Kyle Mattingly studies a cause for the melting of the all-important Greenland Ice Sheet By Craig Winston It was late afternoon on Jan. 3, 2000, when an F3-tornado, with wind speeds of about 180 mph, struck Owensboro, Kentucky, a city of about 57,000, leaving hundreds homeless. Kyle Mattingly, age 10, witnessed the tornado’s wrath at close range. Its fury […]
Awards Bestowed at Rutgers Cooperative Extension Annual Conference
During the Rutgers Cooperative Extension Annual Conference on January 13th a presentation of awards for excellent work was made by extension director Brian Schilling, associate director of administration and personnel Kathleen Howell and administrative coordinator Rhonda Breen-Simone. Wilbur M. Runk Award Recipient: Shannon Sked Mentor: Changlu Wang, Associate Extension Specialist in Entomology Shannon Sked’s research […]
Anthony Broccoli’s New Book Examines the Impacts of Numerical Models on Climate Change Research
Co-authored with Syukuro Manabe of Princeton University, Rutgers Institute of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences (EOAS) faculty member Anthony Broccoli’s new book “documents Manabe’s scientific journey to a deeper understanding of climate change.” By Craig Winston The timing could not be better. The Democratic political debates are ripe with discussion of global warming. Climate activists continue […]
Rutgers Develops New Portable Tool to Analyze Microbes in the Environment
Device could be used to find threats to ecosystems Imagine a device that could swiftly analyze microbes in oceans and other aquatic environments, revealing the health of these organisms – too tiny to be seen by the naked eye – and their response to threats to their ecosystems. Rutgers researchers have created just such a […]
Introductory RCE Course Teaches Ecologically Sound Practices for Land Care
Many New Jersey homeowners wish to keep their yard maintained in a way that doesn’t harm the environment or pose a risk to their family’s health. Rutgers Cooperative Extension Introduction to Organic Land Care Course is a four-day course for landscapers and property managers. The course will be held every Thursday in February (6, 13, […]
New Jersey 4-H Members Attend National Agri-Science Summit
Fourteen New Jersey 4-H members attended the National Agri-Science Youth Summit in January at the National 4-H Youth Conference Center in Chevy Chase, Maryland. The theme of the Summit was “Inspiring Agri-Science Solutions” and provided youth with an opportunity to learn about and develop an understanding of the critical role that agricultural science innovation—ranging from […]
Announcement: SEBS Executive Dean & NJAES Executive Director Bob Goodman Steps Down Effective June 30, 2020
January 24, 2020 Dear Rutgers Faculty and Staff: Please join me in extending gratitude and best wishes to Robert M. Goodman, who will be stepping down at the end of his term as Executive Dean of the School of Environmental and Biological Sciences and Executive Director of the New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station on June […]
Two Leaders from NJ Inducted into the 2019 National 4-H Hall of Fame: Frances Hagel and Donna MacNeir
Frances L. Hagel of Mays Landing, New Jersey and Donna J. MacNeir of Ankeny, Iowa (formerly of New Jersey) were inducted into the National 4-H Hall of Fame in October for their lifetime achievements and contributions to 4-H. Honored by the New Jersey 4-H Youth Development Program, Hagel and MacNeir were two of 16 people […]
George H. Cook Honors Scholars Give Research Presentations
By Henry John-Alder, professor, Department of Ecology, Evolution, and Natural Resources Representing the George H. Cook Scholars Program and the Department of Ecology, Evolution, and Natural Resources, seniors Hailey Conrad and Adam Yawdoszyn and junior Connor Anderson have taken to state, regional, and national stages to present their research. Their presentations are a product of […]
LED Lighting in Greenhouses Helps But Standards are Needed
Rutgers research reveals information gaps on LED lighting for indoor crops While LED lighting can enhance plant growth in greenhouses, standards are needed to determine the optimal intensity and colors of light, according to Rutgers research that could help improve the energy efficiency of horticultural lighting products. Many lighting companies market their LED (light-emitting diode) […]
