College of Sciences and Technology Awarded $349,460 Grant The U.S. Department of Energy Minority Serving Institution Partnership Program has awarded the College of Sciences and Technology a $349,460 grant to conduct real-time monitoring of soil and groundwater contamination using an artificial intelligence (AI) approach that relies on tiny machine learning (Tiny ML) systems. Drs. Majid Bagheri (Civil Engineering Technology), Antonio Velazquez (Civil Engineering Technology), and Ying Liu (Computer Science Technology) submitted the proposal for the project that will fundamentally improve the capabilities to monitor contaminants in the subsurface. The grant includes $36,000 to fund at least three student researchers. Dr. Bagheri serves as principal investigator (PI), assisted by Co-PIs Drs. Liu and Velazquez. “The proposed research offers a novel approach for real-time monitoring of environmental contaminants using AI-powered innovations,” said Bagheri. “In addition, the undergraduate st
Nominations Underway for SSU’s Inaugural 40 Under 40 Awards Nominations for Savannah State University’s (SSU) inaugural 40 Under 40 Awards are underway and will continue to be accepted through August 30, 2024. The Awards will recognize young alumni of the university who have made significant contributions to their profession and community. A nomination form is available HERE . The form requires the nominee's contact information, a brief description of their accomplishments, and an explanation of why they deserve to be recognized. Only graduates of Savannah State University may submit a nomination. Only two nominations are allowed from each nominator. Self-nominations will not be accepted. “Ideal candidates for the award should have achieved notable professional success, demonstrated exceptional leadership in their fields, made a positive impact in their communities and embodied the values and mission of Savannah State University,” said Cynthia Robinson Alexander, J.D., SSU Interi