Git, the most common protocol for computer programmers to keep track of their code, is becoming more secure because of software jointly developed by researchers at New Jersey Institute of Technology and New York University. Git underpins services such as GitHub, which alone has more than 100 million active users worldwide. But there have been security concerns over the years, and one problem is that Git-based systems rely on centralized administration requiring users to trust without the ability to verify, NJIT computer science professor Reza Curtmola explained. Curtmola and his NYU peers…

A robotic alarm clock that hides from you, so you have to get out of bed anyway if you wish to silence it, was the star Highlander entry in the spring 2025 edition of the MakeNJIT hardware hackathon. The clockmakers earned third place overall among 47 teams from several universities. Members of Team Daniel knew that many tinkerers have built such devices, but they designed their own version just for the fun and education of it. Daniel’s roster included mechanical engineering major Jiro Dela Cruz, his fraternal twin brother Juno who studies computer science, Andrey Diaz-Ortega also in…

The NJIT JerseyCTF competition is now in its fifth year and has continued to draw competitors on-campus and around the world in a quest to hack their way through a series of information security style puzzles to “capture the flag” and win an impressive array of prizes — along with bragging rights as placeholders among what has become a global phenomenon in CTF competitions. The annual event, a collaboration between NJIT’s Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) chapter and the NJIT Information and Cybersecurity Club (NICC), culminated in a record 154 on-campus players this year. The March…

Graduating NJIT senior Danielle Grunwald and her employer as of this summer, Axtria Inc., are made for each other — Grunwald loves digging into life sciences data to extract useful insights, and that’s the gist of what Axtria does. Grunwald is wrapping up her studies with a B.S. in data science from Ying Wu College of Computing. She was also an Albert Dorman Honors College scholar, the only female member of the NJIT bowling team (personal high score 268), active with the Nucleus yearbook and an event coordinator for the Student Activities Council. “The minute I came onto this campus, I knew…

Fuad Hamidli, a senior university lecturer in the Ying Wu College of Computing and recognized expert in cryptography and cybercrime prevention, was a featured speaker and panelist at the AARP Newark Fraud Summit: Fraud 360 – Awareness, Prevention & Recovery, held in collaboration with AARP New Jersey and NJIT. The summit brought together leading voices from cybersecurity, law enforcement, and fraud investigation, including representatives from the NJIT Police Department and Essex County Prosecutor’s Office, to educate the public on the tactics scammers use—and how to guard against them.…

The 36th Annual Scholarship Brunch at New Jersey Institute of Technology celebrated a significant milestone this year, welcoming its largest gathering of students and benefactors to date. Donors from across the region and as far away as Sweden convened, united by a shared commitment to empowering the next generation of leaders and innovators at NJIT.  The annual brunch serves as a vital platform for scholarship recipients to connect directly with the generous individuals and families whose contributions make their academic journeys possible. The event underscored the profound impact of…

The latest graduate studies rankings from U.S. News & World Report highlight the national standing of New Jersey Institute of Technology in the fields of engineering, computer science and now business. NJIT’s Newark College of Engineering (NCE) ranks No. 85 on the publication’s list of the Best Engineering Schools in the U.S. — the tenth consecutive year the NCE has made the top 100. “NJIT’s firm position in the national rankings reflects our ongoing dedication to academic excellence, innovative research and the success of our graduate students,” said Moshe Kam, dean of NCE. NCE offers…

All hard work and no play makes “techies” anxious for more. 244 recently accepted high school seniors and their parents need not worry. Although the Ying Wu College of Computing’s (YWCC) programs are rigorous (that is the reason why they are the most significant generator of tech talent in the NY metro area), the theme for this spring’s Experience Day centered on what is fun and “cool” about the work in the school. “It’s fun from day one!” proclaimed Associate Dean for Academic Affairs Brook Wu, whose event enhancements for a more engaging experience included faculty and student panels, e-…

Zhi Wei, a bioinformaticist, was elected to the 2024 Fellows class of the prestigious American Association for the Advancement of Science. Wei, who joined NJIT’s Ying Wu College of Computing in 2008 and now holds the role of distinguished professor, also became an IEEE Fellow in 2024. “Being elected as an AAAS Fellow is a deeply meaningful recognition for me. While the IEEE Fellowship primarily acknowledges technical and engineering contributions, the AAAS Fellowship reflects broader impact in advancing science and its applications to benefit society,” Wei said. Wei’s major career…

Haley Patel, an undergraduate computer science student in the Ying Wu College of Computing, recently represented NJIT at Stanford University's TreeHacks 2025, one of the most competitive hackathons globally. Sponsored by tech giants like NVIDIA, Google and OpenAI, TreeHacks received more than 12,000 applications, and selected only 1,000 participants.  “It was incredible to represent NJIT on such a big stage. Working alongside brilliant minds from Stanford, UC Berkeley, and the University of Waterloo was truly inspiring,” Patel said. “The tech culture on the West Coast, especially its…