BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Rutgers Climate and Energy Institute (RCEI) - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Rutgers Climate and Energy Institute (RCEI) X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://rcei.rutgers.edu X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Rutgers Climate and Energy Institute (RCEI) REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250205T102000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250205T114000 DTSTAMP:20260408T033548 CREATED:20250204T182803Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250204T182803Z UID:4516-1738750800-1738755600@rcei.rutgers.edu SUMMARY:Enhancing Wind-Farm Performance Via Unsteady Fluid Mechanics DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Nathaniel Wei\, University of Pennsylvania  \nAbstract: Modern wind turbines\, like aircraft and other aerodynamic structures\, are typically designed with the assumption that the flows they encounter will be uniform and steady. However\, atmospheric flows are highly unsteady\, and systems operating within them must contend with gust disturbances that can lead to performance losses and structural damage. In this talk\, we describe experimental and analytical efforts to account for and even leverage these unsteady flow phenomena to enhance the power generation of wind turbines and wind farms. We focus on periodic oscillations in the inflow velocity and turbine thrust\, problems that are particularly relevant for traditional ground-fixed turbines in axial gusts and floating offshore turbines undergoing rocking motions in the streamwise direction. Wind-tunnel experiments with a periodically surging wind turbine show that power-production gains above 6% over the stationary case may be realized in practice. Further experiments in an optical towing tank demonstrate that the same unsteady flow conditions can decrease the downstream extent of the wake by over 40%\, thereby increasing the power available for downstream turbines in an array. Physics-based models of the power generation and wake dynamics help clarify the mechanisms responsible for these behaviors. Finally\, these mechanisms are explored at utility-scale Reynolds numbers through experiments with a turbine undergoing periodic rotation-rate oscillations in a pressurized-air wind tunnel. Our investigations provide theoretical and experimental foundations for the design of next-generation wind-energy systems that make use of naturally occurring unsteady flows for enhanced performance and reliability. \nMore information here.  URL:https://rcei.rutgers.edu/event/enhancing-wind-farm-performance-via-unsteady-fluid-mechanics/ LOCATION:FBO–EHA\, 101 Bevier Road\, Piscataway\, NJ\, 08854\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250206T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250206T170000 DTSTAMP:20260408T033548 CREATED:20250128T223639Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250128T223639Z UID:4496-1738857600-1738861200@rcei.rutgers.edu SUMMARY:Special Seminar: Wildlife Disease Faculty Candidate - "Behavioral and physiological drivers of wildlife disease" DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Erin Sauer\, University of Arkansas. \nMore information here.  URL:https://rcei.rutgers.edu/event/special-seminar-wildlife-disease-faculty-candidate-behavioral-and-physiological-drivers-of-wildlife-disease/ LOCATION:Marine & Coastal Sciences Building — Alampi Room\, 71 Dudley Rd\, New Brunswick\, NJ\, 08901\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250207T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250207T120000 DTSTAMP:20260408T033548 CREATED:20250128T223752Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250128T223752Z UID:4498-1738926000-1738929600@rcei.rutgers.edu SUMMARY:The Ecology and Evolution of Pheromones in Wood Boring Beetles DESCRIPTION:Rob Mitchell\, Penn State University. \nMore information here.  URL:https://rcei.rutgers.edu/event/the-ecology-and-evolution-of-pheromones-in-wood-boring-beetles/ LOCATION:Thompson Hall – Room 206\, 96 Lipman Dr\, New Brunswick\, NJ\, 08901\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250207T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250207T153000 DTSTAMP:20260408T033548 CREATED:20250128T223933Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250128T223933Z UID:4500-1738938600-1738942200@rcei.rutgers.edu SUMMARY:Better Building Remediation by Design: Airborne Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) in US Schools DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Moala Bannavti\, Massachusetts Institute of Technology \nMore information here. Virtual option available.  