Alesha Figueroa-Falcon is a person that cannot be stopped. She faced a lot of hardships growing up, but that did not stop her from tackling AP English, AP Biology, Honors Trigonometry, and Honors Physics in high school. She has won awards for her efforts, such as the Overcoming Adversity Award, given to her by the … Continue reading We R Arts and Sciences: Alesha Figueroa-Falcon…
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Welcome to New Faculty Member Dr. Angélica L. González!
The Faculty of Arts and Sciences–Camden would like to extend a hearty welcome to our newest full-time faculty member, Dr. Angélica L. González! Dr. González will serve as an assistant professor in the Department of Biology. Dr. González joins us from the University of British Columbia, where she was a post-doctoral fellow in the Biodiversity … Continue reading Welcome to New Faculty Member Dr. Angélica L. González!…
REU Participant Presents Research at National Conference
Undergraduate research is a key component of the mission of Rutgers University–Camden. The Center for Computational and Integrative Biology is a passionate advocate of undergraduate research, particularly through its summer program, Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU). REU is a National Science Foundation (NSF)-funded program which supports up to ten undergraduates for a summer of demanding … Continue reading REU Participant Presents Research at National Conference…
Congratulations to FASC Promoted and Reappointed Faculty!
The Board of Governors approved the following promotions and tenure appointments at their meeting on Tuesday, April 1st: Dr. Daniel Cook – Promoted to Professor I of Childhood Studies Dr. William FitzGerald – Promoted to Associate Professor of English Dr. Keith Green – Promoted to Associate Professor of English Dr. Katrina Hazzard-Donald – Promoted to … Continue reading Congratulations to FASC Promoted and Reappointed Faculty!…
We R Arts and Sciences: Amanda Gonzalez
Serving in the Air Force while simultaneously studying for her bachelor’s degree was a challenging experience for Amanda Gonzalez, but also “extremely…rewarding.”
Dr. Walt MacDonald (CCAS ’74) Will Present “Why College Matters”
Dr. Walt MacDonald (CCAS ’74), Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of the Educational Testing Service (ETS), will offer a free lecture called “Why College Matters.” The event will take place on Wednesday, December 4th, at 12:15 p.m., in the Science Lecture Hall in the Science Building. Lunch will be served. This event is sponsored … Continue reading Dr. Walt MacDonald (CCAS ’74) Will Present “Why College Matters”…
Join us for Rutgers-Camden Biology Day on November 2nd!
On Saturday, November 2nd, Rutgers-Camden will host its first Biology Day, which will showcase the research conducted by the faculty and students of the Department of Biology. This is a great opportunity for students who are interested in the sciences to learn more about the field of biology and Rutgers-Camden. The schedule of events is … Continue reading Join us for Rutgers-Camden Biology Day on November 2nd!…
Rutgers-Camden Breaks Ground on New Nursing and Science Building
On Wednesday, October 16th, at 3:30 p.m., Rutgers-Camden hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for the new Nursing and Science Building, which will be Rutgers-Camden first new academic building since the 2008 construction of the Law School East building. New Jersey Governor Chris Christie and Rutgers University President Robert Barchi joined us for the groundbreaking. The $62.5 million … Continue reading Rutgers-Camden Breaks Ground on New Nursing and Science Building…
Drs. Grace Brannigan and Joseph Martin’s Research Could Lead to Important Medical Advances
Dr. Grace Brannigan, Assistant Professor of Physics, and Dr. Joseph Martin, Professor of Biology, are studying the GABA(A) receptor, which is a protein fundamental to our understanding of the brain. Their findings could lead to advances in treatments for neurological disorders and thyroid diseases. Learn more about their research at NewsNow.
Biology Professor Studies Glacial Ecosystems
Dr. Andrey Grigoriev, Professor of Biology, is studying Alaska’s Byron Glacier in an attempt to learn more about the structure of the glacial ecosystem. Dr. Grigoriev is conducting this research with Sulbha Choudhari, a doctoral student in Rutgers-Camden’s computational and integrative biology program. Read the full article at NewsNow.