Rutgers Hosts Leadership From the Federated States of Micronesia
NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. — As one of America’s longest serving and renowned land-grant institutions, Rutgers University empowers food producers worldwide with cutting-edge scientific expertise. The university’s acclaimed “Jersey Roots, Global Reach” initiative shines through in its exceptional partnership with the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), a vast island nation in the North Pacific.
To celebrate this landmark collaboration, Rutgers had the privilege of hosting two esteemed FSM dignitaries, Honorable Secretary Andrew Yatilman and Honorable Secretary Elina Akinaga, on September 21. Guided by Jim Simon, Dena Seidel, Ramu Govindasamy, AJ Both, Mark Robson, Roland Hagan and Julie Lockwood, the distinguished guests toured SEBS’s premier plant and marine science labs, research fields, and greenhouses, showcasing Rutgers’ advanced research facilities and innovations.