Announcement by Laura J. Lawson, Interim Executive Dean of the School of Environmental and Biological Sciences and Interim Executive Director of the New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station. Dear colleagues, I am pleased to announce that James (Jim) Murphy, extension specialist in turfgrass management, and Stacy Bonos, professor of turfgrass breeding, have been named director and […]
Research and Teaching in the Glass-room
Whether covered in glass or polyethylene, the most diverse spaces on the George H. Cook campus are the greenhouses–with one making agricultural history and revolutionizing the industry. The prominence of greenhouses on the George H. Cook campus reflects the orientation of the school toward the natural sciences. However, not transparent is the impressive number and […]
Big Differences in How Coral Reef Fish Larvae are Dispersed
Rutgers-led research could help scientists improve conservation of species How the larvae of colorful clownfish that live among coral reefs in the Philippines are dispersed varies widely, depending on the year and seasons – a Rutgers-led finding that could help scientists improve conservation of species. Right after most coral reef fish hatch, they join a […]
Resilience in the Age of COVID-19: SEBS Honors College Student Turned to the Woods
In Fall 2020 semester, Rutgers Honor College shared stories of their students’ resilience and accomplishments during COVID-19 to acknowledge their contributions to their communities and to Rutgers. SEBS Honors College student Gavin Wagner shared finding solace in nature, which led to a volunteer opportunity. By Gavin Wagner (SEBS/HC ’23) When the world turned upside down, I turned […]
How to Identify Heat-Stressed Corals
“Coral hospital” tool could help safeguard reefs facing climate change Researchers have found a novel way to identify heat-stressed corals, which could help scientists pinpoint the coral species that need protection from warming ocean waters linked to climate change, according to a Rutgers-led study. “This is similar to a blood test to assess human health,” said […]
The Road from Food Science to the Jamaican Senate for Alumna Sherene Golding Campbell
Newly appointed in September 2020 as a senator in her native Jamaica, Sherene Golding Campbell is among a record number of women in that nation’s parliament: eight out of 21 Senate members, and 18 of 63 in the House of Representatives. Although Golding Campbell GSNB’02 traveled a twisting road from studying food biology to evaluating […]
SEBS Senior Tiahna Selby Among Ten Rutgers Students to Perform with the CBDNA Intercollegiate Marching Band
College marching ensembles from across the nation will collaborate in a virtual performance, showcasing their talents and commitment to the performing arts. Tiahna Selby (SEBS ’21) is the current feature twirler for the Marching Scarlet Knights after spending her first two years as the Associate twirler for the band. She is a senior majoring in […]
Homegrown Faculty Reflect on Their Roots
Whether they returned to the school or never left, these faculty members are among a number who are also alumni. Reprinted from Explorations, Fall 2019 SEBS faculty hold degrees from universities across the nation and around the globe, but there are also a number of homegrown faculty who received their degrees when the school was […]
They Get What They Give
Whether they’re helping the campus community or their neighbors in town, these students are on a mission to give back. Rutgers University Seeing Eye Puppy Raising Club (RUSEPRC) Ash C. Dunlevy SEBS’21, vice president of the RUSEPRC, knew he wanted to join the club before he even started as a student. “I had come to […]
Haworthiopsis: A Plant for Many Generations!
by Bruce Crawford, Program Leader in Home and Public Horticulture With its short days and cold temperatures, January is a good month to turn your focus to indoor gardening and expand upon your houseplant palate. It is a wonderful way to bring the garden indoors, so to speak. However, simply because the plant is labelled […]
