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Google Developer Group Conference

Stephen Chan • September 15, 2014

Technology giant Google recently stopped by Newark via Google Developer Group (GDG) North Jersey. The founder of the chapter, Todd Nakamura, held a conference near the end of the summer at NJIT’s Weston...

Commuter and Parking updates for Fall 2014

Leonard-Angelo Valenzuela • September 15, 2014

Over the past few years, NJIT’s student population has been increasing with each incoming freshman class. This year once again marks the biggest freshman class in NJIT history, and with it a huge influx...

Predicting Popularity

Joseph Iacoviello • May 2, 2014

Artificial intelligence in computer science is often viewed as emulating or predicting the actions of a single intelligent individual, such as a human or an animal. Not many people picture artificial intelligence...

NJII and You

Amarelis Bracero • May 2, 2014

Last Tuesday, NJIT launched its newest business venture: the New Jersey Innovation Institute. According to the official NJII website, the aim of this venture is to spur product creation and enhancement,...

Who can collect the most shoes?

Guest • May 1, 2014

IFSC Special Events Chair Every year, the fraternities and sororities on campus compete in Greek Week, a series of competitions hosted by the Inter Fraternity-Sorority Council. During the week, the competitors...

Router shutdown brings clarifications on WiFi upgrades

Yvonne Chen • May 1, 2014

On the social media website Reddit, under a subforum dedicated to discussions about NJIT, an NJIT student reported Wednesday that IT staff asked them to shut down their wireless router. The student cited...

Seniors Rock Out with 40 Days till Graduation

Vector Staff • April 26, 2014

On Thursday April 10, 2014, students at the Highlander Pub rocked out to the musical styling of the rock and power pop indie band Wise Girl. The female-fronted New York band performed a variety of original...

Heartbleed

Joseph Iacoviello • April 18, 2014

On Monday, April 7th, the OpenSSL team reported the Heartbleed bug to the world. OpenSSL is the software that is used to encrypt or hide the data coming from your computer to the website. It is widely...

The State of The Vector

Yvonne Chen • April 15, 2014

We recently posted a survey on various social media outlets including Facebook and Reddit, asking for reader feedback on The Vector. 42 readers responded, and here is a selection of what you had to say. NJIT...

European Net Neutrality

Joseph Iacoviello • April 12, 2014

Europe is currently doing what American legislatures seem to have trouble doing: they are drafting a net neutrality law. The European Union has just voted in favor of a law that will ensure all traffic...

The Debate is On

Yvonne Chen • April 10, 2014

Vice President of Administration (VPA) [one_third] Kevin Chen Since freshman year, Kevin Chen has been involved with Senate, where he currently serves as the Biology representative. Since his arrival at...

Senate Platform: Axel Kouassi

Guest • April 10, 2014

Full Name: Axel Kouassi Position Campaigning for: Vice President of Administration Year: Junior Major: Electrical & Computer Engineering Technology (ECET) 2nd Major: Business, Concentration in...