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 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 […]
SEBS Celebrates 3rd Annual “Bring Your Child to Work Day” on April 24
On April 24, the George H. Cook Campus will be buzzing with activity as the School of Environmental and Biological Sciences (SEBS) hosts the third annual “Bring Your Child to Work Day.” Inaugurated in 2023, this special event seeks to build stronger connections among faculty and staff and will again feature a variety of fun […]
Dam Renovations Provide Irrigation Source for NJAES Specialty Crop Research and Extension Center
The Rutgers NJAES Specialty Crop Research and Extension Center is one of the many off campus locations that Institutional Planning & Operations (IP&O) helps maintain at Rutgers University. Located in Cream Ridge, NJ, the facility conducts research focusing on increasing production efficiency and the protection of fruit crops from disease, including apples, strawberries, peaches and […]
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 […]
Micronesia’s Pohnpei State Endorses Landmark Food Security Policy Developed in Collaboration with SEBS Science Team
The expansive Pacific Island nation of the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) is taking bold steps to develop sustainable local food production with support from an interdisciplinary food system science team from the Rutgers School of Environmental and Biological Sciences. Pohnpei State is home to FSM’s most biodiverse ecosystems that includes many endemic species and […]
The Most Cost-Effective Approaches to Protect Against Rising Seas Are Flexible, Adaptable
In an artificial intelligence study, Rutgers and Princeton scientists conclude that solutions with built-in flexibility are superior to one-shot tactics Public officials designing seawalls, levees and other safeguards against rising seas can save money if their solutions are flexible, adapting to sea-level increases over time, according to an analysis by scientists at Rutgers and Princeton […]
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 […]
SEBS Office of Academic Programs Recognized with 2025 Student Success Champion Award
The Office of Academic Programs (OAP) at the School of Environmental and Biological Sciences (SEBS) has won the Team/Office Student Success Champion Award for 2025 for their unwavering commitment to transforming the student experience. The team was recognized at the 2025 Student Success Conference on March 6 at the Livingston Student Center. During the conference, […]
