Greg Morgan, an Associate Professor at Stevens Institute of Technology, received the Derek Price/Rod Webster Prize for his paper on Rosalind Franklin's research on tobacco mosaic virus. The paper offers a new interpretation of scientific cooperation and competition in molecular biology.
Dr. David Vaccari, Stevens Institute of Technology associate professor and director of Civil, Environmental and Ocean Engineering Department, received the 2009 Educator of the Year Award from New Jersey ACEC for his positive impact on the engineering profession.
Attila Technologies has collaborated with InterDigital to develop bandwidth aggregation technologies, aiming to meet the growing demand for wireless data usage. The companies will jointly demonstrate their capabilities on live networks at the 2010 Mobile World Congress.
M.G. Prasad, a professor at Stevens Institute of Technology, received the Bharat Gaurav Award for his work in noise and vibration control. The award recognizes his efforts to inspire others towards remarkable achievement and promote global participation in India's economic development.
A team of undergraduate students from Stevens Institute of Technology won the top honors in a national poster contest, presented their research on a Posterior Criciate Ligament Tensioning Device. The team's achievement showcases the university's commitment to innovation and research.
Bestselling journalist Robert Wright will present his new book "The Evolution of God," a provocative interpretation of the evolution of religion and our concepts of God. This event marks one of several 'Darwin Day' events at Stevens to honor the 150th anniversary of Charles Darwin's publication.
A two-year grant will explore advanced information security risks in complex systems, combining computer science and technology management. The project aims to develop an innovative interdisciplinary framework to optimize system information security and productivity.
The department has been awarded four NSF grants over $1 million for their research in Cognitive Radio, Wireless Communications, and Network Security. Researchers aim to advance technology with a focus on increasing contribution to CR advancement.
The IT industry is rethinking its role in corporate cost-cutting, focusing on productivity and efficiency rather than slashing jobs. Top executives cite improving business agility and speed to market as key concerns.
Christine Bullen received the Stevens Institute of Technology Provost Award for her innovative work in teaching and advising in the university's online WebCampus program. She has also developed a four-course IT Outsourcing program, which has been reported to be invaluable by its graduates.
Stevens will deliver workshops and training to assist the LWD in maintaining workforce vitality and flexibility. The grant aims to improve efficiency and quality through Lean manufacturing applications and bioinformatics.
The NSF grants will scale up Stevens' 'BUILD IT' project to four new regions, launching an underwater robotics curriculum in underserved audiences. The grants also support an education research study to develop engineering curricular modules for high-school biology and chemistry courses.
The five-year grant aims to improve the quality of care for women of color suffering from HIV/AIDS by enhancing access and retention in quality HIV care. The project will be implemented in urban centers across America, addressing the technical requirements of HIV clinics serving the medically and economically disadvantaged.
New research reveals that ground beetles produce limonene, a natural repellent used by dogs, cats, and other animals, as a major defensive chemical. The beetle's pygidial gland produces a complex mixture of monoterpenes, including limonene and toluquinone, which acts as a permeation enhancer for the benzoquinone-based repellent.
Scientists at Stevens utilize NYHOPS and firsthand knowledge to provide accurate information on water conditions, aiding emergency responders in search and recovery efforts. The forecast model proves valuable in locating downed helicopter wreckage.
Frank Fisher, an Assistant Professor at Stevens Institute of Technology, received the 2009 Ferdinand P. Beer and E. Russell Johnston Jr. Outstanding New Educator Award for his commitment to mechanics education. The award recognizes his efforts in developing graduate programs and providing exceptional teaching experiences.
Researchers at Stevens Institute of Technology have made significant breakthroughs in free-space optical communication by demonstrating a unique atmospheric effect called scavenging, which improves the system's performance in adverse weather conditions. The study shows that mid-infrared QCL systems can deliver up to 300% greater throug...
Jeffrey Sachs, director of Columbia's Earth Institute, wins the 2009 Green Book Award for his book 'Common Wealth,' which proposes solutions to extreme poverty and related global problems. The award recognizes the book's practical value in addressing environmental issues.
Stevens Institute of Technology has been awarded a $850,672 National Science Foundation grant to support students pursuing degree programs in cybersecurity. The scholarship program will provide 11 two-year scholarships covering tuition and a stipend, requiring students to work for the government for at least two years after graduation.
The team aims to enhance access and retention in quality HIV care for women of color by developing a web-based data entry and reporting platform. Recent HIV data highlights significant disparities among black and Hispanic women, who account for 82% of AIDS diagnoses despite making up only 24% of all US women.
Dr. Ting Yu's article reviews recent progress in studies focused on early-stage disentanglement (ESD) of quantum systems, a phenomenon that can degrade correlation between qubits due to environmental noise. The research has significant implications for the development of quantum information science and technology.
The NYHOPS system provided real-time information on water conditions, weather, and environmental factors to aid in the rescue of 150 passengers. This enabled officials to deploy rescue assets downstream and guide the plane to a safe location.
The Writing and Communications program at Stevens Institute of Technology will offer workshops to engineering students to improve their oral and written communication skills. The grant will also establish a Communications Prize for senior engineering design teams.
Professor Gary S. Lynn, a prominent scholar in technology innovation, has received the 2009 Research Publication Award from the International Association for Management of Technology (IAMOT). His work has been recognized for its high-impact and academically rigorous research on technology-based entrepreneurship.
Professor Hamid Hadim has received a grant to develop an introductory level training course on pressurized water reactor nuclear power plants. The course will provide EPRI staff with better understanding of fundamental principles and design methodologies, enabling more valuable research and development.
