Every year, Stevens hosts the Innovation Expo, giving seniors an opportunity to present their Senior Design Projects, a culmination of years of hard work, innovation, and learning. Across campus, the 258 student projects from the three schools highlighted the entrepreneurial spirit, research, and creativity of each student throughout their time at Stevens.
On May 8, the Expo kicked off with the first round of student projects. The School of Engineering and Science (SES) presented 162 projects across 10 different departments. At Canavan Arena, the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) BAJA Team showcased their fully functioning off-road car for any interested viewers. In the meantime, the School of Business featured 50 projects displayed all around the Babbio Center. Later in the day, the Gallois Autonomous Robot Competition, a highlight for first-year engineering students, had teams of three test their robots in three trials for the most accurate path-finding robot.
The School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Science (HASS) featured 46 student projects and a variety of music performances throughout the day. HASS musicians showcased their capstone projects with live performances at Schaefer Lawn, entertaining guests throughout the day. Meanwhile, at Walker Gym, the Ebb and Flow exhibition highlighted four years of hard work from 22 graduating artists. Following the tide’s ebb, each artist presented their unique perspective, thus continuing the flow of inspiration and community.
Attendees could also visit the library and their new exhibit exploring the legacy of Colonel John Stevens, the founder of Stevens Institute of Technology, ’s founder by featuring original objects and manuscripts. From becoming New Jersey’s state treasurer to pioneering experiments on steam-powered transportation, the exhibit examines the legacy and impact John Stevens left behind.
This year’s Thomas H. Scholl Lecture had Stevens alumnus Christine A. Miller, a life sciences executive who recently served as the president and CEO of Melinta Therapeutics, as a speaker. Miller joined Peter Dominick, a teaching professor at the School of Business, for a fireside chat titled “Take Control: Own the Game, Shape Your Future”. Based on her own experience, she shared how leadership decisions and cultural shifts help organizations navigate complex periods of change.
The day concluded with the annual Ansary Entrepreneurship Competition, where student teams competed against each other for the Ansary Prizes for Entrepreneurship, totaling $17,500. The awards were provided by the Cy and Jan Ansary Foundation, which supported education, entrepreneurship, and other philanthropic causes. At the competition, six finalists pitched their Senior Design Projects to a panel of judges, showcasing their business plans and propositions’ value. TheraV, whose team consisted of Hazem Abo-Donia, Mohamed Bengabsia, Omar Elkhafif, and Brandon Peralta, won first place at the competition. Coming in at second was CTRL from the Departments of Mechanical and Software engineering. Third place featured TeleHub from the Department of Biomedical Engineering. The other finalists were DuoVitalis, HOPE Incubator, and Stevens Flood Inundation Mapper (SFIM).
The Innovation Expo showcased the innovative spirit of each Stevens senior and their capability to learn beyond a classroom setting. It served as a celebration and reminder of all that they have accomplished during their time here.
