From the moment Samuel Kankam arrived at Rutgers-Camden as a student in the Mathematical Sciences program, his passion for teaching and community engagement became a defining part of his journey. Embracing the supportive and inclusive environment, Samuel discovered the power of personal connections and impactful education. Now an alumnus and a lecturer, he continues to… continue reading
From India to the transplant laboratory at Penn Medicine, Karena Catherine Joy’s journey is a testament to academic excellence and a passion for science. As an alumna of Rutgers University-Camden’s Master of Science in Biology program, she earned recognition for her achievements, including the Dr. Owen and Ronald Rahman Award and the Scarlet Scholar Award…. continue reading
An accomplished poet and entrepreneur, Shawn R. Jones is a proud alumna of Rutgers–Camden’s MFA in Creative Writing program. Her debut poetry collection, Date of Birth, earned the 2022 Lexi Rudnitsky First Book Prize in Poetry. Jones’s work has been featured in publications such as Tri-Quarterly, New Ohio Review, Cider Review, Passengers Journal, Rattle, and… continue reading
Two decades ago, Jigna Rao arrived in New Jersey as a newlywed, leaving behind her lifelong home in South India. Today, her journey stands as a testament to resilience, vision, and impact. Now the CEO of Millhill Child and Family Development, Rao has dedicated her life to empowering communities and transforming lives. Read on to… continue reading
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
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
