Stevens Institute of Technology

Stevens professor Dibyendu “Dibs” Sarkar has been named a Fulbright Specialist by the U.S. Department of State, taking his expertise to the global stage through one of the most prestigious academic honors in the world.

This fall, he will travel to Birla Institute of Technology in India to collaborate with faculty and students on “Sustainable Environmental Remediation and Technology,” a project focused on the long-term impacts of decades of mining and industrial activity in the Jharkhand region.

He is among more than 400 U.S. citizens selected each year for the Fulbright Specialist Program, which advances international academic exchange and collaboration. A strong example of Stevens researchers driving meaningful impact well beyond the classroom.

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Mary VanLeer M.Eng. ’12 and her husband William are making a meaningful impact at Stevens through a generous legacy gift supporting scholarships and research in systems engineering.

Their support will help open doors for students, strengthen hands-on research opportunities and empower the next generation of engineers to tackle complex, real-world challenges.

“Because I had this Stevens education, I had the confidence to do things I thought I’d never be able to do,” Mary shares. “I hope my support for students will give them the same opportunities I had.” ⭐

We are grateful to the VanLeers for their generosity and commitment to giving back to Stevens and supporting the success of future Ducks!

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Stevens Alumni Association

Stevens graduates are among the highest earners in the nation.

A new Business Insider analysis of federal College Scorecard data places Stevens tied for No. 26 nationally among nearly 5,000 colleges and universities, with graduates earning a median salary of $113,000 four years after graduation.

That puts Stevens in the same earnings tier as Yale University and Cornell University, and No. 1 among New Jersey institutions on the federal earnings measure.

The results reflect what Stevens students and families already know: A Stevens education delivers exceptional career outcomes and long-term value.

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Christopher Mbonu ’22 M.S. ’26 Ph.D. has been selected for the inaugural class of the American Chemical Society (ACS) PMSE Emerging Professional Scholars! 🎓✨

This elite national distinction is awarded to just 15 Ph.D. candidates and postdoctoral researchers across the United States working at the forefront of polymer science and materials engineering.

As part of this recognition, Dr. Mbonu has been invited to present at the ACS PMSE Emerging Professionals Symposium during the ACS Fall 2026 Meeting in Chicago, where he will engage with leading researchers and contribute to important scientific dialogue in the field.

Please join us in congratulating Dr. Mbonu on this outstanding honor!

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Stevens Alumni Association

More than 8,000 students, nearly 60,000 Stevens Alumni Association members … and we still met 🥲❤️