Rutgers’ first astrobiology course explores possibility of alien microbes on other planets and moons People have spent centuries wondering whether life exists beyond Earth, but only recently have scientists developed the tools to find out. One of them is Nathan Yee, a Rutgers University–New Brunswick professor of geomicrobiology and geochemistry and a co-investigator at Rutgers […]
In Memoriam: Douglas E. Eveleigh, Distinguished Professor Emeritus, (1933-2019)
By Max Häggblom, distinguished professor and chair, Department of Biochemistry and Microbiology It is with great sadness that we report that Douglas E. Eveleigh, an emeritus Distinguished Professor at Rutgers University, died on Dec. 30, 2019 of complications of a glioblastoma. Prof. Eveleigh served on the Rutgers faculty for forty-five years, where he was known […]
Rutgers Researchers Teach Lessons on Extraterrestrial Life in Local Elementary Schools
NASA-funded researchers say astrobiology lessons can boost a child’s confidence Josue, a 5th grader at McKinley Community School in New Brunswick, imagines an alien could evolve and thrive in the harsh elements of Jupiter by harnessing the ability to eat gas. Then, he uses clay to sculpt the creature and names his lifeform “Jomama.” “We […]
Professor Barbara O’Neill: Scholar of Human Transformation
By Paul Gottlieb, professor, Dept. of Agricultural, Food, and Resource Economics You have probably seen one of those Prudential commercials where a group of adults are told – probably through an oversized graphical game of some sort – that they haven’t been saving enough for retirement. They haven’t even been thinking enough about retirement. The […]
New Jersey Teens Attend National 4-H Congress in Atlanta, Georgia
Sixteen 4-H teens from throughout New Jersey attended the National 4-H Congress in Atlanta, Georgia from November 29 to December 3. National 4-H Congress is the premiere educational and recognition event for the 4-H youth development program. The New Jersey delegates attending National 4-H Congress representing nine counties included: Amber Densten and Danielle Klaus from […]
SEBS Faculty Among Top 50 Rutgers Experts in the News
Media turn to Rutgers experts for insights on current issues, research and trends Rutgers faculty share their knowledge and commitment to academic excellence many ways – through teaching, research, mentorship and service beyond the university community. In addition to scholarly talks and publishing in prestigious journals, many also share their expertise through the news media, […]
Rutgers Graduate Students Receive Awards at 2019 ASA-CSSA-SSSA International Annual Meeting
The American Society of Agronomy (ASA), the Crop Science Society of America (CSSA) and the Soil Science Society of America (SSSA) together hosted approximately 4,000 scientists, professionals, educators and students at the 2019 International Annual Meeting held from November 10-13, in San Antonio, Texas. Titled “Embracing the Digital Environment,” this international meeting is one of the few […]
Rutgers Against Hunger Receives Outstanding Service Award
Rutgers Against Hunger (RAH) was presented an “Outstanding Service Award” in October from the Center for Great Expectations (CGE), one of the agencies with which RAH collaborates on its Adopt-A-Family initiatives. In addition to RAH’s recognition, multiple Rutgers honorees who have supported and/or partnered with CGE over the years were recognized with “2019 Humanitarians of […]
Human Ecology students navigate environmental law and the state of the Raritan River
Environmental law is one of the most difficult areas of law for students. It involves a number of branches of law including trust law, corporate law, administrative law and especially constitutional law. Students learn a lot about basic government, how laws and regulations are made, the relationship between congress and the executive branch and how […]
Student Ambassadors Complete the Puzzle of the IFNH
The Student Ambassadors for the New Jersey Institute of Food, Nutrition, and Health (IFNH) take on an interdisciplinary approach to the fields of nutrition, health, and food. Every year the IFNH Student Ambassadors create a display case in the IFNH building to highlight the IFNH as a whole and describe their role in the institute. […]
