Explore the Mekong Delta through Rutgers’ faculty-led Winter Study Abroad program. This 3-credit course immerses students in one of the world’s most important food-producing regions, examining how climate change, water management, agriculture, and rapid economic transition are reshaping communities and landscapes. From urban parks to floating markets, students will experience climate adaptation, economic development, and […]
From August 24–28, 2026, the Department of Human Ecology hosted its second annual Summer School on Sustainability Governance, welcoming nearly 30 doctoral students, postdoctoral researchers, and early-career scholars from nearly 25 universities across the United States, Canada, and beyond. Selected from more than 140 applicants, participants brought diverse research perspectives ranging from fisheries governance in […]
September 22, 2026 Speaker: Dr. E. Melanie DuPuis, Professor and Chair, Environmental Studies and Science, Pace University Date: Tuesday, September 22, 2026 Time: 10:20am-11:40am Location: Rutgers University, Blake Hall–Room 131, 93 Lipman Dr, New Brunswick, NJ 08901 Abstract: Humans have made the world less sustainable. We haven’t been able to fix it. Yet, many people […]
October 27, 2026 Speaker: Dr. Fanfan Wu, Social Scientist, U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Human Foods Program Date: Tuesday, October 27, 2026 Time: 10:20am-11:40am Location: Rutgers University, Blake Hall, 93 Lipman Dr, New Brunswick, NJ 08901 Abstract: Click to view biography Zoom:
November 10, 2026 Speaker: Dr. Andrew Roberts, CEO, Agriculture & Food Systems Institute Date: Tuesday, November 10, 2026 Time: 10:20am-11:40am Location: Rutgers University, Blake Hall, 93 Lipman Dr, New Brunswick, NJ 08901 Abstract: Click to view biography Zoom:
A one-day workshop exploring the intersection of democratic participation and scientific complexity in climate and sustainability governance. Register Now Overview Join us for an engaging, interdisciplinary workshop that brings together researchers, practitioners, and participants interested in advancing climate and sustainability governance. This event examines the tensions between inclusive public participation and the complexities of scientific […]
Date: Friday, March 27, 2026 Time: 1pm-2:30pm Location: Marine and Coastal Sciences Building-Alampi Room , 71 Dudley Rd, New Brunswick, NJ 08901 A panel discussion where experts share research on: Panelists: Dr. Abhilash MishraDirector, Kevin Xu Initiative on Science, Technology and Global DevelopmentHarris School of Public Policy, University of Chicago Ketan JoshiFreelance Writer & Senior […]
April 21, 2026 Speaker: Meishka Mitchell, AICP, PP, is a Lecturer at Rutgers University, Department of Human Ecology Date: Tuesday, April 21, 2026 Time: 10:20am-11:40am Location: Rutgers University, Alampi Room; Marine and Coastal Sciences Building, 71 Dudley Road, New Brunswick, NJ 08901 Abstract: Environmental justice is under attack. The rollback of regulations, reductions in agency capacity, and attacks […]
Politics vs. Expertise in the U.N. Climate Negotiations April 7, 2026 Speaker: Dr. Danielle Falzon, Assistant Professor in the Department of Sociology at Rutgers University Date: Tuesday, April 7, 2026 Time: 10:20am-11:40am Location: Rutgers University, Blake Hall, Room 131, 93 Lipman Dr, New Brunswick, NJ 08901 Abstract: At the 30th meeting of the United Nations climate negotiations […]
Date: April 24, 2026 Time: 9am-3:30pm Location: Lifelong Learning Center, 3 Rutgers Plaza, New Brunswick, NJ 08901 Register by: April 15, 2026 Join us for a one-day workshop that explores the tension between democratic participation and scientific complexity in climate and sustainability governance. Who Should Attend?
