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

From Ohio to Texas & Rutgers-Camden in Pursuit of Justice

Theresa Williams, a Cincinnati native and recent graduate of the Criminal Justice MA program at Rutgers-Camden, built on her psychology and criminal justice studies from Dallas Baptist University to advance into her current role as a Texas State Parole Officer. Her education at Rutgers-Camden provided research-driven insights and hands-on skills that have been essential for… continue reading

Health, Equity, & Data: Transforming Research in Southern New Jersey

Carla Villacis, a Data Science Master’s student at Rutgers University-Camden, has transitioned from a background in Psychology to a role as a research coordinator at the Senator Walter Rand Institute for Public Affairs. Through her work on projects ranging from health needs assessments to initiatives promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion, Carla discovered the need to… continue reading

Leading Community-Based Adult Literacy Programs

Before stepping into her role as Executive Director of the Delaware County Literacy Council (DCLC), Colleen Duran completed the Executive Master of Public Administration (EMPA) program at Rutgers-Camden. During her time in the program, she was named a Coverdell Fellow, a distinction awarded to returned Peace Corps volunteers that covers full tuition and fees for… continue reading