The Cook Community Alumni Association held its annual Distinguished Alumni Awards Luncheon on April 27, 2025, at Nielson Dining Hall on the George H. Cook Campus at Rutgers. This annual event is held during the same weekend as Rutgers Day and Ag Field Day. Awards are presented to deserving alumni who have distinguished themselves through […]
NJ State Senate Resolution Recognizes Rutgers SEBS Immersive Learning through Science Storytelling Lab for Increasing Public Trust in Science
The Rutgers School of Environmental and Biological Sciences’ Immersive Learning through Science Storytelling Lab has been honored by the New Jersey State Senate in a joint legislative resolution that describes the lab as having “established a model worthy of emulation and set a standard toward which others might strive.” On March 30, the SEBS science […]
Gloria Dominguez-Bello Among Four Rutgers Researchers Named AAAS Fellows
Gloria Dominguez-Bello, the Henry Rutgers Professor of Microbiome and Health in the Department of Biochemistry and Microbiology was named a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), one of the most distinctive honors within the scientific community. The world’s largest multidisciplinary scientific society and a leading publisher of cutting-edge research through […]
Three Nutritional Sciences Faculty Honored by the American Society for Nutrition
The American Society for Nutrition (ASN) and ASN Foundation announced the induction of the 21 members into the 2025 Class of Distinguished Fellows of ASN, the highest accolade bestowed by the society and honoring individuals for their significant contributions and outstanding lifetime achievements in the field of nutrition. Joshua Miller, professor and department chair, and […]
Two SEBS Faculty Honored by Entomology Society of America
The Entomology Society of America (ESA) has recognized Cesar Rodriguez-Saona, extension specialist in blueberry and cranberry entomology, with the Eastern Branch Award for Excellence in Integrated Pest Management (IPM) and Changlu Wang, extension specialist in urban entomology, with the Eastern Branch Distinguished Achievement Award in Extension. The awards are presented by ESA to scientists who […]
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, […]
Turfgrass Pathologist Ming-Yi Chou Wins Merle V. Adams Award
Ming-Yi Chou, turfgrass pathologist in the Department of Plant Biology, has won the 2024–2025 Merle V. Adams Award, which is presented to an assistant extension specialist faculty for excellence in extension and research. His extension program focuses on evaluating and developing efficient cool season turfgrass disease management measures. Since it was first presented in 1987, […]
RCE 2025 Conference Focuses on “Building a Culture of Communication”
Rutgers Cooperative Extension (RCE) convened its annual conference on January 14 at the Busch Student Center. Focused on the theme, “Cultivating Connection: Building a Culture of Communication,” the 2025 conference attracted more than 230 attendees from all NJAES units. RCE Director Brian Schilling welcomed conference participants and outlined the day’s goals for professional development, information […]
Immersive Learning Through Science Storytelling Lab Wins “2025 Broader Vision Award” by the Garden State Film Festival
The Immersive Learning through Science Storytelling Lab, developed by SEBS scientists, science storytellers, STEM learning researchers and youth educators, has been awarded the Broader Vision Award by the Garden State Film Festival. In early January, Diane Raver, founder of the Garden State Film Festival and Executive Director of the New Jersey Film Academy, came to […]
Plant Biology Professor James White and Team Recognized by Rutgers with Agriculture Innovation Award
James White, Professor in the Department of Plant Biology, was presented with the Agriculture Innovation Award for “innovations regarding endophytic microbes with applications in agriculture” at the first-ever Rutgers Innovation Awards that recognized researchers who have demonstrated excellence by developing a breakthrough idea, process, or technology that has the potential to improve lives and create […]
