Announcement by RCEI affiliate Dr. Josh Kohut, SEBS Dean of Research and NJAES Director of Research. I am pleased to announce that RCEI affiliate Dr. Jim Simon, Distinguished Professor in the Department of Plant Biology, has been appointed Faculty Director of SEBS/NJAES Core Facilities, effective July 1. In this role, Dr. Simon will provide strategic oversight and coordination across our …
New Climatologist Tracks Heat Wave, Rainstorms
An article from The SandPaper reports on the appointment of a new New Jersey state climatologist and the climate challenges currently affecting the region, including extreme heat, heavy rainstorms, and ongoing drought conditions. The piece introduces RCEI Affiliate John Krasting, who recently assumed the role after a long-serving predecessor, and explains why his work is important as the state faces …
CHAMP Initiative Combines Climate Science and Storytelling to Address Urban Heat
As summer temperatures climb, so does the risk of extreme heat—now recognized by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration as the leading cause of weather-related deaths in the United States. In cities such as Camden, where buildings, pavement, and other infrastructure trap heat and create higher temperatures than surrounding areas, understanding the impacts of urban heat has become increasingly important. …
Announcement: New Leadership at the NJ Institute for Food, Nutrition, and Health (IFNH)
Announcement by Laura Lawson, SEBS Executive Dean and NJAES Executive Director I am pleased to announce new leadership for the Institute for Food, Nutrition, and Health (IFNH), positioning the institute to further advance Rutgers University’s commitment to excellence in food, nutrition, health, and community engagement. I would like to thank the faculty members whose contributions through working groups, the IFNH …
A Historic Ocean Observatory Off the Jersey Shore Returns to Service
A state, university and industry partnership will support marine research, workforce training and coastal technology innovation A compact offshore research platform has been deployed off the Jersey Shore, revitalizing the historic Long-Term Ecosystem Observatory (LEO) site and advancing a new era of ocean research, education and marine innovation in New Jersey. Anchored about three miles offshore of the Rutgers Marine …
RUCOOL Deploys NSF-Funded Ocean Glider from Little Cayman in Partnership With CCMI
Rutgers University underwater glider RU37 is making its way northward through the Caribbean Sea toward Jamaica after being deployed last week by RUCOOL researchers in partnership with the Central Caribbean Marine Institute (CCMI) on Little Cayman. The deployment is part of an NSF-funded effort (NSF OCE-2421622) to answer a surprisingly basic question about one of the world’s most important ocean corridors: we …
Rutgers-Trained Scientist and NOAA Researcher Is Named State Climatologist
John Krasting will lead New Jersey climate office as David Robinson retires RCEI affiliate John Krasting, a Rutgers-trained climate scientist whose career has spanned broadcast meteorology, climate modeling and sea-level research, has been named the New Jersey state climatologist, succeeding RCEI affiliate David Robinson, who is retiring after 35 years in the role. Krasting, whose name is pronounced to rhyme …
What 35 Years of Watching New Jersey’s Climate Reveals
A longtime Rutgers expert explains what decades of data show about the state’s warming climate, changing storms and need for public understanding For 35 years, RCEI affiliate David Robinson, the New Jersey state climatologist and a Distinguished Professor of Geography in the School of Arts and Sciences, has helped New Jersey understand its weather and climate. As he retires from …
Congratulations to Carmelo Ignaccolo, a 2026-27 Provost Teaching Fellow
Congratulations to RCEI affiliate Carmelo Ignaccolo for his upcoming role as a 2026-27 Provost Teaching Fellow in Provost’s Teaching Fellows Program. The program supports pedagogical innovations designed to improve learning outcomes for our students. The Office of the Provost launched this initiative to support faculty excellence and student success through the adoption of new practices and redesigned courses. Find the full list …
Rutgers Department Co-Launches Educator-Community Climate Resilience Initiative
The Rutgers Department of 4-H Youth Development and the Jacques Cousteau National Estuarine Research Reserve (JCNERR) have launched a multi-year initiative designed to engage New Jersey educators, students, and community partners in climate resilience planning and action. The project is part of EduCATE (Education, Climate Awareness, Training, and Engagement), a program within New Jersey’s broader Building a Climate Ready NJ …