From Rutgers Gardens and Helyar Woods to the Rutgers University Marine Field Station, Rutgers University-New Brunswick’s School of Environmental and Biological Sciences makes full use of its resources around the Garden State to serve as living labs for students and the public, according to the school’s new interim executive dean. “SEBS is on the front lines of addressing community, environmental […]
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National Moth Week Continues to Spread its Wings: 2020 Event Drew Record Numbers
Despite worldwide restrictions and lockdowns preventing participation in many summertime activities, the ninth annual National Moth Week – held in July 2020 – broke several records and attracted hundreds of new “moth-ers.” With mothing one of the safest, most enriching activities that families and individuals could do in their own backyards during the pandemic, National […]
How Collections-based Undergraduate Research Adapted to the Covid-19 Pandemic
Rutgers Chrysler Herbarium collections manager, Megan R. King, presents a talk on ‘How Collections-based Undergraduate Research Adapted to the Covid-19 Pandemic’. This 15 minute presentation was delivered at the national Botany 2020 conference, held virtually between July 27 and July 31, 2020. The presentation goes over the size and contents of the herbarium collection, its […]
Where Did the Asian Longhorned Ticks in the U.S. Come From?
The invasive population of Asian longhorned ticks in the United States likely began with three or more self-cloning females from northeastern Asia, according to a Rutgers-led study. Asian longhorned ticks outside the U.S. can carry debilitating diseases. In the United States and elsewhere, they can threaten livestock and pets. The new study, published in the […]
Chris Endris CC‘81: Alumni Involvement Benefits The Students
Chris Endris CC’81 feels a strong need to support Rutgers and its students, whether it be financially or through volunteering her time and knowledge. She recently shared with us how much her experience as a food science major at Rutgers has benefited her life and career and why it is important for her to give […]
National Moth Week, July 18-26, Offers a Safe, Enriching Activity for All Ages; Perfect for Social Distancing
Editor’s Note: National Moth Week – an international citizen science event – stems from a local effort and was co-founded by SEBS Department of Marine and Coastal Sciences researcher Liti Haramaty, and Department of Entomology alum David Moskowitz. Looking for an activity that’s safe, fun and enriching for all ages while social distancing or sheltering […]
Rutgers Culture of Health School Program Builds Nutrition and Fitness Literacy with Horizon Foundation Grant
In the field of health care, Rutgers has repeatedly proven itself to be a global leader—not only through groundbreaking coronavirus research but also through programs that advance personal health to build stronger, more resilient communities. A recent $100,000 grant from The Horizon Foundation for New Jersey puts that leadership in the spotlight by supporting a vital […]
Message from Interim Executive Dean of Agriculture Laura J. Lawson
Dear SEBS and NJAES colleagues, alumni, and friends, As of July 1, I am honored to serve as the Interim Executive Dean of the School of Environmental and Biological Sciences and Interim Executive Director of the New Jersey Experiment Station. This letter is an opportunity to introduce or re-introduce myself to you and share a […]
Virologist Christopher Mores (CC’95) Spends His Days ‘Hunting The Thing That Wants To Hunt Us’
As the novel coronavirus continues its global rampage, scientists around the world are racing to stop its spread. Dozens of projects have been launched under great pressure to deliver a vaccine as quickly as possible. Among the virologists trying to unlock the pathogen’s secrets is Christopher Mores, the director of a new lab devoted to […]
Rutgers alumna and veterinarian offers insights on keeping our furry friends happy and healthy during the COVID-19 pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic shifted many veterinary clinics from routine to emergency-only appointments – leaving pet owners to address minor injuries and basic grooming issues normally resolved by professionals. Veronica Jones, D.V.M., an emergency medicine veterinarian at NorthStar VETS in Robbinsvile, N.J., and a 2009 graduate of the School of Environmental and Biological Sciences, says pet owners […]
