Flooding, even from small storm events, has been damaging the quality of life of New Jersey’s residents. Based upon a preliminary land cover analysis of New Jersey, 12.1% of the state is covered with impervious surfaces. This translates into 1,055 square miles or 675,200 acres of impervious cover in the state. It’s estimated that during […]
“Law of Return” and “Biodiversity” are Principles Used in Organic Land Care
The “Soils Matter, Get the Scoop!” blog is published by the Soil Science Society of America, which is the premier organization devoted to soil science. Their goal for the blog is to help preserve this valuable natural resource by educating the public about sustainable practices. This month’s blog post by Rutgers NJAES extension specialist in […]
Student-run Biotech Start-up Earned a $500,000 Commitment from Foundation Venture Capital Group
Visikol Inc., a student-run biotech startup from Rutgers, has gained a commitment of up to $500,000 in funding towards commercialization of its technology from Foundation Venture Capital, LLC. Named after its product Visikol, a biological clearing agent used in scientific and medical research, the company was founded by two current Rutgers doctoral students, CEO Michael […]
Healthy Dining at IFNH’s Harvest is an Ideal Way to Celebrate National Nutrition Month
March is National Nutrition Month, which is celebrated by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics by focusing attention on healthy food choices. This year’s theme, Savor the Flavor of Eating Right, harnesses the idea of taking the time to enjoy food traditions and appreciate the pleasures, great flavors and social experiences food can add to […]
Small Dragonfly Is Found to Be the World’s Longest-Distance Flyer
Alumna Jessica Ware (GSNB-Entomology ’08), biology professor at Rutgers Newark, is lead author of a study looking at the mixing of genes of the dragonfly Pantala flavescens across vast geographic expanses. The research indicates that the insect is one of the world’s most traveled, far exceeding the Monarch butterfly. Read more at Rutgers Today.
Zika Virus: What New Jersey Residents Should Know
Randy Gaugler and Ary Faraji of the Rutgers Center for Vector Biology take an in-depth look at the Zika virus and what New Jersey’s residents need to know about the recent outbreak. Read more at the Center’s blog.
Rutgers Gardens Incorporates Student Farm for Outreach and Learning Opportunities
A student run farm that has operated at the Hort Farm since 1993 will re-emerge across the lane at Rutgers Gardens. The Office of Agriculture and Urban Programs will offer a sequence of interdisciplinary courses involving the organic farm. It also will provide the foundation for a broad spectrum of community outreach and programs, student […]
Harvest: IFNH Brings Healthy Dining Venue to Cook Campus
Since opening in fall of 2015, Rutgers New Jersey Institute for Food, Nutrition and Health’s new dining venture, Harvest, dishes up healthy fare based on the concept of minimally processed food, and from-scratch culinary techniques. Read more at Rutgers Today.
Prof. Barbara O’Neill Named Academic Editor of the Journal of Financial Planning
The Financial Planning Association announced that Barbara O’Neill, distinguished professor and Rutgers Cooperative Extension’s specialist in financial resource management, is the new Journal of Financial Planning Academic Editor, beginning a two-year term Jan. 1, 2016. A prolific writer, she has written over 1,700 consumer newspaper articles and more than 150 articles for academic journals and other […]
Rutgers Clean Energy and Food Innovation Incubators Leading Efforts to Improve Environmental Sustainability within New Jersey Food Industry
Rutgers EcoComplex was awarded a $157,517 grant from the U.S. EPA, Region II Pollution Prevention Program that’s aimed at helping New Jersey’s food processors, storage and distribution facilities to become more energy efficient and environmentally sustainable through upgrading refrigeration systems, using safer chemicals, reducing water and energy use, and increasing employee training. “This project will […]
