The new program will explore the dynamics between modern technology and human psychology, and is the first academic program in the behavioral sciences to be offered at NJIT.
NJIT Unveils New Jersey’s First Cyberpsychology Program This year, NJIT’s College of Science and Liberal Arts has announced it will offer students a unique baccalaureate degree option in the emerging field of cyberpsychology. The new program – exploring the dynamics between modern technology and human psychology – is the first of its kind in New Jersey, and is the first academic program in the behavioral sciences to be offered at NJIT.
VC Investments Nearly Tripled in Past Six Years; Total venture capital investments nearly tripled, growing from $47.5 billion in 2013 to nearly $131 billion in 2018, but the number of deals increased by just 13.5 percent according to new data from the NVCA-PitchBook Venture Capital Monitor.
Students 2 Science Open Houses Feb. 19 & 26 The mission of Students 2 Science is to “inspire, motivate, and educate elementary, middle and high school students to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM subjects).”
State
Support for Higher Education Grows Marginally
From FY 2018 to FY 2019, state fiscal support for higher education grew by 1.6
percent nationwide and increased in 45 states, according to new data from the
Grapevine Survey, a project of Illinois State University’s Center for the Study
of Education Policy in cooperation with the State Higher Education Executive
Officers (SHEEO).
Useful
Stats: State Government Investments in R&D, 2012-2017
Every state government invested at least $1.0 million in research and
development in FY 2017, according to recent data from the National Science
Foundation’s National Center for Science and Education Statistics.
CN
Communications Hires New Director for Governor’s STEM Scholars
CN Communications International Inc., announces the appointment of its new
director, Dr. Rebecca Lubot. The announcement was made by CN Chairman and
Founder Anthony Cicatiello. “
STEM
Mentorship Wanted
The Tech Council is excited to highlight successful professionals in STEM
fields who are willing to help advise college student and younger talent. Each
mentor listed has agreed to call, video call or meet for 30-60 minutes
2019
STATE OF THE ADVERTISING INDUSTRY PANEL
When: Wed, January 30, 5pm – 10pm
Where: Eisenhower Corporate Campus, 290 W Mt Pleasant Ave, Livingston
Hispanic Entrepreneurship Training Program
When: Friday, Feb 1, 2019
TechLaunch BullPen #12 – Rutgers
University
When: Tue, February 5, 4:30pm – 7:30pm
Where: Rutgers Business School, Piscataway Township
BioNJ’s 2019 Annual Dinner
Meeting & Innovation Celebration
When: Thu, February 7, 4:30pm – 9:30pm
Where: Hilton East Brunswick
Emerging Tech Trends for 2019
When: Thu, February 21, 4pm – 7pm
Where: Maestro Technologies, Inc., 1 W State St, Trenton,
2019
Venture Conference Pitch Application – Deadline
When: Friday, Mar 1, 2019
Description: For Details
