Transforming Ed Data into Actionable Insights

Turning raw educational data into meaningful insights requires more than just technical expertise—it takes a strategic approach to analytics. Nihil Kottal, a Data Science MS student at Rutgers Graduate School-Camden, has developed EduMetric Solutions, a Power BI tool designed to streamline data analysis in higher education. By integrating datasets from the Bureau of Labor Statistics,… continue reading

AI in Early Detection of Diabetic Retinopathy

Diabetic retinopathy (DR) is a leading cause of blindness among diabetic patients. Early detection is crucial to prevent severe visual impairment. In the paper “Detection of Diabetic Retinopathy using Deep Learning,” published in the proceedings of the 2023 IEEE 8th International Conference for Convergence in Technology (I2CT), Kenil Patwa, a graduate student in the Data… continue reading

America’s Immigration Lottery: History & Implications

In the article, “A Game of Chance is Changing Lives and Changing America,” Eileen Reinhard highlights the award-winning work of Carly Goodman, an assistant professor in the History MA program at Rutgers University–Camden. Goodman’s book, Dreamland: America’s Immigration Lottery in an Age of Restriction, discusses the U.S. Diversity Visa Lottery, offering a comprehensive analysis of… continue reading

Unlock New Insights into the No-U-Turn Sampler

The No-U-Turn Sampler (NUTS) is one of the most influential tools in Markov Chain Monte Carlo (MCMC) methods, yet its recursive structure has posed challenges for researchers. Nawaf Bou-Rabee, Full Professor of Mathematics in the Mathematical Sciences program at Rutgers-Camden, recently delivered a talk at the Online Monte Carlo Seminar addressing these complexities and presenting… continue reading

Philadelphia’s Influence on the Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday

Philadelphia has played a pivotal role in shaping the traditions of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. As Daniel Thomas Fleming writes in the Encyclopedia of Greater Philadelphia, “Philadelphia has had a greater influence on Martin Luther King Jr. holiday traditions than any city other than King’s birthplace, Atlanta.” From Governor Milton Shapp signing one of… continue reading

Housing Discrimination & Environmental Harm

Environmental justice offers a critical perspective on the ongoing legacy of systemic inequities in society. A capstone project by Philadelphia-area educator Cassandra Bunje for the Liberal Studies MA program, “An Exploration of Environmental Justice with a Focus on Connecting Historical Redlining Practices to Current Environmental Racism,” examines the connections between historical redlining practices and contemporary… continue reading