October 10, 2023. 7:00-8:30 PM.  Science on the Ballot for Rutgers Graduate Students. Sponsored by Rutgers Graduate Student Association and SPAR.  RSVP here.  Offshore wind and climate change. Education guidelines. Reproductive and LGBTQ+ rights. New Jersey has upcoming state elections in November. ALL members of both houses of the state legislature are on the ballot. Join SPAR to learn about some ...

Event format: Online or in person Wednesday, October 11, 2023. 11:30 AM. Sea Level and Ice Sheet Stability During Past (and Future) Warming. Jacky Austermann, Columbia University. Sponsored by Rutgers Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences. The virtual meeting can be found here. Abstract: Past warm periods serve as testing grounds to explore how major ice sheets respond to warming. In ...

Event Format: Online The topic: Communicating with Impact and the Art of Storytelling Strategic communication is an important skill that encompasses active listening, precise message delivery, and asking for feedback. Learn how to tell the story of your research effectively and in a way that is meaningful to industry and investors. Hear from experts on how to gain attention and ...

Event Format: Hybrid Abstract: Co-locating solar photovoltaics with vegetation (Agrivoltaics) could provide a sustainable solution to meeting growing food and energy demands. We studied the co-location of solar energy with crops/biofuels, grazing and/or pollinator-friendly native plants at multiple sites around the world, and explored the environmental and socio-economic co-benefits. The compounding effect of photovoltaic arrays and vegetation may homogenize soil moisture distribution ...

Abstract: Dr. Roxane Gay, the Gloria Steinem Endowed Chair in Media, Culture and Feminist Studies at Rutgers, will be joined by Dr. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson for a conversation on the role of the ocean in climate solutions and how we can advance "ocean justice.” Dr. Johnson's books will be available for purchase at the event. Speaker: Roxane Gay, Rutgers University; ...

Event Format: In-person Abstract: As Rutgers continually works to achieve excellence in education, research, and public service, we rely on the operational excellence of our employees, units, and departments: Our ability to work efficiently across operational divides to achieve institutional priorities and needs. This fall, Chancellor Conway continues to partner with universitywide administrative units to hold Operational Excellence Listening Tours, ...

Event Format: In-person Abstract: Cancer and cardiovascular disease are influenced by the spatial context in which people live. Environmental and neighborhood socioeconomic exposures are etiologically relevant for many chronic diseases via multiple mechanistic pathways. In this talk, Charlie will discuss her work on environmental exposure assessment for epidemiology, including the use of Earth Observation technologies. Additionally, she’ll discuss her recent work ...

Speaker: Laura Wehrmann, Stony Brook University. More information here. 

Event Type: Online only Reducing energy and plastic use in research labs will make a huge impact on our emissions. Learn how you can make a difference in your lab and connect with the Rutgers Green Labs Initiative during this interactive webinar. Presenter: Marcela Rodriguez, Associate Professor of Medicine, Robert Wood Johnson Medical School; Member, Rutgers Health Climate Action Group; Lead, ...

Speaker: Gea-Jae Joo, Pusan National University. More information here. 

Event Format: In-person Abstract: This year, Rutgers Center for Environmental Exposures and Disease (CEED) is offering a series of webinars dealing with the health impacts of indoor environments in partnership with parents, nonprofit leaders, advocates, policymakers, academics, health professionals and other researchers.  Sponsored by Rutgers Center for Environmental Exposures and Disease. More information here. Register here. Location: College Avenue Student Center