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Driving Community Impact Through Technology

Welcome to Ramapo College’s Center for Data, Mathematical, and Computational Sciences (DMC) Community Impact Project, where classroom theory meets real-world results. Through paid, faculty-supervised internships, we connect talented technology students with local, mission-driven organizations to tackle real community challenges. This dual-impact model strengthens our region by giving nonprofits direct access to high-quality technical expertise while offering students hands-on, experiential learning that builds a workforce-ready talent pipeline.

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For Nonprofits: Elevate Your Mission

We deliver high-quality technical expertise directly to mission-driven organizations that need it most.

  • Data Solutions: Get expert help with data analysis, web development, and tech infrastructure.
  • Faculty Supervised: Every student project is guided by Ramapo faculty to ensure professional results.
  • Resource Optimization: Maximize your budget while accelerating your technological capabilities.

We Handle the Heavy Lifting

  • Zero cost: RCNJ fundraising covers all project expenses, including intern stipends
  • No intern supervision needed: DMC faculty manage all student work
  • Minimal staff time: We gather details up front and respect your time
  • No technical expertise required: We translate your organizational challenges into solutions

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For Students: Launch Your Career

Student with long blond hair, wearing a dark Ramapo sweatshirt and holding a dark scan gun about to scan barcode of food box at the Center for Food Action (CFA) in Mahwah. View News12 Video “Ramapo College students use technology to streamline food pantry operations“

Gain hands-on experiential learning while making a tangible community impact before you graduate.

  • Paid Internships: Earn competitive compensation while building your professional resume.
  • Real Experience: Apply your data and computational skills to solve complex, real-world problems.
  • Workforce Ready: Join a premium talent pipeline and connect with future regional employers.

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For Donors: Build the Bridge

Venn diagram showing three circles: Funding (Donors), Skills (Students), and Need (Nonprofits). Their overlap highlights Community Impact, stipends, mentorships, paid internships, and capacity building.

Your philanthropic investment directly funds student stipends and empowers local nonprofit infrastructure.

  • Double the Impact: Every dollar supports both student social mobility and nonprofit capability.
  • Workforce Development: Help us retain top tech talent right here in our regional economy.
  • Measurable Outcomes: Invest in a proven, dual-benefit model that strengthens community resilience.

The Triple-Impact Partnership

Leave a legacy of transformation. Our approach creates impact across three groups, all aligned around community benefit:

  • For Nonprofits: Receive professional-grade technical solutions at no cost, enabling them to dedicate their financial resources to their core mission.
  • For Students: Gain workforce-ready experience and build a professional portfolio through real-world projects demonstrating technical and soft skills.
  • For the Community: The local community and surrounding region benefit from a stronger talent pipeline and more resilient, effective local organizations.


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Community Impact

Map showing Ramapo Colleges DMC Center in Mahwah, NJ, and its regional partners: Center for Food Action, ENAUPE Nation Center, Pony Power Therapies, and MEVO Volunteers, each marked by colored dots around Mahwah.

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In the News

August 13, 2026Ramapo College students use technology to streamline food pantry operations

March 30, 2026. Ramapo College was featured on News 12 New York. Students developed a new app and barcode system that allows staff at the Center for Food Action (CFA) in Mahwah to scan, track, and analyze inventory in real time, replacing the traditional manual tracking methods. View video >

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NONPROFITS
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STUDENTS
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DONORS
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Scott Frees

Scott Frees, PhD, Computer Science, is the Director for both the MS Computer Science and MS Data Science programs. He collaborates with both faculty and students on research projects. Professor Frees was awarded two National Science Foundation grants, the first of which led to the creation of a virtual reality lab at Ramapo. Email Dr. Scott Frees at sfrees@ramapo.edu.