Guided by the rhythms of the sea and the promise of discovery, Teledyne Marine and Rutgers University set Redwing, an autonomous underwater vehicle, on its journey on Friday, Oct. 10, leading to its launch into the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Martha’s Vineyard in Massachusetts. The launch marked the beginning of a five-year mission […]
Nutritional Sciences Teaching Kitchen Celebrates a Year of Success with Meaningful Collaborations
Since its renovation and grand opening just over a year ago, the Teaching Kitchen, housed on the second-floor foods lab in Davison Hall on the Cook/Douglass campus, has truly hit its stride. Staying true to the School of Environmental and Biological Sciences (SEBS) mission of hands-on, collaborative learning to life, the space has become a […]
Abbey Isaac SEBS’25 Helps Transfer Students Navigate the Journey to Rutgers
Transferring to Rutgers University from a New Jersey community college is a common and successful pathway for many students, aided by statewide articulation agreements that are designed to streamline the process. Abbey Isaac SEBS’25 has made that transition and feels she has a lot to offer other students contemplating that transfer journey. Right out of […]
Rutgers Environmental Stewards Celebrates its 20th Anniversary at Impact Summit on Nov 1
The Rutgers Environmental Stewards Program, a certificate program that trains adult volunteers on important environmental issues in New Jersey in areas such as sustainable climate change solutions, storm water management, and habitat conservation marks its 20th anniversary this year. The milestone will be celebrated at the program’s annual Impact Summit on November 1 at the […]
Using AI to Better Monitor Rising Seas and Flood Risks
Coastal communities are on the frontlines of climate change. Rising seas, stronger storms, and more frequent flooding put homes, infrastructure, and lives at risk, especially social and economically vulnerable communities, such as Puerto Rico. A new study published in Scientific Reports introduces an innovative, AI-powered framework to track and analyze coastal water levels in places […]
Cool Roofs Offer Hope Against Extreme Heat in Rural Africa
As the planet warms, communities around the world are looking for simple, affordable ways to stay safe in rising temperatures. In rural Burkina Faso, where homes can be up to 10 degrees hotter inside than the air outside, residents face dangerous heat nearly all year round. A new study, published in BMC Public Health, explored […]
SEBS Gilman Scholars Embarked on Transformative Global Experiences
Three students from the School of Environmental and Biological Sciences (SEBS) were among a record 20 Rutgers students awarded a Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship. Named in honor of the late Congressman Benjamin Gilman, a champion for international education, the scholarship was established in 2001 by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural […]
Teens Learn Urban Farming, Food Distribution While Giving Back to the Community
This article first appeared in Kearny Life Community Magazine and is reproduced with permission from the author, Jaimie Julia Winters. When teens Ester Fernandez and Zulema Vargas were looking for something to do this summer, they decided on something that would get their hands dirty while giving back to their community. “I was looking for […]
Keeping Oyster and Clam Farms Safe from Disease
A new study in Aquaculture looked at how tiny oysters and clams (called seed) can carry diseases when moved between hatcheries and farms. The authors wanted to find out which life stages are most at risk, and how careful water treatment can help protect both farmed and wild shellfish. David Bushek, an affiliate of the […]
Research Center Administrators Society Fall Meeting Showcases Innovation and Collaboration Across New Jersey’s Agricultural Research Network
Rutgers University hosted the 2025 Fall Meeting of the Research Center Administrators Society (RCAS)—a national organization dedicated to the professional development and collaboration of administrators who manage agricultural research and experiment stations across the United States. Held from September 21–24, the meeting welcomed approximately 80 participants from across the United States—from California and Florida to […]
