New Jersey 4-H sent two youth competitors to the National 4-H Avian Bowl Championships, marking a milestone for the state’s 4-H Poultry Project and Rutgers Cooperative Extension. The competition took place in Louisville, Kentucky, on November 18–21, 2025, where Brooklyn and Cheyenne Bilge of Atlantic County 4-H received an impressive third place overall. The National […]
“Brewology: the Science Behind the Suds” Takes Place at Alumni-Owned Brewery
On October 7, 2025, SEBS alumni gathered in the loft at Flounder Brewing Co., a brewery in Hillsborough, NJ, for an event called “Brewology: The Science Behind the Suds.” The brewery, a converted 18th century barn, is owned by Cook College alumnus, Jeremy Lees CC’99, Landscape Architecture. Guests who participated in the event were treated […]
RCE 4-H Agents Recognized with National Awards at Annual Extension Banquet
Five Extension professionals with the 4-H Department of Youth Development, Rutgers Cooperative Extension, were recognized with national awards for their work supporting 4-H Youth Development in New Jersey by the National Association of Extension 4-H Youth Development Professionals this fall. The annual conference, which was held in Atlanta, GA, this year, recognized “those individuals who […]
Plant Biology Graduate Students Win Awards at Annual Meeting of National Societies
Leaders in agronomy, crops and soil sciences gathered at CANVAS 2025 from November 9-12 in Salt Lake City, Utah, to host the premier gathering of ideas, solutions and innovation from across the field of environmental sciences. CANVAS, formerly the ASA, CSSA, SSSA International Annual Meeting, provides a platform for emerging learners and leaders from industry, government agencies, and […]
William Bamka Recognized with “Distinguished Service Award” by Burlington County Board of Agriculture
On November 1, William “Bill” Bamka, agriculture and natural resources (ANR) agent, RCE of Burlington County, was recognized at the Burlington County Board of Agriculture (BOA) dinner with the board’s “Distinguished Service Award.” Bill Cutts, cranberry farmer and Burlington County BOA member, paid tribute to Bamka’s impressive accomplishments over almost three decades at Rutgers. “I’ve […]
Undergraduate Engineering Programs Earn Full Accreditation
Rutgers University-New Brunswick has earned full accreditation for all nine of its undergraduate engineering programs from the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET). ABET accreditation assures that programs meet standards to produce graduates ready to enter critical technical fields that are leading the way in innovation and emerging technologies and anticipating the welfare and […]
Michelle Infante-Casella Named “Woman of the Year” By NJ Farm Bureau
Michelle Infante-Casella, agricultural agent and department head, Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Gloucester County, was recognized as a “Woman of the Year” by the New Jersey Farm Bureau (NJFB) Women’s Leadership Committee on November 17. Infante-Casella was also recognized with a New Jersey Legislative Joint Commendation from Senator John Burzichelli, Assemblyman David Bailey, and Assemblywoman Heather […]
Connecting Campus and Coast: SEBS/NJAES Faculty and Staff Experience Rutgers’ Collaborative Impact Down the Shore
“At the end of the day, the more connections you have with other colleagues, the bigger the difference you can make at Rutgers.” This is the ethos behind the ‘SEBS/NJAES Field Trips’ according to the SEBS Office of Finance and Administration, which is piloting this new initiative. With these quarterly trips, they hope to connect […]
Rutgers Undergraduates Earn Top Honors in National Animal Welfare Judging and Assessment Competition
The Animal Welfare Judging & Assessment Competition (AWJAC) is a national, intercollegiate event that challenges students to evaluate the welfare of diverse animal species using science-based criteria. Competitors assess real-world management scenarios, score facilities, and deliver oral reasons defending their decisions. This year’s contest, hosted at Texas A&M University, featured one of the largest turnouts, […]
Scientists Map Genome of Hybrid Oyster to Advance Sustainable Aquaculture
Oysters are one of the world’s most important seafood products, with farms producing about seven million metric tons each year. Now, researchers have unlocked the complete genetic code of a special hybrid oyster, providing a valuable tool that could help improve how these shellfish are farmed. The study, published in Scientific Data, presents the first […]
