Robert Kopp, Institute of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences
SEBS
How Did Red Algae Survive in Extreme Environments?
Rutgers-led team will study algae from hot springs worldwide, including in Yellowstone National Park. Red algae have persisted in hot springs and surrounding rocks for about 1 billion years. Now, a Rutgers-led team will investigate why these single-celled extremists have thrived in harsh environments – research that could benefit environmental cleanups and the production of […]
How did red algae survive in extreme environments?
Debashish Bhattacharya – Department of Biochemistry and Microbiology
Women’s League of Rutgers Honors Two SEBS Students
The Women’s League of Rutgers University was established in 1932 and since 1983 has been giving scholarships to Rutgers New Brunswick undergraduate students who demonstrate academic excellence, a commitment to public service and financial need. On Sunday, November 8th the Women’s League of Rutgers University (WLRU) recognized and introduced the recipients of their 2020-2021 scholarship awards. […]
Aster Tataricus: A floral star in the November garden
Bruce Crawford – State Horticulturalist, Ruters Cooperative Extension
Rutgers “Scarlet Hot Sauce” Makes its Debut as Release from Exotic Pepper Project
The Exotic Pepper Project team of the Rutgers New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station (NJAES) and School of Environmental and Biological Sciences (SEBS) announced the release of a new hot sauce made from Rutgers-grown hot peppers. “Scarlet Hot Sauce” was made available to Rutgers Dining Services on October 12 in a limited first-run. The spicy concoction is a result of over two years of collaboration initiated in 2018 between the Exotic Pepper Project team, Rutgers Dining Services, […]
Rutgers-New Brunswick Addresses Food Insecurity, a Nationwide Problem on college campuses
Cara Cuite, Department of Human Ecology
Rutgers ‘Scarlet Hot Sauce’ makes its debut
Albert Ayeni, Department of Plant Biology
Tom Orton, Department of Plant Biology
Jim Simon, Department of Plant Biology
Coronavirus Today: Around the Nation and the World
Donald W. Schaffner – Department of Food Science
Veterans Day: Peter Mahoney (SEBS ’22), from Air Force Scarlet Beret to Rutgers Scarlet Knight
On November 11, we commemorate Veterans Day in tribute to the men and women who have served the United States in the armed forces. Across Rutgers, we take pride in the dedicated service of those who have served in uniform, some of them still on active duty. Playing a pivotal role in helping our veterans advance and succeed […]




