Forensic Science Students Lead Lab Breakthroughs

Three Forensic Science MS students spent this summer driving new research in forensic DNA and toxicology at Rutgers–Camden. As fellows in the Forensic Science Summer Research program, they applied advanced methods to challenges central to how evidence is collected, analyzed, and interpreted. Priscilla Merlino advanced work in the Carlin Lab by applying Bayes Nets to… continue reading

Accessible Gaming Research Travels to Vienna

Game controllers aren’t just devices for play—they can be gateways to inclusion or barriers that keep people out. That perspective shaped the work of Wayne Reynolds, a student in the Emerging Media MA/MPS program, who presented his paper “Gaming with the Xbox Adaptive Controller” at the Foundations of Digital Games (FDG) 2025 conference, held at… continue reading

Poetry & Prose in the Heart of South Street

South Street’s Tattooed Mom set the stage for an unforgettable evening as Rutgers–Camden Creative Writing MFA students filled the art-covered bar with their voices and stories. The beloved Philadelphia venue—famous for its graffiti-covered walls, mismatched décor, and welcoming atmosphere—proved an ideal backdrop for a night of Poetry & Prose. The lineup featured: The night underscored… continue reading

International Student Perspective on Camden

Each year, Campus Philly publishes its Guide to Philly, a resource designed to help students explore neighborhoods, connect with community, and discover the region through student voices. This year, graduate student Kazi Tanzina Begum offered Camden’s story from her perspective as both a graduate and international student. Originally from Bangladesh and now in her second… continue reading

MFA Student Shortlisted for British Academy Book Prize

A sweeping account of Africa’s place in global economic history has earned a spot on the 2025 British Academy Book Prize shortlist. Africonomics: A History of Western Ignorance by Bronwen Everill, a writer in Rutgers University–Camden’s Creative Writing MFA program, is one of six titles recognized this year. The prize carries an award of £25,000… continue reading

From Code to Care: A Vision for Data-Driven Healthcare

Originally from Andhra Pradesh, India, Geetanjali Kaza is a graduate student in Data Science at Rutgers University-Camden. With a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science and Engineering and valuable work experience, she is dedicated to developing innovative methods for extracting meaningful insights from vast healthcare datasets. Her academic journey is driven by a passion for leveraging… continue reading