A collaborative effort led by a Rutgers chemical and biochemical engineering professor is introducing noninvasive techniques to treat cancer tumors without affecting healthy tissue?
(Dr. Silvina Tomassone)
The Office of Student Development (OSD) strives to support the students of the engineering community both professionally and personally. The OSD offers numerous pre-college programs that introduce Rutgers’ engineering program to a diverse and talented group of middle school and high school students. Current undergraduate students take advantage of the OSD’s academic advising and non-academic counseling, including support on issues as disparate as class scheduling, time management, housing, and succeeding in a rigorous and intensive engineering curriculum.
The OSD has an open-door policy that encourages students to come by Engineering B-110 whenever they need a helping hand. The OSD staff also connects students with appropriate resources around Rutgers.
In short, the OSD is here to help students succeed!
Undergraduates
- Personal/Academic Advising
The Office of Student Development has an open door policy for advising. Students can stop in anytime Monday - Friday between the hours of 8:30am and 4:30pm and speak with one of the deans or advisors. If you would like to make an appointment, please call 732-445-2687 x10.
- Educational Opportunity Fund (EOF)
The SoE EOF Program offers financial and academic assistance to low-income New Jersey residents who show potential and exhibit evidence of academic and/or creative promise, but who lack adequate resources for college. SoE EOF, with funding from the state and the college, provides students with a network of academic, financial, personal, and professional support services that are essential for success in college. For more information about the SoE EOF program, please contact Dr. Ilene Rosen or Dr. Evelyn Laffey.
- Women in Engineering Initiatives
The mission of the Rutgers University Women in Engineering Initiative (RU WEI) is to provide support for future and current female engineers and to engage various stakeholders in women in engineering programs. RU WE has four objectives: (1) to recruit young women into engineering; (2) to provide support for currently enrolled female engineering students; (3) to link various stakeholders in an effort to enhance the diversity of the engineering workforce; and (4) to contribute to existing research frameworks. For more information, please contact Candiece White and visit our website.
- Methods of Inquiry
Methods of Inquiry for Engineers (MoI) provide students with the opportunity to explore various studying, test taking, problem solving and time management techniques. Students will be exposed to various research initiatives that document learning and understanding in technical fields of study. Overall, students will develop a system of thinking strategies and critical analytical problem solving skills that are applicable across the engineering curriculum. MoI will be offered in both spring and fall semesters. Please contact Michael Brown for more information.
- Study Group & Tutoring
The Office of Student Development provides access to academic support in the classroom through study groups and tutoring. Study groups allow peers to meet weekly to study, prepare, and organize course materials with the support of graduate facilitator. Out tutoring program offers group and individual support to help strengthen knowledge of engineering concepts and strategies. To request a Study Group please fill out the Study Group Request Form. To request tutoring for an engineering course please fill out the Tutor Request Form.
- Students with Disabilities
The OSD provides student-centered and student-inclusive programming in compliance with the ADA and Section 504. All accommodations for engineering students are handled by our office. The OSD works with the university to provide services in a manner that promotes independence and inclusion in all aspects of university life. For more information on requesting accommodations, please visit our information website. University policies and procedures can be found by visiting the website.
- Scholarship Information and Application
Scholarships are awarded on the basis of academic merit, community service, as well as financial need. Scholarships are for RETURNING students only, not incoming students. Please complete the application in its entirety. It is in your best interest to provide as much information as possible for the review committee
- Engineering Education
Our Engineering Education initiative is to collaborate with colleagues and students from K-12 schools, universities/colleges, industry, government, and foundations in cultivating a diverse and talented community of engineers. We provide support and resources for K-16 educators who are interested in engineering. There are various K-12 resources for the classroom, summer and academic year programs for students, and information for parents. We welcome the opportunity to work with K-16 educators to improve the quality of engineering education for all students. Please visit our website for more information. For questions or requests, please contact Dr. Evelyn Laffey. - STEM for Education Scholarship Program
If you are an engineering or physics major, you have the unique opportunity to greatly impact our future! Share your love and knowledge of engineering and physics by becoming a high school math or physics teacher. STEM-ESP will prepare you to be America's greatest change agents. Once you graduate from the program, you will be ready to educate the next generation of innovators. Please visit our website for more information. For questions or requests, please contact Dr. Evelyn Laffey.
A place that made Rutgers School of Engineering feel smaller than it really was; due to the one on one attention of the counselors to students.
~anonymous student
Pre-College Programs
The Academy at Rutgers for Girls in Engineering and Technology is a summer program designed for middle school and high school girls to increase awareness and familiarize them with career opportunities within engineering.
The New Jersey Governor’s School of Engineering and Technology at Rutgers University is an intensive residential summer program that brings together some of New Jersey’s most talented and motivated high school students.
The Northern NJ Junior Science and Humanities Symposium (JSHS) is an annual research fair held at Rutgers University that celebrates high school students’ novel investigations in science, engineering, and mathematics.
P-12 Teacher Professional Development
A course on engineering education for pre-service physics teachers will be offered during Rutgers Summer Session I. The course will afford pre-service teachers the opportunity to learn about the exciting world of engineering through (1) Research, (2) Hands-on Projects, (3) Literature Review, and (4) Project/Lesson Development. By the end of the course, each participant should be able to give a sophisticated definition of engineering, provide examples of how to apply physics content knowledge to engineering applications, and identify various ways to infuse engineering into the standard physics high school curriculum. For more information about the class, please visit the course's website.
The Rutgers University Research Experience for Teachers in Engineering (RU RET-E) program is a professional development opportunity for K-12 teachers. For more information, please visit our website for more information.
Our Engineering Education initiative is to collaborate with colleagues and students from K-12 schools, universities/colleges, industry, government, and foundations in cultivating a diverse and talented community of engineers. We provide support and resources for K-16 educators who are interested in engineering. There are various K-12 resources for the classroom, summer and academic year programs for students, and information for parents. We welcome the opportunity to work with K-16 educators to improve the quality of engineering education for all students. Please visit our website for more information. For questions or requests, please contact Dr. Evelyn Laffey.
Office of Student Development
98 Brett Road
Piscataway, NJ 08854-8058
Phone: 732/445-2687
Fax: 732/445-5878
For any general questions or requests, please contact our office at: osd@rci.rutgers.edu
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