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RDCJN’s inaugural “Research Experience for Undergraduates” in progress

RDCJN’s Co-PIs received a grant through a joint program of the NIJ and NSF to support a Research Experience For Undergraduates (REU). This program is now in progress.  We are currently hosting 8 undergraduates across 4 sites:  Shauntece Laurant and Brianda Ruiz Chavez (UCI); Fatema Medhat (UMSL); Justin Alexanderand Maribel Jáuregui (UNM); and Cynthia Cupe, Juan (J.C.) Ghiorzo, and Ryan Whyte (Rutgers).  Faculty mentors are:  Ana Muñiz (UCI); Stephanie DiPietro and Lee Slocom (UMSL); Chrstopher Lyons and María Vélez(UNM), and Sarah Lageson (Rutgers).


upcoming events
Let’s Get Together
  • Thursday, March 5th 2026
  • 5:00-7:00 PM
  • Philadelphia

    Join us for an informal alumni gathering during ACJS! Whether you live in the Philly area or are in town for the meeting, we hope you’ll stop by to enjoy good conversation, light refreshments, and Rutgers pride

Law Enforcement Agency Talks
  • Wednesday, February 25th 2026
  • 2:30-3:50 PM
  • Engelhard Hall 101

    Hear from representatives of several law enforcement agencies about career opportunities in the field

The Executive Advantage
  • Thursday, February 19th 2026
  • 1:00-2:00 PM
  • ZOOM

    Now offering an Executive MA Track in Criminal Justice! Designed exclusively for experienced CJ pros, this program empowers mid-career and senior practitioners to parlay their expertise into transformational leadership. Learn more

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