Unlocking the Secrets of a 16th-Century Masterpiece

Beneath the visible brushstrokes of a 16th-century painting lies a story waiting to be told. Michelle Carlin, Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemistry at Rutgers-Camden and faculty in the Chemistry and Molecular Technology MS program, teamed up with co-author Nicola Grimaldi to reveal an extraordinary hidden nativity scene. Their research, published in Forensic Science… continue reading

Innovation Recognized: Honoring Breakthrough Patent Achievements

Beneath the Rutgers President’s Tent in New Brunswick, the inaugural Rutgers Innovation Awards banquet brought together the university’s brightest minds to celebrate groundbreaking achievements in research and innovation. The event recognized individuals who had secured U.S. patents during fiscal years 2023 and 2024, as well as researchers whose work exemplifies the potential to transform lives… continue reading

Understanding Anger & Dislike

What drives anger, and how does it differ from interpersonal dislike? These questions are at the center of Anger and Interpersonal Dislike, a chapter featured in Emotion Theory: The Routledge Comprehensive Guide (2024). The work reviews theory and research to explore the distinct causes, components, effects, and functions of these emotions. The chapter was authored… continue reading

Pioneering Research in Traffic & Control Theory Earns Recognition

A transformative leader in applied mathematics, Benedetto Piccoli serves as the Department Chair and Joseph and Loretta Lopez Chair Professor of Mathematics at Rutgers University–Camden. He has been named the 2024 recipient of the W. T. and Idalia Reid Prize. This distinguished honor, awarded by the Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics (SIAM), celebrates his… continue reading

Reading Picks for 9 to 90 From World Languages Faculty

Summer is for stories that stick with you, whether you’re diving into the classics, exploring graphic novels, or uncovering deeply personal memoirs. Faculty from Rutgers-Camden’s World Languages and Cultures Department, who also teach in the Teaching Spanish MAT program, have created a summer reading list perfect for anyone—de 9 a 90 años. Their picks span… continue reading

Advancing Diversity in Cancer Research

The ⁠Scholars and Early-Stage Advancement (SEA) Initiative⁠ is a progressive effort dedicated to promoting diversity within the cancer research workforce. By identifying, recruiting, and supporting scholars from underserved groups, this initiative aims to ensure that a wide range of perspectives and talents contribute to advancements in cancer research. Spanning all Rutgers campuses and extending across… continue reading