Troy Shinbrot is a longtime Rutgers faculty member and currently Associate Professor in the Department of Biomedical Engineering. He also serves as Director of the Honors Academy and faculty advisor to Engineers Without Borders. But behind his academic credentials, Shinbrot has embraced an activist agenda that aligns with anti-Israel extremism on campus. From signing radical statements delegitimizing Israel’s right to exist to actively participating in pro-Hamas encampments, Shinbrot has positioned himself as a vocal supporter of campaigns that threaten campus inclusivity and safety.
Troy Shinbrot’s Actions:
Academic Roles:
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Associate Professor at Rutgers’ Department of Biomedical Engineering since 2002.
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Director of the Rutgers Honors Academy in the School of Engineering since 2008.
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Faculty advisor for Engineers Without Borders – Rutgers chapter.
Political Activism and Anti-Israel Involvement:
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May 2024: Participated in the Rutgers Gaza Solidarity Encampment, where protestors demanded divestment and echoed pro-Hamas rhetoric.
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Feb 2025: Signed a union letter stating “Zionist hegemony must end,” echoing language used in antisemitic conspiracy narratives.
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2021: Signed a Rutgers faculty letter condemning Israel for military actions without acknowledging the role of Hamas terrorism.
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Nov 2018: Criticized bipartisan legislation combating antisemitic boycotts, calling the Israel Anti-Boycott Act a “gag bill” and “a big mistake.”
Protest and Public Engagement:
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Took part in union-backed campus protests where Palestinian flags and anti-Israel signage were prominently displayed.
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Repeatedly used his academic credibility to legitimize controversial, politicized stances on Middle East conflict.
Why Troy Shinbrot Is a Problem on Campus
By lending his institutional authority to extreme, one-sided activism, Troy Shinbrot fuels an environment that alienates Jewish students and promotes hostility under the cover of political advocacy. His participation in encampments and radical union campaigns makes him a key enabler of the aggressive anti-Israel movement at Rutgers. In positions of influence over student organizations and honors programs, Shinbrot’s activism risks turning academic spaces into ideological battlegrounds—compromising Rutgers’ commitment to neutrality, inclusion, and campus safety.
