Scholar of the Month | Development

“One of the highlights of my NJIT journey has been the opportunity to meet and connect with a diverse array of individuals. The friendships I've cultivated here are incredibly meaningful to me, and I have no doubt that they will endure for years to come.” – Joshua Rosillo ’25

Joshua Rosillo ’25, is this year’s recipient of the Theresa De Feis Memorial Scholarship and our May Scholar of the Month. As a rising senior majoring in computer science at the Ying Wu College of Computing, Joshua is making the most of NJIT’s research and career development opportunities while also keeping close ties to his family in Newark.

Being highly proficient in the programming languages Java and Python, Joshua conducted graph algorithm research under the guidance of Professor David Bader at NJIT’s Institute for Data Science. This experience led him to his most recent role as an information technology (IT) intern at Zoetis Inc., the world’s largest producer of medicine and vaccines for animals. In addition to his academic and professional achievements, Joshua is actively involved in the NJIT community as a member of the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers, the Association for Computing Machinery, and the Google Developer Student Club.

Upon graduation, Joshua intends to pursue a career as a software engineer in New Jersey, aiming to remain close to his family. His aspirations include saving up for a home while supporting his parents, who have always believed in his educational journey.

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