Dr. Simon’s area of expertise is in the development of new uses of traditional crops, new crop development, aromatic and medicinal plant domestication, with a specialization in natural products such
Dena Seidel is an interdisciplinary social scientist who combines Anthropology, science storytelling and ethnographic documentary filmmaking as part of science communication and STEM learning and food systems research. Seidel has
Dr. Oscar Schofield is a biological oceanographer interested how the physics and chemistry regulates ocean ecosystems, with a primary research focus on the physiology and ecology of phytoplankton. His research
Dr. Morin is an associate teaching professor in the Department of Plant Biology. She is interested in working at the intersection of science, social science and society and also tackling
Marissa Staffen is the 4-H Agent II and County Extension Department Head for Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Essex County. Her research interests include ways to empower youth to be change
Natalia Da Silva is the Program Associate at Rutgers University for Hudson County 4-H. Her work includes teaching youth research-based, experiential educational activities and lessons that help youth develop life
Sean Feuer is an experienced editor and videographer with a strong background in educational filmmaking and science communication. After graduating from Rutgers University in 2014, he has worked on a
Dr. Kerry Vatcha is an Evaluation and Education Associate from Carleton College – Science Education and Resource Center. She works as an external evaluator for FAME’s research.