Diwali Lights Up Rutgers-Camden

Being away from home during festive times can be challenging for international students like Naman Singh, a Data Science MS student and International Student Ambassador. When Naman expressed his feelings about missing Diwali to Dean Elizabeth Atkins of the Office of International Students & Global Programs (OIS), her response was simple and encouraging: “Bring an authentic Diwali… continue reading

Data to Dreams: Enhancing Sleep Research

Sleep disruptions are closely linked to neurodegenerative diseases, underscoring the need for effective sleep stage monitoring. Automatic Sleep Stage Classification (ASSC) has become increasingly important, especially with advancements in deep learning (DL). However, the opaque nature of DL models can hinder their clinical adoption due to trust concerns among medical practitioners. To address this issue,… continue reading

Advancing Computer & Data Science

A journey spanning continents, decades, and technological revolutions has shaped the vision and leadership of Dr. Sunil Shende, who serves as both the Undergraduate Program Coordinator and Graduate Program Director for Computer Science and Data Science at Rutgers-Camden. From his early days at one of India’s most prestigious STEM institutions to his current role driving… continue reading

Advancing Diversity & Inclusion in STEM

Rutgers recognized extraordinary contributions to its mission during the 2023 Presidential Employee Excellence Recognition Awards ceremony at the Rutgers Club. The awards honor individuals and teams who demonstrate exceptional service, foster a sense of belonging, and make meaningful impacts within and beyond the university. One of the standout honorees was the Rutgers University-Camden Driving Change… continue reading

Chemistry & Computer Science Drive Forensic Innovation

Forensic crime labs around the world are gaining access to a powerful new tool. NOCIt, a computational breakthrough from Rutgers-Camden researchers Catherine M. Grgicak, Henry Rutgers Chair and Associate Professor of Chemistry, and Desmond Lun, Professor and Department Chair of Computer Science, provides a highly accurate method for determining the number of DNA contributors in… continue reading

What It’s Like to Be a Computer Science Graduate Student

In this episode of the Recording Rutgers Podcast, we sat down with the Computer Science Graduate Program Director, Sunil Shende. Dr. Shende was joined by two students in the program, Akash Babu Pedapaga and Vivek Modi. Dr. Shende discussed the evolution and growth of the program, while Akash and Vivek offered a glimpse into their… continue reading