James McHugh, PhD, of Bloomfield, professor in the department of computer science, received Master Teacher Designation, at NJIT’s University Convocation, an annual celebration held on Sept. 2, 2009.   >>

NJIT marks the start of the new school year on September 2, 2009 with 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 Jim Wise Theatre in Kupfrian Hall on the NJIT campus. A reception follows. >>

Fadi P. Deek, PhD, dean of NJIT's College of Science and Liberal Arts, and James A.M. McHugh, PhD, professor in the department of computer science, have published Open Source: Technology and Policy (Cambridge University Press, 2007). The book addresses prominent projects in the open source movement, along with its enabling technologies, social characteristics, legal issues, business venues, and public and educational roles. >>

Eight teachers at New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) received Teaching Excellence Awards during the annual Fall Awards ceremony held last week at the university. >>