Welcome to the Spring Issue of Working Together
For more than 120 years, Johnson & Johnson and Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, have collaborated on educational, scientific, and public service endeavors. Now we are working together to expand research ties, create career and educational opportunities, and enhance awareness of the scope and legacy of the relationship between the two organizations. Email us your feedback and suggestions at rujnjpartnership@rutgers.edu.
Rutgers and J&J Connections
J&J, Rutgers Put Local Students on Path to Success
Saturday Scholars Academy
For many years now, J&J has provided financial assistance to the New Brunswick Saturday Scholars Academy, a program run by Rutgers' Office for Diversity and Academic Success in the Sciences (ODASIS). During the academic year, 11th-grade students from New Brunswick High School and the New Brunswick Health Sciences Technology High School attend Saturday classes that introduce them to experimental science in laboratory and classroom settings and prepare them for eventual careers in science through college attendance.
Saturday Scholars Academy
For many years now, J&J has provided financial assistance to the New Brunswick Saturday Scholars Academy, a program run by Rutgers' Office for Diversity and Academic Success in the Sciences (ODASIS). During the academic year, 11th-grade students from New Brunswick High School and the New Brunswick Health Sciences Technology High School attend Saturday classes that introduce them to experimental science in laboratory and classroom settings and prepare them for eventual careers in science through college attendance.
Bridge to Employment
J&J's Bridge to Employment Program has helped prepare high school students throughout the nation for careers in the health sciences. Kamal Kahn, the acting director of Rutgers' ODASIS, runs the New Brunswick site for the program. The program selected its first group of New Brunswick high school students for the four-year program in October 2008.
J&J's Bridge to Employment Program has helped prepare high school students throughout the nation for careers in the health sciences. Kamal Kahn, the acting director of Rutgers' ODASIS, runs the New Brunswick site for the program. The program selected its first group of New Brunswick high school students for the four-year program in October 2008.
Future Scholars Program
A pilot program designed to expose students in the Rutgers Future Scholars program to nontraditional careers will have its first event at J&J's corporate headquarters in New Brunswick on March 30. Several J&J employees will speak about their jobs, how their departments are important to J&J, and how they prepared for their careers. About 25 New Brunswick and Piscataway students will attend the event, which developed from conversations between Clarence Bone of J&J's Office of Corporate Controller; Aramis Gutierrez, director of the Rutgers Future Scholars program; and Eve Sachs, special assistant to the program.
Rutgers President Richard L. McCormick announced the creation of the Rutgers Future Scholars program in the fall of 2007. The program gives students entering eighth grade in Camden, Newark, New Brunswick, and Piscataway an opportunity for academic, social/cultural, and career development support throughout their high school years. The students who successfully complete the precollege initiative and are admitted to Rutgers receive a scholarship covering the cost of their tuition for four years.
A pilot program designed to expose students in the Rutgers Future Scholars program to nontraditional careers will have its first event at J&J's corporate headquarters in New Brunswick on March 30. Several J&J employees will speak about their jobs, how their departments are important to J&J, and how they prepared for their careers. About 25 New Brunswick and Piscataway students will attend the event, which developed from conversations between Clarence Bone of J&J's Office of Corporate Controller; Aramis Gutierrez, director of the Rutgers Future Scholars program; and Eve Sachs, special assistant to the program.
Rutgers President Richard L. McCormick announced the creation of the Rutgers Future Scholars program in the fall of 2007. The program gives students entering eighth grade in Camden, Newark, New Brunswick, and Piscataway an opportunity for academic, social/cultural, and career development support throughout their high school years. The students who successfully complete the precollege initiative and are admitted to Rutgers receive a scholarship covering the cost of their tuition for four years.
J&J Helps University Roll Out Scarlet Carpet for Rutgers Day 2010
More than 2,000 faculty, staff, and students representing 245 academic units, 66 administrative units, and 66 student organizations are involved in producing Rutgers Day, to be held Saturday, April 24. Last year, more than 50,000 attendees had the opportunity to experience their state university firsthand and to better comprehend the distinct and important role Rutgers plays within New Jersey, thanks in part to J&J's sponsorship. When Rutgers rolls out the scarlet carpet for Rutgers Day 2010, J&J will again be a loyal supporter of the free event, which will include hundreds of exhibits and activities for the whole family to enjoy. Join the fun at Rutgers Day on April 24.
