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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231201T143000
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SUMMARY:The Activation Properties of Fresh and Aged Black Carbon Particles from Biomass Burning
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, December 1\, 2023. 2:30 PM. The Activation Properties of Fresh and Aged Black Carbon Particles from Biomass Burning. Ogochukwu Enekwizu\, Brookhaven National Laboratory. Sponsored by Rutgers Department of Environmental Sciences. More information here.  \nAbstract: Black carbon (BC) particles affect climate directly through the absorption of solar radiation and indirectly by changing cloud properties such as cloud amount and lifetime. An abundant source of BC is biomass burn (BB) events (i.e.\, wildfires)\, which concurrently release copious amounts of condensable organic vapors that form thick coatings that encapsulate the BC. The coatings increase the hydrophilicity of the otherwise hydrophobic BC particles while at the same time increase the particle size\, both of which enhance the ability of these particles to act as cloud condensation nuclei (CCN) and affect their optical properties. Due to the complex interplay between hydrophilic properties of the coating and the hydrophobic properties of the BC “core”\, along with the particle size\, better quantification of the hygroscopic properties for this important class of particle will improve our understanding and representation of the direct and indirect climatic forcing contributions by these particles. In this seminar\, I will discuss the CCN activity of pure and thickly coated BC surrogate particles determined by laboratory measurements under typical atmospheric supersaturations using levoglucosan\, a known tracer for BB\, as a proxy for fresh organic coating and oleic acid as a surrogate for aged organic coating\, as a function of coating thickness for different core (i.e.\, BC) mobility diameters. Additionally\, experimental results are used to derive the hygroscopicity parameter (κ) of the BC core and coatings. The limiting cases of fresh and aged organic coatings\, which span the range of coating ages\, are used to investigate the activation behavior of an ensemble BC particle population consisting of particles with different core diameters and different coating thicknesses and how activation\, in turn\, affects the aerosol optical properties. The findings presented provide a critical fundamental-level understanding of aerosol-cloud interactions for this important class of particles. \nLocation: ENR building\, room 223 
URL:https://rcei.rutgers.edu/event/the-activation-properties-of-fresh-and-aged-black-carbon-particles-from-biomass-burning/
LOCATION:ENR-223\, 14 College Farm Rd\, New Brunswick\, NJ\, 08901\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231207T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231207T170000
DTSTAMP:20231206T051322Z
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UID:1253-1701964800-1701968400@rcei.rutgers.edu
SUMMARY:Investigating the Evolution of Host Defenses Through Experimental Evolution
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, December 7\, 2023. 4:00 PM. Investigating the Evolution of Host Defenses Through Experimental Evolution. Jordan Lewis\, Rutgers University. Sponsored by Rutgers Graduate Program in Ecology and Evolution. More information here. \nLocation: Online or in-person in the Philip Alampi Auditorium of Marine and Coastal Sciences Building on the G.H. Cook Campus \n \nImage from: https://jordanlewisphd.com/
URL:https://rcei.rutgers.edu/event/investigating-the-evolution-of-host-defenses-through-experimental-evolution/
LOCATION:Marine & Coastal Sciences Building — Alampi Room\, 71 Dudley Rd\, New Brunswick\, NJ\, 08901\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231208T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231208T150000
DTSTAMP:20231121T151251Z
CREATED:20231025T145441Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231121T151251Z
UID:972-1702024200-1702047600@rcei.rutgers.edu
SUMMARY:NJ State of the Food System Summit
DESCRIPTION:Abstract: The Rutgers Equity Alliance for Community Health (REACH) and NJ Food Democracy Collaborative (NJFDC) invite you to attend the NJ State of the Food System Summit. \nThe purpose of our annual Summit is to come together to highlight the progress and obstacles that we’ve experienced as a community this year\, celebrate eachothers’ successes\, and engage in honest solutions-focused conversation about how to address ongoing inequities and other challenges across NJ’s food supply chain to bring about healthy\, resilient community-scale food systems. Please join us. \nSponsored by The Rutgers Equity Alliance for Community Health (REACH) and NJ Food Democracy Collaborative (NJFDC). More information here. \nThe deadline for in-person registration for this event has passed. You may register to attend virtually here.  \n  \nUsing the “Add to Calendar” feature on this page does NOT constitute registering for this event. 
