Congratulations to the 2025-2026 MOO Cohort!
Elliot Brown, Jess DeFeo, Anthony Mendoza, Conor Nixon, Patrick Spezzano, and Kayla Sullivan have successfully defended their MS in Operational Oceanography theses.
Rutgers University undergraduate Andy Garcia has completed a comprehensive independent research project optimizing coastal radar performance.
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ — Rutgers University undergraduate Andy Garcia has completed a comprehensive independent research project optimizing coastal radar performance. The electrical and computer engineering student analyzed high-frequency (HF) ocean-monitoring…
Redwing recovery: a story of global collaboration and coordination in ocean observing
On 19 May 2026, scientists, ocean modellers, navigators, and ocean observation experts came together to continue a unique mission: recovering an underwater robot that had sustained unexpected damage during an…
Distinguished Professor Ximing Guo Honored with 2026 Samuel S. Baxter Memorial Award
Ximing Guo, Distinguished Professor in the Department of Marine and Coastal Sciences (DMCS) at Rutgers University, has been honored by the Water Resources Association of the Delaware River Basin (WRA)…
Congratulations to Denise
We extend a hearty congratulations to Department Administrator staff member Denise Laible-Brucato for recently receiving the Rutgers University School of Graduate Studies (SGS) Excellence in Student Support Award. This award…
Family Science Night
BIG thank you to our graduate students Elliot, Quinton, Rachel, Kayla, Bhavyaa, and Maya. They did an amazing job at the school last night seeing ~100 parents and students for…
Rachel Davitt interviewed on NY1
Check out GPO graduate student Rachel Davitt who was interviewed by NY1 news yesterday about her research! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9RLodtpiMYk
Kayla Cayemitte
My passion for environmental science is rooted in a deep belief that people and the environment are inherently interconnected, and that science should strengthen this relationship. I am particularly drawn…
Research on the RV Solander
Oceanography graduate student Nikki Nikolova is aboard the research vessel RV Solander on the Northwest Shelf of Australia as part of the U.S. NSF-funded MINTIE project (Measuring and Modeling the…
Can Penguins Help Teach Kids About Climate Change? New Research Says Yes
Penguins waddling across Antarctic ice might seem far removed from a classroom in New Jersey, but a new study shows that these charismatic birds can be a powerful hook for…