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Understanding The Edge Fund The Edge Fund is a new scholarship initiative announced by President William F. Tate IV during his inauguration at Rutgers‑Newark. The fund targets students who demonstrate innovation across disciplines ranging from the arts and sports to science, engineering and technology. It complements existing programs such as the Rutgers Future Scholars Program and the Scarlet […]
Why the Rise of Mobile Health Apps Raises Red Flags In recent years, a surge of smartphones has made health coaching and behavioral interventions more accessible than ever. For people looking to cut back on alcohol or other substances, an app that promises to track habits, offer motivational messages, or manage cravings can seem like […]
Understanding the drives behind firearm carrying and storage habits is essential for communities that aim to reduce gun injuries. A recent national survey carried out by Rutgers Health Team researchers provides the first evidence that people who feel supported by family, friends, and partners are less likely to keep firearms accessible and more likely to […]
In a recent statewide poll conducted by Rutgers‑Eagleton, New Jersey voters identified New York as having the worst drivers, with a staggering 33 % of respondents agreeing. While New Jersey itself wasn’t far behind—22 % of voters blamed their own state for road safety woes—the poll also shed light on how attitudes toward driving vary across the region […]
Why ABET Accreditation Matters for Engineering Students ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology) reviews programs every six years to verify they meet rigorous standards in curriculum, faculty, student outcomes, and continuous improvement. An accredited program assures employers and graduate schools that graduates possess the knowledge, skills, and professional readiness necessary for technical roles that […]
During Veterans Day, the state of Massachusetts highlighted the sacrifices of its former service members by hosting the inaugural Military Appreciation Day at the Massachusetts State House. Among the honored veterans was Ted Prorok, a Wentworth Institute of Technology alumnus and U.S. Army veteran who has served the community both in and out of uniform. […]
Why the Wentworth‑Istanbul Collaboration Matters The recent showcase of the Tofu‑Tilted side table at Boutique Design New York (BDNY) highlights a growing trend in design education: cross‑border, cross‑disciplinary teamwork. When students from Wentworth Institute of Technology in Boston partnered with peers from Istanbul’s BİLGİ Department of Industrial Design, they produced a piece that blends traditional […]
The Rise of AI in Liberal Arts Education Over the past decade, artificial intelligence has moved beyond technical disciplines and entered the realm of the liberal arts. From computational economics to digital humanities, educators are now leveraging machine‑learning tools to enhance curriculum design, deepen research, and broaden student skill sets. The recent AI and the […]
Industrial design is a field that thrives on collaboration, feedback, and real‑world experience. Yet many students still come across a chasm between the studio and the senior design floor. In October 2025, the School of Architecture and Design at Wentworth Institute of Technology turned that gap into a bridge by unveiling an alumni‑led mentorship program. […]
Recent discussions around artificial intelligence (AI) in architecture have moved from theoretical debate to concrete classroom and studio practice. The Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture (ACSA) 2025 Intersections Research Conference, co‑curated by Wentworth Institute of Technology professors Tatjana Crossley and Antonio Furgiuele, served as the central forum for scholars, practitioners, and students to examine […]