Three Forensic Science MS students spent this summer driving new research in forensic DNA and toxicology at Rutgers–Camden. As fellows in the Forensic Science Summer Research program, they applied advanced methods to challenges central to how evidence is collected, analyzed, and interpreted. Priscilla Merlino advanced work in the Carlin Lab by applying Bayes Nets to… continue reading
Game controllers aren’t just devices for play—they can be gateways to inclusion or barriers that keep people out. That perspective shaped the work of Wayne Reynolds, a student in the Emerging Media MA/MPS program, who presented his paper “Gaming with the Xbox Adaptive Controller” at the Foundations of Digital Games (FDG) 2025 conference, held at… continue reading
Children’s and young adult literature is at the heart of current debates about race, justice, and education. This summer, Marilisa Jiménez García, Associate Professor of Children’s and Young Adult Literary Cultures in Rutgers University–Camden’s Department of Childhood Studies, published Ethnic Studies and Youth Literature: A Critical Reader (SUNY Press) with coeditor Sonia Alejandra Rodríguez of… continue reading
South Street’s Tattooed Mom set the stage for an unforgettable evening as Rutgers–Camden Creative Writing MFA students filled the art-covered bar with their voices and stories. The beloved Philadelphia venue—famous for its graffiti-covered walls, mismatched décor, and welcoming atmosphere—proved an ideal backdrop for a night of Poetry & Prose. The lineup featured: The night underscored… continue reading
Genetic disorders like sickle cell anemia affect millions worldwide, and new approaches to treatment are urgently needed. In Major NIH Grant is Strengthening Rutgers–Camden Research, author Eileen Reinhard details how chemistry professor and Center for Computational and Integrative Biology (CCIB) member Jinglin Fu is leading work that could change the landscape of genetic medicine. Supported… continue reading
When WHYY reported on New Jersey’s new initiative to provide academic support to children of incarcerated parents, the outlet turned to Rutgers–Camden faculty for expertise. The September 4, 2025 article, “New Jersey to provide academic support to children of incarcerated parents” by P. Kenneth Burns, highlighted the perspective of Laura Napolitano, Ph.D., Chair and Associate… continue reading
