School of Environmental and Biological Sciences
Congratulations, Class of 2026!
Access. Excellence. Relevance.
The School of Environmental and Biological Sciences brings together faculty, staff, and students for immersive, hands-on research and experiential learning. By connecting human and environmental health, we inspire socially responsible leaders to build a sustainable and just future.
We develop tomorrow’s solutions today.
Leaders Belong Here
SEBS both requires and provides invaluable experiential learning, which creates meaningful opportunities for students to grow from learners into leaders in the professional world. SEBS both requires and provides invaluable experiential learning, which creates meaningful opportunities for students to grow from learners into leaders in the professional world.
For students at the School of Environmental and Biological Sciences (SEBS), experiential learning is more than a graduation requirement. It is an opportunity to practically apply disciplinary knowledge, discover passions and build confidence to prepare for what comes next. For Aishlin Ingraham, that moment came in the form of a transformative summer research experience that helped shape her future as a scientist.
Marian Hollenbeck has been named a recipient of the 2026 Fred Winter Memorial Award for Excellence in Horticulture, presented by the Philadelphia Society for Promoting Agriculture (PSPA). The $3,000 scholarship will be awarded at the organization’s annual meeting in April.
By the Numbers
of SEBS students are first-generation students
in scholarships awarded to SEBS students annually
of SEBS students participate in experiential learning
A Place to Grow
Beyond the Classroom
On campus and off, you’ll discover a multitude of learning venues. From living labs, farms, gardens, and ecological preserves to the nearby Raritan River and research stations across the state, see for yourself that not all classrooms have walls.
Beyond the Country
Gain a planetary perspective through study-abroad opportunities and international research/collaboration, or by interacting with the vast faculty and student body who come to Rutgers from across the globe.
Beyond Graduation
Your SEBS education is only the beginning of a transformative process of hands-on learning that will prepare you for real-world success in a wide range of important fields.
News
Debashish Bhattacharya, Distinguished Professor in the Department of Biochemistry and Microbiology, was recognized with the Board of Trustees Award for Excellence in Research, which honors tenured faculty members who have made distinguished research contributions to their discipline and/or society at large.
Veterinarian James Dougherty’s kindness and generosity of spirit have not been limited to caring for animals. They have been in action at Rutgers for decades, both in volunteering and generous financial support of the university, particularly in the areas of LGBTQ+ issues and the Rutgers–New Brunswick Honors College.
Brooke Maslo, associate extension specialist in the Department of Ecology, Evolution and Natural Resources at Rutgers University-New Brunswick, has been named the inaugural holder of the Joanna Burger Endowed Legacy Professorship. Maslo assumed the professorship effective April 23.
Research Highlights: Advancing Plant Breeding & Bee-Friendly Practices for a Thriving Planet
