University of Maryland has named Ankur Srivastava as the Inaugural Director of Semiconductor Initiatives and Innovation, a newly created effort that will lead UMD in research and partnerships related to the CHIPS and Science Act (Read More
3 IITians receive Maryland University’s 2024 Distinguished Alumni Awards
Three Indian alumni of the University of Maryland have received the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering’s 2024 Distinguished Alumni Awards in recognition of their significant accomplishments.Read More
In a statement Trump said Bhattacharya would work with Robert Kennedy Jr, his pick for Health and Human Services Secretary, to "restore the NIH to a Gold Standard of Medical Research as they examine the Read More
Harshkumar Ramanlal Patel, an Indian national known as “Dirty Harry,” and Steve Anthony Shand have been found guilty of helping smuggle an Indian family from Canada to the US in January 2022, leading to their deaths.Read More
Google sues Indian engineer for leaking Pixel trade secrets
Google has filed a lawsuit against one of its former Indian engineers, Harshit Roy, accusing him of leaking trade secrets about the tech giant on social media before fleeing India and turning up in Austin, Read More
US universities ask foreign students to return before Trump inauguration
US universities are advising international students and staff to return to campus before President-elect Donald Trump takes office in January, amid concerns over his plans for mass deportations.Read More
Krishna Srinivasa’s influence spanned critical milestones in US-India relations
Dr Krishna V. Srinivasa, a prominent Indian American political activist, community leader, and entrepreneur, passed away on Nov 18 at the age of 80 after suffering a stroke while returning from a cruise in Florida. His passing Read More
White House science advisor Arati Prabhakar has emphasized the necessity for the US to sustain its global leadership in research across domains of science and technology, which she called “one of America’s long-time strengths.”Read More
Indian American New York Assemblywoman Jenifer Rajkumar has kicked off her campaign for New York City Comptroller. If elected she would make history as the first South Asian and first woman of color to be Read More