The Cushman Foundation for Foraminiferal Research, Inc., was founded in 1950 by a group of dedicated foraminiferal researchers to ensure the continued publication of the Contributions from the Cushman Laboratory for Foraminiferal Research, which was started in 1925 by Joseph A. Cushman. The stated purpose of the Foundation is “to...
Kay Bidle promoted to full Professor
Research Interests: My research explores the impact of marine microorganisms on the ocean. Marine microbes (i.e., phytoplankton, bacteria, viruses) account for >95% of all oceanic biomass and their dynamic activities drive oceanic biogeochemical cycles. Yet, we are faced with fundamental open questions about their activity, molecular diversity, and evolution. As...
Silke Severmann Awarded Tenure and Promoted to Associate Professor
Research Interests: My principal research interests lie in the cycling of metals, nutrients, carbon and sulfur as they relate to the Earth’s biogeochemical evolution. In my research I study chemical and isotopic tracers in the ocean, lakes and rivers to gain a better understanding how the interactions between physical, chemical...
SEBS Excellence Awards 2015
Bob Chant (left) has been awarded the 2015 Research Excellence Award. This award is given annually to faculty members and takes into account: Socio-economic significance of his/her research program Compatibility with Rutgers' overarching areas of academic opportunity Utilization of interdisciplinary resources Sustainability and recognition, as evidenced by grants, awards, or...