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NJIT's Maurie Cohen Publishes New, Timely Guide to Sustainability

Thursday, February 4th, 2021
Encompassing everything from electric cars, meatless diets and the compostable cups we find at Starbucks, to big ideas of economic and social equality, the catch-all buzzword “sustainability” has taken on a life of its own over the past few decades — but what does it mean today? Maurie Co...

Black History Month

Monday, February 1st, 2021
Dear NJIT Community Members, NJIT is proud to celebrate Black History Month, because our university’s diversity is among its greatest strengths. As we celebrate, we continue to learn, share and declare our support for our Black colleagues. We must be allies of those who continue to be victims of ra...

NJIT Community Updates and Announcements 2/1/21-2/5/21

Monday, February 1st, 2021
Here you will find a weekly listing of updates and announcements for members of the NJIT campus community. Announcements are to be submitted through the form found at https://forms.gle/V6PBxUy5b3jkErMc8. Those submitted by each Thursday will be included in the following week's Updates and Announceme...

Strong Second Half Leads NJIT Past First-Place UMBC at the WEC

Monday, February 1st, 2021
NJIT Highlights Postgame Interview w/ Head Coach Brian Kennedy and San Antonio Brinson Postgame Interview w/ Assistant Coach Joe Gutowski Photo Gallery  NJIT's big three offensive weapons - Zach Cooks, San Antonio Brinson and Dylan O'Hearn - all scored i...

Computing Professor Makes Artificial Intelligence More Reliable

Monday, February 1st, 2021
Artificial intelligence software used in everything from cancer research to vehicle navigation sometimes relies on unreliable data-sorting algorithms that can lead to serious real-world problems, but an NJIT expert is working on new ways to identify the causes and find possible solutions. Many of t...

New Cyberpsychology Seminar Series to Cover Online Conspiracy Theories, Misinformation and More

Monday, February 1st, 2021
What psychological factors drive the popularity of conspiracy theories, and what are the psychological consequences of adopting these theories? What is the role of personality traits in people’s real-life spending behavior online? Is clinical VR ready for primetime in the world of mental healthcare?...

Littman Library Hosts Interdisciplinary Alumni Event

Sunday, January 31st, 2021
Thursday February 4th at noon, the Littman Library is hosting an interdisciplinary (online) gathering of alumni for tea and conversation with students about design careers and forging a path with the education and degree earned from Hillier College. Class of 2021 is especially invited...

NJIT Mourns the Loss of Athletics Hall of Famer Hernan "Chico" Borja

Friday, January 29th, 2021
NJIT Athletics mourns the loss of NJIT Hall of Famer, Soccer All-American and US Men's National team member Hernan "Chico" Borja who passed away at the age of 61 on Thursday, January 28. "Hernan "Chico" Borja is one of the finest athletes to have ever worn a Highlander uniform," said Associate Vice...

ACM Chapter and Computing College Partner for Online Tutoring

Friday, January 29th, 2021
NJIT's student ACM chapter is known for its tutoring center, which is moving online this semester in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, matching the new way that university instruction is provided. The program, designed in conjunction with Ying Wu College of Computing (YWCC), , matches student volunte...

College of Computing Industrial Affiliates Program Continues to Impact the Corporate World

Friday, January 29th, 2021
When companies want to address important challenges and opportunities that would benefit from computing expertise, they look to the Industrial Affiliate Program (IAP) at the NJIT Ying Wu College of Computing (YWCC). Such was the case for global, diversified media, information and services company H...