Last week the Babbio Center had more than sun and a stunning view of Manhattan illuminating its beautiful atrium. Undergraduate students in the Technogenesis™ Summer Scholars Research Program held their season-concluding poster exhibition there – an event that showcased 42 student researchers in a well-deserved, collective spotlight.
The scholars were recognized for the research they did over the 10-week span of the program this summer. They also had the opportunity to discuss their projects with many observers who were curious about their work – if not in complete awe. For those who missed the opportunity that afternoon to observe the new technologies and innovations produced and in active development by these students, this video is a great way to learn something new about the culture of technology and entrepreneurship at Stevens. Or, it may simply validate what you already know!
Taking advantage of ample opportunities to work closely with faculty on cutting-edge research, as well as directly in industry even before graduation, is nothing new or unusual for many Stevens students. However, programs like the Technogenesis™ Summer Scholars Research Program distinguish especially high-achieving studentsamong their peers.
Mechanical Engineering major Christina Alecci’s project, “Design of an Introcular Pressure (IOP) Sensor” was facilitated in Stevens’ MicroDevice Laboratory under the advisement of professor E.H. Yang.
Another student, Ben Choe, advanced research in Social Networking in Urban Healthcare. "I wanted to participate in this student reasearch program because I'm interested in learning by doing," Ben said. "I am intrigued by the particular research I did and its application in a specific industry that needs it. But thinking ahead, I'm also interested in exploring how the research and process can be applied for other purposes."
In its 10th year of existence, the Summers Scholars Research Program admitted its largest class of students, and from its largest pool of applicants, said David Peacock, Director of Intellectual Property Management at Stevens. Peacock addressed the students at a certificate and recognition ceremony after the exhibition. Joining Christos Christodoulatos, Associate Provost for Academic Entrepreneurship, and Malcolm Kahn, Vice President of Enterprise Development and Licensing, he reminded the scholars of their distinct place in what he calls a family of students who've gone through the program.
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