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The Latino Information Network at Rutgers (LIN@R) to produce original research and analysis on social, political and economic issues affecting the Latino community NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J., Nov. 13, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Latino Information Network at Rutgers (LIN@R) University today launched a first-of-its-kind Latino-focused research center and digital think-tank. LIN@R will provide original research, analysis and commentary on cultural, social, educational, political and...
WASHINGTON, Oct. 1, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Ralph Izzo, Chairman, President and CEO of PSEG, will be honored at the National Italian American Foundation's (NIAF) 37(th) Anniversary Awards Gala in Washington, D.C. Izzo will receive the NIAF Special Achievement Award in Science and Technology on October 13, 2012, at the Washington Hilton. The black-tie event begins with a 6 p.m. reception followed by dinner and an awards ceremony. Twelve-time MLB All-Star Mike Piazza will serve as the...
Stevens Institute of Technology, Rutgers University and New Jersey Institute of Technology are now accepting submissions to the New Jersey Apps Challenge, a mobile apps competition designed to spur homegrown innovation in New Jersey. “Mobile apps are a rapidly growing sector of the U.S. economy,” said Christos Christodoulatos, associate provost of academic entrepreneurship at Stevens. “This competition will showcase the talents of New Jersey’s brightest students, innovators,...
PRINCETON, N.J., June 15, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Showcasing the Garden State's key business advantages and touting the state's flourishing life sciences industry, Choose New Jersey, Inc., along with Lt. Governor Kim Guadagno, the Business Action Center (BAC), BioNJ, the HealthCare Institute of New Jersey (HINJ) and other partners will be on site in Boston for the BIO International Convention on June 18-21. The participation of New Jersey's delegation at the conference is preceded by...
NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J., May 14, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The School of Management and Labor Relations (SMLR) at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey announced that Mario Tano, a resident of West New York, and Norman Wright, a New Brunswick resident, are named the first recipients of the Pamela Sue Schmidt Award for Outstanding Service to the Community. Tano and Wright, who just completed their junior year at SMLR, will receive $2,000 credited towards their fall 2012...
NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J., March 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Rutgers today formally launched a high-performance computing (HPC) center at the university focused on the application of "Big Data" analytics in life sciences, finance, and other industries. The center is aimed at improving the economic competitiveness of New Jersey's public and private research organizations. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120327/NY77059 ) The HPC center will be part of the newly created Rutgers...
PISCATAWAY, N.J., Feb. 27, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Hundreds of people joined Fedcap (http://www.fedcap.org/), Rutgers University's School of Social Work (http://socialwork.rutgers.edu/iff/) and The Moore Center (http://moorecenter.org) on Friday to brainstorm solutions to the national crisis of disconnected youth. Millions of 16-24-year-olds aren't in school or viable employment. Many have spent time in child welfare and/or juvenile justice, many lack family or other stable...
NEW YORK, Nov. 16, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse at Columbia University (CASA Columbia) announced today that Ralph Izzo has been elected to its board of directors. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20100923/CASALOGO) Dr. Izzo is the chairman, president and chief executive officer of Public Service Enterprise Group Incorporated (PSEG), one of the ten largest electric companies in the United States. Izzo joined PSE&G in 1992...
Rutgers' Entrepreneurship Day is open to the general public (pre-registration is required), with particular appeal to business leaders, investors, entrepreneurs, corporate executives, researchers, faculty members, university students and Rutgers alumni. New Brunswick, N.J. (PRWEB) October 19, 2011 Apple co-founder Steven Wozniak will deliver the keynote address at Rutgers’ third annual Entrepreneurship Day, an event designed to educate, motivate and inspire those interested in...
PRINCETON, N.J., Oct. 13, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Brittney DiMeglio of Belle Mead, Megan Errera of Hammonton and Michele Gomez of Prospect Park recently were awarded $2,000 scholarships from the Health Research and Educational Trust of New Jersey (HRET), the educational affiliate of the New Jersey Hospital Association. The scholarships were awarded at HRET's annual golf outing and scholarship presentation. The Health Career Scholarship fund provides assistance to applicants who are...