URL:https://rcei.rutgers.edu/event/better-building-remediation-by-design-airborne-polychlorinated-biphenyls-pcbs-in-us-schools/ LOCATION:ENR-223\, 14 College Farm Rd\, New Brunswick\, NJ\, 08901\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250210T154500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250210T170000 DTSTAMP:20260408T033548 CREATED:20250128T224032Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250128T224032Z UID:4502-1739202300-1739206800@rcei.rutgers.edu SUMMARY:Do Microbes Drive Ocean Systems Toward Steady-State? DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Corday Selden\, Rutgers University \nMore information here.  URL:https://rcei.rutgers.edu/event/do-microbes-drive-ocean-systems-toward-steady-state/ LOCATION:Marine & Coastal Sciences Building — Alampi Room\, 71 Dudley Rd\, New Brunswick\, NJ\, 08901\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T200000 DTSTAMP:20260408T033548 CREATED:20250129T172010Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250129T172010Z UID:4504-1739381400-1739390400@rcei.rutgers.edu SUMMARY:The Epic 2024 Election – What it Means for ESG and Sustainability Careers DESCRIPTION:Abstract: \nEven before the 2024 presidential election\, the Environmental\, Social\, and Governance (ESG) career landscape was rapidly evolving as organizations across industries increasingly prioritized sustainability\, ethical governance\, and social responsibility. What began as niche roles focused on compliance or environmental issues had expanded into a diverse array of opportunities\, with professionals needed to manage everything from climate risk to corporate social responsibility (CSR) programs. As investors\, global and national regulators\, and consumers demand more transparency and accountability\, businesses and industry have been increasingly integrating ESG principles into their core strategies. The 2024 election has introduced new uncertainties and organizations and practitioners must continue to adapt to a changing landscape. \nJoin us for a practitioner panel discussion on topics such as: \n\nThe most significant potential impacts of the new administration\nPreparing for the next stage of regulatory requirements\nHow businesses are aligning their social impact initiatives with ESG goals\nHow to balance profitability with sustainability goals\, manage stakeholder expectations\, and overcome resistance to ESG initiatives within organizations\n\nMore information here.  URL:https://rcei.rutgers.edu/event/the-epic-2024-election-what-it-means-for-esg-and-sustainability-careers/ LOCATION:1 Corporate Place South\, 1 Corporate Place South\, Piscataway\, NJ\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250213T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250213T170000 DTSTAMP:20260408T033548 CREATED:20250211T191417Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250211T191417Z UID:4567-1739462400-1739466000@rcei.rutgers.edu SUMMARY:ForCARMA and Forest Modeling in New Jersey DESCRIPTION:Speaker: William Zipse\, New Jersey Forest Service \nMore information here. URL:https://rcei.rutgers.edu/event/forcarma-and-forest-modeling-in-new-jersey/ LOCATION:Marine & Coastal Sciences Building — Alampi Room\, 71 Dudley Rd\, New Brunswick\, NJ\, 08901\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250214T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250214T120000 DTSTAMP:20260408T033548 CREATED:20250204T182959Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250204T182959Z UID:4521-1739530800-1739534400@rcei.rutgers.edu SUMMARY:Insect Dynamics in Controlled Environments: Tritrophic Interactions and Beyond! DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Samantha Wilden\, Cornell University \nMore information here. URL:https://rcei.rutgers.edu/event/insect-dynamics-in-controlled-environments-tritrophic-interactions-and-beyond/ LOCATION:Thompson Hall – Room 206\, 96 Lipman Dr\, New Brunswick\, NJ\, 08901\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250217T154500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250217T170000 DTSTAMP:20260408T033548 CREATED:20250204T183359Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250204T183359Z UID:4523-1739807100-1739811600@rcei.rutgers.edu SUMMARY:Ocean circulation and microbial processes mediate the impact of climate extremes on the ocean carbon cycle DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Mara Freilich\, Brown University \nMore information here.  URL:https://rcei.rutgers.edu/event/ocean-circulation-and-microbial-processes-mediate-the-impact-of-climate-extremes-on-the-ocean-carbon-cycle/ LOCATION:Marine & Coastal Sciences Building — Alampi Room\, 71 Dudley Rd\, New Brunswick\, NJ\, 08901\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250219T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250219T133000 DTSTAMP:20260408T033548 CREATED:20250212T184028Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250212T184029Z UID:4580-1739966400-1739971800@rcei.rutgers.edu SUMMARY:Centering Justice in Academic-Community Partnerships for Climate and Environmental Justice DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Ana Baptista\, Associate Professor of Environmental\nPolicy and Sustainability Management & Director of the Tishman Environment and Design Center at the New School \nVirtual option available. More information here.  