NJAES Announces New Director of Research
Josh Kohut, professor in the Department of Marine and Coastal Sciences, has been appointed NJAES Director of Research and SEBS Dean of Research, effective January 1. In his new role, Kohut will oversee all aspects of the experiment station’s research portfolio and work across the New Brunswick campus to support Rutgers land-grant mission. Read more »
Cooperative Extension SNAP-Ed Team Wins Rutgers Outstanding Service Award
The SNAP-ED Team of RCE’s Family and Community Health Sciences Department won a Rutgers Outstanding Service Award for displaying a demonstrated commitment to moving society toward a greater common good and encourage constructive collaboration in service to our local and global communities. Read more »
RCE Associate Director Kathleen Howell Recognized with Rutgers Gateway Award
Kathleen Howell, Associate Director of Administration and Personnel for Rutgers Cooperative Extension, won a Rutgers Gateway Award and was celebrated for her efforts that have positively shaped tens of thousands of New Jerseyans’ experience with Rutgers in their own communities. Read more »
Rutgers-managed Forest Brought Under Additional Protection of National Organization
Mettler’s Woods, deemed a “sanctuary of biodiversity,” was chosen for preservation by the Old-Growth Forest Network. The woods, one of the state’s last remaining virgin forests, is part of a 500-acre preserve that is managed by Rutgers Department of Ecology, Evolution, and Natural Resources. Read more »
Professor and Research Team Win Rutgers Agriculture Innovation Award
Professor James White and his research team were presented the Agriculture Innovation Ward at the inaugural Rutgers Innovation Awards, which recognize researchers who have translated world-class research into an invention or innovation that would benefit society. Read more »
What is the New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station?
The New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station (NJAES) is an integral component of Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey. The experiment station provides a diverse range of research, extension, and education programs that serve the people of New Jersey and the urban, suburban, and rural communities in which they live. Through its Cooperative Extension offices in all 21 New Jersey counties, dedicated 4-H agents, Extension specialists, Family & Community Health Sciences educators, and Agriculture and Natural Resources agents work to serve New Jersey residents in every area of the state. Read More About NJAES »
NJAES Strengthens Rutgers' Commitment to Excellence
By advancing research-driven partnerships, high-impact learning, and community engagement; the New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station solves major challenges to deliver social, economic, and cultural prosperity.
Academic Excellence
Rutgers students have access to hands-on, experiential learning across NJAES units under the mentorship and scholarly excellence of faculty, specialists, and extension agents, leading to real work experience and fostering successful post-graduate careers.
Beloved Community
NJAES research across the campus and at its off-campus stations, coupled with the partnerships fostered by Rutgers Cooperative Extension across all 21 New Jersey counties, enables a strong foundation of community engagement and collective health and wellness.
Common Good
The research conducted at NJAES is dedicated to improving the quality of life for all New Jersey residents. The innovative solutions developed here can be applied to some of the world’s biggest challenges, impacting communities far beyond the Garden State.
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NJAES Events
February 18 · Tuesday
- Advanced Wastewater Collection Systems
- Environmentally Preferable Purchasing – How and Why?
- Writing Skills for Utility and Operations Personnel
- Using RADIUS to Submit Air Permits and Emission Statements (Day 1 of 2)