Professor Chandramouli's paper, titled A game theoretic framework for distributed self-coexistence among IEEE 802.22 networks, is one of 11 papers selected to receive a GLOBECOM '08 Best Paper Award. The award recognizes the author's work on cognitive radio based IEEE 802.22 wireless regional area network (WRAN) that operates in under-...
The SIM-sponsored survey found that businesses are using IT to reduce costs and increase productivity, with CIOs spending most of their time on non-technical issues. Organizations with higher IT business alignment maturity scores tend to have better overall company performance.
Malinovskaya's research aims to control coherence and overcome current barriers in quantum computing, molecular selective bio-imaging, and Raman microscopy. By using femtosecond, chirped laser pulse trains, she can selectively prepare target molecules in the excited state and restore coherence periodically.
Victoria Petite, a Stevens art and technology major, presented her research project titled "Towards a Transmedia Search Engine" at the annual iDMAa conference. Her project focused on perceiving analogies in multimedia data with Professor H. Quynh Dinh and Professor Ebon Fisher.
Four Stevens Institute of Technology professors have received the Bright Idea Award for their groundbreaking research papers, with Christine V. Bullen, Ann C. Mooney, Patricia J. Holahan, and Peerasit Patanakul recognized for their work in Information Technology, Project Management, and Conflict Resolution.
Stevens Institute of Technology professor H. Quynh Dinh has been awarded a $50,000 Honda Initiation Grant to develop methods for detecting patterns in vector fields. The grant aims to improve engine design and traffic management through collaborations with researchers in automotive and ocean engineering.
Stevens will evaluate and demonstrate a novel microchannel reactor to reform pyrolysis oil into synthesis gas using reduced energy. The project is one of six university projects awarded by the DOE to develop biomass conversion technologies.
The Stevens Institute of Technology team will conduct a 24-month research project to develop an image-fused multi-wavelength sensor system for target acquisitions and tracking. The proposed system combines different energy spectrums to produce superior resultant images, increasing the war fighter's lethality.
A recent national survey by the Society for Information Management found that IT executives identify lack of alignment between information technology and business as their top concern, leading to lower revenue. To achieve better alignment, experts recommend effective communication, governance, understanding of IT value, collaboration w...
Stevens Institute of Technology has been awarded two grants from the National Science Foundation to support research and training in micro/nanoscale sensors, actuators, and devices. The grants will enable the team to develop advanced acoustic emission sensors with high sensitivity and conformability.
Professor Constantin Chassapis and Hamid Hadim will develop educational and training programs to address energy industry workforce challenges, focusing on nuclear engineering expertise. The program aims to provide practical skills and competencies for future nuclear power engineers and technicians.
Dr. Yong Shi of Stevens Institute of Technology has been awarded a $300,000 NSF grant to design and test an umbrella-shaped micro-actuator for thrombus retrieval in stroke therapy. The actuator uses novel piezoelectric nanofibers to provide dynamic shear force on blood clots.
Researchers will create immersive virtual environments and assess their effectiveness in undergraduate engineering classes, enabling flexible learning with video games and IT tools. The project aims to enhance student engagement, accessibility, and learning outcomes in mechanical engineering education.
Professors David Naumann and Stan Rosenberg from Stevens Institute of Technology introduced a new programming logic to leverage existing software tools and scale up large software systems in languages like Java and C#. Their work was funded by the National Science Foundation.
Ted Nordhaus and Michael Shellenberger have won the 2008 Green Book Award from Stevens Institute of Technology’s Center for Science Writings for their book Break Through, which critiques environmentalism. The authors argue that green activists should recognize the potential of economic development and technological innovation to help o...
The United States Distance Learning Association honored WebCampus with the prestigious award for its exceptional online distance learning practices. With over 14,000 students from 44 states and 42 countries, WebCampus has established itself as a leader in the industry.
A group of faculty from Stevens Institute of Technology won the ASEE Best Paper Award for their work on promoting systems thinking in engineering and pre-engineering students. The paper describes integrated curriculum innovation that embeds systems concepts into undergraduate engineering design sequences, starting from Freshman year.
Dr. Thomas H. Wakeman III, a Research Professor at Stevens, has been awarded New Jersey's 'Educator of the Year' by the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE). He is the Deputy Director of Stevens' Center for Maritime Systems and has expertise in port security.
The SPOC device, developed at Stevens Institute of Technology, has received FDA 510(k) clearance for its ability to pinpoint specific muscle trigger points causing pain. This innovation has the potential to eliminate ineffective treatments and improve patient outcomes.
Dr. Savitsky has been recognized for his significant contributions to high-speed vessel design through his research and papers. His pioneering work on hydrodynamic design methodology is still widely used today.
The project will provide fellowships to ten Stevens doctoral students per year, conducting research in multiscale engineered systems and disseminating results to high schools. The program aims to enhance STEM education and promote diversity in the engineering pipeline.
Yang's project aims to create ultra-high-speed single electron memory devices based on CNTs, which could replace silicon transistors in future electronics. The team will investigate novel in-plane CNT structures for high-speed and low-power applications.
Researchers identify volatile compounds, including terpenoids and fatty acids, as a powerful attractant for nutria. These compounds can serve as a tool in controlling the spread of nutria in coastal ecospheres, offering an environmentally friendly bait technique.
Stevens will co-lead a Center of Excellence for Maritime, Island and Port Security with the University of Hawaii, focusing on strengthening maritime domain awareness and safeguarding US islands' unique populations and properties. The partnership aims to develop new technologies and processes to ensure safe and efficient port operation.
A survey by Stevens Institute of Technology found that global companies operating in accelerating economies face a talent wall due to insufficiently trained technical personnel. The study revealed frequent conflict between local and headquarters management, with employees departing for cultural needs and training issues.