Graduate School of Arts and Sciences

Publications & Research

Collaboration in Action: Bridging Research & Community

Posted in Data Science, International Students, PhD Students, Prevention Science, Public Affairs/Community Development, Publications & Research, Stories, Students

What if tackling health disparities could start with better data? Through the Urban Innovation Fund—a collaboration among university researchers and community organizations—Rutgers–Camden has committed $400,000 to transformative projects that directly benefit Camden. One such initiative, the Camden Health Equity and Digital Education Initiative, is developing a web-based platform to provide real-time, accessible health data for… continue reading

Eugenics & Justice: How Early 20th Century Theories Shaped Modern Criminal Policy

Posted in Criminal Justice, Faculty, News, Publications & Research

Corporate Crime Reporter recently featured an in-depth interview with Dr. Anthony Grasso, Assistant Professor of Political Science at Rutgers University–Camden, discussing the United States’ contrasting approaches to street and corporate crime. In the interview, Dr. Grasso delves into his book, Dual Justice: America’s Divergent Approaches to Street and Corporate Crime (University of Chicago Press, 2024),… continue reading

Bringing Literature to Life: Innovative Approaches to Teaching English

Posted in English & Media Studies, Publications & Research, Students

How can literature inspire resilience or drive social change? Two English and Media Studies MA capstone projects recently explored this question, bringing fresh perspectives to high school English curricula. Guided by Dr. Jillian Sayre, these projects tackled timely and impactful themes. One examined post-apocalyptic literature, uncovering its power to engage students in discussions about resilience… continue reading

The Judgment of Yoyo Gold Earns Best Teen & YA Award

Posted in Alumni, Creative Writing, Publications & Research

We are proud to celebrate Creative Writing MFA alum Isaac Blum for the inclusion of his novel, The Judgment of Yoyo Gold, on Kirkus Reviews’ Best Teen & YA Fiction of 2024 list. Released on October 15, 2024, the novel follows Yocheved “Yoyo” Gold, a thoughtful Orthodox Jewish teen, as she navigates family responsibilities, friendship,… continue reading

Unpacking Analog Superpowers: How Naval Technology & Piracy Reshaped Global Power

Posted in Faculty, History, Publications & Research

Eileen Reinhard’s article, How a Stolen Secret Transformed Warfare and Changed the Global Balance of Power, introduces Analog Superpowers, a compelling new book by Rutgers University–Camden Associate Professor of History Katherine C. Epstein. Published by the University of Chicago Press, the book examines how the U.S. and British Navies’ piracy of a revolutionary British invention… continue reading

AI Legislation & State Preparedness

Posted in Data Science, International Students, Publications & Research, Students

Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping state governance, with AI-related legislation skyrocketing from just over 200 bills in 2023 to nearly 700 in 2024. Ojobo Agbo Eje, a Data Science MS student at Rutgers University-Camden, collaborated with co-authors on The State AI Preparedness Project, a publication developed through the New Jersey State Policy Lab. This publication… continue reading