How can literature inspire resilience or drive social change? Two English and Media Studies MA capstone projects recently explored this question, bringing fresh perspectives to high school English curricula. Guided by Dr. Jillian Sayre, these projects tackled timely and impactful themes. One examined post-apocalyptic literature, uncovering its power to engage students in discussions about resilience… continue reading
A first-generation graduate student from New York, Nathaniel Augustin is pursuing a dual degree in Criminal Justice and Public Administration (MPA) while balancing professional roles with AmeriCorps and the Office of Scholar Development and Fellowship Advising. An alumnus of the Rutgers-Camden Honors College, he returned to campus to deepen his engagement with public-sector work and… continue reading
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
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
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
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
