Justine and Jim Mullen ’80 Fund RPI Projects in Computational Biology

Justine and Jim Mullen ’80 Fund RPI Projects in Computational Biology

https://news.rpi.edu/2026/06/05/justine-and-jim-mullen-80-fund-rpi-projects-computational-biology

Publish Date: 2026-06-05 15:26:00

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  • Justine and Jim Mullen ’80 have made a generous donation to RPI for computational biology research with a focus on artificial intelligence and quantum computing.
  • The donation aligns with RPI Forward strategic priorities and supports several research projects and a workshop in computational biology.
  • The funding will allow RPI faculty and students to lead projects in areas where breakthroughs in fundamental science often occur at the interface of different research fields.
  • The donation will fund seven research projects and one workshop, supporting eight faculty members, six graduate students, and one post-doctoral researcher.
  • The projects aim to address global issues that affect humanity while empowering graduate student research and education.
  • The donation also underscores RPI’s priority on computational, life sciences, and biotechnology fields and highlights alumni engagement as outlined in the RPI Forward strategic plan.