By TOM WIEDMANN
March 17, 2021 at 2:06 PM
(L to R): NJIT President Joel Bloom, Gov. Phil Murphy and BGU President Daniel Chamovitz announced on March 16 that the two universities will partner to offer new academic opportunities for students.
(L to R): NJIT President Joel Bloom, Gov. Phil Murphy and BGU President Daniel Chamovitz announced .
Credits: New Jersey Institute of Technology
By TOM WIEDMANN
March 17, 2021 at 2:06 PM
NEWARK, NJ New Jersey Institute of Technology is teaming up with Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU), a research university in Israel, to form an education program for students dubbed Institute for Future Technologies in New Jersey
NJ Institute for Future Technologies Launched On Mar 16, 2021
Gov. Phil Murphy, President Daniel Chamovitz of Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU) and President Joel S. Bloom of New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) have unveiled a partnership that will create a world-class Institute for Future Technologies in New Jersey. Two powerhouse universities in the fields of cyber technologies and environmental engineering will come together to offer dual degrees and exciting new research opportunities. The Institute looks forward to receiving support and seed funding from the State of New Jersey.
“NJIT is one of the state’s premier STEM-focused universities, and BGU is one of the driving forces behind the success of Israel’s technology economy,” said Governor Murphy. “By joining together in this groundbreaking venture, NJIT and BGU will combine their expertise and track records in technological research and development to help strengthen the ec