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Exploring Campus Support Services & Student-Led Initiatives to Advocate for Change

Posted in Criminal Justice, Publications & Research, Recording Rutgers Podcast, Staff, Students

Domestic violence awareness takes center stage in this episode of the Recording Rutgers Podcast. Laura Luciano, Associate Director of the Rutgers University-Camden Office for Violence Prevention and Victim Assistance (VPVA), shares insights into campus services and initiatives. Rosemarie Anderson, a second-year Criminal Justice MA student, discusses her research into essential resources for those impacted by… continue reading

Where Words Take Flight: The Creative Writing MFA

Posted in Creative Writing, Recording Rutgers Podcast, Students

Every year, hundreds of writers from around the world submit their applications to the ⁠Creative Writing MFA program at Rutgers-Camden. This episode gives us a peek into the program, discussing ⁠admission criteria⁠, teaching methods, and the encouragement of interdisciplinary exploration. We hear success stories and learn about the program’s unique educational journey. Sienna Zeilinger, an… continue reading

International Students Share Journeys & Aspirations

Posted in Computational & Integrative Biology, Data Science, International Students, PhD Students, Recording Rutgers Podcast, Students

Two first-year international graduate students, Basirat Rufai from Nigeria and Dhairya Chauhan from India, share their experiences studying at Rutgers University–Camden. Basirat, a Ph.D. candidate in the Computational and Integrative Biology program, discusses her transition to the university’s vibrant academic environment. Dhairya, enrolled in the Data Science program, reflects on his explorations beyond Camden, including… continue reading

Insights into the Community at Rutgers–Camden

Posted in Data Science, Forensic Science, International Students, Psychological Sciences, Recording Rutgers Podcast, Students

In the first episode of the Recording Rutgers podcast, we met our host Ojobo Agbo Eje, who hails from Nigeria and is pursuing a degree in our Data Science program. Ojobo led a conversation with three remarkable guests. They shared their academic journeys, their research interests, and their expectations for the upcoming academic year. Our… continue reading

Mathematics as a Tool for Growth & Discovery

Posted in Graduate Student Organization (GSO), Mathematical Sciences, Stories, Students

Christeen Perera’s journey through the world of mathematics is one marked by curiosity, resilience, and a dedication to supporting others. As the impetus behind the Graduate Student Organization and its founding chairperson, Christeen played a vital role in fostering a sense of community and collaboration among graduate students. With a foundation in mathematics and computer… continue reading

Health, Equity, & Data: Transforming Research in Southern New Jersey

Posted in Alumni, Data Science, Psychological Sciences, Stories, Students

Carla Villacis, a Data Science Master’s student at Rutgers University-Camden, has transitioned from a background in Psychology to a role as a research coordinator at the Senator Walter Rand Institute for Public Affairs. Through her work on projects ranging from health needs assessments to initiatives promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion, Carla discovered the need to… continue reading