Washington D.C. - The Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology (FASEB) has calculated New Jersey Federal research funding for fiscal year 2014. They have developed an interactive map for New Jersey and its individual congressional districts.
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New Brunswick, NJ –New Jersey Health Foundation, a not-for-profit organization that funds research and innovation projects in the state of New Jersey, has committed $1 million to its next round of grant funding, announced James M. Golubieski, president.
Glassboro, NJ - Rowan University has appointed Dr. Karen Magee-Sauer as dean of its College of Science & Mathematics. She served as interim dean of the college since July 2014, and she was chair of the Physics Department for six years prior to accepting that role.
Glassboro, NJ - In a recent study by Econsult,it was found that Rowan University, which has a $440 million operating budget, has an annual statewide economic impact of $1.23 billion and supports more than 9,000 jobs for New Jersey. The study, entitled "The Rise of Rowan University as a Regional and Statewide Economic Engine," also generates $19 million in state taxes.
New Brunswick, NJ - A new study by researchers from Rowan University School of Medicine in Stratford and Rutgers New Jersey Medical School in Newark recently showed Bisphenol-A (BPA) is linked to autism. RowanSOM's Dr. T. Peter Stein, the study's lead author, said the study -- conducted on both children with autism and children without -- shows that BPA is processed differently in children on the autism spectrum.
Glassboro, NJ - The New Jersey Big Data Alliance, the state's premier consortium of NJ’s institutions of higher education focused on “Big Data,” will have their 2nd annual symposium at Rowan University. Titled "Big Data and the Transformation of Society," the exciting event will include a keynote address delivered by a big data visionary, networking opportunities and panel discussions.
The symposium and panel discussion on Big Data will include: · Climate change · Health · Privacy · Workforce development · As well as an industry expo, poster session and reception For more information, contact: Jacqueline Melillo [email protected] (848) 932-3555 http://rdi2.rutgers.edu/sites/rdi2/files/img/2nd%20Annual%20NJBDA%20Symposium%20Save%20the%20Date.pdf Trenton, NJ - According to a recent report by the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center, public colleges in New Jersey are among the highest graduation rates in the country. The report found more than 70 percent of students that start at public four-year schools will complete it within six years at a New Jersey institution, compared to the 62.85 percent national average.
Trenton, NJ - New Jersey's historic legacy of innovation and invention has resulted in an economy with a national reputation for spurring numerous advanced technology industries. Last week, the New Jersey Business and Industry Association (NJBIA) hosted the most recent New Jersey Council on Innovation meeting as part of its ongoing commitment to innovation. During the meeting three of the state's research universities presented their recent work to the New Jersey Council on Innovation.
Trenton, NJ - Despite what the US News & World Report’s annual rankings says, New Jersey's universities offer a serious return on investment. According to a new report by the Business Insider, New Jersey has several underrated college in America with the New Jersey Institute of Technology at the top. These claims come their PayScale College Salary Report, which ranks colleges and universities based on their graduates’ mid-career earnings.
Glassboro, NJ, December 9, 2014 – According to a recent Rowan Today article, “Rowan University College of Engineering professors and students are figuratively and literally taking their research to the road, helping to make travelers’ journeys — and the environments in which they are taken — safer. Numerous professor and student teams are working, often in collaboration with other universities or industry partners, on regional and national initiatives that have garnered millions in outside funding.”
“Dr. Yusuf Mehta, associate professor of civil and environmental engineering at Rowan, is working with researchers from across the country on a series of transportation-related projects. Mehta, who oversees an asphalt lab in the South Jersey Technology Park in Mantua Township, is studying the environmental impacts of recycled asphalt pavement, or the restructuring of asphalt materials removed from previous roadways, under a $452,490 grant from the New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT).” “[The NJDOT] wants to find an alternative that is repeatable and accurate. They are willing to explore all options and have kept a very open mind.” Dr. Kenneth Blank, vice president of Health Sciences at Rowan, said collaborations like Mehta’s are a result of Rowan’s recent research institution status, which New Jersey designated in 2013. “Rowan has a long history of transportation-focused research that extends well beyond Mehta’s work. For example, the United States Department of Energy (DOE), New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT), NJDOT and United States Department of Transportation awarded close to $1.2 million in recent years to Dr. Kauser Jahan, professor of civil and environmental engineering, to conduct research on several transportation-related projects.” “Under a $750,000 DOE grant, she is studying the use of algae as a possible alternative fuel source. Jahan, who says using algae is one of the most promising alternatives to traditional biodiesel fuel — plant and animal oils such as soybeans, corn and canola oil and animal fat, materials that need to be replenished through farming — is partnering on the study with Rowan Engineering colleagues (chemical engineering professors Dr. Robert Hesketh and Dr. C. Stewart Slater, chemical engineering associate professor and program chair Dr. Mariano Savelski and civil and environmental engineering associate professor Dr. Will Riddell).” “The work employs an innovative use of membrane technology to provide carbon dioxide gas to promote algae growth. Algae, Jahan said, may provide a viable energy source and require far less land that other biofuels require, taking up less property that can be devoted to food production. According to Jahan, algae reproduce quickly, produce oils more efficiently than crop plants and require relatively few