URL:https://rcei.rutgers.edu/event/nj-state-of-the-food-system-summit/
LOCATION:Cook Student Center\, 59 Biel Road\, New Brunswick\, NJ\, 08901\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231213T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231213T133000
DTSTAMP:20231212T150514Z
CREATED:20231211T231556Z
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SUMMARY:Exploration of Microbial Diversity and Metabolic Potential in Himalayan Glacier Forefields
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, December 13\, 2023. 12:00 PM. Exploration of Microbial Diversity and Metabolic Potential in Himalayan Glacier Forefields. Anil Kumar\, Rutgers University. Sponsored by Rutgers Department of Biochemistry and Microbiology. More information here.
URL:https://rcei.rutgers.edu/event/exploration-of-microbial-diversity-and-metabolic-potential-in-himalayan-glacier-forefields/
LOCATION:IFNH — Room 205\, 61 Dudley Rd\, New Brunswick\, NJ\, 08901\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231214T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231214T150000
DTSTAMP:20231213T012012Z
CREATED:20231213T012003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231213T012012Z
UID:1269-1702562400-1702566000@rcei.rutgers.edu
SUMMARY:The Observed Effects of Beach Nourishment in the Outer Banks
DESCRIPTION:Presenter: Thi Tran\, MS Candidate in Environmental Sciences. \nSponsored by the Graduate Program in Environmental Sciences. \nJoin the Zoom meeting here.
URL:https://rcei.rutgers.edu/event/the-observed-effects-of-beach-nourishment-in-the-outer-banks/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240112T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240112T150000
DTSTAMP:20231213T012609Z
CREATED:20231213T012609Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231213T012609Z
UID:1274-1705050000-1705071600@rcei.rutgers.edu
SUMMARY:New Jersey Academic Alliance for Offshore Wind Energy (A2OSW) Symposium
DESCRIPTION:The A2OSW Symposium is an opportunity for New Jersey academic institutions to discuss their expertise\, programs\, and projects in offshore wind energy education\, research\, community engagement\, and workforce development; identify opportunities for collaboration; and develop a plan to build an organized statewide effort in offshore wind energy. \nMore details here.
URL:https://rcei.rutgers.edu/event/new-jersey-academic-alliance-for-offshore-wind-energy-a2osw-symposium/
LOCATION:Richard Weeks Hall of Engineering\, 500 Bartholomew Road\, Piscataway\, NJ\, 08854\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240122T154500
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DTSTAMP:20240116T210628Z
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UID:1461-1705938300-1705942800@rcei.rutgers.edu
SUMMARY:Fate of ocean oxygen in a changing climate
DESCRIPTION:Monday\, January 22\, 2023. 3:45 PM. Fate of ocean oxygen in a changing climate. Laure Resplandy\, Princeton University. Sponsored by Rutgers Department of Marine and Coastal Sciences. More information here.   \n  \nLocation: Philip Alampi Room of the Marine Science Building
URL:https://rcei.rutgers.edu/event/fate-of-ocean-oxygen-in-a-changing-climate/
LOCATION:Marine & Coastal Sciences Building — Alampi Room\, 71 Dudley Rd\, New Brunswick\, NJ\, 08901\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240123T130000
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CREATED:20231220T190715Z
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UID:1411-1706014800-1706020200@rcei.rutgers.edu
SUMMARY:NJADAPT: New Tools and Critical Enhancements
DESCRIPTION:NJADAPT is a suite of data visualization and mapping tools providing critical support in planning for future climate conditions\, assessing climate change related hazards\, and communicating risks and hazards. Guided by input from our users\, the Rutgers team has thoroughly enhanced NJADAPT with new and updated data\, guidance for applying the tools to local planning\, and numerous new features including links to municipal land-use\, public health\, and hazard mitigation planning.\nJoin Lucas Marxen\, Associate Director\, NJAES Office of Research Analytics\, for an introduction to the latest release of these powerful decision-support tools\, and learn how to use them in your own practice. \nThis virtual event is free and open to the public. Registration is required. \nRegister for this Zoom Webinar Here \nDownload the Event Flyer Here
URL:https://rcei.rutgers.edu/event/njadapt-new-tools-and-critical-enhancements/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240125T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240125T170000
DTSTAMP:20240116T210742Z
CREATED:20240116T210742Z
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UID:1467-1706198400-1706202000@rcei.rutgers.edu
SUMMARY:Rock you like a hurricane: predicting tree resistance to extreme winds
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, January 25\, 2024. 4:00 PM. Rock you like a hurricane: predicting tree resistance to extreme winds. Allyson Salisbury\, Rutgers University. Sponsored by Rutgers Graduate Program in Ecology and Evolution. More information here.  \n  \nLocation: Philip Alampi Auditorium of Marine and Coastal Sciences Building on the G.H. Cook Campus
URL:https://rcei.rutgers.edu/event/rock-you-like-a-hurricane-predicting-tree-resistance-to-extreme-winds/
LOCATION:Marine & Coastal Sciences Building — Alampi Room\, 71 Dudley Rd\, New Brunswick\, NJ\, 08901\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240126T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240126T130000
DTSTAMP:20240109T034528Z
CREATED:20240109T034528Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240109T034528Z
UID:1420-1706259600-1706274000@rcei.rutgers.edu
SUMMARY:Rutgers-Newark Offshore Wind Community Engagement Event
DESCRIPTION:Purpose: To identify key community challenges and opportunities that will impact the direction of offshore wind in Newark and New Jersey. The topics of business development\, supply chain\, and workforce development will be discussed. \nMore information here. Register here. 
