School of Environmental and Biological Sciences
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.
From the Classroom to the Laboratory
Two semesters of experiential learning in Rutgers’ food packaging laboratory helped Daniel Burd transform classroom knowledge into award-winning research with real-world applications for the food industry.
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
New varieties of oysters that have become an important part of the global aquaculture industry have earned Rutgers researcher Ximing Guo a 2026 Edison Patent Award from the Research & Development Council of New Jersey (RDNJ).
Turf professionals from across the United States and abroad gathered this summer for the 2026 Rutgers Turfgrass Research Field Days, where they explored the latest advances in turfgrass science and management while engaging directly with Rutgers researchers, faculty, staff, and students.
Summer 2026 marked a significant milestone for the School of Environmental and Biological Sciences (SEBS) Educational Opportunity Fund (EOF) Program as Solid GEMS General Education in Mathematics and Science celebrated 40 years of preparing students for success in the sciences.
Upcoming Academic Seminars
Friday, October 02, 2026, 9:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. | Foran Hall, Room 138A, New Brunswick
Friday, October 02, 2026, 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. | Online and Thompson Hall, Room 206, New Brunswick
Monday, October 05, 2026, 3:45 p.m.-4:45 p.m. | Marine & Coastal Sciences, Room 102, New Brunswick
