Charlene Guo, an Honors College senior and environmental science major attending the Rutgers School of Environmental and Biological Sciences (SEBS), spent her summer in Germany conducting research on environmental contamination with heavy metals. Guo was one of two Rutgers University-New Brunswick students to study in Germany over the summer as part of the Research Internships […]
Mosquito Waste Reveals Viruses Hiding in Plain Sight
A new approach to capture waste from mosquitoes could strengthen early warning systems for emerging health threats When public health researchers want to know whether diseases such as COVID-19 or polio are circulating in a community, they can look for genetic evidence in wastewater. Entomologist Dana Price wondered whether the same principle could be applied to […]
From the Classroom to the Laboratory: Experiential Learning Shapes Food Science Student’s Future
Two semesters of experiential learning in Rutgers’ food packaging laboratory helped Daniel Burd transform classroom knowledge into award-winning research with real-world applications for the food industry. When Daniel Burd first arrived at Rutgers after earning an associate degree from Brookdale Community College, he knew he loved food science because it brought chemistry and biology to […]
Solid GEMS Celebrates 40 Years of Building Confidence, Community and Excellence in STEM
Four decades after its first summer program, the SEBS Educational Opportunity Fund’s Solid GEMS program continues to prepare students to succeed in science while building a community that extends well beyond graduation Summer 2026 marked a significant milestone for the School of Environmental and Biological Sciences (SEBS) Educational Opportunity Fund (EOF) Program as Solid GEMS […]
Second Annual Summer School on Sustainability Governance at Rutgers
Week-long program brought together researchers working on ocean and fisheries governance, energy justice, Indigenous land rights, food systems, and climate policy from institutions across the United States and the globe From August 24 to 28, the Department of Human Ecology at Rutgers University–New Brunswick hosted its second annual Summer School on Sustainability Governance, bringing nearly […]
A Scarlet Knight’s Lifesaving Commitment: 158 Donations and Counting
As the U.S. faces a blood supply crisis, one Scarlet Knight has made it her mission to help provide critical blood donations. Sue Beurskens, associate athletic director for marketing, has been a blood donor since 1993 and has logged over 150 donations over those three decades. What began as a chance encounter has evolved into […]
Rutgers Extension’s 1929 ESP Charter Photo Earns National Historical Recognition
Newly recognized archival materials highlight nearly a century of leadership by New Jersey Extension professionals A photograph and accompanying documents commemorating the founding of New Jersey’s chapter of Epsilon Sigma Phi (ESP) have received national recognition, highlighting the enduring legacy of Rutgers Cooperative Extension and the professionals who have served New Jersey communities for nearly […]
Agriculture and Natural Resources Faculty and Staff Garner National and State Honors
The 2026 Annual Meeting and Professional Improvement Conference, hosted by the National Association of County Agricultural Agents (NACAA), was held in Denver, Colorado. The meeting was attended by more than 1,200 extension educators, agricultural agents and specialists across focus disciplines that included agriculture, horticulture, forestry, natural resources, community development and youth programs like 4-H. Faculty […]
Shellfish Geneticist Ximing Guo Among Two Rutgers Research Teams to Receive 2026 Edison Patent Awards
New varieties of oysters that have become an important part of the global aquaculture industry have earned Rutgers researcher Ximing Guo a 2026 Edison Patent Award from the Research & Development Council of New Jersey (RDNJ). Guo’s invention is one of two Rutgers innovations recognized this year with the state’s highest honor for inventors and […]
Rutgers Turfgrass Research Field Days Showcase Innovation and Industry Collaboration
Turf professionals from across the United States and abroad gathered this summer for the 2026 Rutgers Turfgrass Research Field Days, where they explored the latest advances in turfgrass science and management while engaging directly with Rutgers researchers, faculty, staff, and students. The annual educational outreach events highlighted cutting-edge research and practical solutions for golf courses, […]
