Dr. Nathan C. Walker is an undergraduate and graduate instructor and curriculum developer for the following courses in Rutgers Honors College, the Department of Philosophy and Religion, the Digital Studies program, and for the graduate programs in Emerging Media, Computer Science, and Data Science in the College of Arts and Sciences at Rutgers University\u2013Camden.<\/p>\n
A graduate seminar that examines the multinational, national, and corporate regulatory systems that seek to govern the artificial intelligence movement.<\/p>\n
Departments:<\/strong> Honors College; Emerging Media; Computer Science; Data Science<\/p>\n Disciplines:<\/strong> Ethics, U.S. Law, Computer Science, Digital Studies, Liberal Studies<\/p>\n Awards:<\/strong> 2024 Chancellor\u2019s Grant for Pedagogical Innovation<\/p>\n Notes:<\/em> Started as an Honors College seminar. Currently listed as a required graduate course under the M.A. and M.P.S. Emerging Media programs and as an elective for the M.S. Data Science and M.S. Computer Science programs.<\/p>\n Examines how AI systems that aim to emulate human learning, reasoning, self-correction, and perception impact humanity, societies, and the natural world.<\/p>\n Departments:<\/strong> Philosophy & Religion; Digital Studies; advertised by the undergraduate Computer Science program<\/p>\n Disciplines:<\/strong> Ethics, U.S. Law, Computer Science, Digital Studies, Liberal Studies<\/p>\n A special topics course in Computer Science that examines the growing role of artificial intelligence as a scientific collaborator in contemporary research workflows. The course focuses on the ethical and legal implications of the evolving field of algorithmic science, where autonomous artificial intelligence agents perform tasks previously reserved for human researchers.<\/p>\n Departments:\u00a0<\/strong>Computer Science<\/p>\n Disciplines:\u00a0<\/strong>Natural Sciences, Life Sciences, Applied Engineering Sciences, Health Sciences, Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, Social and Behavioral Sciences, and Interdisciplinary and Emerging Sciences.<\/p>\n Applies what the United Nations calls a vulnerability lens to evaluate the impact of artificial intelligence on children, women, racial and ethnic minorities, and other vulnerable populations.<\/p>\n Departments:<\/strong> Honors College<\/p>\n Disciplines:<\/strong> Human Rights Law, Global Studies, Computer Science, Digital Studies, Liberal Studies<\/p>\n Awards:<\/strong> 2025 Chancellor’s Special Initiative Fund<\/p>\n Provides professional development opportunities for Teaching Assistants in Dr. Walker\u2019s courses, with a focus on research mentorship, instructional design, and reflective practice.<\/p>\n Departments:<\/strong> Honors College<\/p>\n Disciplines:<\/strong> Teaching and Learning, Digital Studies, Liberal Studies<\/p>\n Explores evidence-based approaches to human flourishing and well-being.<\/p>\n Departments:<\/strong> Philosophy & Religion; Health Sciences; Honors College<\/p>\n Disciplines:<\/strong> Ethics, Psychology, Health Sciences, Global Studies, Religious Studies, Liberal Studies<\/p>\n Awards:<\/strong> 2022 Extraordinary Teaching Award<\/p>\n Notes:<\/em> Began as an Honors College pandemic-era workshop on resiliency, then an Honors College seminar, and is currently offered in the Departments of Philosophy & Religion and Health Sciences.<\/p>\n Provides supervised research for undergraduates to explore a topic of their choice and develop advanced skills in scholarly inquiry and writing.<\/p>\n Departments:<\/strong> Philosophy & Religion; Digital Studies<\/p>\n Disciplines:<\/strong> Liberal Studies, Research Methods<\/p>\n Examines contemporary expressions of religion and spirituality in American society in five sectors: arts, education, families, media, and the environment. Developed in partnership with CBS News.<\/p>\n Departments:<\/strong> Philosophy & Religion<\/p>\n Disciplines:<\/strong> Religious Studies, American Studies, Liberal Studies<\/p>\n Awards:<\/strong> 2022 Interfaith America Campus Curriculum Grant<\/p>\n Examines the response of American religious communities to the pandemic and the intersection of religion and health in American public schools and hospitals.<\/p>\n Departments:<\/strong> Philosophy & Religion; Health Sciences<\/p>\n Disciplines:<\/strong> Religious Studies, Health Sciences, U.S. Law, Political Science, Liberal Studies<\/p>\n Awards:<\/strong> 2024 Excellence in Online Teaching Award for Course Design<\/p>\n Examines the origins, developments, effects, and critiques of four international legal frameworks: freedom of religion, freedom for religion, freedom from religion, and freedom within religion.<\/p>\n Departments:<\/strong> Honors College; Philosophy & Religion<\/p>\n Disciplines:<\/strong> Global Studies, Human Rights Law, Religious Studies, Liberal Studies<\/p>\n Explores the history of religious liberty across five eras: Colonizing America, Constituting America, Reconstructing America, Incorporating America, and Diversifying America.<\/p>\n Departments:<\/strong> Philosophy & Religion; drawing students from History and Political Science<\/p>\n Disciplines:<\/strong> U.S. Law, American History, Religious Studies, Political Science, Liberal Studies<\/p>\n Awards:<\/strong> 2024 Excellence in Online Teaching Award for Course Design; 2022 Extraordinary Teaching Award<\/p>\n Explores restorative justice models worldwide that were formed in response to political unrest, racial segregation, war, and genocide.<\/p>\n
\nAI & Society<\/h3>\n
\nAlgorithmic Science<\/h3>\n
\nAI & Vulnerable Populations<\/h3>\n
\nExperiential Learning Honors Seminar<\/h3>\n
\nHappiness<\/h3>\n
\nIndependent Studies<\/h3>\n
\nReligion & Culture<\/h3>\n
\nReligion & Health<\/h3>\n
\nReligion & Human Rights<\/h3>\n
\nReligion & Law<\/h3>\n
\nTruth, Justice, & Reconciliation<\/h3>\n