NJIT Researchers Close in on New Technology for Objectively Measuring Pain

Wednesday, July 24th, 2024
On a scale of one to ten, how much pain do you feel? It’s a question many patients get from their doctor in the U.S. each day, often accompanied by the Visual Analogue Scale from 1-10 that was first introduced in clinics in 1921. A century later, the simple assessment is perhaps the most widely use...

NJIT Athletics Announces 2024 Hall of Fame Induction Class

Tuesday, July 23rd, 2024
NJIT Athletics is proud to announce seven individuals and one team will comprise the 2024 NJIT Athletics Hall of Fame induction class. The Hall of Fame induction ceremony will be held on October 19, 2024 in NJIT's Wellness and Events Center Associate Vice President/Director of Athletics Lenny Kaplan...

NJIT Alumni Jordan Hu and Dieter Weissenrieder Honored at NJ Immigrant Entrepreneur Awards

Wednesday, July 17th, 2024
The 11th Annual New Jersey Immigrant Entrepreneur Awards, held on June 25 at the Pines Manor in Edison, New Jersey, celebrated the remarkable achievements of immigrant business leaders who have significantly contributed to New Jersey’s economy. Among the distinguished honorees were two exceptional a...

Researchers Leveraging AI to Train (Robotic) Dogs to Respond to Their Masters

Wednesday, July 17th, 2024
An international collaboration seeks to innovate the future of how a mechanical man’s best friend interacts with its owner, using a combination of AI and edge computing called edge intelligence. The project is sponsored through a one-year seed grant from the Institute for Future Technologies (IFT),...

NJIT Earns Top 3 Ranking for Bachelor's, Master's from University HQ

Tuesday, July 16th, 2024
New Jersey Institute of Technology is among the best universities in New Jersey to earn a bachelor’s or master’s degree according to University HQ. Statewide, NJIT is ranked No. 3 for Best Bachelor’s and Master’s Colleges, the independent education organization found. Specifically, NJIT achieved th...

Rojas-Cessa, Yaramothu Named Senior Members of National Academy of Inventors

Tuesday, July 16th, 2024
NJIT engineering professors Roberto Rojas-Cessa and Chang Yaramothu are among the newest senior members in the National Academy of Inventors and the only two from New Jersey in their class. Rojas-Cessa is a professor of electrical and computer engineering and a leader of NJIT’s Hispanic/Latino Empl...

NJIT Celebrates Alumnus Robert Cohen at Tri-County Scholarship Fund's 43rd Annual Awards Dinner

Tuesday, July 16th, 2024
Robert Cohen, chair of NJIT’s Board of Trustees and president of Stryker’s Digital, Robotics, and Enabling Technologies organization, will be honored at the Tri-County Scholarship Fund (TCSF) 43rd Annual Awards Dinner. This event is set for Oct. 28, 2024, at The Legacy Castle in Pompton Plains, New ...

Leon Baptiste, NJIT Alum and Board Member, Recognized as NJBIZ ICON Honoree

Monday, July 15th, 2024
Leon Baptiste '91 has earned distinction as an NJBIZ ICON honoree for his role in shaping New Jersey's economy as president of LB Electric Co. LLC. The NJBIZ ICON awards recognize leaders over the age of 60 from New Jersey industries such as accounting, healthcare, education, financial services, co...

Aidan Kidd Signs Professional Contract with Chicago Dogs

Monday, July 15th, 2024
Former NJIT left-handed pitcher Aidan Kidd has signed a professional contract to play with the Chicago Dogs of the American Association of Professional Baseball, an official MLB Partner League. Kidd, from Laguna Beach, California, appeared in 49 games throughout his four-year collegiate c...

Celebrating 2 Years as NJIT President

Thursday, July 11th, 2024
Dear Highlanders,   July 1, 2024 marked my two-year anniversary as president of NJIT, and I am humbled to have had the opportunity to lead this great university throughout that time. The past two years have been incredibly fulfilling for my wife, Gina, and me as we have been we...