NJIT’s undergraduate forensic science program has been awarded full accreditation from the Forensic Science Education Programs Accreditation Commission (FEPAC) of the American Academy of Forensic Sciences — a distinction held by less than 35 undergraduate forensics programs nationwide. FEPAC is regarded as the main accrediting body for college-level forensic science education in the U.S., recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. The news marks an important milestone for NJIT’s forensic science program, which became one of the first in the state when it launched in 2018…

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…

NJIT Distinguished Professor of Chemistry Wunmi Sadik has recently been honored with the prestigious Wallace H. Coulter Lectureship during a guest appearance at one of the largest scientific conferences on laboratory science in the world, Pittcon. The Wallace H. Coulter Lectureship is presented each year at Pittcon to an “outstanding individual who has demonstrated a lifetime commitment to, and made important contributions that have had a significant impact on education, practice and/or research in laboratory science.” Sadik, chair of NJIT's Department of Chemistry and Environmental…

Six NJIT researchers have secured grants in the latest round of funding provided by the New Jersey Health Foundation (NJHF), which has increased its funding in both its Community Health, Social Services and Education Program, as well as its traditional research program this year. The $4 million round of funding brings the NJHF’s total to $70 million since the inception of its annual grant program. Researchers from NJIT’s Newark College of Engineering and College of Science and Liberal Arts make up the awardees, with projects spanning innovative bone regeneration processes to research on…

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.…

David Rothenberg, distinguished professor of philosophy and music at New Jersey Institute of Technology, presented his new book “The Secret Sounds of Ponds”, a book, music and performance initiative.  Rothenberg started this project during the pandemic. When everybody was home, he decided to visit a nearby pond. After “tossing a microphone in,” he was able to capture an entirely new realm: the unexpected and stirring rhythms of some of the smallest and loudest creatures on Earth. While working on his latest book, he contacted friends like Jérôme Sueur from the Muséum National d'…

Researchers report one of the fastest and most sensitive approaches yet for detecting toxic per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) accumulating in the environment, which are linked to health risks ranging from cancers to birth defects. PFAS have earned the name “forever chemicals” with good reason — the man-made compounds, which can take thousands of years to degrade and are found in everything from grease-resistant food packaging to water-repellent clothing, have made their way into nearly half the U.S. tap water supply. Now, in a study featured in Elsevier’s Journal of Hazardous…

New Jersey Institute of Technology is featured in the premiere season of “The College Tour en Español,” a new series from Emmy-nominated producers, which is now streaming on Amazon Prime Video. Hosted by Lorena Segura, “The College Tour en Español” travels the country, showcasing colleges and universities through the unique lens of Spanish-speaking students on today's campuses. Each episode offers an intimate view of college life, allowing the entire Spanish-speaking population worldwide a chance to explore colleges. NJIT’s episode of "The College Tour" travels back to the Brick City —…

Over 86 billion neurons are in the human brain, roughly 450,000 of which generate dopamine — a powerful neurotransmitter that drives motivated behavior, learning and habit formation. Now, researchers say one brain region, the cerebellum, may hold more influence over these dopamine neurons than realized. New findings published in the journal Nature Neuroscience have shed light on a mysterious pathway between the reward center of the brain that is key to how we form habits, known as the basal ganglia, and another anatomically distinct region where nearly three-quarters of the brain’s neurons…

This story is republished with permission from Saint Michael's Medical Center By the time she was in seventh grade, Pooja Datir’s teachers ran out of grade-level material to give her. Her teachers suggested she start taking college courses. Her brother Rohit maxed out in fifth grade and also started taking college courses. Both graduated high school in three years while simultaneously earning five associate’s degrees from the community college near their home in California. Today, the remarkable students are enrolled at New Jersey Institute of Technology as freshman biology majors and…