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International Students

Collaboration in Action: Bridging Research & Community

Posted in Data Science, International 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

Using GIS to Measure What Makes a City Thrive

Posted in Data Science, International Students, Stories, Students, Uncategorized

Data science, geographic analysis, and applied research converge in the graduate work of Athang Sanjeev Bhandarkar, a master’s student in Data Science at Rutgers-Camden. Through hands-on research using Geographic Information Systems, he has examined the happiness index of Cali, Colombia, analyzing how factors such as crime, air quality, and spatial conditions shape social outcomes. Grounded… continue reading

Diwali Lights Up Rutgers-Camden

Posted in Campus, Computer Science, Data Science, International Students, News, Students

Being away from home during festive times can be challenging for international students like Naman Singh, a Data Science MS student and International Student Ambassador. When Naman expressed his feelings about missing Diwali to Dean Elizabeth Atkins of the Office of International Students & Global Programs (OIS), her response was simple and encouraging: “Bring an authentic Diwali… continue reading

Rethinking Cities Through Research & Policy

Posted in International Students, Public Affairs/Community Development, Students, Uncategorized

Grounded in professional experience as an urban landscape designer and shaped by a growing interest in how policy and research influence the built environment, this graduate journey reflects a clear shift from practice to inquiry. That path defines the work of Aditya Gahlot, a recent graduate of the Public Affairs Master of Science program who… continue reading