URL:https://rcei.rutgers.edu/event/rutgers-newark-offshore-wind-community-engagement-event/
LOCATION:Rutgers Business School — MBA Lounge Room 212\, 1 Washington Park\, Newark\, NJ\, 07102\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240126T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240126T160000
DTSTAMP:20240124T232436Z
CREATED:20240124T232157Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240124T232436Z
UID:1642-1706281200-1706284800@rcei.rutgers.edu
SUMMARY:Local to regional forcing of sea ice coverage along the East Antarctic coast
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, January 26\, 2024. 3:00 PM. Local to regional forcing of sea ice coverage along the East Antarctic coast. Dana Veron\, University of Delaware. Sponsored by Rutgers Department of Geography. More information here. See flyer here. \nLocation: TIL-264 
URL:https://rcei.rutgers.edu/event/local-to-regional-forcing-of-sea-ice-coverage-along-the-east-antarctic-coast/
LOCATION:TIL–264\, 50 Joyce Kilmer Ave\, Piscataway\, NJ\, 08854\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240127T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240127T150000
DTSTAMP:20240109T035113Z
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UID:1428-1706346000-1706367600@rcei.rutgers.edu
SUMMARY:The 56th Annual Rutgers University Geology Museum Open House
DESCRIPTION:The 56th Annual Rutgers University Geology Museum Open House will take place on Saturday\, January 27\, 2024 between 9 am and 3 pm. Join for a day of ancient seas-themed activities! All events will be held in Scott Hall and the Rutgers Geology Museum located on the College Avenue Campus in New Brunswick\, NJ. More information here.
URL:https://rcei.rutgers.edu/event/the-56th-annual-rutgers-university-geology-museum-open-house/
LOCATION:Rutgers Geology Museum\, 85 Somerset Street\, New Brunswick\, NJ\, 08901\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240129T154500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240129T170000
DTSTAMP:20240124T224744Z
CREATED:20240124T224744Z
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UID:1628-1706543100-1706547600@rcei.rutgers.edu
SUMMARY:Bluefin tuna reveal global and regional patterns of mercury pollution in the world’s oceans
DESCRIPTION:Monday\, January 29\, 2024. 3:45 PM. Bluefin tuna reveal global and regional patterns of mercury pollution in the world’s oceans. John Reinfelder\, Rutgers University. Sponsored by Rutgers Department of Marine and Coastal Sciences. More information here. \n  \nLocation: Philip Alampi Auditorium of Marine and Coastal Sciences Building on the G.H. Cook Campus
URL:https://rcei.rutgers.edu/event/bluefin-tuna-reveal-global-and-regional-patterns-of-mercury-pollution-in-the-worlds-oceans/
LOCATION:Marine & Coastal Sciences Building — Alampi Room\, 71 Dudley Rd\, New Brunswick\, NJ\, 08901\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240130T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240130T120000
DTSTAMP:20240130T150657Z
CREATED:20240130T150657Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240130T150657Z
UID:1653-1706612400-1706616000@rcei.rutgers.edu
SUMMARY:Why mud is sticky (or\, how clay particles interact across thin water films)
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, January 30\, 2024. 11:00 AM. Why mud is sticky (or\, how clay particles interact across thin water films). Ian Bourg\, Princeton University. Sponsored by Rutgers Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology. More information here.  \nAbstract: Clay-rich soils and sediments are abundant natural materials that consist predominantly of hydrated assemblages of fine-grained aluminosilicate minerals. These materials exhibit complex mechanical properties that control a variety of important natural and engineered processes including subsurface fluid migration\, soil health (e.g.\, soil resilience to erosion and drought)\, geophysical hazards (subsidence\, landslides\, fault slip) as well as opportunities in additive manufacturing using Earth materials. The mechanics of clay-rich media include complex rheological properties\, a strong cohesive character\, and a tendency to swell or shrink significantly with changes in salinity or humidity. We present efforts to gain insight into the complex mechanics of clay-rich media using all-atom and coarse-grained molecular dynamics simulations. We show that key macroscopic-scale mechanical properties of clay-rich media emerge from nanometer-scale interactions between clay particles across thin water films.  \nLocation: Location CCB Auditorium (Room 1303)
