February 2022 - News Articles

A new study shines light on gender bias in visual content on Wikipedia.

SC&I faculty member Marc Aronson, a co-creator of the International Youth Literature Collection at the Alexander Library, said, “this acquisition is significant, because these are the first children's books ever written and published in Lao.” The donation will be celebrated on the annual “Day of the International Children's Book,” event at Alexander Library on April 1, 2022.

“Every day I have the opportunity to introduce a child or teen to the book their heart needs,” Squicciarini said.

Through the Gender and Media Minor, Rutgers students learn to examine gendered power dynamics and representations in media and modern culture; critique current conditions of media production and consumption; express their own viewpoint through the high-quality media they will produce; and help bring about social justice and equality in gender relations.

In the Digital Communication, Information, and Media Minor, students develop digital skills, create a portfolio of digital projects that relate to their interests and professional goals; and prepare to lead in digital environments in every industry.

A new five-part video education series, “Curbside Manner: Health Beyond the Hospital,” has been created by RWJBarnabas Health.

“Agility, flexibility, and a commitment to lifelong learning will be critical skills for today’s grads,” Rizzotti said.

The more knowledgeable someone claimed to be about vaccines, the more likely they believed multiple false claims.

“Takeover,” a documentary chronicling the day in 1970 when the New York Young Lords occupied Lincoln Hospital in the South Bronx, explains how the protest and takeover ultimately led to a new understanding that health care is a basic right for all Americans, as well as a national Patient Bill of Rights.

New research by Liesl Broadbridge, a board-certified genetic counselor and SC&I Ph.D. student, underscores the resiliency of Newborn Screening Programs (NBS) in the U.S., which continued their vital work during the COVID-19 pandemic despite many challenges including shortages of funding and staff.

Heather Baker, who holds a Master of Library Science degree and a digital librarian certificate, worked for over a decade in educational publishing, creating curriculum and assessment materials for newborns through 3rd graders when she decided it was time for a career change.

Williamson, a communication major, credits his classes with Teaching Professor Mark Beal and other SC&I faculty for his success while interning with the New York Knicks public relations team.

Marnie Butu ’22 is eager to get started in a new career as a youth librarian.

Dean Jonathan Potter has announced his decision to step down from his administrative role and duties as Dean of the School of Communication and Information (SC&I), effective June 30, 2022, to focus on his scholarship and research as Distinguished Professor.