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Stevens Institute of Technology

October 1, 2020 — December 8, 2020

Between October 1, 2020 - December 8, 2020, Stevens received 983 media mentions in the national, regional and local media, including digital, broadcast and print media. Mentions include faculty commentary in top- tier and other outlets, coverage of published research and institutional updates. This coverage is the result of targeted outreach to media, media inquiries seeking expert commentary and organic media interest in Stevens people and activities. Athletics news and alumni career-related media coverage are typically not included in this media report.

Media Spotlight

From Charli D'Amelio and Addison Rae to Mr. Beast and Marques Brownlee, meet Forbes' 30 under 30 in social media

Forbes named alumnus Marques Brownlee '15 to its 30 under 30 list for social media. MKBHD, his tech-themed YouTube channel, has more than 13 million subscribers and has drawn in 700 million views over the last year. Brownlee received the Young Alumni Achievement Award in 2018.

Stevens Experts in the News

How Biden, McConnell could find themselves in familiar role as negotiating partners

Fox News spoke with CAL Assistant Professor Lindsey Cormack on how Joe Biden and Mitch McConnell will work together under the upcoming administration, particularly on a COVID relief package and the passing of an anti-corruption act.


The most important man in Washington may not be Trump or Biden

CNN Business tapped Business School Teaching Professor George Calhoun to discuss how in 2021, the president of the United States will have to decide whether or not to reappoint Jerome Powell as chair of the Federal Reserve. The article was picked up by 20 outlets including MSN and The Union Journal.


A Biden stimulus deal could finally push bond yields higher

CNN Business spoke with Assistant Professor of Finance Stefano Bonini on how bond yields have gone up since the election and how this may raise a problem as the incoming Biden administration hopes to unveil more stimulus. The news was picked up in 15 outlets, including The Union Journal.


The future of Hong Kong as a global financial center

BBC World News featured Business School Assistant Professor Ying Wu in a special series on Hong Kong's future as a global financial center, focusing on the impact that the national security law has had on investors' and business confidence.


Ant's botched IPO (part 3): the regulators performed a radical value-ectomy

Forbes published Business School Teaching Professor George Calhoun's column on the Ant Group's failed IPO and de-valuation. Calhoun is a regular contributor for Forbes and has written 38 articles since April 2020, which can be found here.


7 attributes every IT leader must have

CIO Magazine interviewed Business School Associate Teaching Professor Paul Rohmeyer on how to become an IT leader, focusing on how shifting enterprise priorities necessitate continuous recalibration as business models evolve.


Banks want to pull the levers of global finance for good

CNN Business shared commentary from Business School Teaching Professor George Calhoun on the president elect's upcoming decision on whether to re- nominate Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell in 2021. The article was also picked up by Hartford Business and Albany Herald.


Fraud in cash payment apps a 'growing problem,' cybersecurity expert says

Newsday sought Business School Associate Teaching Professor Paul Rohmeyer's expertise on the growing threat of fraud in payment apps, highlighting how attacks are usually based on social engineering intended to trick consumers.


13 best semiconductor stocks to buy now

Kiplinger shared commentary from Business School Teaching Professor George Calhoun's Forbes article about how tensions surrounding Taiwan Semiconductor are rising as the Trump administration moves against China's Huawei.


e-skin could lead to better wearables

Lifewire tapped BME Chair Hongjun Wang as an independent subject matter expert to talk about the benefits of a newly-invented electronic skin that could be used for medical devices and other types of wearables.


To cut costs owing to COVID-19, restaurateurs consider the use of robots for some work

Washington Examiner interviewed ME Associate Professor Brendan Englot on how restaurant owners are turning to technology to avoid profit losses from the pandemic and looking at robots to lower their costs.


What does President Trump's diagnosis mean for the December election?

News12 New Jersey spoke with CAL Assistant Professor Lindsey Cormack following President Trump's COVID-19 diagnosis, focusing on whether the election would continue if President Trump became too ill to hold the power of the presidency.