URL:https://rcei.rutgers.edu/event/why-mud-is-sticky-or-how-clay-particles-interact-across-thin-water-films/
LOCATION:CCB-1303\, 123 Bevier Road\, Piscataway\, NJ\, 08854\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240131T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240131T130000
DTSTAMP:20240130T152706Z
CREATED:20240130T152116Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240130T152706Z
UID:1655-1706702400-1706706000@rcei.rutgers.edu
SUMMARY:Can International Courts Make Governments Act on Climate Science?
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, January 31\, 2024. 12:00 PM. Can International Courts Make Governments Act on Climate Science? Cymie Payne\, Rutgers University. Sponsored by Rutgers Department of Human Ecology. More information here. \nAbstract: Climate science isn’t translating into national policies\, so small island developing nations turned to three international courts\, requesting their interpretation of legal obligations. Professor Cymie Payne will share her insights about these cases and her experience leading a team that argued at the Law of the Sea Tribunal.   \nLocation: Rutgers Cook/Douglass Campus\, Blake Hall room 131
URL:https://rcei.rutgers.edu/event/can-international-courts-make-governments-act-on-climate-science-2/
LOCATION:Blake Hall — Room 131\, 93 Lipman Dr\, New Brunswick\, NJ\, 08876\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240131T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240131T170000
DTSTAMP:20240124T230210Z
CREATED:20240124T230131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240124T230210Z
UID:1631-1706716800-1706720400@rcei.rutgers.edu
SUMMARY:Food Waste Reutilization Awareness Event
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, January 31\, 2024. 4:00 PM. Food Waste Reutilization Awareness Event. Angela Oberg\, Rutgers University; Bryan Blair\, Trenton Renewables; Isaac Bearg\, NJ Composting Council. Sponsored by Rutgers EcoComplex and Students for Environmental Awareness. More information here. Register here. \n  \nLocation: Room 202 of the Cook Student Center
URL:https://rcei.rutgers.edu/event/food-waste-reutilization-awareness-event/
LOCATION:Cook Student Center\, 59 Biel Road\, New Brunswick\, NJ\, 08901\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240201T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240201T113000
DTSTAMP:20240130T213118Z
CREATED:20240130T152452Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240130T213118Z
UID:1657-1706779800-1706787000@rcei.rutgers.edu
SUMMARY:Bridging the Gap Between Researchers & Government Agencies
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, February 1\, 2024. 9:30 AM. Bridging the Gap Between Researchers & Government Agencies. Elizabeth Bell\, University of Texas; Aaron Deslatte\, Indiana University. Sponsored by Rutgers New Jersey State Policy Lab. More information here. Register here. \nLocation: Bloustein School\, Civic Square Building 
URL:https://rcei.rutgers.edu/event/bridging-the-gap-between-researchers-government-agencies/
LOCATION:Civic Square Building\, 33 Livingston Avenue\, New Brunswick\, NJ\, 08901\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240201T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240201T170000
DTSTAMP:20240130T163145Z
CREATED:20240130T163145Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240130T163145Z
UID:1662-1706803200-1706806800@rcei.rutgers.edu
SUMMARY:Fish and fishing: a tale across the Pacific Ocean
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, February 1\, 2024. 4:00 PM. Fish and fishing: a tale across the Pacific Ocean. Joyce Ong\, Nanyang Technological University. Sponsored by Rutgers Ecology and Evolution Graduate Program. More information here. \nAbstract: I  am a fish biologist by training and have completed a PhD on the historical impacts of climate change on fish ecology. I am passionate about the aquatic environment and in particular\, about the use of otoliths (fish ear stones) and the information that can be gleaned from such tiny structures\, such as the age\, annual growth rates\, migration and environmental factors. I have also been involved in other aspects of marine and freshwater ecology such as coral reef monitoring\, seagrass surveys\, turtle research\, in-situ coral experiments and biofouling surveys. I am particularly interested in Southeast Asia\, not only because I grew up in this region\, but also because marine fisheries have major socio-economic impacts on food security and human livelihoods\, yet is relatively data deficient. \nLocation: Philip Alampi Auditorium of Marine and Coastal Sciences Building on the G.H. Cook Campus
