It was the first effective cure for tuberculosis, and won Selman Waksman the Nobel Prize for Physiology or Medicine.
Research Impact
Inspiring Solutions to Local and Global Issues
Since its establishment in 1864, the Rutgers School of Environmental and Biological Sciences has pioneered revolutionary and award-winning research that has inspired long-lasting change in scientific and local communities. We value creating a chain reaction of innovation through curiosity and discovery.
New Jersey is the only state that mandates its state land-grant university to research and recommend solutions for mosquito control.
Varieties include the Rutgers Tomato, turfgrasses, cranberries, and hybrid dogwoods.
Novel Farmland and Open Space Policies
Policies that preserve the state’s agriculture and natural resources.
Groundbreaking Technologies
Technologies such as unmanned submersible gliders track oceanic features to improve our understanding of the ocean.
