The Rutgers Climate and Energy Institute seeks to contribute to a resilient, equitable, and sustainable climate future. RCEI connects faculty, staff, and students through transformative climate change research, innovation, education, and outreach.
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The Rutgers Climate and Energy Institute seeks to contribute to a resilient, equitable, and sustainable climate future. RCEI connects faculty, staff, and students through transformative climate change research, innovation, education, and outreach.

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Climate, Energy, and Sustainability Governance


April 8, 2026 | 10:00am – 2:00pm
Cook Student Center, Multipurpose Room


This Convergence Café looks to bring together RCEI affiliate scholars and other full-time Rutgers faculty and staff to mobilize interdisciplinary teams focused on the intersection of sustainability governance and the RCEI Focus Areas.


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Slices of Insight Faculty Research on Climate and Energy Robert Mieth, Industrial and Systems Engineering Erin Sauer, Ecology, Evolution, & Natural Resources

Slice of Insight: Faculty Research on Climate & Energy


March 23, 2026 | 10:00am – 2:00pm
Food and Nutritional Sciences Building, Suite 122 (hybrid)


Come join Slices of Insight, a casual pizza lunch with short talks on climate and energy research and time to connect with colleagues.


Panel on Sustainability Impacts of AI

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What are the Sustainability Impacts of AI, and How Can we Govern them?


March 27, 2026 | 1:00pm – 5:00pm
Marine & Coastal Sciences Building — Alampi Room


Hear experts discuss their research on AI’s effects on sustainability and what it means to guide AI sustainably. Come be part of the dialogue on shaping AI.

Applications Close March 27

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RCEI Clean Energy Fellowship Program


Application Window: February 9 - March 27


The RCEI Clean Energy Fellowship Program is a prestigious, paid opportunity offered in collaboration with the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU). This fellowship is designed to provide current Rutgers graduate students specialized, hands-on experience within the clean energy sector.

Learn More & Apply

RCEI Student Travel Grants

Bianca Nogueira excavating a Myrmecocystus nest.

RCEI Student Support Fund


Applications Due: April 1, 2026


The RCEI Student Support Fund competition is now open to Rutgers Ph.D. and M.F.A. students researching climate change and energy, offering up to $1,500 for travel and related expenses to support professional and educational activities.

Learn More & Apply

Affiliate Research Highlight

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Wind Turbines and Fish: Can the East Coast Have Both?


Publication by Daphne Munroe, RCEI Affiliate


Lead author Daphne Munroe examines the relationship between offshore wind and marine life in a new study that aims to find a balance of the two in our ever-changing climate. As ocean temperatures warm and fish are pushed to new areas, using science to plan and maintain coexistence is essential for the future of shared natural resources.


Read More

Now, more than ever, we need you.

Our work has never mattered more. We all understand the stakes. The Earth continues to warm, and human and ecological communities suffer from the impacts of a changing climate. The creativity, passion, and stubborn resolve RCEI affiliates and their students have for their climate change and renewable energy scholarship persevere.

Your contributions will support graduate students and early career scholars, research programs that develop real-world solutions, and building connections between the arts and sciences.

Support RCEI Today
    Convergence Cafe Banner

    Climate, Energy, and Sustainability Governance


    April 8, 2026

    10:00am – 2:00pm
    Cook Student Center, Multipurpose Room


    This Convergence Café looks to bring together RCEI affiliate scholars and other full-time Rutgers faculty and staff to mobilize interdisciplinary teams focused on the intersection of sustainability governance and the RCEI Focus Areas.


    Image

    RCEI Clean Energy Fellowship Program


    Application Window: February 9 - March 27


    The RCEI Clean Energy Fellowship Program is a prestigious, paid opportunity offered in collaboration with the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU). This fellowship is designed to provide current Rutgers graduate students specialized, hands-on experience within the clean energy sector.

    Bianca Nogueira excavating a Myrmecocystus nest.

    RCEI Student Support Fund


    Applications Due: April 1, 2026


    The RCEI Student Support Fund competition is now open to Rutgers Ph.D. and M.F.A. students researching climate change and energy, offering up to $1,500 for travel and related expenses to support professional and educational activities.

    Learn More & Apply
    Slices of Insight Faculty Research on Climate and Energy Robert Mieth, Industrial and Systems Engineering Erin Sauer, Ecology, Evolution, & Natural Resources

    Slice of Insight: Faculty Research on Climate & Energy


    March 23, 2026 | 10:00am – 2:00pm
    Food and Nutritional Sciences Building, Suite 122 (hybrid)


    Come join Slices of Insight, a casual pizza lunch with short talks on climate and energy research and time to connect with colleagues.


    Panel on Sustainability Impacts of AI

    Image

    What are the Sustainability Impacts of AI, and How Can we Govern them?


    March 27, 2026 | 1:00pm – 5:00pm
    Marine & Coastal Sciences Building — Alampi Room


    Hear experts discuss their research on AI’s effects on sustainability and what it means to guide AI sustainably. Come be part of the dialogue on shaping AI.

    Image

    Wind Turbines and Fish: Can the East Coast Have Both? 


    Publication by Daphne Munroe, RCEI Affiliate


    Lead author Daphne Munroe examines the relationship between offshore wind and marine life in a new study that aims to find a balance of the two in our ever-changing climate. As ocean temperatures warm and fish are pushed to new areas, using science to plan and maintain coexistence is essential for the future of shared natural resources.


    Read More

    Our work has never mattered more. We all understand the stakes. The Earth continues to warm, and human and ecological communities suffer from the impacts of a changing climate. The creativity, passion, and stubborn resolve RCEI affiliates and their students have for their climate change and renewable energy scholarship persevere.

    Your contributions will support graduate students and early career scholars, research programs that develop real-world solutions, and building connections between the arts and sciences.

    Now, more than ever, we need you. 

    Support RCEI Today
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      Researching the complexities and dynamics of Earth's physical, geochemical, and biological systems.

      Human Dimensions of Climate Mitigation, Adaptation, and Resilience

      Understanding the causes of climate change, the societal, economic, and behavioral impacts of climate change, and the ways in which people and institutions respond to these changes.

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      Advancing technologies in renewable energy and energy conservation.

      Climate Change Communication and Environmental Humanities

      Raising awareness and inspiring action through the arts and humanities.

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