URL:https://rcei.rutgers.edu/event/fish-and-fishing-a-tale-across-the-pacific-ocean/
LOCATION:Marine & Coastal Sciences Building — Alampi Room\, 71 Dudley Rd\, New Brunswick\, NJ\, 08901\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240202T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240202T113000
DTSTAMP:20240130T163633Z
CREATED:20240130T163508Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240130T163633Z
UID:1665-1706869800-1706873400@rcei.rutgers.edu
SUMMARY:Making Materials and Chemicals from Carbon Dioxide
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, February 2\, 2024. 10:30 AM. Making Materials and Chemicals from Carbon Dioxide. Karin Calvinho\, RenewCO2. Sponsored by Rutgers Department of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering and Merck. More information here. \nLocation: Fiber Optic – EHA
URL:https://rcei.rutgers.edu/event/making-materials-and-chemicals-from-carbon-dioxide/
LOCATION:FBO–EHA\, 101 Bevier Road\, Piscataway\, NJ\, 08854\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240202T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240202T153000
DTSTAMP:20240109T035617Z
CREATED:20240109T035617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240109T035617Z
UID:1432-1706884200-1706887800@rcei.rutgers.edu
SUMMARY:The Magic of Pressure Cooking: Hydrothermal Systems for Waste Valorization
DESCRIPTION:Abstract: More than 100 million metric tonnes of wet organic wastes are produced each year in the US\, representing a very real challenge for waste management due to their high production rate and the inefficiency of conventional management methods. At the same time\, these waste streams represent untapped resources that can be repurposed into valuable products. Hydrothermal liquefaction (HTL) is an emerging technology that leverages the unique properties of water at elevated temperature and pressure (e.g.\, increase in ionic product and organic solubility) to convert heterogeneous organic materials into an oil-phase biocrude\, an aqueous phase\, hydrochar\, and gas products. Through various upgrading technologies\, these intermediates can then be further turned into biofuels and fuel additives\, platform chemicals\, construction materials\, and fertilizer products. This talk will provide an overview of the principles and applications of hydrothermal waste valorization systems\, while discussing the sustainability and future research needs of these systems in comparison with existing waste management strategies.
URL:https://rcei.rutgers.edu/event/the-magic-of-pressure-cooking-hydrothermal-systems-for-waste-valorization/
LOCATION:ENR-223\, 14 College Farm Rd\, New Brunswick\, NJ\, 08901\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240205T154500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240205T170000
DTSTAMP:20240130T163748Z
CREATED:20240130T163748Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240130T163748Z
UID:1669-1707147900-1707152400@rcei.rutgers.edu
SUMMARY:Equatorial Indian Ocean Currents: Variability and Impacts on Salinity
DESCRIPTION:Monday\, February 5\, 2024. 3:45 PM. Equatorial Indian Ocean Currents: Variability and Impacts on Salinity. Ebenezer Njadjro\, Mississippi State University. Sponsored by Rutgers Department of Marine and Coastal Sciences. More information here.  \nLocation: Philip Alampi Room of the Marine Science Building
URL:https://rcei.rutgers.edu/event/equatorial-indian-ocean-currents-variability-and-impacts-on-salinity/
LOCATION:Marine & Coastal Sciences Building — Alampi Room\, 71 Dudley Rd\, New Brunswick\, NJ\, 08901\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240207T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240207T120000
DTSTAMP:20240130T164327Z
CREATED:20240130T164327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240130T164327Z
UID:1671-1707303600-1707307200@rcei.rutgers.edu
SUMMARY:CEED 6th Annual Environmental Health and Justice Summit - Session II: The Next Generation of Clean Homes Will Be Electric. How Do We Make a Just Transition? What Does It Mean for Our Health?
