Sophomore S-STEM scholar Jonathan Kozlik and Encryptech, his cloud computing solution for regulatory-compliant AI models on sensitive data, were one of five startups selected to compete as of part Avalanche’s Codebase Season 2 Cohort. The top three winning entrepreneurs will be awarded $100,000 to $500,000, along with an all-expenses paid three-month visit to Innovation House in London.
As a sophomore majoring in computer science, Krishi Shah has already accomplished more in two years than some students accomplish in four. But she has only just begun…
Five of this year’s Governor’s STEM Scholars are from New Jersey Institute of Technology — the most from any college in the state and the university’s highest total in a single year.
When some of today’s companies are seeking more advanced training, NJIT students are standing out among the competition. CGI is one company that thinks hiring these four alumni was definitely the right choice.
In Brief
Julie Ancis Invited to Speak at JBiz Expo in Atlantic City
Distinguished Professor Julie Ancis was an invited speaker at the JBiz Expo in Atlantic City in December. Her talk titled "Human Behavior and Technology: Shaping the Future of Work and Innovation" focused on how insights from cyberpsychology are transforming industries and reshaping leadership strategies, particularly in applications to cybersecurity and cyberprivacy, VR & AI, disinformation, and the future of work as well as liabilities and opportunities for business.
Congratulations to Fulbright Scholar Fernando Vera Buschmann, a Ph.D. candidate in the department of Computer Science, Zhihui Du, and David Bader for receiving the IEEE Outstanding Student Paper Award at the 2024 HPEC. Read Fernando's story here.
Fall ’24 Capstone Showcase Draws Record Attendance
The Fall '24 YWCC Capstone Showcase brought in one of the best industry, government and community crowds in years to support students in their final year of invention, innovation and astounding creativity. Among many highlights, Fortune 500 partner Merck invited their capstone student AI team to deliver a special presentation with one of their top executives. Did You Know: Between capstone, internships, co-ops and self-determination, appoximately 80% of YWCC students have found their first job prior to or within three months of graduation? Fact: 30% of computing professionals in NJ are NJIT graduates. Will you be one of them?
Associate Professor Senjuti Basu Roy joins ZINFI CEO and podcast host Sugata Sanyal to discuss how AI is transforming the future of work by automating tasks and enhancing creativity. Her introduction of the Centaur and Cyborg models demonstrates how AI and humans can collaborate effectively.
