By Ramu Govindasamy, professor and extension specialist in the Department of Agricultural, Food and Resource Economics The recent announcement of sweeping new tariffs by the United States government has sent ripples through the global trade landscape. With a 10 percent general tariff imposed on most imports and a targeted 20 percent tariff on products from […]
Three Nutritional Sciences Faculty Honored by the American Society for Nutrition
The American Society for Nutrition (ASN) and ASN Foundation announced the induction of the 21 members into the 2025 Class of Distinguished Fellows of ASN, the highest accolade bestowed by the society and honoring individuals for their significant contributions and outstanding lifetime achievements in the field of nutrition. Joshua Miller, professor and department chair, and […]
NJ Climate Change Conference Brings Together Broad Coalition of Experts Focused on Adaptation and Mitigation
Local and national experts representing a wide range of stakeholders gathered on the Rutgers University-New Brunswick campus for the conference, “Sustaining Innovation in New Jersey Climate Policy – Past, Present and Future,” on March 21. Hosted by the New Jersey Climate Change Resource Center at Rutgers University, the day-long conference featured an impressive agenda covering […]
Plant Science Graduate Sets Her Sights on Developing Safer Prescription Medication
Since graduating from Rutgers in 2021 with a doctorate in plant science with a concentration in human health and natural product chemistry, Ariane Vasilatis has focused on helping those with addiction and substance dependence. Using her deep research experience in plant derived pharmacotherapies, Vasilatis co-founded Zena Therapeutics Inc., a Rutgers startup that strives to create narcotic […]
SEBS Students Attend, Experience and Appreciate Garden State Tree Conference
Each spring, the New Jersey Arborists Chapter of the International Society of Arboriculture (NJAISA) gathers hundreds of its members, industry partners, and guest speakers in Atlantic City for the Garden State Tree Conference (GSTC). The Conference is one of the premiere events on the NJAISA calendar and is known internationally as a destination for members […]
2025 SEBS Convocation Speaker: Dylan Dreyer, Cook College ’03, Co-Host, The 3rd Hour of Today, Meteorologist, NBC News
Rutgers School of Environmental and Biological Sciences (SEBS) is proud to announce that Dylan Dreyer, Cook College ’03, Co-Host, The 3rd Hour of Today,” Meteorologist, NBC News, will serve as the school’s 2025 Convocation Speaker. Dreyer will address the school’s more than 800 degree candidates, along with their families and guests, on Monday, May 19, […]
Micronesia’s Pohnpei State Endorses Landmark Food Security Policy Developed in Collaboration with SEBS Science Team
The expansive Pacific Island nation of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) is taking bold steps to develop sustainable local food production with support from an interdisciplinary food system science team from the Rutgers School of Environmental and Biological Sciences. Pohnpei State is home to FSM’s most biodiverse ecosystems that includes many endemic species and […]
The Most Cost-Effective Approaches to Protect Against Rising Seas Are Flexible, Adaptable
In an artificial intelligence study, Rutgers and Princeton scientists conclude that solutions with built-in flexibility are superior to one-shot tactics Public officials designing seawalls, levees and other safeguards against rising seas can save money if their solutions are flexible, adapting to sea-level increases over time, according to an analysis by scientists at Rutgers and Princeton […]
Two SEBS Faculty Honored by Entomology Society of America
The Entomology Society of America (ESA) has recognized Cesar Rodriguez-Saona, extension specialist in blueberry and cranberry entomology, with the Eastern Branch Award for Excellence in Integrated Pest Management (IPM) and Changlu Wang, extension specialist in urban entomology, with the Eastern Branch Distinguished Achievement Award in Extension. The awards are presented by ESA to scientists who […]
Announcement: Ramandeep Kumar Sharma Joins RCE of Salem County
Announcement from Nicholas Polanin, chair of the Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources, RCE Please join me in welcoming Ramandeep Kumar Sharma to our ANR Department, Rutgers NJAES Cooperative Extension, SEBS, Rutgers University. Raman is expected to start on April 1, in the Salem County office of RCE after relocating from Mississippi. Raman will spend […]