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, February 7\, 2024. 11:00 AM. CEED 6th Annual Environmental Health and Justice Summit – Session II: The Next Generation of Clean Homes Will Be Electric. How Do We Make a Just Transition? What Does It Mean for Our Health? Jose Guillermo Cedeno Laurent\, Rutgers University; Halimah Shabazz\, New Jersey Environmental Justice Alliance; Elyse Pivnick\, Isles. Sponsored by Rutgers Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences Institute. More information here. Register here.  \nAbstract: Join us for a robust discussion on the promise of electric as we move into a clean energy future. Using fossil fuels for energy has affected our health\, created environmental injustices in frontline communities and promoted climate change. Hear from activists and academics on what needs to happen in order for us to live healthier lives and protect future generations. \nLocation: Webinar
URL:https://rcei.rutgers.edu/event/ceed-6th-annual-environmental-health-and-justice-summit-session-ii-the-next-generation-of-clean-homes-will-be-electric-how-do-we-make-a-just-transition-what-does-it-mean-for-our-health/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240209T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240209T153000
DTSTAMP:20240205T222318Z
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SUMMARY:The Silo Crossing Imperative of Responding to Global Warming / Environmental Sciences / Environmental Humanities / Traditional Ecological Knowledge
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Jack Tchen\, Price Institute on Ethnicity\, Culture\, and the Modern Experience  \nAbstract: You’ve likely heard the phrase: Social movements happen at the speed of relationships. As I’ve been writing up a final report for an NSF Sustainable Regional System planning grant and facing the implementation proposal\, we’ll discuss the cultural challenges of developing such relationships against the imperative of working across silos of specialization and fragmentation. \nI’ll briefly describe the beginning of two sets of such relationships\, well three really: working with Elders of the Munsee Lunaape communities\, working with faculty at SEBS\, and the most gnarly – explaining this to administrators. \nMore of our time will focus on the most difficult challenge of bridging “science” and the historical and translational chasm between what are referenced as Local Indigenous Knowledge (ILK) and Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK) in our region\, now regularly cited by the IPCC as key to the enormous changes we now face. \nHow can all this be grounded in ongoing applied research and relationship building? \nHow can this also be understood as what the NSF has framed as “convergence research”? \nMore information here. 
URL:https://rcei.rutgers.edu/event/the-silo-crossing-imperative-of-responding-to-global-warming-environmental-sciences-environmental-humanities-traditional-ecological-knowledge/
LOCATION:ENR-223\, 14 College Farm Rd\, New Brunswick\, NJ\, 08901\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240213T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240213T150000
DTSTAMP:20240116T210945Z
CREATED:20240116T210945Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240116T210945Z
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SUMMARY:My Green Lab Certification Program Presentation
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, February 13\, 2024. 2:00 PM. My Green Lab Certification Program Presentation. Cristalle Ruiz\, My Green Lab. Sponsored by Rutgers Health Climate Action Group. Join here.  \nAbstract: On behalf of the Rutgers Health Climate Action Group\, Green team\, I am inviting you to a presentation by Cristalle Ruiz from My Green Lab about My Green Lab Certification program.  \nMy Green lab is a non-profit organization dedicated to promote sustainability in science. My Green Lab Certification is considered the gold standard for laboratory sustainability best practices around the world. Green labs are efficient labs as implementing best practices not only reduces the impact of  research on the environment\, but decreases operational costs by reducing waste and preventing unnecessary energy and water use. \nLocation: Webinar
URL:https://rcei.rutgers.edu/event/my-green-lab-certification-program-presentation/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240215T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240215T183000
DTSTAMP:20240205T222258Z
CREATED:20240205T220530Z
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SUMMARY:Microbes Are the Best Chemists in the World: The Intersection of Microbiology\, Chemistry\, and Engineering
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Lily Y. Young\, Rutgers University  \nMore information here. Register here. 
