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Category: Biology

Dr. Restaino Fox29 jellyfish interview

Environmental Science and Management alum talks jellyfish with Fox29

Dr. Dena Restaino talks about the discovery of small, dangerous clinging jellyfish in a North Wildwood pond.

Matthew Khan releasing turtle into the wild

The Power of Perseverance

Montclair State alumnus to serve country with dream EPA job

jellyfish at the aquarium

We aren’t the only ones returning to the Jersey Shore

Dr. Paul Bologna, Biology, along with students from his lab, have gone to the shore in search of clinging jellyfish.

STEM teachers going to teach in Passaic

City of Passaic Recruits Three Graduating Seniors to Teach in their District

Steven Herrera, Valeria Montoya, and Lauren Shahine have a lot in common: the three are graduating this spring as STEM teachers, and they are all off to teach in the City of Passaic.

Emma Akuffo

Emma Akuffo intends to make the world a healthier place

The biology and child advocacy and policy major has already started a non profit and is heading to Harvard to continue her education.

Spartina Marsh in the Barnegat Bay

University receives portion of $10 million in funding for Barnegat Bay improvements

The NJDEP designated $300,000 to the University for restoration and enhancement of submerged aquatic vegetation in the bay.

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Montclair State University joins the Open Synthesis Network

Dr. John Siekierka and Dr. David Rotella will now offer graduate and undergraduate students the opportunity to participate in “real” drug discovery for neglected diseases through the Sokol Institute.

Feature image for Professor provides insight into a jellyfish displaced by Hurricane Florence

Professor provides insight into a jellyfish displaced by Hurricane Florence

Dr. Paul Bologna talks about the Blue Button jellyfish indigenous to southern waters.

Feature image for Biology Professor Receives Grant Supporting Cancer Treatment Research

Biology Professor Receives Grant Supporting Cancer Treatment Research

Dr. Carlos Molina has been awarded a $1.3 Million NIH Research Advancement Grant

Dr. Bologna speaking with CBS regarding the clinging jellyfish in NJ.

Officials Issue Warning For Clinging Jellyfish In New Jersey

CBS features Dr. Paul Bologna, Director of the Marine Biology and Coastal Sciences Program, as the clinging jellyfish issue continues in NJ waters.

Feature image for NJTV video featuring Biology professor passes 1 million views

NJTV video featuring Biology professor passes 1 million views

Dr. Paul Bologna discusses the Portuguese Man-of-War in New Jersey in this news piece from 2015.

Erika Bernal Presenting at the 47th Benthic Ecology Meeting

Marine Biology Master’s student awarded Tibor T. Polgar Fellowship

Erika Bernal was awarded her fellowship to further her research on microplastics and oyster filtering.