1,395
MIT students from New Jersey in the last 10 years
4,041
MIT alumni in New Jersey
55,974
MITx learners in New Jersey
Read more about MIT’s ties to New Jersey
Artificial intelligence model can detect Parkinson’s from breathing patterns
Scientists at MIT and Rutgers University developed an AI model that detects Parkinson's disease from a person's nocturnal breathing patterns.
Lara Ozkan named 2025 Marshall Scholar
New Jersey native Lara Ozkan ’25 was named a Marshall Scholar, fueling her goal of advancing women’s health through innovation and computational tools.
A simple formula could guide the design of faster-charging, longer-lasting batteries
A team including researchers from MIT and Princeton University developed a formula that could guide the design of faster-charging, longer-lasting batteries.
An explorer in the sprawling universe of possible chemical combinations
New Jersey native Heather Kulik embraces computer models as “the only way to make a dent” in the vast number of materials that could solve key problems.
Helping robots practice skills independently to adapt to unfamiliar environments
An algorithm from researchers at MIT and Princeton University lets robots autonomously practice and improve at tasks like sweeping and placing objects.
Designing cleaner vehicles
At MIT, New Jersey native Adi Mehrotra ’22, SM ’24 led a hydrogen-powered motorcycle project and developed a new mechatronics curriculum.
Seeking climate connections among the oceans’ smallest organisms
MIT oceanographer Andrew Babbin, who grew up in New Jersey, studies the ocean's ability to absorb carbon dioxide and maintain healthy ecosystems.
Finding solidarity in the teachers’ lounge
At MIT, New Jersey native Elizabeth Parker-Magyar PhD ’24 researched how teachers' workplace social networks drive political organizing in Jordan.
MIT works with New Jersey employers
MIT is engaged with these employers that have a significant presence in New Jersey:
- Accenture
- Amazon
- Johnson & Johnson
- L&T Technology Services
- Merck
- Princeton University
- Prudential
- PSEG
- Rutgers University
- Sanofi
- Siemens
- US Air Force
- US Army
- US Coast Guard
- US Marine Corps
- US Navy
- US Space Force
- Verizon
- Walmart
MIT alumni make a difference in New Jersey
New Jersey organizations where MIT alumni hold key positions include Quest Diagnostics; Princeton University; MAIA Pharmaceuticals; Provalus; Tidal Metals; Intelligen; Materially; AI SpaceFactory; Acumen BioPharma; Purple Cloud; Rutgers University; JPMorgan Chase; Google; Johnson & Johnson; Rowan University; Lockheed Martin; AT&T; Samsung Electronics; Merck; Bristol Myers Squibb; Walmart; and Nokia Bell Labs.