EXPANDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR WOMEN TO STUDY AND TEACH IN STEM

Rutgers University–Camden has received a five-year, $700,000 award from the Henry Luce Foundation’s Clare Boothe Luce Program for Women in STEM. This award, which is granted to only a select number of campuses nationwide, is a tremendous honor and recognizes our commitment to diversity in STEM fields. The grant’s purpose is to significantly improve the climate for women in STEM at Rutgers–Camden, while broadly strengthening recruitment and retention efforts across all STEM disciplines. The funding will support professorships and initiatives that strengthen women’s participation in the science, technology, engineering, and math disciplines. 

Haydee Herrera-Guzman, professor of mathematical sciences and director of the department’s graduate program, and Julie Griepenburg, assistant professor of physics, will serve as Clare Boothe Luce Professors during the funding period. Through the grant, university funds will be reallocated to develop a multifaceted program offering mentorship for STEM faculty and students, community outreach, and curriculum reform.

STEM-UP Programming

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STEM-UP Mentoring: Coming Fall 2026

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STEM-UP Events:

• Distinguished Clare Boothe Luce Lecture
  • During this event, you will have the opportunity to hear from Dr. Deirdre O’Carroll, a professor in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering on the Rutgers-New Brunswick campus during her lecture speech. During the panel discussion, you will have the opportunity to learn from Suneeta Ramaswami, Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs, Grace Brannigan, Director of CCIB, Longmei Shu, Assistant Professor of Mathematics, Michelle Carlin, Assistant Professor of Chemistry, and Xingyun Qi, Assistant Professor of Biology, about their careers as women in STEM fields. 
  • Wednesday, April 15th, from 11:20 AM to 1:20 PM
  • Multipurpose Room (MPR) of the Campus Center on the Rutgers-Camden campus (326 Penn St)

Additional STEM-UP Programs: Coming Fall 2026

• STEM community gathering and programs for Rutgers students and faculty
• Annual Research Showcase for Rutgers and K-12 students
• Summer STEM Academies for academically advanced k-12 students
• College Prep Application workshop for high school seniors