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Andrew Truong MS '24 Comes Full Circle in Computing

Monday, June 17th, 2024
Andrew Truong ’06, M.S. ’24, first came to NJIT as an undergraduate computer science major but soon changed his program to civil engineering, completing his degree in the subject and working in that field for two years before obtaining a teaching certification in math. During that time, in addition ...

Cade Ladehoff Selected to 2024 NCBWA Division I Freshman All-American Team

Monday, June 17th, 2024
Cade Ladehoff was named to the 2024 National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association (NCBWA) Division I Freshman All-American Team the organization announced on Monday. Ladehoff, the 2024 America East Rookie of the Year, was selected to the NCBWA Freshman Second Team All-America, ranking sixth...

Researchers Shed Light on Cause of 'Happy Hypoxia' in COVID-19 Patients

Monday, June 17th, 2024
While many serious cases of COVID-19 are marked by respiratory distress and dangerously low blood oxygen levels — a condition referred to as hypoxia — the occurrence of “silent or happy hypoxia” affecting a subset of patients has puzzled experts since the pandemic's onset. Now, computational modeli...

Men's Lacrosse Earns USILA Academic Honor, Muscatella and Grimley Named Scholar All-Americans

Friday, June 14th, 2024
After one of the most historic seasons for the NJIT men's lacrosse team, the United States Intercollegiate Lacrosse Association (USILA) announced its annual 2024 Team Academic Award and Scholar All-Americans, the organization announced.  A pair of Highlanders – Garrett Muscatella and...

Making Zebrafish Move Like Icelandic Horses to Explore Motor Control

Thursday, June 13th, 2024
The transparent larval zebrafish (Danio rerio) is only 4mm long, but for NJIT biologist Kristen Severi, the vertebrate offers an expansive window for exploration into how the brain and nervous system controls behavior. “Like putting a big puzzle together, we’re trying to understand all the circuits...

Mahmoud Nazzal - ECE PhD Student of the Month - June 2024

Thursday, June 13th, 2024
Mahmoud Nazzal is a third-year Ph.D. candidate in computer engineering, specializing in the robustness and applicability of advanced machine learning models. His research primarily focuses on enhancing the security, reliability, and real-world applicability of these models, ensuring they can be effe...

AI-Powered Exoskeleton Enhances Human Locomotion, Helps Restores Mobility

Wednesday, June 12th, 2024
A team of researchers have demonstrated a new method that leverages AI and computer simulations to train robotic exoskeletons that can help users save energy while walking, running, and climbing stairs. Described in a study published in Nature, the novel method rapidly develops exoskeleton controlle...

NJIT Earns Top Rating in Money's List of the Best Colleges in America

Wednesday, June 12th, 2024
New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) earned the top rating in Money’s 2024 analysis of the Best Colleges in America. With five stars, NJIT tied Princeton University as the highest-rated university in New Jersey and matched STEM schools like MIT, Georgia Institute of Technology and California I...

Women's Tennis Finishes Season with Regional Ranking, Cocero and Wipfli Ranked in Doubles

Monday, June 10th, 2024
The Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) came out with its annual regional rankings for teams and individuals on Friday, June 7 and the NJIT women's tennis team was represented on both lists.  The Highlanders were ranked seventh in the Northeast Region after posting a 15-5 overall record t...

Men's Tennis Ends with Regional Ranking, Pablo Perez Ramos and Wil Jenkins Earn Individual Accolades

Monday, June 10th, 2024
After one of the most successful seasons in men's tennis history, the Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) announced its annual regional rankings for teams and individuals and the NJIT men's tennis team was represented on both lists. ITA Official Division I Men's Rankings  The Highlanders...