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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
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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:20260404T221348
CREATED:20240130T163508Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240130T163633Z
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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:20260404T221348
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240205T154500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240205T170000
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CREATED:20240130T163748Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240207T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240207T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T221348
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240209T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240209T153000
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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
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CREATED: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:20260404T221348
CREATED:20240205T220530Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240205T222258Z
UID:1690-1708018200-1708021800@rcei.rutgers.edu
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:20260404T221348
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:20260404T221348
CREATED:20240221T043518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240221T043518Z
UID:1835-1708518600-1708522200@rcei.rutgers.edu
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:20260404T221348
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:20260404T221348
CREATED:20240205T222213Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240205T222213Z
UID:1694-1708698600-1708702200@rcei.rutgers.edu
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:20260404T221348
CREATED:20240221T043826Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240221T043826Z
UID:1839-1708962300-1708966800@rcei.rutgers.edu
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240227T121000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240227T133000
DTSTAMP:20260404T221348
CREATED:20240223T232424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240223T232424Z
UID:1849-1709035800-1709040600@rcei.rutgers.edu
SUMMARY:Leveraging Data-Driven Methods and Time-of-Use Data to Evaluate Urban Decarbonization Policies and Streamline Building Energy Audits
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URL:https://rcei.rutgers.edu/event/leveraging-data-driven-methods-and-time-of-use-data-to-evaluate-urban-decarbonization-policies-and-streamline-building-energy-audits/
LOCATION:CoRE-101\, 96 Frelinghuysen Rd\, Piscataway\, NJ\, 08854\, United States
CATEGORIES:Seminars/Colloquia
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240228T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240228T133000
DTSTAMP:20260404T221348
CREATED:20240205T222500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240205T222500Z
UID:1698-1709123400-1709127000@rcei.rutgers.edu
SUMMARY:The Political Ecology of Energy Transitions in Vietnam: Navigating Power Through Land and Labor Commodification
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Julia Behrens\, Bielefeld University
URL:https://rcei.rutgers.edu/event/the-political-ecology-of-energy-transitions-in-vietnam-navigating-power-through-land-and-labor-commodification/
LOCATION:Blake Hall — Room 131\, 93 Lipman Dr\, New Brunswick\, NJ\, 08876\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240228T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240228T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T221348
CREATED:20240223T232844Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240223T233039Z
UID:1853-1709125200-1709128800@rcei.rutgers.edu
SUMMARY:Harnessing Nature's Solutions for More Efficient Biological CO2 Carbon Capture
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URL:https://rcei.rutgers.edu/event/harnessing-natures-solutions-for-more-efficient-biological-co2-carbon-capture/
LOCATION:Waksman Auditorium\, 190 Frelinghuysen Rd\, Piscataway\, NJ\, 08854\, United States
CATEGORIES:Seminars/Colloquia
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240229T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240229T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T221348
CREATED:20240227T171050Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240227T171144Z
UID:1877-1709222400-1709226000@rcei.rutgers.edu
SUMMARY:Dynamics of Tropical Forest Regeneration from a Land Systems Science Perspective
DESCRIPTION:More information here. 
URL:https://rcei.rutgers.edu/event/dynamics-of-tropical-forest-regeneration-from-a-land-systems-science-perspective/
LOCATION:Marine & Coastal Sciences Building — Alampi Room\, 71 Dudley Rd\, New Brunswick\, NJ\, 08901\, United States
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