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Stevens Institute of Technology is a student-centric research university, with technology at its core. Our three schools and one college uniquely prepare students for bright futures in diverse fields including tech, finance, medicine, energy, engineering — even art and music.
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Stevens is driven by the idea of building a better future through innovation and technology. Our hands-on experiences, industry-leading internships and cooperative learning opportunities establish a strong foundation for our students’ success.
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Our vibrant campus sits across the river from New York City, opening the door to endless opportunity and adventure. There’s never a dull moment on campus — with fraternities and sororities, clubs, athletics and arts, every student can pursue their passions beyond the classroom.
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From promising new classes of cancer medications to AI that detects falsehoods to 'green' filters that remove chemicals and poisons from drinking water, Stevens' research is making a difference to people and our world.
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With 35 undergraduate majors, 58 master’s degree programs and 20 Ph.D. programs, your potential is limitless. When you enroll at Stevens, your dreams are in reach and we’re here to help make them a reality.
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Ed Ballo, DSW, LCSW, MBA

Ed Ballo Dr. Ballo entered the field of psychotherapy and clinical social work after a 20-year career in business operations. He received his Master’s in Social Work (MSW) in 2016 from NYU, and his Doctorate in Clinical Social Work in 2023 from University of Pennsylvania. Post MSW, he provided psychotherapy in a New York City agency, and then at New Jersey Institute of Technology in their Center for Student Counseling & Psychological Services. Ed joined Stevens Institute of Technology in Fall, 2023 as a part-time Staff Psychotherapist. As a social work practitioner, Dr. Ballo has experience in mental health, crisis intervention and co-occurring substance use disorder settings. Ed is a member of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW), served as a member of the board of trustees of The Hyacinth AIDS Foundation for six years, and has served as a Hospice volunteer for the MJHS Institute for Innovation and Palliative Care. Dr. Ballo is also a social work educator, having taught MSW classes at Daemen College and UPenn. Ed’s doctoral research was an interpretative phenomenological analysis exploring the perspectives of parentified 18–24-year-old emerging adults on their experiences growing up.