nutrients for growth. Ultimately, she said, if algae are viable, they can be grown on land considered substandard for agricultural purposes and possibly mass produced indoors as well. “Protecting land and air travel Dr. Beena Sukumaran, chair of Civil & Environmental Engineering, has been conducting research for the NJDOT and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for more than a dozen years, including studies with international collaborators. Currently, she is working under a $222,227 grant from NJDOT/University Transportation Research Center to use laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS) to identify problematic minerals in aggregate stone. Working in conjunction with Rowan physics professor Dr. Michael Lim, electrical and computer engineering professor Dr. Ravi Ramachandran and graduate student Andrew Branin from Howell, New Jersey, Sukumaran will advise the NJDOT whether its contractors are using appropriate construction materials in order to ensure the quality of Garden State roads. Sukumaran also is working with post-doctoral scholar Dr. Carlos Cary, a Peru native who received his Ph.D. from Arizona State University; Marie Lecorvaisier, a French student working on her graduate thesis at Rowan; and undergraduate students Adam Bagriacik from Burlington, New Jersey; Robert Cohen from Philadelphia; Jerrett Clark from Pilesgrove, New Jersey; and Kokeb Abera from Williamstown, New Jersey, on a $70,571 funded project for the FAA to determine the suitability of the Superpave Gyratory Compactor (SGC) to replicate field performance of aggregates during construction and trafficking of airfield pavements. For the complete article, click here. To learn more about Research at Rowan, visit www.rowan.edu/research. Glassboro, NJ, December 9, 2014 – According to Rowan Today, “The Rowan Innovation Venture Fund, LLC appointed technology leader Howard Lubert as managing director, bringing the Fund one step closer to accepting applications for its first investments. Established by the Rowan University Foundation in February 2014 with a $5 million commitment spanning five years, the Fund will accelerate the growth of Rowan’s research initiatives as it invests in University-generated technologies, intellectual property, inventions and businesses.”
“Angel and venture capital experience Co-founder and area president of Keiretsu Forum Mid-Atlantic, the local branch of the world’s largest private equity angel investor network, Lubert brings to Rowan more than 30 years of experience in business, angel and venture capital investing, and technical due diligence. Keiretsu Forum has more than 1,100 accredited investor members in 34 chapters on three continents who have invested more than $490 million in early-stage companies in the last 15 years.” “Howard Lubert’s expertise will be critical as we make our first investments and encourage innovative research and business initiatives,” said Dr. Ali Houshmand, Rowan’s president. “Rowan is committed to serving as an economic engine for the region, and this Fund will accelerate our efforts by serving as an important catalyst for growth.” Increasing commercialization and technology development Lubert will manage, operate and administer the Fund, ensuring the success of its investment ventures. Lubert, who among other positions was an adjunct professor and entrepreneur in residence at Temple University’s Fox School of Business and a fellow of Fox’s e-business Institute, will work closely with the Foundation Board and other University administrators and staff to increase Rowan’s commercialization and technology development efforts. The Fund will provide individual investments ranging from $25,000 to $100,000 for pre-seed and seed-stage businesses, research initiatives and technologies developed by members of the Rowan University community, enabling Rowan’s faculty, students and alumni to bring their business ideas and research to life, according to Foundation Board Chair Joe Bottazzi. For the complete story, click here. Glassboro, NJ, December 9, 2014 – Rowan University welcomed its first class of biomedical engineering students this year as its nationally recognized College of Engineering recently created the Biomedical Engineering Department. The program is at the intersection of medicine and biology, with the focus on the improvement of heath care systems and is modeled after the proven hands-on, real-world, project-based curriculum of Rowan’s existing engineering programs.
Rowan University also named Dr. Mark Byrne as professor and inaugural chairman of the new department. A leader in the field of biomaterials engineering, controlled therapeutic delivery, pharmaceutical engineering, polymer engineering and medical devices, Byrne has won numerous awards for his teaching and research and has licensed a number of innovative technologies. “Dr. Byrne has the education, experience and credentials to not only further develop and lead our new biomedical engineering program but also to nurture our student researchers in a very demanding and constantly evolving field,” said Dr. Anthony Lowman, dean of the College of Engineering. “His background is an excellent fit for a school that will continue to grow its focus on research.” According to the New Jersey Business Magazine, “An inventor with eight issued patents and another four pending, Byrne is co-founder and chief technology officer of OcuMedic, Inc., a drug-delivery company in Auburn, Alabama. Numerous government agencies, including the National Institutes of Health, the National Science Foundation and U.S. Department of Education, have funded his research. He has published more than 75 peer-reviewed publications with more than1,500 citations and has given more than 210 scientific conference presentations and invited lectures at companies, universities and international meetings.” “I am thrilled to build a nationally and internationally recognized program in biomedical engineering at Rowan,” Byrne said. “It is a tremendous opportunity, and we have ambitious plans to grow the undergraduate and graduate programs as well as conduct leading innovative research and teaching. The College of Engineering has some of the best faculty in the world, with tremendous commitment to novel education and research. It is a pleasure to join their prestigious, established programs in this period of unprecedented growth at Rowan. It is truly an exciting time to be at Rowan.” For the complete story, click here. |
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