Virtual reality provides platform for course in new DCIM minor 

Virtual Self and Society is a course unlike any other at Rutgers, and it's a rarity in higher education, because much of the students' work will be done in the 3-D virtual environment of Second Life. The course was designed by "virtual world virtuoso"

Joe Sanchez, assistant professor of LIS.  (read more)

Video series launched to share scholars' ideas  Inspired by the huge sucess of TEDx, our Professional Development Studies staff last spring recruited some SC&I scholars to record brief presentations in a campus TV studio. The segments have just been posted for all to enjoy.  (see videos)

9/11 Student Journalism Project goes public  Telling the stories of children who lost parents on Sept.11 proved more challenging than expected for the SC&I students chosen for the assignment. But the results are emotionally powerful stories, photos and video that are beginning to go public in New Jersey newspapers and beyond.  (read more)

JMS students benefit from comedian's bequest  When Flip Wilson created a scholarship program, he included Rutgers because we have "the leading journalism program" in New Jersey. This year's beneficiary is a dean's list student who loves a traditional medium.  (read more)

Alumna wins songwriting award  Julianne Sutton Buccino (JMS, '94) won a Nashville songwriting award this summer with her long-time collaborator Chris DeMaria. "Open" took first in the Songsinc Track To Song Contest and their second entry, "Stronger, Longer," also placed in the top five.  (more)

LIS researcher's team wins $300,000 federal grant

Paul Kantor, LIS Professor II, is leading a team that intends to develop new means for researchers, and eventually everyone, to access scientific data. They've just received a $300,00 federal grant for their project.  (more)