About the Aresty Research Center
Fostering undergraduate research at Rutgers–New Brunswick
About Us
The Aresty Research Center provides information, services, programs, and undergraduate research funding on a competitive basis to New Brunswick/Piscataway students in all colleges, of any academic year and any major, with the goal of supporting and encouraging their involvement in and understanding of research. Since our inception, we have worked with over 2,000 students and 1,500 faculty members across all academic disciplines and have provided approximately $2.2 million in support of undergraduate research.
Mission and Goals
The mission of the Aresty Research Center is to support undergraduate research at Rutgers University.
Our goals are as follows:
- to foster student curiosity about and participation in the process of research;
- to facilitate mentoring relationships between faculty and students;
- to expose a wider audience beyond the university to undergraduate research products;
- to serve as a clearinghouse of undergraduate research opportunities at Rutgers–New Brunswick;
- and to support the incorporation of research experiences in the classroom.
Our History
In 2004, Jerome and Lorraine Aresty pledged $4 million toward the establishment of a program to encourage and support undergraduate research at Rutgers–New Brunswick. Jerome, a 1951 Rutgers College graduate, and his wife, Lorraine, recognized the importance of connecting accomplished faculty members with bright undergraduates beyond the confines of the classroom. The Aresty Research Center was created. Since the 1970s, Mr. and Mrs. Aresty have made extraordinary contributions to many of Rutgers’ programs and facilities including the Zimmerli Art Museum, the Alexander Library, the Henry Rutgers Scholars Fund, the Rutgers College Academic Excellence Fund, and athletics.
In 1992, the Arestys established their first scholarship program, the Jerome and Lorraine Aresty Scholarship; and in 2001, they created the Jerome and Lorraine Aresty Undergraduate Research Scholars Program which provides funds for students conducting Henry Rutgers Scholars theses. The generosity of Jerome and Lorraine Aresty helps some of Rutgers’ most talented students use the strong scholarly foundation acquired during their undergraduate years to establish themselves as mature and independent thinkers and scholars.
Connecting Students with Opportunities
Aresty provides a platform for students to support their research through funding as well as present their findings universitywide during our annual symposium. Faculty members across all academic disciplines partner with Aresty to identify undergraduate students to serve as research assistants as well as to secure student funding in research.
"The most meaningful part of my experience has been connecting with a diverse group of students who are equally passionate about their fields. Hearing about their research and learning from their approaches has broadened my perspective."
– Michelle Shlivko SAS'27, Cognitive Science/Computer Science major; Aresty Summer Science Program
Contact the Aresty Research Center
Alexander Library, Suite 144-146
169 College Ave
New Brunswick, NJ, 08901
Phone: (848) 932-7027