The Rutgers Energy Institute (REI) Annual Symposium, which was held on May 2, hosted keynote speakers from academia and industry to address topics related to energy science, engineering, economics, and policy. The 2012 Energy Symposium provided faculty, students, staff, government officials, and community members with the opportunity to learn about the new methods, processes, and […]
Landscape Architecture Students Work on Farm Project to Enhance Agricultural Literacy
Rutgers Landscape Architecture (LA) students develop an agricultural literacy trail on a New Jersey farm, as part of Praxis studios, which focus on project design at various scales, utilizing problems of a wide range of complexity and subject matter. This video, produced by an LA student, documents the project from start to finish.
Stacy Bonos Leads USDA Switchgrass Feedstock Improvement Group
Rutgers is part of a $10 million USDA project to develop biomass supply systems in the Northeast.
Grabosky Receives L.C. Chadwick Award
Jason Grabosky, professor in the Department of Ecology, Evolution and Natural Resources, received the 2012 International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) L.C. Chadwick Award for Arboricultural Research. Named in memory of horticulture researcher and professor, Lewis Charles Chadwick, this award is presented by ISA to individuals in recognition of their research and its valuable contribution to […]
Hidden Potential – Breeding Hazelnuts for Food and Fuel
Rutgers turf breeder the late C. Reed Funk had a vision of the potential of growing nut crops as efficient sources of food and fuel. Read how he developed and supported the hazelnut breeding program and left it in the hands of his young protege.
Francis Mansue Inducted into National 4-H Hall of Fame
New Jersey resident honored at ceremony held during National 4-H week in October
New oyster reef addition planted
Bill Shadel, the Habitat Restoration Program Director for the American Littoral Society, hopes the new oyster reef site planted in Barnegat Bay this past Wednesday will do good for the health of the ecosystem…The Good Luck Point reef site is being de…
Department of Animal Sciences Bids Farewell to George Eager
George Eager (business specialist, Animal Sciences) retired on July 6 and was feted at a Log Cabin barbeque attended by department faculty, staff, and students as well as colleagues from Martin Hall. Department Chair Carol Bagnell and former chairs Larry Katz and Dipak Sarkar thanked Eager for his efforts in turning the administrative affairs of […]
In Memoriam: C. Reed Funk (1928-2012)
C. Reed Funk (1928-2012) George Hammell Cook Emeritus Professor It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Dr. C. Reed Funk. Reed passed away the morning of Thursday, October 4 after a brief battle with pneumonia. He was 84 years old. Funk joined the faculty at the New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station […]
Equine Science Center Hosts Youth Groups
The Rutgers Equine Science Center (ESC) hosted an Open House on July 11 for more than 100 youth participating in the 4-H Urban Youth Science Day. About 30 teens from the Public Health Research Institute Center – International Center for Public Health at UMDNJ were also in attendance for an engaging morning of equine science. […]
