Publications

Nwede Chiamaka Stellamaris is a graduate student pursuing a Master of Science degree in Public Affairs and Community Development at Rutgers-Camden.   I recently had a conversation with a Pre-K student in Camden, New Jersey who I noticed often seems distracted or tired, and at times, would not eat her lunch. Through my chat with […]

Chiamaka Nwede is a graduate student pursuing a Master of Science degree in Public Affairs and Community Development at Rutgers-Camden.   In today’s technology-driven world, the role of cell phones in education has become a subject of heated debate. While mobile devices offer numerous benefits, their unrestricted classroom use has been linked to academic decline, […]

Chiamaka Nwede is a graduate student pursuing a Master of Science degree in Public Affairs and Community Development at Rutgers-Camden.   The consistent teacher shortage in many states, including New Jersey, has been exacerbated by many factors, including low salary payment, high stress levels, and challenging working conditions. As of today, New Jersey is still […]

Chiamaka Nwede is a graduate student pursuing a Master of Science degree in Public Affairs and Community Development at Rutgers-Camden. I met a girl sitting inside her high school’s underfunded laboratory, staring at a robotic kit that had seen better days. She had always been fascinated by how machines worked, often tinkering with household gadgets […]