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The Spring 2025 4-H Ag Tech high school student cohort focused on active science projects happening in the Rutgers Department of Marine and Coastal Sciences. Topics include glider missions, glider technology and sensors, hurricane research, marine food systems, coral research, and phytoplankton. This program was supported by USDA NIFA Grant 2023-67037-41123.

“Atlantic Menhaden,” a science story by Anais, Lami, and Maya, featuring Lauren Cook, a senior PhD student in Oceanography from Rutgers Department of Marine and Coastal Sciences.

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“Following Our Food Web: Commercial Fish Distribution,” a science story by Stephen and Andrew, featuring Samantha Alaimo, a graduate student in the Oceanography Program from Rutgers Department of Marine and Coastal Sciences.

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“Riding the Storm: A Science Story on the Importance of Hurricane Research and More at Rutgers University,” a science story by Udi, Hana, and Arya, featuring Teemer Barry and Leah Hopson, graduate students in the Oceanography Program from Rutgers Department of Marine and Coastal Sciences.

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“Sensors at Sea,” a science story by Elias and Kai, featuring David Aragon, a Glider Technician and Operator from Rutgers Department of Marine and Coastal Sciences.

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“Uncovering Coastal Coral,” a science story by Breanna and Bree, featuring Kayla Cayemitte, a graduate student in the Oceanography Program from Rutgers Department of Marine and Coastal Sciences.

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“Every Other Breath: Phytoplankton’s Hidden Contribution,” a science story by Shariat and Mehak, featuring Rachel Davitt, a graduate student in the Oceanography Program from Rutgers Department of Marine and Coastal Sciences.

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“Breath of the Ocean: Introduction to Phytoplankton,” a science story by Connie and Jordan, featuring Nicole Waite, an Instrument Specialist from Rutgers Department of Marine and Coastal Sciences.

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