Dynamics of Multi‐component Fluids near Interfaces

FBO–EHA 101 Bevier Road, Piscataway, NJ, United States

Speaker: Sepideh Razavi, University of Oklahoma. Abstract: Presence of complex solutions composed of fluids, ions, surfactant molecules, and colloidal particles is commonplace in problems relevant to materials discovery and manufacturing. Such multicomponent fluidic systems are often confined by interfaces in processes associated with the water-energy nexus as well, for example, in membrane separations and subsurface energy recovery and storage. To ...

Asymmetric and Non-Monotonic Response of the Climate System to Idealized CO2 Forcing

ENR-223 14 College Farm Rd, New Brunswick, NJ, United States

Speaker: Ivan Mitevski, Princeton University.  Abstract: Many studies commonly assume linearity when investigating the climate system's response to CO2 perturbations in Earth System Models. The primary objective of this work is to thoroughly analyze this linearity assumption in a hierarchy of modeling experiments with CO2 concentrations decreasing to 1/8th and increasing up to 8 times the pre-industrial values. We explore ...

Webinar: Fire’s Role in Ecosystem Health

Speaker: Jeremy Webber, NJ Forest Fire Service. Sponsored by Rutgers .  Abstract: For the fire element, we will explore how prescribed fire not only aids in protecting life and property from the catastrophic wildfire, but also how it supports ecosystem health. Prescribed fire used appropriately can benefit habitats for both flora and fauna, while also supporting hazardous fuel and invasive ...

Art for Earth, Earth for Art

VD–211 16 Seminary Pl, New Brunswick, NJ, United States

Abstract: Join Verbal Mayhem and the Office of Climate Action Sustainability Ambassadors for an Earth Day open mic event! We will start off the event with a special Earth Day presentation, followed by performances, and wrapping up with environmental trivia. Sign ups to perform are first come, first serve, and limited to one per person. All talents are welcome: poetry, ...

Webinar: 15-Minute Neighborhoods: A Pathway to Creating Healthier, More Just, Resilient & Sustainable Communities in New Jersey

Speaker: Jon Carnegie, Alan M. Voorhees Transportation Center at Rutgers University  Abstract: The 15-minute neighborhood concept gained visibility as the global pandemic demonstrated that local access to basic life needs is critically important. In addition to being an important contribution to New Jersey’s efforts to achieve its goals of reducing pollution that causes climate change, 15-minute neighborhoods provide residents with ...

The importance of parasites in the plankton

Marine & Coastal Sciences Building -- Alampi Room 71 Dudley Rd, New Brunswick, NJ, United States

Speaker: Elizabeth Harvey, University of New Hampshire  More information here. 

Webinar: Hooked on Environmental DNA: Reeling in Community Scientists for Fisheries Monitoring of Offshore Wind Development

Speaker: Jason Adolf & Erin Conlon, Monmouth University  Abstract: For the water element, we will dive into the ocean realm as offshore wind development continues off the New Jersey coast, many are concerned about potential impacts on the marine ecosystem. Environmental DNA (eDNA) provides a non-extractive method of monitoring fish community composition that can be done by community scientists and ...