Rutgers Media Relations

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.