Makes the Pinnacle of Research

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NJIT is among the universities with the highest research activity in the entire country. That benefits students by giving them the hands-on experience that truly makes research happen. To find out more about that research Let’s hear from Diego who came to NJIT all the way from Spain, to pursue a dual degree in Computer Science and Applied Physics. Diego, please take it away.

– Thanks Alex, Hey everyone. With my desire to pursue research and a PhD in physics NJIT’s, dual Computer Science and Applied Physics major was the perfect place to start. Scientific research is integral to the NJIT experience. As an R1 classified institution, the highest rating among doctoral universities and one of only three universities with this distinction in New Jersey. NJIT has over 130 research institutes, centers and labs spread across multiple disciplines like studying financial bubbles, biomedical advancements, nano materials, and many others, including the Center for Solar Terrestrial Research. The Center for Solar Terrestrial Research operates multiple observatories, like the Big Bear Solar Observatory in California, and many other instruments across the world, like at McMurdo station in Antarctica. Ultimately this environment is ripe for a large number of students to get involved in research early in their college careers. I’ve had the amazing opportunity of working with renounced scientists on NSF and NASA funded projects, like the Amateur Ham Radio Citizen Science Investigation, and working with all the cutting edge technology that has become synonymous with NJIT. Using Ham Radios, AI, and machine learning. We have been developing new techniques for observing space weather phenomenon, with the goal of forecasting these events that can negatively affect emergency communications during disaster relief efforts, NJIT’s rigorous academics and the variety of research opportunities have prepared me in more ways than I could’ve imagined, from learning how to better communicate and refining my analytics skills to honing my ability to problem solve effectively and building an extensive network of contacts in my future field of study. Now back to you, Alex.

– That is truly amazing. Diego. I love how you’re engaging citizen scientists to make them part of the process. Also interesting to know that the farthest Western part of New Jersey is NJIT’s solar observatory in Big Bear California. I’ll be sure to stop by and check that out on my next sketch up. Take care, Diego.