aBOUT US


mission

Responsible for strengthening the innovation economy within the State, encouraging collaboration and connectivity between industry and academia and the translation of innovations into successful high growth businesses

Pursuant to P.L.2018 c. 91, the former New Jersey Commission on Science and Technology has been re-established as the New Jersey Commission on Science, Innovation and Technology (CSIT), recognizing the role and the importance of innovation developed at the State’s institutions of higher education and businesses to the economy of this State.

CSIT has been established to exercise oversight for the responsibility of implementing, evaluating, and formulating long-range plans and programs for science, innovation, and technology in New Jersey.


Vision

At CSIT, we are committed to furthering the Governor’s vision and creating opportunities for entrepreneurs, researchers, and technology businesses of all sizes.

From his first moments in office, Governor Phil Murphy prioritized creating the most diverse and inclusive innovation ecosystem in the nation and reclaiming New Jersey’s role as a national leader in innovation making them key focal points of his administration. In late 2018, Governor Murphy re-established the Commission on Science, Innovation and Technology (CSIT) to bolster innovation within the Garden State and to enhance collaboration across the public sector, academia, and private industry.

LOCatIONS


Trenton OFFice

Mailing Address: PO Box 990, Trenton, NJ 08625-0990
Street Address: 36 West State Street, Trenton, NJ 08625
Phone: (609) 858-6700
E-mail: csit@njcsit.gov

Directions

Newark OFFice

Address: One Gateway Center
11-43 Raymond Plaza West
Suite 1410
Newark NJ 07102
Phone: (609) 858-6700
E-mail: csit@njcsit.gov

Directions

North Brunswick OFFice

Address: 675 US Highway One
North Brunswick NJ 08902
Phone: (732) 839-1880
E-mail: csit@njcsit.gov

Directions

For more information and to learn about CSIT, visit us on our YouTube Channel.

2024 CSIT Board Meeting

Friday, January 26, 2024 – Agenda | Minutes
Friday, March 22, 2024 – Agenda | Minutes
Friday, May 17, 2024 (Annual Meeting) – Agenda | Minutes
Friday, July 26, 2024 – Agenda | Minutes
Friday, September 20, 2024 – Agenda | Minutes
Friday, November 15, 2024 – Agenda | Minutes

2025 CSIT Board Meeting

Friday, January 24, 2025 – Agenda | Minutes
Friday, March 21, 2025 – Agenda | Minutes
Friday, May 9, 2025 (Annual Meeting) – Agenda | Minutes

2023 CSIT Board Meeting

Friday, January 20, 2023 – Agenda | Minutes
Friday, March 24, 2023 – Agenda | Minutes
Friday, May 12, 2023 (Annual Meeting) – Agenda | Minutes
Friday, July 14, 2023 – Agenda | Minutes
Friday, September 15, 2023 – Agenda | Minutes
Friday, November 3, 2023 – Agenda | Minutes


2020 CSIT Board Meeting Archive

Friday, January 31, 2020 – Agenda | Minutes
Friday, February 21, 2020 – Agenda | Minutes
Friday, June 5, 2020 – Agenda | Minutes
Friday, July 17, 2020 – Agenda | Minutes
Friday, November 20, 2020 – Agenda | Minutes

2022 CSIT Board Meeting

Friday, January 7, 2022- Agenda | Minutes
Friday, April 1, 2022 – Agenda | Minutes
Friday, May 13, 2022 – Agenda | Minutes
Friday, July 15, 2022 – Agenda | Minutes
Friday, September 16, 2022 – Agenda | Minutes
Friday, November 4, 2022 – Agenda | Minutes


2019 CSIT Board Meeting Archive

Thursday, May 16, 2019: Agenda | Minutes
Thursday, June 20, 2019: Agenda | Minutes
Tuesday, August 6, 2019: Agenda | Minutes
Friday, September 27, 2019: Agenda | Minutes
Friday, November 1, 2019 – CANCELED
Friday, December 13, 2019: Agenda | Minutes

2021 CSIT Board Meeting Archive

Friday, January 8, 2021 – Agenda | Minutes
Friday, February 19, 2021- Agenda | Minutes
Friday, April 9, 2021 – Agenda | Minutes
Friday, May 14, 2021- Agenda | Minutes
Friday, June 25, 2021 – Agenda | Minutes
Friday, August 6, 2021- Agenda | Minutes
Friday, September 24, 2021- Agenda | Minutes
Friday, November 19, 2021- Agenda | Minutes

Members (Voting)

Debbie Hart  (Board Chair)
President & CEO 
BioNJ

Cuneyt Erdogan
Principal and Founder
Clarus Engineering

Dr. Alain L. Kornhauser
Professor, Operations Research &
Financial Engineering
Director, Transportation Program
Princeton University

David Pascrell  (Board Vice Chair & Treasurer)
Chair, Government and Regulatory Affairs
Gibbons P.C.

Adam Sternbach
General Counsel of an NFT infrastructure platform

Ex-Officio (Voting) Members

Dr. Angelica Allen-McMillan
Commissioner 
New Jersey Department of Education

Dr. Brian Bridges
Secretary of Higher Education 
Office of the Secretary of Higher Education

Tim Sullivan 
Chief Executive Officer 
NJEDA

Ex-Officio (Non-Voting) Members

Dr. Jonathan Holloway
President 
Rutgers University

Dr. Nariman Farvardin 
President 
Stevens Institute of Technology

Board Committees

Executive:

Debbie Hart, President & CEO, BioNJ
David Pascrell, Co-Chair, Government & Regulatory Affairs, Gibbons P.C.
Tim Sullivan, CEO, NJEDA

Audit:

David Pascrell, Co-Chair, Government & Regulatory Affairs, Gibbons P.C.
Dr. Nariman Farvardin, President, Stevens Institute of Technology
The Honorable Paul Sarlo, State Senator, District 36
The Honorable Christopher DePhilips, Assemblyman, District 40.
Dr. Brian Bridges, Secretary of Higher Education, OSHE

Program:

Debbie Hart, President & CEO, BioNJ
Vincent Smeraglia, JD Executive Director, Strategic Alliances and University Core Facilities Rutgers University
Tim Sullivan, CEO, NJEDA
Dr. Nariman Farvardin, President, Stevens Institute of Technology
Dr. Alain Kornhauser, Director – Transportation Program, Princeton University
The Honorable Christopher P. Tully, Assemblyman, Legislative District 38