More than 2,000 faculty, staff, and students representing 245 academic units, 66 administrative units, and 66 student organizations are involved in producing Rutgers Day, to be held Saturday, April 24. Last year, more than 50,000 attendees had the opportunity to experience their state university firsthand and to better comprehend the distinct and important role Rutgers plays within New Jersey, thanks in part to J&J's sponsorship. When Rutgers rolls out the scarlet carpet for Rutgers Day 2010, J&J will again be a loyal supporter of the free event, which will include hundreds of exhibits and activities for the whole family to enjoy. Join the fun at Rutgers Day on April 24.
Research News
Rutgers, Woods Hole Researchers Find Culprit in Mysterious Phytoplankton Death
Scientists from Rutgers and the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution have found a chemical culprit responsible for the rapid, mysterious death of phytoplankton in the North Atlantic Ocean. This same chemical may hold unexpected promise in cancer research.
Scientists from Rutgers and the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution have found a chemical culprit responsible for the rapid, mysterious death of phytoplankton in the North Atlantic Ocean. This same chemical may hold unexpected promise in cancer research.
NJ Center for Biomaterials Developing Sprayable Wound Dressing
Researchers at the New Jersey Center for Biomaterials at Rutgers are developing a sprayable liquid wound dressing that an injured warrior could apply with one hand in a combat setting. The spray forms a tough hydrogel in seconds that conforms to the wound without sticking to it when removed.
Researchers at the New Jersey Center for Biomaterials at Rutgers are developing a sprayable liquid wound dressing that an injured warrior could apply with one hand in a combat setting. The spray forms a tough hydrogel in seconds that conforms to the wound without sticking to it when removed.
J&J Study Shows Patients with Heart Rhythm Disorder Have Better Outcomes with Catheter Ablation
Patients with a common heart rhythm disorder, atrial fibrillation, who were treated with catheter ablation using the NaviStar® ThermoCool® catheter demonstrated significantly better outcomes at one year compared with those receiving drug therapy, a study found.
Patients with a common heart rhythm disorder, atrial fibrillation, who were treated with catheter ablation using the NaviStar® ThermoCool® catheter demonstrated significantly better outcomes at one year compared with those receiving drug therapy, a study found.
Rutgers Research: Fast Fact
Rutgers University Cell and DNA Repository is the largest university-based repository of DNA and cell lines in the world. Learn more about research at Rutgers.
Rutgers University Cell and DNA Repository is the largest university-based repository of DNA and cell lines in the world. Learn more about research at Rutgers.
Educational Opportunities at Rutgers
Master of Business and Science Degree at Rutgers
Professionals meet 21st-century challenges
The combination of the global economic crisis and growing international competition in science innovation has created a demand for professionals who possess a unique skill set—a balance of scientific training and business savvy.
The state university is helping professionals respond to the evolution and complexities of modern industries and business with a new graduate degree: Rutgers' Master of Business and Science (MBS). The innovative degree program, recently approved by the New Jersey Presidents' Council, is designed to allow working adults and full-time students to pursue coursework in science, engineering, and management while developing workplace skills highly valued by employers.
Professionals meet 21st-century challenges
The combination of the global economic crisis and growing international competition in science innovation has created a demand for professionals who possess a unique skill set—a balance of scientific training and business savvy.
The state university is helping professionals respond to the evolution and complexities of modern industries and business with a new graduate degree: Rutgers' Master of Business and Science (MBS). The innovative degree program, recently approved by the New Jersey Presidents' Council, is designed to allow working adults and full-time students to pursue coursework in science, engineering, and management while developing workplace skills highly valued by employers.
Summer Session at Rutgers
It isn’t too early to plan your summer courses at Rutgers. Summer Session registration began on February 22!
It isn’t too early to plan your summer courses at Rutgers. Summer Session registration began on February 22!
Rutgers Offers Wealth of Summer Camps
Springtime leads to thoughts of summer and the end of the school year. Rutgers offers a variety of summer programs in the arts, academics, athletics, and more for children and teens.
Springtime leads to thoughts of summer and the end of the school year. Rutgers offers a variety of summer programs in the arts, academics, athletics, and more for children and teens.
Continuing Education at Rutgers
Rutgers offers many continuing education courses. To find one that interests you, visit http://ce1766.rutgers.edu.
Rutgers offers many continuing education courses. To find one that interests you, visit http://ce1766.rutgers.edu.
Rutgers Cooperative Extension Spring Workshops
Learn how to build a rain barrel and much more.
Learn how to build a rain barrel and much more.
Events and Exhibits
On View at the Zimmerli Art Museum
Johnson & Johnson is a corporate member of the Jane Voorhees Zimmerli Art Museum. Its support underwrites exhibitions, educational programs, and publications. In recognition of its support, Johnson & Johnson employees enjoy free admission to the museum and other benefits.