Russia's Tsar Bomba nuclear weapon was the biggest bang of all time

The National Interest quoted CAL Assistant Professor Alex Wellerstein on the "Tsar Bomba," a test bomb dropped during the Cold War that was 3,000 times more powerful than the Hiroshima weapon.


Biden faces dilemma in deciding whether to keep Trump tariffs on China

Washington Examiner interviewed Business School Teaching Professor George Calhoun on how President Trump's tariffs on Chinese goods now presents a challenge for Joe Biden.


Voter suppression includes long lines faced by minority communities

The Washington Informer spoke with CAL Assistant Professor Lindsey Cormack about how legal games, voter suppression, a crippled postal system and a politicized Supreme Court can target certain demographic groups.

Research, Innovation and Technology

Once in a lifetime floods to become regular occurrences by end of century

ScienceDaily covered CEOE Assistant Professor Reza Marsooli's research on how climate change will make 100- and 500-year floods regular occurrences in Jamaica Bay, New York by the end of the century.


Warm rivers of air punch big holes in Antarctic sea ice

Futurity covered Business School Associate Professor Marouane Temimi's research on atmospheric rivers and how they influence ocean conditions locally and climate change globally. The work was also covered by SciTechDaily.


Predictive analytics model forecasts future flu outbreaks

Health IT Analytics featured CS Assistant Professor Yue Ning's research on using location data to provide robust longer-term insights on flu outbreaks. The research was also published by ScienceDaily.


Stevens leader awarded $3.3M pact to help develop underwater acoustic security system

ROI-NJ wrote about ECE Associate Dean Hady Salloum's $3.3 million contract to develop an underwater acoustic security system, which also earned him the Edison Patent Award. The news was also covered by Sea Technology Magazine.

Alumni News

Making the call

Harvard Magazine profiled alumnus Michael Fabiano '93 and his journey from earning his bachelor's in mechanical engineering and literature at Stevens to becoming vice president and general manager of Americas Media at the Associated Press.


Meet the candidate: Gregory Coll runs for U.S. House

Yahoo! News interviewed alumnus Gregory Coll M.Eng. '18 prior to his run for the U.S. House of Representatives. The article gives an overview of his platform, qualifications and background.


Analyze-automate-accelerate: the new model for customer focus

CIO Magazine published an opinion piece authored by alumnus Martin Brodbeck M.S. '01, who serves as chief technology officer at Priceline. Brodbeck lays out Priceline's framework for doing more with less and responding more quickly to evolving customer needs.

Campus and Community


Nineteen universities join large-scale effort to diversity STEM faculty

Forbes covered Aspire's selection of 19 new universities, including Stevens, to join an ongoing project aimed at developing more inclusive faculty recruitment, hiring and retention in STEM disciplines.

Girl Scouts lauded for providing some of New Jersey's homeless COVID-19 preparedness kits

CBS New York mentioned Stevens' donation of backpacks to a girl scout troop that was donating COVID-19 preparedness packs to individuals experiencing homelessness.


Research and development continue despite COVID-19

NJBIZ spoke with SES Dean Jean Zu about recent successes at the Schaefer School of Engineering & Science, including new faculty hires, advances in quantum research and new leadership for Stevens Institute of Artificial Intelligence.


Stevens Institute of Technology names member of president's office and cabinet as VP for University Relations

NJBIZ picked up Stevens' news release announcing the newly-formed Division of University Relations, led by Beth McGrath.


Two New Jersey institutions among nation's best for mid-career salary potential

NJBIZ covered Stevens' No. 12 ranking nationwide and No. 2 ranking in New Jersey for colleges with the best mid-career salary potential. The numbers are based on a survey of 1,553 schools.



The Division of University Relations provides media highlights to the Stevens community throughout the year. Questions and comments should be directed to thania.benios@stevens.edu

*Please note this report does not include media coverage from athletics or news of Stevens alumni in all new management positions.

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