As 2017 draws to a close, it is time for us to reflect on the progress we have made and the challenges ahead of us. A few weeks ago, my office hosted an event entitled, “65 by ’25… Many Paths, One Future: The Equity Imperative,” at the Educational Testing Service (ETS) in Princeton. We heard an enlightening address from Dr. Michael T. Nettles, ETS senior vice president for research, and recognized four New Jersey programs for excellence and equity in education.
Eight of Brookdale’s highest achieving science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) students have spent the year working with local experts on a variety of year-long research initiatives as part of an ongoing […]
Brookdale Community College’s NASA STEM Fellows Near Finish Line
Union County College STEM
The STEM Division at Union County College will be launching a new course in Engineering designed to provide students with the higher level math skills they need to tackle engineering concepts, including […]
Monmouth University Students Develop Winning Chatbot in Competition
Three Monmouth University students have developed a cutting-edge solution to a customer service problem to win the university’s first-ever chatbot challenge. The competition was sponsored by RightAnswers, Inc., the Edison, N.J.-based firm […]
Georgian Court University: Focus on Undergraduate Research
From exploring the enzymes that affect human energy to investigating campus recycling habits, Georgian Court University student researchers are tackling a broad range of STEM topics. More than 15 projects were the […]
Salem Community College’s Conference Allows Glass Students to Meet Leading Artists
Salem Community College (SCC) has a record 135 students enrolled in its Scientific Glass Technology and Glass Art courses this semester. On the weekend of March 24-26, the students welcomed eight well-known […]
Middlesex County College: Calories Don’t Count at Disney!
An MCC student club, “Middlesex, Math and the Mouse,” recently visited the Disney attractions in Florida for research purposes. They have been investigating ways to use statistics to predict wait times for […]
County College of Morris: NASA Officials Celebrate with High School Students
Morris County high school students taking part in the Engineering Design and Advanced Manufacturing (EDAM) program at County College of Morris (CCM) are now proud NASA affiliates who worked on parts for […]
Princeton University Students Named Goldwater Scholars for STEM Study
Princeton juniors Lamia Ateshian, Sally Jiao, Jonathan Lu and Omkar Shende have been awarded one-year Goldwater Scholarships, the premier award for outstanding undergraduates interested in careers in mathematics, the natural sciences and […]
New Jersey City University Selected to Participate in National Student Success Project
The American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU) joined a national initiative, the “Frontier Set” (FS), a project funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, to identify successful strategies to […]
Fairleigh Dickinson University’s New Era for STEM Majors Inside Becton Hall Labs
Becton Hall has become the hub for specialized laboratories at Fairleigh Dickinson University’s Metropolitan Campus. The STEM (science, math, engineering and technology) majors working in the labs are breaking it all down, […]
Warren County Community College President Leads Effort for NJ Community Colleges
Dr. Will Austin, President of Warren County Community College and the head of the New Jersey Community College Presidents, is helping to lead a very important strategic planning process for the New […]
Community Colleges Partner with the State to Create Career Opportunities
Referring to them as “hope factories,” Governor Chris Christie announced a new statewide partnership with New Jersey’s 19 community colleges to create new career pathways to economic opportunity throughout the state. Read […]
RCBC’s Science Slam Explores the World of STEM
In an effort to inspire the next generation of scientists, engineers and healthcare professionals, Rowan College at Burlington County (RCBC) held its first annual Science Slam at the Mount Laurel Campus. The […]
NJ STEM Pathways Ecosystems Attend National Meeting in Fla.
Four communities in New Jersey were chosen Sept. 29, 2016 to participate in a national campaign to reimagine the delivery of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education for children in grades […]
Business Leaders & Educators Attend “The Education Equation” Event Hosted by NJBIA
New Jersey leads the nation in the net outmigration of high school students attending college, and census data shows millennials between the age of 18 and 34 are New Jersey’s largest outmigration […]
Centenary University: WNBC Meteorologist Speaks as Part of Earth Day Celebrations
NBC 4 New York / WNBC meteorologist, Erica Grow, spoke at Centenary University as part of the Earth Day celebrations on April 18, 2017. Grow discussed the following topics: “Meteorology and Air […]
College of Saint Elizabeth Students Demonstrate Scientific Knowledge at ICFNJ Symposium
Four CSE students demonstrated their impressive scientific knowledge at the Independent College Fund of New Jersey’s (ICFNJ) Undergraduate Research Symposium at the Liberty Science Center this March. These students, pictured, front row […]
William Paterson University’s Undergraduate Research – The Power of Experiential Learning
A biology student and her professor track a nearly extinct bat population. A business student researches college student debt while a psychology major creates a program for Paterson children using art for […]
Stockton University’s Atlantic City Campus Under Construction
Stockton’s $178.28 million Atlantic City campus, due to open in fall 2018, is being built along the beach and Boardwalk at the intersection of Atlantic, Pacific and Albany avenues in the resort’s […]
Montclair State University: Support for STEM Initiatives Grows Strong
Montclair State University, as a research doctoral university, has steadily expanded its STEM facilities, degree programs and enrollment in the STEM disciplines. Within the past year, significant awards have helped to raise […]
RCGC’s Equine Science Lab Draws Awareness to Bones and Muscles
Rowan College at Gloucester County (RCGC) Assistant Professor of Biology Emily Allen likes to give her equine science class an up close and personal look at the anatomy of horses and how […]
RVCC’s Women in STEM Innovative Projects and Research
RVCC Engineering students Shayna Rumrill and Keri Rickman participated in a hands-on “Authentic Engineering Experience” course where Teams of four Raritan Valley Community College (RVCC) Engineering students were tasked to design, prototype, […]
Kean University Introduces Minor in Sustainability Sciences
Kean University is expanding its “green” offerings with the introduction of a new Minor in Sustainability Sciences, the first minor program of its kind in New Jersey. The 18-credit undergraduate program teaches […]
Berkeley Continues Dialogue on Keeping Millennials Working in New Jersey
Businesses leaders and educators focused on strategies for retaining New Jersey’s future workforce during “The Education Equation,” an event hosted by the New Jersey Business and Industry Association on March 21, 2017. […]
TESU Awarded $20K for Teaching Effective Medication Administration
The innovative teaching of effective medication administration is crucial in today’s healthcare climate. Thanks to a $20,000 grant from the Bristol-Myers Squibb New Jersey Community Grants Program, the University’s Accelerated 2nd Degree […]
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