Rutgers scientists point to improved environmental conditions as possible reason The Atlantic surf clam, an economically valuable species that is the main ingredient in clam chowder and fried clam strips, has returned to Virginia waters in a big way, reversing a die-off that started more than two decades ago. In a comprehensive study of surf clams collected from an area …

Windows of Understanding is a series of art pieces that aim to shine light on various social justice organizations. The recent window, created by Amee Pollack, was inspired by this year’s RCEI Climate Symposium. The Window depicts children searching outdoors with magnifying glasses, which is meant to signify searching for solutions to the climate crisis. She chose to use children …

The Board of Trustees of the John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation announced their appointment of their 2024 Fellowships. Chosen through a rigorous application and peer review process the Class of 2024 Guggenheim Fellows was tapped on the basis of prior career achievement and exceptional promise. Each fellow receives a monetary stipend to pursue independent work at the highest level. Selected …

Congratulations to RCEI faculty affiliates who received 2023-2024 Chancellor and Provost Awards for Faculty Excellence. The Chancellor Award for Global Impact was awarded to Cymie Payne, an Associate Professor in the School of Environmental & Biological Sciences. The Provost Award for Excellence in Cross-Disciplinary Research was awarded to Jacqueline Thaw, an Associate Professor in Mason Gross School of the Arts, …

Contributing Authors: Lauren Neitzke Adamo (RCEI Affiliate), Jim Wright (RCEI Affiliate), James Bourke, Ken Miller (RCEI Affiliate), Sean Kinney, Roy Schlische As soon as the shaking subsided on Friday, April 5 from a rare Magnitude 4.8 Earthquake in New Jersey, geologists in the Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences (EPS) at Rutgers University-New Brunswick immediately went to work to deconstruct …

Project partners, which included Rutgers Cooperative Extension, announced the nationwide release of its Fertilizer Recommendation Support Tool (FRST), a decision-aid that provides an unbiased, science-based interpretation of soil test phosphorus and potassium values for crop fertilization. The FRST project is a collaboration of more than 100 soil science and agronomic professionals representing nearly 50 universities, four divisions of the USDA, …

A new European Hyperloop Center opens in the Netherlands, featuring a 420-meter steel tube for testing Hyperloop technology. Hyperloop promises high-speed travel in low-pressure tubes. The center aims to compete with high-speed rail and seeks government commitments for future routes. However, there is skepticism regarding the new technology. RCEI Affiliate, Robert Noland stated that “This is just another example of …

New solar canopies at Rutgers University’s Livingston Campus in New Brunswick are now generating electricity while providing shaded parking. This initiative aims to reduce carbon emissions and reliance on non-renewable energy sources, contributing to environmental efforts locally. Now, the panels are even producing more energy than the University can use sometimes. RCEI Affiliate Angela Oberg stated that, rather than allow …

Rutgers EcoComplex, the university’s Clean Energy Innovation Center, and W2 Climatech, a start-up focused on developing eco-friendly anti-icing technology for wind turbines, announces its participation in the Rutgers WindIgnite Offshore Wind (“OSW”) Supply Chain Accelerator Program. Through this partnership, W2 Climatech and Rutgers will advance their shared goals and objectives in the fields of renewable energy storage and sustainable development. …

The article highlights a film series, Tools of Science, that underscores the importance of creativity as an essential tool for addressing global challenges. RCEI Affiliates Kay Bidle, Janice McDonnell, and Kim Thamatrakoln have devoted more than a decade to producing the Tools series. The series emphasizes how creativity can inspire innovative solutions, foster collaboration, and drive positive change across various …