The $282 Billion AI Problem: How Stevens Students are Mapping the Future of Data Centers
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Hoboken NJ, As tech giants like Amazon, Google, Meta, and Microsoft pour an estimated $282 billion into the physical infrastructure of artificial intelligence, a massive problem is looming: where do we put it all?
Major Obstacle in Flood Modeling: Stevens Tech Team Stymied by Lack of Data
photo courtesy of Westwood Mayor Ray Arroyo (2012)
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Westwood, NJ—The ongoing study into flood mitigation in the Pascack Valley is running into a significant roadblock: a lack of crucial operational data regarding the Woodcliff Lake Reservoir.
On October 16, 2025, Mayor Ray Arroyo hosted Professor Marouane Temimi and a colleague from the Stevens Institute of Technology at the Westwood Community Center to update about 40 residents on the Forecast Informed Reservoir Operation (FIRO) study.
Ridgewood NJ, Harvard, Stanford, MIT — degrees from these prestigious universities are often seen as tickets to career success. But what if they could also boost your dating profile? DatingAdvice.com surveyed 3,000 singles to determine whether degrees on resumes from certain universities or colleges make people more attractive in the dating world.
photos courtesy of Senator Holly Schepisi, and Mayor Peter Calamari
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Twp. of Washington NJ, for years residents and businesses of the Pascack Valley have been plagued by ever increasing flood events. All of the surrounding communities have agreed to work together and retain Stevens Institute of Technology to conduct a flood study and provide solutions for our residents. Senator Holly Schepisi, said, “It was my pleasure to work with our mayors and secure $200,000 in this year’s state budget to fund the study. State and local government working together for the benefit of those we represent.”
Paramus NJ, Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco offered a BIG congratulations to recent Bergen Community College graduate Rene Bulnes for earning the $55,000 per year Jack Kent Cooke Foundation’s Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship- the most prestigious award for community college students! Rene was one of only 60 students to receive this year’s award.
Hoboken NJ, Monday Veolia Water officials say that crews have isolated a major water main break in Hoboken. The water company said that the crews were working to restore water pressure and it should be stabilizing throughout the city.
Princeton NJ, With the first “early decision” college-application deadline looming on Nov. 1 and colleges adapting to the COVID-19 pandemic, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its 2021’s Best College & University Rankings report, as well as accompanying videos, in addition to separate rankings for colleges and for universities.