For women pursuing careers in science and mathematics, sustained mentorship, faculty leadership, and institutional investment are often decisive in whether opportunity leads to long-term participation. At Rutgers University–Camden, a new five-year, $700,000 award from the Henry Luce Foundation’s Clare Boothe Luce Program for Women in STEM will support professorships and initiatives designed to strengthen those… continue reading
When scholars talk about Sociocultural Theory, they often rely on shared terms that carry heavy theoretical weight but uneven meanings. Clarifying those terms – without flattening their complexity – is the driving force behind A Brief Glossary of Key Terms and Concepts in Sociocultural Theory and Second Language Learning, coauthored by Próspero N. García, Associate… continue reading
In The Philadelphia Inquirer, the article “Rutgers professor seeks to spread kindness and compassion digitally” by Susan Snyder profiles Rutgers–Camden assistant professor Yoona Kang and her research on compassion, kindness, and digital well-being. The piece highlights Kang’s role as a faculty member in the Psychological Sciences MA program and the Prevention Science program, focusing on… continue reading
The election is now behind us, but the conversations that helped the region make sense of it included a consistent voice from Rutgers–Camden. Stephen Danley, Associate Professor of Public Policy and Administration and Director of the Center for Urban Research and Education (CURE), was a frequent contributor throughout the season, offering grounded context on what… continue reading
Standing on the deck of a Camden landmark that has witnessed so many chapters of American history, Professors Katherine Epstein and Andrew Shankman offered insights shaped by years of studying how the past informs the present, a throughline that also defines the History M.A. program. Their work is the focus of Faculty Help Commemorate 250… continue reading
Quiet moments often invite the strongest reflections, and Finland has given Ana Laguna many of them. A candle lit at a café table, a dog’s collar glowing against the early night, the composed rhythm of winter routines. These are the details that shape her second reflection as she continues to write about what she is… continue reading
