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. As a founding member of the Graduate Student Organization, Samuel played a pivotal role in fostering a sense of connection and collaboration among graduate students…. 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
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
A career that began in engineering and scientific research ultimately found its most enduring expression in fiction, teaching, and scholarship. That path defines the work of Mary Anna Evans, an alumna of the Rutgers–Camden Creative Writing MFA program who leveraged formal study of craft to sharpen a voice she had already begun to develop on… 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
Forensic science is where science meets the law, and for Kristen Smith, it has always been a passion. Inspired by crime scene investigation shows during her childhood, Kristen knew she wanted to work in the field. As a student in the Forensic Science MS program at Rutgers Graduate School-Camden, she discovered her niche in fingerprint… continue reading
