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Data Science

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

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

How Campus Life & Research Shape a Data Science Journey

Posted in Data Science, International Students, Stories, Students

Driven by a passion for solving real-world problems through data, Harsh Gujarathi’s journey to Rutgers-Camden’s Master’s in Data Science program combines curiosity, hands-on experience, and an eagerness to innovate. From his roots in Pune, India, to building friendships at events like Dodgeball and Masala Madness, Harsh has fully embraced campus life while taking advantage of… continue reading

From Code to Care: A Vision for Data-Driven Healthcare

Posted in Data Science, International Students, Stories, Students

Originally from Andhra Pradesh, India, Geetanjali Kaza is a graduate student in Data Science at Rutgers University-Camden. With a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science and Engineering and valuable work experience, she is dedicated to developing innovative methods for extracting meaningful insights from vast healthcare datasets. Her academic journey is driven by a passion for leveraging… continue reading

International Students Share Journeys & Aspirations

Posted in Computational & Integrative Biology, Data Science, International Students, PhD Students, Recording Rutgers Podcast, Students

Two first-year international graduate students, Basirat Rufai from Nigeria and Dhairya Chauhan from India, share their experiences studying at Rutgers University–Camden. Basirat, a Ph.D. candidate in the Computational and Integrative Biology program, discusses her transition to the university’s vibrant academic environment. Dhairya, enrolled in the Data Science program, reflects on his explorations beyond Camden, including… continue reading

Insights into the Community at Rutgers–Camden

Posted in Data Science, Forensic Science, International Students, Psychological Sciences, Recording Rutgers Podcast, Students

In the first episode of the Recording Rutgers podcast, we met our host Ojobo Agbo Eje, who hails from Nigeria and is pursuing a degree in our Data Science program. Ojobo led a conversation with three remarkable guests. They shared their academic journeys, their research interests, and their expectations for the upcoming academic year. Our… continue reading