Rutgers School of Arts and Sciences

Are you a sophomore or junior and the first in your family on the path to a college degree? Ready to build connections and reach your goals? ? Apply for SAS First Together: Connecting First-Generation Students and Alumni! This new mentorship program connects first-gen SAS students with both peers and alumni mentors who’ve been in your shoes. From February to May 2025, meet up just a few hours per month—flexible, hybrid format. ?? Build supportive connections ?? Get guidance on career planning, purpose, and belonging ?? Discover resources and opportunities for growth Don’t miss out! Apply by Friday, Nov. 15, 2024. Click the link in bio to get started! Click this link to apply ?? https://lnkd.in/eMjiD2Vr

Asa Rennermalm’s research mission takes her to the territory known as ground zero for climate change: Greenland ???? The geography professor’s understanding of how global warming is affecting Greenland’s ice sheet has led this year to a high-level, international collaboration with Arctic researchers who bring expertise in fields such as public health, Indigenous communities, and inequality. Rennermalm is one of 20 scholars from eight nations selected for the U.S. State Department’s prestigious Fulbright Arctic Initiative. “This is super exciting to me,” Rennermalm said. “This is the interdisciplinary approach we need to solve the big questions of the 21s century. Read the full story of her journey and groundbreaking collaborative work! ?? https://lnkd.in/e7rNtJsP

Feeling uncertain about your future? You’re not alone! Join us for a relaxed night of fun, food, and real talk with alumni who’ve been in your shoes. Whether you're anxious about career paths or navigating the workplace, we’re here to help you find your direction. Hear from recent grads, unlock the "hidden superpowers" of an SAS degree, and build the confidence you need to thrive. Let’s navigate the future together! ?? Link to register ? https://lnkd.in/eGcrPCBW

Last week from Oct. 21-25, we celebrated the resilience and achievements of our transfer student community and the incredible professionals who support them ? We focused on empowering our transfer students by connecting them with peers, campus resources, and opportunities that drive their academic, personal, and professional success. Here’s to fostering a campus where all students feel at home! #NationalTransferStudentWeek ??

On this day: Professor Selman Waksman (RC1915, ‘16) made history with his Nobel Prize-winning discovery of streptomycin—the first antibiotic to fight tuberculosis. ?? In 1900, TB was the deadliest disease in the U.S., claiming 147,000 lives yearly. Thanks to Waksman’s breakthrough, TB deaths dropped by over 90% by the 1960s.

Join us for an inspiring lecture by Bishop William J. Barber II, author of the acclaimed book White Poverty and Director of the Center for Public Theology and Public Policy at Yale Divinity School ???? Bishop Barber will challenge the traditional view of poverty and show how poor and low-income Americans, who make up a third of the electorate, hold the power to transform the national conversation. Don’t miss this powerful discussion on what’s possible for America’s future! ???? RSVP ?? https://lnkd.in/dqWGzt8e

Nothing like reuniting with fellow alumni at the School of Arts and Sciences tailgate! ???? So much pride in our Rutgers Scarlet Knights, now 4-0! From old friends to new memories, we celebrated in true RU style. Let's keep the momentum going, RU RAH RAH! ??

Undergraduate students who want to engage in real scientific research will find plenty of opportunities at Rutgers University–New Brunswick. Just ask Dr. Jennifer Sun who took full advantage of our Aresty Research Center for Undergraduates at Rutgers University when she was an undergrad. Dr. Sun says the Aresty program changed the course of her studies, career, and life. She wrote her first (successful!) grant proposal as a freshman. Throughout her undergraduate career at #RutgersNB she participated in research that spanned so many branches of science—from learning about insects and their parasites, to what she calls “hardcore chemistry,” to studies on dementia. And she developed long-lasting relationships with faculty mentors including Distinguished Professor G. Charles Dismukes. "All those experiences helped me to have the tenacity to be a scientist and realize that science was what I wanted to do," Dr. Sun said recently. After graduating #RutgersNB in 2013 with a BA in Molecular Biology and Biochemistry, she went on to Yale where she earned her MS and Ph.D. in Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology—and now she is back at Rutgers as a Presidential Postdoctoral Research Fellow. Perhaps best of all, Dr. Sun is giving back by mentoring students in her lab through Aresty and other undergraduate research programs we offer, like the Research in Microbiology Program. These photos show her with two of those students: Tia Hart, a junior majoring in Biology who plans to earn her Ph.D. in either cancer or infectious disease research, and Nicholas Johnson, a Microbiology major who plans to work in the industrial microbiology field after he graduates in January. #RutgersNB prides itself in offering outstanding hands-on learning opportunities for our students, no matter their interests. Aresty and the Research in Microbiology Program are wonderful examples, and Dr. Sun and her students show how important they are in fostering student success.

Calling all Rutgers School of Arts and Sciences alumni! ?? Show off your Scarlet Pride at our exclusive TAILGATE PARTY before the Rutgers vs. Washington BIG10 Blackout game! Whether you attended SAS or one of our legacy schools—Douglass, Livingston, Rutgers, or University Colleges—this is your chance to reconnect, celebrate, and party with alumni from across the generations. Let’s make it a game day to remember! ???? Link to RSVP ?? https://lnkd.in/eN_s4cQy

Join us for an exciting opportunity to connect with fellow alumni and meet the Executive Dean, Juli Wade, at this exclusive event. Don't miss out on the chance to network and engage with your peers ?? RSVP: https://lnkd.in/dtZC6GAB ??