From Rutgers-Camden to Doctoral Study at Duke

Rooted in South Jersey and shaped by early research experiences at Rutgers-Camden, Katrina DeWitt built a foundation in Biology that carried her from undergraduate study through a master’s degree and into doctoral research. Now a PhD candidate in Biology at Duke University, she studies microbial communities and their responses to predation and environmental pressures. Katrina… continue reading

Mentorship & Mastery

Transforming her passion for research into groundbreaking achievements, Somya Patro, a Rutgers University-Camden Biology MS alumna, earned the prestigious Graduate School Academic Achievement Award from the Rutgers University-Camden Alumni Association. Her journey, marked by resilience and discovery, took her from navigating lab restrictions in Singapore to conducting hands-on research at Rutgers-Camden. After a well-deserved celebration… continue reading

Creating Opportunities for STEM Students

As the Senior Program Coordinator for the Center for Computational and Integrative Biology (CCIB) and the Graduate School at Rutgers-Camden, this role is dedicated to fostering STEM education and student success. Combining a strong background in environmental research with a passion for student engagement, the focus is on creating initiatives that help graduate students excel…. continue reading