URL:https://rcei.rutgers.edu/event/centering-justice-in-academic-community-partnerships-for-climate-and-environmental-justice/ LOCATION:Marine & Coastal Sciences Building — Alampi Room\, 71 Dudley Rd\, New Brunswick\, NJ\, 08901\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250220T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250220T170000 DTSTAMP:20260408T033548 CREATED:20250211T191904Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250211T191904Z UID:4571-1740067200-1740070800@rcei.rutgers.edu SUMMARY:Global wildlife conservation: Insights from ecological research on carnivores and habitat suitability DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Kyle P. McCarthy\, University of Delaware. \nMore information here.  \n  URL:https://rcei.rutgers.edu/event/global-wildlife-conservation-insights-from-ecological-research-on-carnivores-and-habitat-suitability/ LOCATION:Marine & Coastal Sciences Building — Alampi Room\, 71 Dudley Rd\, New Brunswick\, NJ\, 08901\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250221T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250221T120000 DTSTAMP:20260408T033548 CREATED:20250211T211340Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250211T211340Z UID:4573-1740135600-1740139200@rcei.rutgers.edu SUMMARY:Meeting Native Bees' Needs: Habitat Supplementation in Urban and Suburban Environments DESCRIPTION:Kimberly Russell\, Rutgers University. \nVirtual option available. More information here.  URL:https://rcei.rutgers.edu/event/meeting-native-bees-needs-habitat-supplementation-in-urban-and-suburban-environments/ LOCATION:Thompson Hall – Room 206\, 96 Lipman Dr\, New Brunswick\, NJ\, 08901\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250224T154500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250224T170000 DTSTAMP:20260408T033548 CREATED:20250211T211505Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250211T211505Z UID:4575-1740411900-1740416400@rcei.rutgers.edu SUMMARY:A Shelfbreak Perspective on a Rapidly Changing Ocean: Processes and Impacts DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Glen Gawarkiewicz\, WHOI \nMore information here.  URL:https://rcei.rutgers.edu/event/a-shelfbreak-perspective-on-a-rapidly-changing-ocean-processes-and-impacts/ LOCATION:Marine & Coastal Sciences Building — Alampi Room\, 71 Dudley Rd\, New Brunswick\, NJ\, 08901\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250227T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250227T170000 DTSTAMP:20260408T033548 CREATED:20250218T202010Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250218T202010Z UID:4657-1740672000-1740675600@rcei.rutgers.edu SUMMARY:Environmental DNA monitoring for aquatic and terrestrial biodiversity DESCRIPTION:Virtual event. \nSpeaker: Mark Johnson\, University of Illinois – Urbana Champaign. \nMore information here.  URL:https://rcei.rutgers.edu/event/environmental-dna-monitoring-for-aquatic-and-terrestrial-biodiversity/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250228T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250228T120000 DTSTAMP:20260408T033548 CREATED:20250218T202247Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250218T202247Z UID:4659-1740740400-1740744000@rcei.rutgers.edu SUMMARY:Teaching Excellence in Entomology Program Master Lecture: Insects in Mythology and Culture-Blattodea and Mantodea DESCRIPTION:Virtual option available.  \nSpeaker: Alex Rudin \nMore information here.  \n  URL:https://rcei.rutgers.edu/event/teaching-excellence-in-entomology-program-master-lecture-insects-in-mythology-and-culture-blattodea-and-mantodea/ LOCATION:Thompson Hall – Room 206\, 96 Lipman Dr\, New Brunswick\, NJ\, 08901\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250228T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250228T153000 DTSTAMP:20260408T033548 CREATED:20250218T202449Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250218T202449Z UID:4661-1740753000-1740756600@rcei.rutgers.edu SUMMARY:From Grad School to PFAS and Back Again — Musing on a Career in Environmental Engineering DESCRIPTION:Virtual option available.  \nSpeaker: Orren Schneider\, Orren Schneider\, LLC. \nMore information here.  URL:https://rcei.rutgers.edu/event/from-grad-school-to-pfas-and-back-again-musing-on-a-career-in-environmental-engineering/ LOCATION:ENR-223\, 14 College Farm Rd\, New Brunswick\, NJ\, 08901\, United States END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR