Interdisciplinary Research in Mental Health & Criminal Justice

A fascination with the intersections of mental health and criminal justice has shaped Catherine Heitz’s journey from clinical psychology to groundbreaking research as a PhD student in the Prevention Science program at Rutgers-Camden. Driven by a desire to address the root causes of societal challenges, she now explores critical issues such as community violence, firearm… continue reading

Bridging Research & Community Impact Through Prevention Science

Prevention Science is the driving force behind one graduate student’s mission to create healthier communities and address health disparities. With a global perspective shaped by his upbringing in Nigeria and a strong academic foundation, Joseph Abbas is committed to innovative research and impactful community-based interventions. Discover how his work at Rutgers-Camden University is making a… continue reading

Balancing Graduate Education & Full-Time Careers: Real Talk on Work, Life, & a Ph.D.

Are you grappling with the challenge of balancing work, life, and the prospect of further graduate education? Interested in learning more about the Public Affairs Ph.D. program or the Public Administration Program? This Recording Rutgers podcast episode is just what you need. In this episode, we feature two students from the Public Affairs doctoral program… continue reading

International Students Share Journeys & Aspirations

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