The Creation of Knowledge. Creating knowledge and transmitting it to present and future generations is the very essence of a research university. Rutgers students, both undergraduate and graduate, are exploring the human experience and the natural universe, and opening doors to new discoveries. They are following paths that prepare them to become tomorrow's innovators and leaders.
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Undergraduate Research at Aresty Symposium and Poster Session
Rutgers undergraduates conduct original research with senior faculty members as early as their first and second years, often under the auspices of the Aresty Research Center for Undergraduates.
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Marine Scientists Marry a Robot and a Hydrophone to Track Fish
A new underwater vehicle with a sophisticated hydrophone (an underwater microphone) will be helping Rutgers marine scientists track fish movements in New Jersey’s coastal estuaries beginning in the spring.
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Astronomers Find Spiral Galaxy Ancestors
Gazing into the farthest reaches of the universe, an international team of astronomers led by a Rutgers professor has discovered galaxies that are ancestors of spiral galaxies like our Milky Way.
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Transportation Research Focuses on Implications of Public Transit for New Jersey
Findings presented in a new research study by the Alan M. Voorhees Transportation Center (VTC) underscore the positive benefits derived through public transportation.
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Rutgers Research Prepares Voters for 2008 Presidential Election
The United States political system is a key research and teaching focus at Rutgers. The university’s pursuits in this area become increasingly important to the public as the 2008 presidential campaign proceeds.
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Rutgers Faculty Research World War II
Rutgers is a center of original World War II scholarly research and a significant archive of oral histories about the war. Ken Burns’ recent PBS documentary is reawakening interest in this conflict.
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Rutgers Scientists Preserve and Protect Foods Naturally
Rutgers scientists used natural antimicrobial agents derived from sources such as cloves, oregano, thyme and paprika to create novel biodegradable polymers to block bacterial biofilms on food.
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