Ying Wu College of Computing

What are the latest innovations around artificial intelligence, how will it change the way we work and what safeguards are needed to address systemic inequities? Data scientists, policy experts and the head of a state commission will examine these issues and more at “Intelligent Uses of Artificial Intelligence: Making Technology Work for All of Us,” an upcoming conference from the Murray Center for Women in Technology at New Jersey Institute of Technology and the New Jersey Equity in Commercialization Collective.  The participants will tackle the issues in three sessions, each with...

Artificial intelligence, data science and the emerging field of quantum computing are among the hottest research topics in computing overall. David Bader, a distinguished professor in NJIT’s Ying Wu College of Computing and director of the university’s Institute for Data Science, shared his thoughts on big-picture questions about each area. Bader is known globally for his innovative work in the history and cutting-edge of computing. In 2023 you were recognized by the Computer History Museum for developing a Linux supercomputer using commodity hardware. Your approach is now the dominant...

Six exceptional students have been awarded the Avanade STEM Scholarship to further their pursuit of a degree at NJIT. Avanade, in support of its mission to encourage young people — especially women — to study and succeed in STEM disciplines, has partnered with NJIT since 2016 and awarded scholarships annually to advance this cause. Avanade, a recipient of the “Corporate Partner of the Year” at NJIT’s annual Celebration gala, has also selected more than a dozen students to participate in their corporate mentorship program that pairs a student with an Avanade employee throughout the year...

Professor Jim Geller, chair of the department of Data Science, attended a January conference hosted by the Computing Research Initiative’s (CRA) LEVEL UP program, whose mission is to build a nation-wide consensus of best practices among computing departments to increase diversity through inclusive recruitment and course offerings. CRA leads the effort in collaboration with the Association of Computing Machinery (ACM), IEEE Computer Society and National Science Foundation (NSF), along with diversity-focused organizations such as the Computing Alliance of Hispanic-Serving Institutions (CAHSI),...