Rutgers School of Environmental and Biological Sciences (SEBS) recently welcomed students from the prestigious Governor’s STEM Scholars program for an immersive day of scientific exploration and sustainability-focused learning. The program was hosted at the Ludwig Global Village Living Learning Center and featured a full day of activities focused on the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. The Governor’s STEM Scholars program is designed to engage the next generation of STEM lea...| RUCOOL | Rutgers Center for Ocean Observing Leadership
We’re thrilled to share that Drury Thorp, one of the dedicated teachers who participated in our Palmer Station live classroom calls last year, has been named the 2025 Educator of the Year by the New Jersey Hall of Fame! Thorp is being recognized for her “innovative, student-centered teaching that inspires curiosity, deep thinking, and civic engagement.” Her commitment to creating real-world learning experiences—like connecting her students with scientists working in Antarctica...| RUCOOL | Rutgers Center for Ocean Observing Leadership
On Saturday, September 20, 2025, graduate students from the 7th cohort of the MS in Operational Oceanography (MOO) program participated in two simultaneous outreach events, reflecting the program’s commitment to public engagement and science communication. One group attended the Rutgers University Marine Field Station (RUMFS) and JCNEER 2025 Open House in southern New Jersey, while another contributed to International Coastal Cleanup Day at Brooklyn Bridge Park in New York City.| RUCOOL | Rutgers Center for Ocean Observing Leadership
Applications are now open for the Evelyn F. and William L. McKnight Brain Institute’s Gator NeuroScholars Program, an enhanced postdoctoral fellowship designed to accelerate academic research careers in the neurosciences. Through the generous support of our foundation sponsors, up to four postdoctoral associates will be selected to receive a highly competitive stipend (up to $70,000…| mbi.ufl.edu
The Trail will operate a bit differently this year due to Covid 19. For the 2020 season, the Trail will be open Friday – Sunday starting November 6. The Trail will be closed for Thanksgiving and the final day will be Saturday, November 21. The gate will open at 10 am and close at 4 pm on those dates and will be locked Monday – Thursday. Docents will be on hand to answer questions, however, we will not be providing guided field trips. When visiting the Trail, please wear a mask, for your p...| South Puget Sound Salmon Enhancement Group
My very first day of work at SPSSEG was Docent training day out at Kennedy Creek Salmon Trail. Although I have worked in one way or another in the salmon recovery field on and off for the last three years, I was enraptured as Lance described spawning behavior, a critical facet of salmon biology that I had yet to learn much about. And suddenly as I walked the trail and watched the fish in the creeks, I was filled with stark clarity – now I was privy to a secret salmon language.| South Puget Sound Salmon Enhancement Group
The Kennedy Creek Salmon Trail will open on Saturday, October 28 this year. Open through until December 3, the Trail offers an incredible learning experience for students and community members, bringing them face to face with wild Chum salmon.| South Puget Sound Salmon Enhancement Group
