United Parcel Service. The grant will be used to support the university’s College of Computing Sciences.

Tagged: college of computing sciences, ccs, grant, ups