“At the end of the day, the more connections you have with other colleagues, the bigger the difference you can make at Rutgers.” This is the ethos behind the ‘SEBS/NJAES Field Trips’ according to the SEBS Office of Finance and Administration, which is piloting this new initiative. With these quarterly trips, they hope to connect on-campus SEBS/NJAES faculty and staff …
An article from Inside Climate News examines why United Nations climate negotiations (COP meetings) repeatedly fail to produce the rapid, transformative action needed to address the climate crisis. The piece argues that the rules, culture, and structure of the UNFCCC are designed to preserve consensus and process—not progress—resulting in negotiations that favor powerful countries and maintain the status quo. A …
Khizar Anjum, a doctoral student and graduate research assistant in the School of Engineering Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) was among 10 researchers recognized by the Rutgers University Office for Research at its October 2025 Rutgers Innovation Awards (RIA)Ceremony. This is the second year of the university-wide awards, which honor the achievements of researchers who have developed novel …
The Retreat captures the perspectives of scientists as rising sea levels threaten a Rutgers research site Marine scientists in Tuckerton, N.J., are witnessing firsthand how rising ocean waters will one day permanently shut down their research station. The researchers share their thoughts on eventually losing this critical hub of marine and coastal research in Marine Field Station: The Retreat, a 10-minute documentary made by a …
RCEI affiliate Eric Lam, Distinguished Professor in the Department of Plant Biology, was the recipient of the Agriculture Innovation Award at the Rutgers Office of Research banquet on Oct 7, celebrating the 2025 awards winners with peers, industry executives and Rutgers University leadership. The Rutgers Innovation Awards, hosted by the Rutgers Office for Research for the second year in a …
Rutgers School of Environmental and Biological Sciences (SEBS) recently welcomed students from the prestigious Governor’s STEM Scholars program for an immersive day of scientific exploration and sustainability-focused learning. The program was hosted at the Ludwig Global Village Living Learning Center and featured a full day of activities focused on the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. The Governor’s STEM Scholars program is designed to engage …
Congratulations to the eight RCEI affiliates receiving a 2025 SEBS/NJAES Excellence Award! Each recipient exemplifies the spirit of excellence, collaboration, and dedication that defines the SEBS/NJAES community. See the full list of awardees here.
An article from The Banner Newspaper discusses how large corporations like Microsoft use public relations and branding strategies to shape public perceptions of their environmental impact, even as their emissions continue to rise. The piece centers on a lecture delivered by RCEI Affiliate Melissa Aronczyk, a Professor of Media Studies at Rutgers University and co-author of A Strategic Nature: Public …
RCEI affiliate Mark Aakhus is an internationally renowned expert in the relationship between communication, argumentation and design in digital society Rutgers University-New Brunswick officials have appointed Associate Dean for Research and Professor of Communication Mark Aakhus, RCEI affiliate, as interim dean of the School of Communication and Information (SC&I). Aakhus succeeded Dafna Lemish, who served as interim dean from July 2022 to July 2025. “The staff …
As a co-principal investigator on a National Science CFIRE (Advancing Cell-Free Systems Toward Increased Range of Use-Inspired Applications) initiative, RCEI affiliate Yalin Li, an assistant professor in the School of Engineering Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE), has received $629,000 from a $7.8 million team grant. The NSF has awarded more than $32 million in grants to four teams that …
