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

Speaker: Andrew Babbin, MIT. More information here.  Location: Philip Alampi Room of the Marine Science Building.