April 2026

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Experiential Learning

Graduating SEBS plant science senior reimagined a living wall into a vibrant work of art through vision, persistence, and creative innovation. Read more

Student Success

Recipe Day

Culture and community come together in Nutritional Sciences Teaching Kitchen as students create recipes designed to serve EFNEP's under-resourced populations. Read More

Wendie Cohick Named 2026 AAAS Fellow

Animal Sciences faculty who serves as Vice Provost and Vice Chancellor for Research, Rutgers-New Brunswick, Cohick is one of eight Rutgers faculty named to the 2026 class of American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) fellows. Read more

Siobain Duffy and Team Win International Award

Professor and chair Siobain Duffy and her international research team were recognized for their global food security innovation with the Pioneering UK–US Breakthroughs Award, a distinction honoring seven collaborative teams whose work is addressing some of the world’s most urgent challenges. Read more

Marine Sciences Faculty Honored at ARIS Summit

Distinguished Professor and chair Oscar Schofield was awarded the Enduring Achievement Award for “a long and storied history of work that has demonstrated measurable and lasting societal impact.” Professor Kay Bidle was awarded the Impact Innovations Award, which recognizes leaders in developing new strategies for societal impact. Read More

NJ Youth Institute at Rutgers Marks 10 Years

Hosted by SEBS, in partnership with the World Food Prize Foundation, the NJ Youth Institute—a leading platform for high school students to engage with global food security challenges—celebrated its 10th anniversary this year. Read More

SEBS Hosts Annual "Bring Your Child to Work Day"

Now in its fourth year since its launch in 2023, the event connects the SEBS community across generations. It welcomed 60 pre-teens and teens, alongside 33 parents, for a full day of immersive, hands-on learning across the campus. Read more

Haskin Lab Strengthens Regional Oyster Industry

HSRL hosted the pivotal, annual Delaware Bay Stock Assessment Workshop, bringing together scientists, industry representatives, and resource managers to develop harvest recommendations, continuing its central role in supporting the New Jersey oyster industry. Read more

Coral Killer: Scientists Uncover New Clues About a Disease Devastating Caribbean Reefs

New Jersey Kids Care About the Planet — But Don’t Connect It to What’s on Their Plates

New Model Shows How Plants Optimize Photosynthesis From Top to Bottom of Canopy


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