With ‘weather in her bones,’ a passion for teaching, and a flair for the Argentine tango, this multifaceted alumnus has faced adversity in her life and come out on top to inspire young scientists and earn the title #HeroProf! She has worked at NASA studying cloud microphysics and precipitation processes, determining the contribution pollution makes […]
Expressive Arts 4-H Showcase at Rutgers Day
Ten 4-H members representing three counties (Camden, Passaic and Somerset) took part in the Expressive Arts 4-H Imagination in Action Showcase at Voorhees Mall on the College Avenue Campus during Rutgers Day on April 30. Hands-on visual arts activities and performances by 4-H members, ranging in ages from 9-15, provided an enjoyable day for Rutgers […]
Rutgers WeatherWatcher Program: Sunny Skies in the Forecast
Since 2002, budding meteorologists who enroll at Rutgers get a head start on their careers thanks to a one-of-a-kind WeatherWatcher program where meteorology majors rub shoulders with non-meteorology undergrads who “live and learn” as peers tied together by their interest in weather broadcasting. One of several living-learning communities at Rutgers, the WeatherWatcher program is a […]
NJTV Spotlights Ag Field Day at Rutgers Day
NJTV made a visit to the George H. Cook campus to get an overview of Ag Field Day. Executive Dean Bob Goodman is featured.
Rutgers 250: NJAES All-Star Variety of the Month – Strawberries
Strawberry research at Rutgers New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station (NJAES) dates back to 1870. By the 1920s, strawberry research was focusing on strawberry breeding and variety trials. Some of the noteworthy strawberry cultivars released by Rutgers NJAES have been Sparkle, Jerseybelle and Raritan. The newest addition, Rutgers Scarlet™ which has exhibited good production and exceptional […]
Six Alumni Honored in Annual Awards Ceremony
Six alumni who have demonstrated outstanding leadership, community service, academic acumen, and campus involvement were honored recently as George Hammell Cook Distinguished Alumni and Dennis M. Fenton Distinguished Graduate Alumni. In an annual event hosted by the Cook Community Alumni Association, those with undergraduate degrees who were recognized include the following: Christopher Dorko CC’94 – […]
Revolutionary for 250 Years: Lyman Schermerhorn
Lyman Schermerhorn developed the Rutgers tomato in 1934 which turned out to be the leading commercially grown tomato variety of the mid-20th century. Schermerhorn, who was appointed as vegetable specialist in 1914, and worked on asparagus and rhubarb breeding, began the breeding of improved tomato varieties in 1926. This new variety ripened from the inside […]
Alumni Notes and Musings – Spring 2016
[Editor’s Note: These updates appeared in the Spring 2016 issue of Explorations, the magazine for alumni, donors, and friends.] David Scarr AG’42 reports that he is widowed and lives in West Virginia near one of his sons. Following graduation and a stint in the Army, David obtained is doctor of veterinary medicine degree, practiced for […]
Students, Prospective Health and Wellness Professionals, Participate in Intergenerational Project for Older Adults
Students from Rutgers, including four from the School of Environmental and Biological Sciences who are pursuing careers as physical therapists, doctors, occupational therapists and nurse practitioners specializing in the aging community, hosted an intergenerational event for Springpoint Senior Living residents at the Loree Gymnasium on the Douglass Campus on April 13. Susan Kaplowitz, professor in […]
John and Anne Gerwig Director’s Fund Award – John Gerwig’s Remarks
Dr. John L. Gerwig, Director of Rutgers Cooperative Extension 1962 – 1992, gave the following remarks on May 4, 2016 at the first awards presented to Cooperative Extension Faculty from the John and Anne Gerwig Director’s Fund. “I learned long ago that if you make short comments that they can’t be all wrong. First I […]