URL:https://rcei.rutgers.edu/event/microbes-are-the-best-chemists-in-the-world-the-intersection-of-microbiology-chemistry-and-engineering/
LOCATION:IFNH-101\, 61 Dudley Road\, New Brunswick\, NJ\, 08901\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240216T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240216T160000
DTSTAMP:20240130T164815Z
CREATED:20240130T164721Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240130T164815Z
UID:1674-1708095600-1708099200@rcei.rutgers.edu
SUMMARY:Advances in Measuring\, Modeling\, and Understanding the Consequences of Climate Change on Snow Hydrology
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, February 16\, 2024. 3:00 PM. Advances in Measuring\, Modeling\, and Understanding the Consequences of Climate Change on Snow Hydrology. Anne Nolin\, University of Nevada. Sponsored by Rutgers Department of Geography. More information here. \nAbstract: Climate warming is impacting mountain snowpacks in ways that challenge water resources management and climate prediction. New developments in remote sensing and modeling are advancing our abilities to characterize complex relationships\, especially in mountainous and forested regions where snow observations are especially challenging. Integration of observations and models fill gaps\, mitigating the limitations of each approach. Ultimately\, we need to consider the role that snow plays within the hydrologic cycle and as part of a social-ecological system. This presentation takes a wide-ranging view of changing snowpacks\, changing technologies\, and changing perspectives on the role of snow in our society writ large.  \nLocation: Tillet Hall\, room 264
URL:https://rcei.rutgers.edu/event/advances-in-measuring-modeling-and-understanding-the-consequences-of-climate-change-on-snow-hydrology/
LOCATION:TIL–264\, 50 Joyce Kilmer Ave\, Piscataway\, NJ\, 08854\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240221T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240221T133000
DTSTAMP:20240221T043518Z
CREATED:20240221T043518Z
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SUMMARY:Strategic Local Regulators and the Efficacy of Uniform Pollution Standards
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Ruohao Zhang\, The Pennsylvania State University  \nTo watch virtually\, join here. Passcode: 095612
URL:https://rcei.rutgers.edu/event/strategic-local-regulators-and-the-efficacy-of-uniform-pollution-standards/
LOCATION:COB–118\, 55 Dudley Road\, New Brunswick\, NJ\, 08901\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240222T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240222T170000
DTSTAMP:20240212T211837Z
CREATED:20240212T211837Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240212T211837Z
UID:1741-1708617600-1708621200@rcei.rutgers.edu
SUMMARY:Effects of Prescribed Burning on Forest Understories in Northern NJ: Prospects for Addressing Invasive Plant Species Abundance and Native Vegetation Declines
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Jay Kelly\, Raritan Valley Community College  \nMore information here. 
URL:https://rcei.rutgers.edu/event/effects-of-prescribed-burning-on-forest-understories-in-northern-nj-prospects-for-addressing-invasive-plant-species-abundance-and-native-vegetation-declines/
LOCATION:Marine & Coastal Sciences Building — Alampi Room\, 71 Dudley Rd\, New Brunswick\, NJ\, 08901\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240223T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240223T153000
DTSTAMP:20240205T222213Z
CREATED:20240205T222213Z
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SUMMARY:Applications of Machine Learning for Climate Change and Variability
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Zachary Labe\, Princeton University and NOAA/GFDL  \nAbstract: The popularity of machine learning methods\, such as neural networks\, continues to rapidly grow. The interest in these tools also coincides with a growing influx of big data\, high performance computing capabilities\, and the need for greater efficiency in solving a range of tasks. However\, there is also some hesitancy for considering the use of machine learning algorithms due to concerns about their reliability\, reproducibility\, and interpretability. In this seminar\, I will show examples of how relatively simple classification problems can be combined with explainable artificial intelligence to improve our understanding of climate prediction and projection. Overall\, we find that explainable neural networks are highly skillful in identifying patterns of forced signals within climate model large ensembles and observations. This is especially useful for disentangling regional responses to anthropogenic climate change versus natural variability\, such as in detection and attribution applications. This same explainability framework can be easily adapted for a wide variety of problems in the environmental sciences.  \nMore information here.
URL:https://rcei.rutgers.edu/event/applications-of-machine-learning-for-climate-change-and-variability/
LOCATION:ENR-223\, 14 College Farm Rd\, New Brunswick\, NJ\, 08901\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240226T154500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240226T170000
DTSTAMP:20240221T043826Z
CREATED:20240221T043826Z
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SUMMARY:Revisiting the Composition of Earth’s Late State Building Blocks
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Katherine Bermingham\, Rutgers University  \n More information here. See flyer here.
URL:https://rcei.rutgers.edu/event/revisiting-the-composition-of-earths-late-state-building-blocks/
LOCATION:Marine & Coastal Sciences Building — Alampi Room\, 71 Dudley Rd\, New Brunswick\, NJ\, 08901\, United States
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