Tamar Barkay
Tamar Barkay, distinguished professor in the Department of Biochemistry and Microbiology, is one of two Rutgers professors recently elevated to the rank of fellow in the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS). The world’s largest general scientific society, AAAS selects its fellows based on their efforts in advancing science or fostering applications considered scientifically or socially distinguished. Barkay was cited for “distinguished contributions to the field of environmental science, particularly for advancing our understanding of how microorganisms effect the fate of mercury in the environment.” Read more at Rutgers Today.
