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Bias, Diversity and Truth in AI: NJIT Alum Sanmi Koyejo Advocates for Change

Tuesday, January 14th, 2025
Artificial intelligence is transforming our world in ways that spark curiosity, excitement and concern. Sanmi Koyejo ’05, assistant professor of computer science at Stanford University and founder and president of Black in AI, explored its profound impact across various domains, addressing pressing ...

Fulbright Scholar Anna Maria DiBrita Shares Her NJIT STEM Knowledge with Spain's Future

Thursday, January 9th, 2025
Anna Maria DiBrita ’24 didn’t quite have the time to study abroad during her time pursuing her degree in biomedical engineering. The Albert Dorman Honors Scholar kept a full plate on campus — member of the Society of Female Engineers, ambassadorships for biomedical engineering and the Honors College...

NJIT Alums from Computing, Engineering, Management Succeed at CGI

Thursday, December 12th, 2024
Alumni from NJIT are impressing Mike Reagan, who leads 250 people for the New York/New Jersey region of international technology consultancy CGI Inc., because the Highlanders among them stand out for backing up solid training with invaluable soft skills. “They have risen to be the cream of the crop...

Brian Kiernan Named 2024 Fellow of the National Academy of Inventors

Tuesday, December 10th, 2024
Brian Kiernan ’70, a visionary in wireless communication technology and a proud alumnus of Newark College of Engineering at NJIT, has been named a Fellow of the National Academy of Inventors (NAI). This honor recognizes his pioneering contributions to mobile and fixed wireless communications, a fiel...

How an Uncle Inspired 4 Family Members to Study Engineering at NJIT

Monday, December 2nd, 2024
The Femino family legacy at New Jersey Institute of Technology started with a child’s admiration for his engineer uncle. Growing up, Dr. Frank Femino ’85 looked forward to visits from his uncle, Peter Garippa ’51. Not only did Femino go on to become a Highlander himself — all three of his sons did ...

NJIT Alum Named a Global Climate Innovator for Groundbreaking Battery Recycling Technology

Tuesday, November 19th, 2024
Chao Yan, a New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) alumnus and co-founder of Princeton NuEnergy, has been named one of Business Insider’s Climate Action 15 for 2024 — a list highlighting global leaders deploying innovative solutions to combat the climate crisis.  The 15 honorees are trailbl...

Biostatistician Krystal Hunter Delves into Health Disparities

Thursday, November 14th, 2024
Krystal Hunter '21, Ph.D., is a biostatistician at Cooper Research Institute, where she plays a pivotal role in shaping the statistical framework of clinical studies. Her expertise ensures that data collected in research is robust and reliable, helping physicians and researchers accurately test thei...

Infrastructure Leader Kim Vierheilig Named to NJIT Board of Trustees

Tuesday, November 5th, 2024
New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) is proud to announce the appointment of Kim V. Vierheilig (née Vandegrift), AIA to its Board of Trustees by New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy. An alumna of NJIT who graduated from the university’s Hillier College of Architecture and Design with a bachelor’s d...

Daniel Vargas: Engineer, Advocate and Mentor Driving the Future of Autonomous Vehicles

Wednesday, October 23rd, 2024
Daniel Vargas ‘15, a systems safety engineer at Nvidia, is at the forefront of one of the most exciting and transformative fields in technology—autonomous vehicles. With a career that began in aerospace and defense, Vargas — who graduated with a degree in electrical engineering — has now transitione...

NJIT Celebrates Innovation and Excellence at 2024 Alumni Achievement Awards

Friday, September 27th, 2024
A cornerstone of NJIT's annual Homecoming Weekend, the Alumni Achievement Awards recognize alumni whose professional and personal achievements stand as a testament to the values instilled at NJIT. The 2024 awardees include pioneers in green technology, public health, architecture and entrepreneurshi...