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Recently, Harvard bioethicist Rebecca Li visited Stevens to discuss the importance of clinical data sharing as part of the Schaefer School of Engineering and Science's Dean's Lecture Series. Li's presentation centered around a potent theme: Is there an ethical obligation for companies to share data from their clinical trials with one another? Many would say no, but sensing a turning of the tide led to Li's role as CEO of Vivli, a platform that includes an independent data repository. "It is my hope that these precious data resources are utilized by researchers to accelerate scientific goals and open up new avenues of intellectual pursuit," said Li. Read more about the event 👇 https://lnkd.in/g7s5iN4G Stevens Institute of Technology

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Last spring, adeniyi lawal set out to recruit the best and brightest STEM high school students in the tri-state area to a newly created summer program in the Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science. Lawal, chair of the department, made 10 visits with top high schools in the area and despite a short turnaround was able to select 10 students who got hands-on experience with faculty and Ph.D. candidates during the summer. After a successful trial run, Lawal is already making visits this fall in search of more promising candidates. "The opportunities are endless. They will get from the program whatever they’re willing to put in," said Lawal. Learn more about the summer program 👇 https://lnkd.in/disfbQ4n

Devesh Bhosale grew up in the western-central state of Maharashtra, India, a place known for Buddhist shrines carved into basalt rock cave walls. But at an early age, he demonstrated a knack for numbers and solving complex mathematical equations. Bhosale worked as an engineer at his family’s construction company in India and earned his MBA in 2021, but the hard sciences beckoned. His journey led him from India to Hoboken and Stevens' graduate Quantum Engineering program in the Department of Physics. He received his master's last year and has already published in the American Institute of Physics science journal "Physics of Plasma." Read more about Bhosale's journey 👇 https://lnkd.in/eXqyjh55 Stevens Institute of Technology

In many countries, barriers such as cost, and societal and cultural factors have prevented millions of people from accessing the mental health resources they need. Recent Computer Science masters graduate Vismay Rathod has been studying human faces in order to create smarter models of machine learning that can accurately recognize human traits and feelings. Rathod and Ph.D. student Necdet Gurkan recently published a paper titled "Unlocking the Face Code: How Facial Characteristics Drive Social Biases." Using facial recognition and machine learning, they found that facial characteristics significantly shape social biases. They are hoping their research can lead to potential cheap, judgement-free mental health help for those in need. Read more 👇 https://lnkd.in/e79dDBWC Stevens Institute of Technology

The next Hugo Neu Corporation Sustainability Seminar Series event is set for Tuesday, Nov. 5 from 5-6 p.m. EDT. Presented by the Department of Civil, Environmental and Ocean Engineering at Stevens, Sanyogita Chavan, AICP, PP will give her seminar, titled "Sustainability in Land Use Planning." Chavan will discuss how the state of New Jersey regulates sustainability requirements in land use via the Municipal Land Use Law (MLUL). Learn more 👇 https://lnkd.in/epieucJi Stevens Institute of Technology

Earlier this year, the Department of Mathematical Sciences at Stevens held its inaugural Industry Connection Series event. More than 60 participants in person and remotely joined the event, which aimed to connect students with alumni who have successfully transitioned into industry roles, showcasing how mathematicians can thrive in diverse sectors such as tech, insurance and healthcare. “The series is invaluable for students as it allows them to interact directly with industry professionals, ask questions about career paths and understand what courses and skills are most valued by employers,” said teaching assistant professor Hadi Safari Katesari. Read more 👇 https://lnkd.in/eZJsYHBv Stevens Institute of Technology

For decades, the idea of detecting gravitons – the particle that houses the force of gravity – has conventionally been regarded as a non-starter. Assistant Professor Igor Pikovski and his collaborators have devised a new way of detecting a graviton that is being recognized as a potential watershed moment in the history of quantum mechanics. See the infographic and learn more in Quanta Magazine👇 https://lnkd.in/gG4k5K5J Department of Physics at Stevens

🏆 The reigning Ansary Entrepreneurship Competition champions are back at it. The four-person Knee-sy Does It team -- Brandon Sems, Grace Fukazawa, Jalen Bailey and Margaret Gibson -- was recently awarded the $15,000 Venture Prize in the 2024 Design by Biomedical Undergraduate Teams (DEBUT) Challenge. Their breakthrough knee-therapy device is a portable, convenient, at-home option that automates knee stretches to address a condition known as knee flexion contracture, which limits mobility and slows recovery. Heat eases the movement, and sensors monitor the therapy, personalizing safe, effective treatment based on progress. Read more 👇 https://lnkd.in/epCUtFw2 Stevens Institute of Technology