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PhD Student Goes From Political Theory to Community Action

Posted in International Students, PhD Students, Public Affairs/Community Development, Stories, Student Stories, Students

Oğuz Kaan Özalp, a PhD student from Turkey in the Public Affairs / Community Development program, has transformed his theoretical background in political science into hands-on community engagement. Drawn by the program’s practical approach, he now researches the impact of social organizations on immigrant policymaking. His memorable experiences with Rutgers-Camden’s supportive community and numerous collaboration opportunities have… continue reading

Preserving History & Mentoring the Next Generation

Posted in Alumni, History, Stories

Brittney Lynn Ingersoll, an alumna of the Master’s in History program with a focus on the Public History Track at Rutgers University-Camden, is a curator at the Cumberland County Historical Society (CCHS) in southern New Jersey. During her time at Rutgers-Camden, Brittney received invaluable support from faculty members, particularly Dr. Wendy Woloson and Dr. Andrew Shankman, who helped her develop her… continue reading

Unraveling the Science Behind Plant Adaptation

Posted in Computational & Integrative Biology, PhD Students, Stories, Students

A lifelong problem solver with a passion for science, Maria Schwarz has found her calling in plant genetics. Now a PhD student in the Computational and Integrative Science Program, she investigates how stomata—microscopic pores on plant leaves critical for photosynthesis—develop and adapt to drought conditions. Her path, shaped by curiosity and dedication, highlights the potential… continue reading

Advancing Community Health Through Research

Posted in International Students, PhD Students, Prevention Science, Stories, Students

With a foundation in Philosophy and Psychology from New York University, Yachun Wen brings a unique interdisciplinary perspective to her work as a PhD student in the Prevention Science program. Originally from Beijing, China, she serves as a research assistant with the Senator Walter Rand Institute (WRI), contributing to projects analyzing survey data from Camden,… continue reading

Revolutionary War Stories Meet Modern Mentorship

Posted in Alumni, History, Stories

From preserving the stories of Revolutionary War heroes to mentoring the next generation of public historians, Will Krakower’s work at Princeton Battlefield State Park and the Thomas Clarke House exemplifies the transformative power of history. An alumnus of Rutgers University–Camden’s Master of Arts in History program (Public History track), he has created opportunities for students… continue reading

Connecting Academia to Industry

Posted in Alumni, Computational & Integrative Biology, Stories

How does cutting-edge academic research translate into life-changing therapies? For Dr. Catherine Chatelain, an alumna of the Computational & Integrative Biology (CCIB) doctoral program at Rutgers University-Camden, this question has shaped her career. Her groundbreaking work in functional genomics during her doctoral studies laid the foundation for her role at Bristol Myers Squibb, where she… continue reading