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Entering the Fray: Are More Women Running in -- and Winning -- Elections in the Garden State?

In 1998, women made up just 16.7 percent of New Jersey’s legislature—a percentage that was more than cause for concern for the members of the Center for American Women and Politics (CAWP), part of the Eagleton Institute of Politics at RU–New Brunswick. To help rectify the situation, CAWP launched Ready to Run, a bipartisan program that trains women to run for public office. The Ready to Run National Network now has 19 partners nationwide. Read more.
RU-Camden Biz School Changes Track to Multi-Track Majors

Employers want to hire qualified talent, but the generic bachelor’s degree doesn’t necessarily describe graduates' full menu of skills. The business school at RU-Camden has re-examined its curriculum with that in mind. Read more.
RU Researchers Engineer Good Vibrations

Rutgers engineers have created VibWrite, a smart access system that senses finger vibrations to verify users. The low-cost security system could eventually be used to gain access to homes, apartment buildings, cars, appliances – anything with a solid surface. Read more.
RU-Newark Prof Capturing Data With Drone in Meadowlands

Francisco Artigas, director of the Meadowlands Environmental Research Institute and an associate professor at RU-Newark, says the drone will capture stunning images and videos of life in the Meadowlands. More here.