Data to Dreams: Enhancing Sleep Research

Sleep disruptions are closely linked to neurodegenerative diseases, underscoring the need for effective sleep stage monitoring. Automatic Sleep Stage Classification (ASSC) has become increasingly important, especially with advancements in deep learning (DL). However, the opaque nature of DL models can hinder their clinical adoption due to trust concerns among medical practitioners. To address this issue,… continue reading

CNBC Highlights Rutgers–Camden Researcher’s Insights on Nostalgia

Nostalgia connects us to the past in ways that can inspire happiness, resilience, and stronger social bonds. In a CNBC article by Renée Onque, Rutgers University–Camden psychology assistant professor Andrew Abeyta explains why we’re so drawn to this complex emotion. Far from being just a sentimental yearning, nostalgia can help people manage stress and loneliness… continue reading

Celebrating Poetry’s Place in Culture

Poetry isn’t just words on a page—it’s rhythm, voice, and history intertwined. In Rhyme and Reason, Eileen Reinhard explores how Tyler Hoffman, chair of the Department of English and Communication at Rutgers University–Camden, brings poetry to life for students and scholars alike. With a career dedicated to studying poets such as Robert Frost and Walt… continue reading

Teaching, Research, & the Power of Play

From poetry slams to Arthurian board games, storytelling has always been at the heart of what matters most. As Program Director for the new Emerging Media program, Dr. Claire Stricklin brings that passion to Rutgers-Camden, where she explores how narratives emerge in both digital and analog spaces. Her research dives into the intersections of play,… continue reading

Advancing Computer & Data Science

A journey spanning continents, decades, and technological revolutions has shaped the vision and leadership of Dr. Sunil Shende, who serves as both the Undergraduate Program Coordinator and Graduate Program Director for Computer Science and Data Science at Rutgers-Camden. From his early days at one of India’s most prestigious STEM institutions to his current role driving… continue reading

Explore Digital Storytelling & Interactive Design

Podcasting, social media, virtual reality, and data science exemplify innovative technologies that offer vast opportunities, reshaping the future of communication in our increasingly digital world. To prepare both new entrants to the workforce and those already in it, Rutgers Graduate School-Camden is offering two new degree programs: a Master of Arts (M.A.) and a Master… continue reading