Artificial intelligence is already reshaping how research is conducted, how students learn, and how professionals work across industries. Last week, Rutgers University-Camden took a significant step toward engaging that future with the official launch of the Rutgers-Camden AI Campus, bringing together nearly 150 faculty, staff, students, and guests to advance AI literacy and adoption across… continue reading
Questions about how cannabinoids appear in biological evidence are shaping new directions in forensic analysis – and Chioma Nwagbara is contributing to that work firsthand. A current Forensic Science MS student, Chioma serves as a part-time Research Assistant in Rutgers-Camden Assistant Professor Michelle G. Carlin’s lab. Building on a BS in Forensic Chemistry from Loyola… continue reading
DNA is more than a genetic blueprint. In the right configuration, it can function as a catalytic tool for detecting disease-related molecules with high precision. This project focuses on designing and optimizing hemin-binding DNA aptamers to improve the sensitivity and specificity of biosensing platforms. The research was presented at the Graduate Poster Exhibition during the… continue reading
A recent NPR story, “A red hat, inspired by a symbol of resistance to Nazi occupation, gains traction in Minnesota,” reported by Ava Berger, examines how a handmade red “Melt the ICE” knit hat has emerged as a contemporary symbol of solidarity and community response. The piece connects the hat’s design to the Norwegian nisselue,… continue reading
How do students truly understand grammatical concepts in a second language, especially in a remote asynchronous classroom? This project reimagines how Spanish preterite and imperfect tenses are taught by shifting away from rule memorization and toward conceptual understanding. Grounded in sociocultural theory, the study explores how learners develop deeper aspectual awareness when instruction centers on… continue reading
School closures do not only affect classrooms. They reshape neighborhoods, displace families, and alter the social fabric of entire communities. This case study examines the widespread closure of public schools in Puerto Rico and asks what these decisions mean for students, educators, and long-term community resilience. The research was presented at the Graduate Poster Exhibition… continue reading
