The No-U-Turn Sampler (NUTS) is one of the most influential tools in Markov Chain Monte Carlo (MCMC) methods, yet its recursive structure has posed challenges for researchers. Nawaf Bou-Rabee, Full Professor of Mathematics in the Mathematical Sciences program at Rutgers-Camden, recently delivered a talk at the Online Monte Carlo Seminar addressing these complexities and presenting… continue reading
Resilience for Black women and girls is often misunderstood, celebrated in ways that glorify struggle or demand relentless strength. A new article in American Psychologist, “I Am Not (Your) Superwoman, Black Girl Magic, or Beautiful Struggle: Rethinking the Resilience of Black Women and Girls,” challenges these narratives and calls for a shift toward holistic well-being…. continue reading
What happens when a cultural cornerstone like Sesame Street faces an uncertain future? Huffington Post’s article, The Future of ‘Sesame Street’ Hangs in the Balance. Its Core Audience Might Not Care, by Candace McDuffie, explores this pressing question—and features expert insights from Marilisa Jiménez García, Associate Professor of Childhood Studies at Rutgers University-Camden. The article… continue reading
Loneliness and physical inactivity are deeply intertwined public health challenges often treated separately. A new study, Relationships between Physical Activity and Loneliness: A Systematic Review of Intervention Studies, published in Current Research in Behavioral Sciences (2024), examines how interventions might simultaneously improve both. Co-authored by Rutgers-Camden Psychology Assistant Professor Yoona Kang, along with Jeesung Ahn… continue reading
Ever wondered what it’s like to take your biology lessons to some of the most breathtaking ecosystems on Earth? In her compelling piece, Professor’s Passion for Biology Inspires Once-in-a-Lifetime Courses, Caroline Brobeil takes us into the world of Dr. Alejandro Vagelli, whose love for fieldwork and marine conservation inspires transformative learning experiences for students at… continue reading
Documentary filmmaking isn’t just about capturing reality—it’s about transforming how we see it. Through bold experiments in format and narrative, Robert A. Emmons Jr., Associate Teaching Professor of Filmmaking and inaugural director of the Emerging Media/Digital Studies MA and MPS programs, has spent his career challenging conventional storytelling. From exploring America’s history of violence in… continue reading
