What do termite mounds and E. coli have in common? For Ph.D. candidates Meron Dibia and Truman Dunkley, they represent the frontiers of scientific inquiry—and the focus of their groundbreaking dissertation research. Both students, currently completing their doctorates in the Computational and Integrative Biology program, have been awarded the 2025 Chancellor’s Dissertation Completion Award. Part… continue reading
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
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
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
A lifelong problem solver with a passion for science, Maria Schwarz has found her calling in plant genetics. Now a PhD student in the Computational and Integrative Science Program, she investigates how stomata—microscopic pores on plant leaves critical for photosynthesis—develop and adapt to drought conditions. Her path, shaped by curiosity and dedication, highlights the potential… continue reading
With a foundation in Philosophy and Psychology from New York University, Yachun Wen brings a unique interdisciplinary perspective to her work as a PhD student in the Prevention Science program. Originally from Beijing, China, she serves as a research assistant with the Senator Walter Rand Institute (WRI), contributing to projects analyzing survey data from Camden,… continue reading
