The academic journal Nature Communications published new research this month authored by RCEI affiliate Chi Chen, assistant professor and faculty member in the Rutgers University Department of Ecology, Evolution, and Natural Resources.   The paper, titled “Biophysical effects of croplands on land surface temperature,” draws on two decades of satellite data to analyze the biological and physical mechanisms by which croplands affect land …

By Steven Rodas | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com You can look to the rising seas, raging wildfires and the lack of snow. A harbinger for the changing climate has also arrived for New Jerseyans in the form of something more innocuous but by no means less glaring: home insurance policies. Or, rather, the lack of them in some cases. Non-renewals, …

Announcement from Laura Lawson, Executive Dean and Executive Director, SEBS/NJAES I’m delighted to announce that Dr. Josh Kohut, Professor in the Department of Marine and Coastal Sciences, has accepted the position of SEBS Dean of Research/NJAES Director of Research, effective January 1, 2025. Please join me in congratulating him on this new role and giving him a warm welcome. Josh …

In Mark Robson’s science class, hands-on learning brings students into the heart of nature It was Cranberry Night for the students of RCEI affiliate Mark Robson’s evening science course, “Plants and People,” and the instructor wasn’t entirely happy with himself. On this cool fall evening, the professor and administrator at Rutgers University-New Brunswick had toted in whole cranberries and a …

More than 265 students from across the U.S. dove into the mysteries of the ocean and explored how STEM can address global environmental challenges during a virtual event hosted by Rutgers University’s Department of Marine and Coastal Sciences (DMCS). The students from the FIRST LEGO League, participated as part of their preparation for this year’s robotics competition. They learned from Rutgers researchers …

As one of America’s longest serving and renowned land-grant institutions, Rutgers University empowers food producers worldwide with cutting-edge scientific expertise. The university’s acclaimed “Jersey Roots, Global Reach” initiative shines through in its exceptional partnership with the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM), a vast island nation in the North Pacific. To celebrate this landmark collaboration, Rutgers had the privilege of hosting …

Announcement by SEBS Executive Dean Laura Lawson Dear SEBS & NJAES Community, After a rich and rewarding career of 28 years with Rutgers, RCEI affiliate Margaret (Peggy) Brennan-Tonetta has announced her intention to retire at the beginning of the new year. Please join me in congratulating Peggy and celebrating her many accomplishments. Peggy first came to Rutgers as a student, …

The concept may be confusing the public and inhibiting action, researchers say A group of scientists, including researchers from Rutgers University-New Brunswick, Princeton University and Carleton University, has questioned the accuracy and utility of the metaphor “tipping point” in calling attention to the threat of climate change. The phrase, while perhaps initially useful as a clarion call that warns about sudden, drastic changes, may now be confusing the public …