Distinguished Professor and chair of the Department of Biochemistry and Microbiology, Max Häggblom, is principal investigator of a collaborative, multinational project, “Dimensions US-China-South Africa: Establishing genetic, phylogenetic and functional mechanisms that shape the diversity of polar and alpine soil microbiomes,” funded by the National Science Foundation. Rutgers co-principal investigators are Lee Kerkhof, professor in the Department […]
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Celebration of Excellence: 2020 and 2021
On November 19, faculty, staff and students attended the 27th and 28th annual Celebration of Excellence for the School of Environmental and Biological Sciences and the New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station held at the Cook Student Center. After the pandemic put a pause on fully celebrating the 2020 awardees, it was important to include them […]
Rutgers Awarded $750,000 Multi-Institutional Grant to Develop Online Tools for Demonstrating Societal Impacts of Scientific Research
Rutgers University and the University of Missouri-Columbia recently received a $750,000 grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to develop online tools to help university researchers connect their research with society. The National Science Foundation (NSF), as part of its granting requirements, encourages researchers to provide opportunities for the public to engage and share their […]
Rutgers awarded $750,000 multi-institutional grant
Janice McDonnell – Department of 4-H Youth Development
NJ 4-H offers programs to celebrate National 4-H Week
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NJ 4-H Offers Programs To Celebrate National 4-H Week
In celebration of National 4-H Week—which runs from October 3 to October 9—the New Jersey 4-H Program is conducting a variety of programs and events open to youth (grades K-13) and adults throughout the month of October. For a list of programs and registration information visit: http://nj4h.rutgers.edu/national-4h-week/ Some of the programs scheduled include: October 3-9: […]
NATIONAL 4-H PAPER CLOVER AT TRACTOR SUPPLY SET FOR OCTOBER 6-17
National 4-H Council announced the launch of the Fall 2021 4-H Paper Clover Campaign in partnership with Tractor Supply Company (TSC). This event marks the eleventh year of collaboration between the organizations on the national in-store fundraiser, benefiting 4-H programming in New Jersey. The Fall 2021 4-H Paper Clover Campaign will take place October 6-17. […]
Hunterdon County 4-H members are preparing to observe National 4-H Week
The theme for this year’s National 4-H Week, Find Your Spark, focuses on how young people in 4-H can explore new things, develop interests, learn, practice skills, and identify their spark thus bringing out their energy and joy and allowing them to exp…
National 4-H Hall of Fame Laureates Announced
4-H has announced the names of the twenty individuals who will be inducted into the National 4-H Hall of Fame during a special ceremony to be held on Tuesday, October 12 at the Kellogg Conference Hotel at Gallaudet University in Washington, DC. The National 4-H Hall of Fame Class of 2021 Laureates who will be […]
4-H’s Rutgers Science Program Brings Youth to the Antarctica with Data Jams, Sea Ice Changes, CODAP, and Penguins
Youth learn how to interpret data, and what it means for the planet and a changing climate. As part of the annual Rutgers 4-H STEM Ambassador Program and the National 4-H From Home series, 4-H’s Rutgers Science Program provided two, one-week summer programs, in early August, entitled “Data to the Rescue: Penguins Need our Help!” […]
