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Collaboration in Action: Bridging Research & Community

Posted in Data Science, International Students, PhD Students, Prevention Science, Public Affairs/Community Development, Publications & Research, Stories, Students

What if tackling health disparities could start with better data? Through the Urban Innovation Fund—a collaboration among university researchers and community organizations—Rutgers–Camden has committed $400,000 to transformative projects that directly benefit Camden. One such initiative, the Camden Health Equity and Digital Education Initiative, is developing a web-based platform to provide real-time, accessible health data for… continue reading

A Graduate School That Connects the World

Posted in Biology, International Students, Students, Voices of Rutgers-Camden

What makes Rutgers Graduate School-Camden unique? Its remarkable mix of students from across the globe. From local states like New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and New York to countries on every continent—except Australia and Antarctica—this is a place where diverse perspectives create a dynamic learning environment. Ahmed Abi A. Warsame, a Biology MS student from Ethiopia, shares… continue reading

AI Legislation & State Preparedness

Posted in Data Science, International Students, Publications & Research, Students

Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping state governance, with AI-related legislation skyrocketing from just over 200 bills in 2023 to nearly 700 in 2024. Ojobo Agbo Eje, a Data Science MS student at Rutgers University-Camden, collaborated with co-authors on The State AI Preparedness Project, a publication developed through the New Jersey State Policy Lab. This publication… continue reading

PhD Student Goes From Political Theory to Community Action

Posted in Featured Student, International Students, PhD Students, Public Affairs/Community Development, Stories, Student Stories, Students

Oğuz Kaan Özalp, a PhD student from Turkey in the Public Affairs / Community Development program, has transformed his theoretical background in political science into hands-on community engagement. Drawn by the program’s practical approach, he now researches the impact of social organizations on immigrant policymaking. His memorable experiences with Rutgers-Camden’s supportive community and numerous collaboration opportunities have… continue reading

Graduate Grind: Strategies for Success in Academia

Posted in International Students, PhD Students, Public Affairs/Community Development, Recording Rutgers Podcast, Students

In this episode of the Recording Rutgers Podcast, you’ll hear from Daniel Assamah, a PhD candidate in Public Affairs/Community Development. Daniel shares his journey, revealing what motivated him to pursue his PhD. He provides an insider’s perspective on academic publishing, discussing the process from initial research to publication and the challenges he has overcome along… continue reading

How Campus Life & Research Shape a Data Science Journey

Posted in Data Science, International Students, Stories, Students

Driven by a passion for solving real-world problems through data, Harsh Gujarathi’s journey to Rutgers-Camden’s Master’s in Data Science program combines curiosity, hands-on experience, and an eagerness to innovate. From his roots in Pune, India, to building friendships at events like Dodgeball and Masala Madness, Harsh has fully embraced campus life while taking advantage of… continue reading