Johnson & Johnson is a corporate member of the Jane Voorhees Zimmerli Art Museum. Its support underwrites exhibitions, educational programs, and publications. In recognition of its support, Johnson & Johnson employees enjoy free admission to the museum and other benefits.
The Zimmerli Museum continues its Art After Hours program this year. Held from 6 to 9 p.m. the first Wednesday of every month, Art After Hours events are free to students, faculty, staff, and Zimmerli members and $3 to the general public. The 2010 series will complement the museum's innovative exhibitions with lectures, music and dance performances, exhibition tours, poetry slams, films, performance art, and more. Light refreshments are served.
On View at the J&J World Headquarters Gallery
- Employee Art Exhibit, through March 15
- New Jersey artist Cheng-Hsin Hu, March 19–April 26
- Paul Lachenauer, March 22–May 21
- New Jersey artist Maureen Chatfield, April 30–June 7
- New York Society of Women Artists, May 26–July 26
Author to Discuss Work
New York Times best-selling author Megan McCafferty will read from and discuss her work at 8 p.m. on March 24, Rutgers Student Activities Center, 613 George Street, New Brunswick.
New York Times best-selling author Megan McCafferty will read from and discuss her work at 8 p.m. on March 24, Rutgers Student Activities Center, 613 George Street, New Brunswick.
Lecture on Fetal Exposure to Toxicants
A free lecture, “Drug Transporters at the Maternal-Fetal Interface: Influence on Gestational Exposure to Toxicants,” will be given at 9:15 a.m. on March 26, Foran Hall (on Rutgers' G.H. Cook Campus), 59 Dudley Road, New Brunswick.
A free lecture, “Drug Transporters at the Maternal-Fetal Interface: Influence on Gestational Exposure to Toxicants,” will be given at 9:15 a.m. on March 26, Foran Hall (on Rutgers' G.H. Cook Campus), 59 Dudley Road, New Brunswick.
Film Screening
The New Jersey Film Festival Spring 2010 presents Garbage Dreams by Mai Isklander at 7 p.m. April 2, Voorhees Hall, 71 Hamilton Street, New Brunswick.
The New Jersey Film Festival Spring 2010 presents Garbage Dreams by Mai Isklander at 7 p.m. April 2, Voorhees Hall, 71 Hamilton Street, New Brunswick.
Opportunities for Community Service
Dancing for Kids
Rutgers University Dance Marathon (DM) is a 32-hour, student-run philanthropic event to raise money and increase awareness for the Embrace Kids Foundation, a nonprofit organization that aids the nonmedical needs of children with cancer and blood disorders. Over the past 11 years, DM has raised nearly $2 million for the Embrace Kids Foundation, benefiting hundreds of families in the tristate area. This year's event is being held March 27 and 28.
Rutgers University Dance Marathon (DM) is a 32-hour, student-run philanthropic event to raise money and increase awareness for the Embrace Kids Foundation, a nonprofit organization that aids the nonmedical needs of children with cancer and blood disorders. Over the past 11 years, DM has raised nearly $2 million for the Embrace Kids Foundation, benefiting hundreds of families in the tristate area. This year's event is being held March 27 and 28.
Helping Haiti
To find out about Rutgers' and J&J's Haiti relief efforts, go to http://getinvolved.rutgers.edu/programs-and-events/community-service/haiti-relief and http://www.jnj.com/connect/caring/patient-stories/help-for-earthquake-victims-in-haiti/.
To find out about Rutgers' and J&J's Haiti relief efforts, go to http://getinvolved.rutgers.edu/programs-and-events/community-service/haiti-relief and http://www.jnj.com/connect/caring/patient-stories/help-for-earthquake-victims-in-haiti/.
Walk for AIDS
J&J employees will take part in AIDS Walk New York on May 16 in Central Park and on the streets of New York City.
J&J employees will take part in AIDS Walk New York on May 16 in Central Park and on the streets of New York City.
- Rutgers and J&J Connections
- Research News
- Educational Opportunities at Rutgers
- Events and Exhibits
- Opportunities for Community Service
Newsweek's 2009 Green Rankings List ranked Johnson & Johnson third among America's 500 largest corporations.
Rutgers researchers can submit proposals for funding consideration by Johnson & Johnson's Corporate Office of Science & Technology.
A broad initiative is under way to strengthen the partnership between Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, and Johnson & Johnson. Some of the goals of this initiative are to expand research ties, enhance career and educational opportunities, and build deeper awareness of the scope and legacy of the relationship between the two organizations. This enewsletter was created to communicate information of mutual interest more effectively within our partnership.