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Abstract: Step into the world of innovation and discovery at our upcoming event! Join us for a showcase featuring Geography and Environmental Studies students presenting their latest projects and insights from various classes and research endeavors. Everyone is welcome to attend and be inspired by the ingenuity of our student community. Light refreshments will be provided! More information here.

How can we manage major challenges like climate change, food security, and biodiversity loss in the face of accelerating human pressure, increasing complexity, and persistent inequality? Join us at the Cook Student Center for a day-long symposium featuring globally renowned social scientists discussing how different governance systems are experimenting, learning, failing, and succeeding at managing resources under stress. Register today ...

Speakers: larelle DeGraffe, PATH; Megan Fackler, New Jersey Department of Transportation.  Abstract: This symposium, presented in partnership with the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey, NJ TRANSIT, the NJ Department of Transportation, and the Alan M. Voorhees Transportation Center at Rutgers University, will bring together experts, stakeholders, and professionals to explore the intersection of community, commerce, and transit-oriented ...

Speakers: Sherry Marcus, Amazon Web Services; Shiren Vijiasingam, Instructure  More information here. Register here. 

Speaker: Bill Errickson, Rutgers University  Abstract: For the earth element, we will look at soil health and how it is defined as the continued capacity to function as a vital living ecosystem that sustains plants, animals, and humans. Maintaining soil health is an essential component of a productive and thriving garden that is more resistant to disease and abiotic stress. ...

Speakers: Kevin S. Corbett, NJ Transit; Kris Kolluri, Gateway Development Commission; Francis K. O’Connor, New Jersey Department of Transportation; Catherine T. Sheridan, Metropolitan Transportation Authority  Abstract: Join a select group of industry, government, and academic leaders to address the central transportation infrastructure initiatives in the New Jersey and New York metropolitan area. This high-level symposium will examine the role of ...

Speaker: Kris Ohleth, Special Initiative on Offshore Wind  Abstract: For the air element, we will look off New Jersey’s coast to learn more about offshore wind energy. The offshore wind industry started approximately 30 years ago in Europe and is rapidly developing in the United States, including off New Jersey. Join us to learn more about the opportunities and challenges ...

Abstract: Join the Rutgers Ecological Preserve for an interpretive walk in the woods on National Trails Day! This is an opportunity to enjoy nature with an optional trash clean-up component. Summer Crew interns will give talks about natural resources, wildlife, and plants you might find in the woods. More information here. 

Speaker: Danielle Brown, Rutgers University  Abstract: For our spirit element, we will discuss how the Humpback whales have become an exciting part of the coastal ecosystem in NJ and NY. Danielle Brown, Rutgers University, Graduate Program in Ecology, Evolution, and Natural Resources, and Director of Marine Mammal Research for Gotham Whale, will discuss what we have learned about humpback whale ...

Speakers: Jeanne Herb, Lucas Marxen, Jonathan DeLura, Pritpal Bamhrah, Marjorie Kaplan, NJ Climate Change Resource Center; Kunal Patel, NJ Department of Environmental Protection More information here. Register here.