Advancing Diversity & Inclusion in STEM
Rutgers recognized extraordinary contributions to its mission during the 2023 Presidential Employee Excellence Recognition Awards ceremony at the Rutgers Club. The awards honor individuals and teams who demonstrate exceptional service, foster a sense of belonging, and make meaningful impacts within and beyond the university.
One of the standout honorees was the Rutgers University-Camden Driving Change Community, awarded as a Team Honoree. Representing the Camden College of Arts and Sciences at Rutgers-Camden, the team was celebrated for their efforts to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in STEM education. Their initiatives include campus-wide evaluations of DEI efforts and the creation of Self-Paced Pre-courses (SPPs) to support students from diverse academic backgrounds. Their work exemplifies Rutgers-Camden’s commitment to fostering inclusive excellence.
This year’s recipients included:
Aditya Birla | Naima Hall | Amy Savage | Bailey Blessing | Carla Villacis | Carly Hart | Emily Wood | Sunil Shende | Haydee Herrera-Guzman | Jeannie Garmon | Jennifer Oberle | Jesse Sandberg | Julianne Griepenburg | Julie Roncinske | Kate Blair | Kimberlee Moran | Nathan Fried | Kwangwon Lee | Kylie Jenkins | Suneeta Ramaswami
For the full list of honorees, visit here.
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