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How Rutgers University's ISGRJ creates scroll-stopping digital stories with Shorthand

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Dr. Michelle Stephens (Founding and Executive Director) and Tania Bentley (Director of Marketing and Communications)

Discover how Rutgers University's Institute for the Study of Global Racial Justice (ISGRJ) creates compelling digital stories that connect research across multiple campuses.

In this insightful conversation, Dr. Michelle Stephens (Founding and Executive Director) and Tania Bentley (Director of Marketing and Communications) share how they've transformed their approach to communicating complex academic research.

Learn how ISGRJ:

  • Developed an effective digital storytelling strategy during a pivotal moment in 2020
  • Overcame challenges of connecting research across geographically diverse campuses
  • Makes complex academic work accessible through immersive storytelling Uses visual elements to balance impact with detailed academic information
  • Measures success and builds collaborative processes across departments

Whether you're in higher education, research, or any field dealing with complex information, you'll gain practical insights on using digital storytelling to engage your audience more effectively.

Discover more immersive digital stories from the ISGRJ: 

2024 Newsletter

2022 Newsletter

Black Bodies, Black Health

ISGRJ and Sponsored Research Projects at Rutgers University

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How Rutgers University's ISGRJ creates scroll-stopping digital stories with Shorthand