Two “Stop the Bleed” training sessions for the New Jersey agricultural community were recently conducted by the Rutgers Farm Health and Safety Working Group. The sessions included a presentation on the ABCs of bleeding control and hands-on practice with pressure application, wound packing and use of a tourniquet. This training is timely as blood loss […]
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Thousands Flock to Cook Campus for Rutgers Day 2025
Thousands of visitors gathered on April 26 for Rutgers Day 2025 on Cook/Douglass Campus for free performances, exhibits, food, and educational demonstrations. Despite rain forcing much of the festivities indoors, the morning spared Ag Field Day, during which agriculture-related programs featured a farm animal exhibition by veterinary science students, a dog show, contests, and many […]
SEBS Students Attend, Experience and Appreciate Garden State Tree Conference
Each spring, the New Jersey Arborists Chapter of the International Society of Arboriculture (NJAISA) gathers hundreds of its members, industry partners, and guest speakers in Atlantic City for the Garden State Tree Conference (GSTC). The conference is one of the premiere events on the NJAISA calendar and is known internationally as a destination for members […]
SEBS Hosts Memorable 2025 “Bring Your Child to Work Day”
The George H. Cook Campus was buzzing with activity as the School of Environmental and Biological Sciences (SEBS) hosted its third annual “Bring Your Child to Work Day” on April 24, as participants enjoyed a variety of fun and educational activities designed for all ages. This special event began in 2023 in an effort to […]
NJ Climate Change Conference Brings Together Broad Coalition of Experts Focused on Adaptation and Mitigation
Local and national experts representing a wide range of stakeholders gathered on the Rutgers University-New Brunswick campus for the conference, “Sustaining Innovation in New Jersey Climate Policy – Past, Present and Future,” on March 21. Hosted by the New Jersey Climate Change Resource Center at Rutgers University, the day-long conference featured an impressive agenda covering […]
2025 SEBS Convocation Speaker: Dylan Dreyer, Cook College ’03, Co-Host, The 3rd Hour of Today, Meteorologist, NBC News
Rutgers School of Environmental and Biological Sciences (SEBS) is proud to announce that Dylan Dreyer, Cook College ’03, Co-Host, The 3rd Hour of Today,” Meteorologist, NBC News, will serve as the school’s 2025 Convocation Speaker. Dreyer will address the school’s more than 800 degree candidates, along with their families and guests, on Monday, May 19, […]
Rutgers Plays Vital Role at the 2025 New Jersey Agricultural Convention
The 2025 New Jersey Agricultural Convention and Trade Show, a collaborative effort among the Vegetable Growers Association of NJ, the New Jersey Department of Agriculture (NJDA), and Rutgers Cooperative Extension (RCE), was held from February 4 – 6 at Harrah’s Resort and Waterfront Conference Center in Atlantic City, NJ. Each year, RCE plays a leading […]
Curiosity Cultivates Solar Solutions: Innovating Agrivoltaics for a Sustainable Future
Written by Aleen Mirza, intern in the Office of Climate Action and SEBS’26 (Environmental Policy, Institutions, and Behavior major), profiles Rutgers Climate and Energy Institute (RCEI) affiliate Dunbar Birnie. Curiosity may have killed the cat, but for Rutgers Climate and Energy Institute (RCEI) affiliate Dunbar Birnie, it sparked a decades-long passion for solar energy and […]
2025 Climate and Weather Day Students Learn From the Best
Students in grades 9–11 from across NJ attended Climate and Weather Day 2025 with the Meteorology program at the Rutgers School of Environmental and Biological Sciences on March 1. The day included a schedule of talks, activities, and demonstrations designed to introduce students to the world of meteorology and atmospheric science. Speakers included Mike Lee, […]
2025 New Jersey Youth Institute Attracts Record Turnout
A record turnout of high school students attended the 9th annual New Jersey Youth Institute on March 7 at the School of Environmental and Biological Sciences (SEBS). This event, a partnership with the World Food Prize Foundation engages students in considering critical issues of global food security. A 37 percent increase in attendance from last […]
