An article from E&E News examines the growing disconnect between worsening climate change impacts and the lack of political attention in Washington. The piece explains that while scientists are raising increasingly urgent warnings—such as accelerating global warming, shrinking Arctic ice, intensifying El Niño effects, and the potential collapse of major ocean currents—U.S. policymakers are largely focused elsewhere, particularly on energy …
Rutgers Global Grants provide seed grants to support faculty engaging in collaborative international research, partnerships, and new educational initiatives. According to Vice President for Global Affairs Eric Garfunkel, the grants reflect Rutgers’ commitment to expanding global engagement, and belief in the ability of research and education to help transform lives the world over. This year, three School of Engineering professors …
RCEI affiliate Fiorella Prada, assistant professor in the Department of Marine and Coastal Sciences, was named the 2026 Alpha Zeta Professor of the Year at the School of Environmental and Biological Sciences (SEBS). Prada was first recognized at the school’s Baccalaureate where she was presented with a certificate by Alpha Zeta. Prada joined Rutgers in November 2021 as a postdoctoral …
An article from The New York Times examines a major shift in climate science: researchers have decided to retire one of the most widely used and alarming emissions scenarios, known as RCP8.5, and replace it with updated projections. This change has sparked debate among scientists, policymakers, and the public about whether climate risks have been overstated—and how to better communicate …
For eight Rutgers students, the George Washington University Planet Forward Environmental Storyfest in April was more than a conference. It was an opportunity to show how science storytelling can transform complex research into deeply human stories that connect with audiences far beyond the laboratory. Representing the university at one of the nation’s leading gatherings for environmental communicators, the students presented Research …
Congratulations to RCEI affiliate Angela Oberg for receiving the Moves DuMonde Sustainability Award for her transformative and impactful work at Rutgers University! Starting off as an undergraduate premed, philosophy, and biology major, her winding path to eventually becoming a sustainability professional in higher education included a Master’s in Landscape Architecture and 10 years of working in the environmental planning industry. …
More than 20 faculty from SEBS and NJAES completed the inaugural “Charting Your Research Pathway” workshop series hosted by the SEBS/NJAES Office of Research this past March. Over six weeks, participants refined their Rutgers research visions, explored new funding opportunities, and received individualized guidance and support from the Office of Research. “I’m already pursuing concrete research collaborations that grew directly from this …
RCEI affiliate Ximing Guo, Distinguished Professor in the Department of Marine and Coastal Sciences (DMCS) at Rutgers University, has been honored by the Water Resources Association of the Delaware River Basin (WRA) with its 2026 Samuel S. Baxter Memorial Award. The award recognizes individuals who best exemplify WRA’s mission through contributions to sound water management. A renowned shellfish geneticist, Guo …
A tree-planting initiative brings hundreds together to transform underused campus land into a fast-growing native ecosystem On a patch of Livingston campus once covered in asphalt, Rutgers University-New Brunswick students are planting the beginnings of a forest, one designed not just to grow quickly but to bring people into the work of reforestation. The transformation is part of the Livingston Abandoned …
Noĕmie Denis, a doctoral student in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering, is a multiple ScarletPitch award winner for her research related to polymer-ceramic composites. Her recognition includes competitions within Rutgers and internationally. For Rutgers students, the annual campus-wide ScarletPitch competition is an opportunity to receive early validation for ideas and concepts, while connecting with mentors, alumni, and industry …
