Collaboration in Action: Bridging Research & Community

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

Pioneering New Directions in Girlhood Studies

Girlhood studies offer a powerful lens to explore how culture, power, and identity intersect. Featured in Girl Museum’s Why We Need Girls’ Studies series, the co-founders of the Girlhood Studies Collective, Dr. Halle Singh and E Lev Feinman, discuss their efforts to expand critical research in this dynamic field. Dr. Singh, a Rutgers Childhood Studies… continue reading

A Vision for a User-Owned Grocery in Camden

Imagine a grocery store owned and shaped by the people it serves—a space where the community decides what’s on the shelves. This vision is at the heart of the article Coalition Hopes to Establish Food Cooperative in Camden: Public Input Critical to Success of Project, Representative Says, published by Janel “Jaycee” Miller in TAPinto Camden…. continue reading

PhD Student Goes From Political Theory to Community Action

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

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

Balancing Coursework, Research, and Career Goals

In this episode of the Recording Rutgers Podcast, we’re joined by Gaylene Gordon, a Childhood Studies doctoral candidate and alum of the Criminal Justice MA program—affectionately known as the Writing Mechanic—joins us to share her insights on combining professional experience with research interests to carve a niche in the academic market. She tackles the pivotal… continue reading