November 2025

Easing the transfer journey of countless Rutgers students

Student Leadership

Student-led project blended research, learning and sustainability into one beautiful upgrade for the Helyar Woods Fern Trail at Rutgers Gardens. Read more

Campus Engagement

Governor's STEM Scholars

SEBS hosted students from the prestigious program for an immersive day of scientific exploration and sustainability-focused learning. Read more

2025 Agriculture Innovation Award

Distinguished Professor Eric Lam was awarded the 2025 Agriculture Innovation Award in recognition of “demonstrated excellence by developing a breakthrough idea, process or technology that has shown its transformational potential to improve lives and create economic value.” Read more

Photo of individuals at Innovation Awards

Early-Career Scientist Award

DEENR faculty Allyson Salisbury was recognized with this ISA Award of Distinction by the International Society of Arboriculture for demonstrating “exceptional promise, with high potential to become an internationally recognized scientist.” Read more

National Distinguished Service Award

FCHS educator Shailja Mathur was honored with the 2025 Distinguished Service Award by the National Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences, the association's highest honor recognizing members who demonstrate exceptional leadership and outstanding educational programming. Read more

Unique Minor in Holistic Wellness

A multidisciplinary wellness initiative housed at SEBS, the new undergraduate minor in holistic wellness aims to equip students with the practical skills and knowledge to promote wellness in any career path. Read more

Connecting Campus and Coast

Introduced by the SEBS Office of Finance and Administration, the quarterly trips are designed to connect on-campus SEBS/NJAES faculty and staff to the university's off-campus research labs and farms across the state. Read more

Faculty and staff visit an off-campus center

Rutgers Scientist Uses Lasers to Kill Weeds

Thierry Besançon recently collaborated on field trials of a high-tech device that uses artificial intelligence and lasers to kill weeds without using chemicals, offering hope that the AI-guided technology could potentially replace herbicides on East Coast farms. Read more

A high-tech device zapping weeds in a farm

Amino Acid Shortage Disrupts Vitamin A Distribution

Groundbreaking PNAS research shows that amino acid scarcity impairs the liver’s ability to release vitamin A—an essential nutrient for humans that aids general health—into the bloodstream. Read more

Nature Can Make Urban Dwellers Healthier

Research by Rutgers ecologist Myla Aronson and co-authors shows how making cities greener and more friendly to plants and animals, an approach known as biodiversity-supporting actions, affects human health. Read more

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Keeping Oyster and Clam Farms Safe from Disease

Climate Solutions That Work for People and the Planet

Ocean Currents Act Like Underwater Highways, Delivering Food to Antarctic Wildlife

Scientists Meet in Cape Town to Plan Future Climate Intervention Research

Climate Intervention Techniques Could Reduce Nutritional Value of Crops, New Study Finds


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