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Computer Science Student Researcher Oluwatunmise Alabi’ — Oluwatunmise Alabi, Computer Science Student Researcher

Computer Science Student Researcher, Finalist for National Award, Graduating from Kean

Kean University senior Oluwatunmise Alabi’s work in research earned her both recognition as a finalist for a competitive national computing award and a job offer as a software engineer at Northrop Grumman.

Kean Receives $800,000 NSF Award to Increase Diversity in Computing

Students in the Department of Computer Science and Technology will learn to design more inclusive software, with a goal of using those skills in the future.

Kean’s 2024 Research Days Highlight Learning

Kean University celebrated research across campuses and academic disciplines at the University’s 16th annual Research Days conference April 15-17.

The University showcased learning and scholarship, at all of the university campuses Union, Kean Ocean in Toms River, Research Days Wenzhou-Kean University (WKU) in China. The conference featured the work of 1,253 students and 46 faculty members.

“Research Days is an exciting way that Kean highlights our commitment to academic excellence through the research and creative work of our students and faculty,” said Kean President Lamont O. Repollet, Ed.D. “We are thrilled once again to celebrate our active academic community and our focus on the pursuit of knowledge, especially as we continue on the path toward designation as an R2 research institution.”

College of Education Receives Grant to Create Diverse Teacher Pipeline for New Jersey Schools

Kean University is working to recruit, train and place teachers from diverse backgrounds in three economically disadvantaged school districts across New Jersey through a new grant-funded program. Read more HERE.