SEBS and NJAES Community Chronicle

September 2026

Kelly Shanklin

New Face on Campus

Kelly Shanklin SEBS'30

First-year student brings persistence, resilience and a passion for biology to Rutgers as a student-athlete pursuing pre-med studies. Read more

Daniel Burd

Experiential Learning

Daniel Burd SEBS'26

Two semesters of experiential learning helped budding food scientist advance industry research and earn a prestigious award. Read more

Community

Industry professionals connected with Rutgers researchers and explored practical innovations shaping turfgrass management across golf courses, sports fields and landscapes. Read more

Turfgrass Field Days
Global

Shellfish geneticist Ximing Guo conducts research advancing shellfish breeding and strengthening disease resistance, growth, genetic diversity and commercial potential for oyster aquaculture in the region. Read more

Ximing Guo shellfish research
Research

Rutgers entomologist Dana Price CC'01, GSNB'15 explores an unconventional way to detect genetic evidence of pathogens, potentially strengthening early warning systems for emerging health threats. Read more

Dana Price
Global

Charlene Guo SEBS'27 expanded her environmental research in Germany, exploring mining-related contamination and gaining experience with heavy metals, sediments and groundwater. Read more

Charlene Guo

The 2nd annual, week-long program brought together researchers working on ocean and fisheries governance, energy justice, Indigenous land rights, food systems and climate policy from institutions across the United States and the globe. Read more

Sustainability Governance
Memoriam

RU COOL? What did Rutgers turfgrass have to do with this year's World Cup tournament? Learn all about it and cheer on your Scarlet Knights at the Homecoming & Family Weekend Tailgate this Saturday, October 3. Register today

Rutgers Homecoming


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