Explore interdisciplinary climate research and ocean-focused solutions through this comprehensive symposium recording from Rutgers Climate & Energy Institute. Discover how deep ocean dynamics improve climate prediction models through Joellen Russell's presentation on oceanographic research and forecasting methodologies. Learn to apply historical perspectives as analytical tools for understanding and addressing contemporary climate challenges with Helen Rozwadowski's examination of maritime history and environmental change. Examine innovative approaches to sustainable technology infrastructure through Jason Cotrell's discussion of ocean renewable energy applications for powering and cooling data centers. Understand the intersection of climate science and international law through Cymie Payne's analysis of recent International Court climate opinions and ocean treaty developments. Engage with cutting-edge research spanning geosciences, history, renewable energy engineering, and environmental law as leading experts from universities and industry present their findings. Participate in the collaborative spirit of Mid-Atlantic climate research through the concluding panel discussion featuring all speakers addressing questions about interdisciplinary approaches to greenhouse gas reduction and climate adaptation strategies.

Syllabus

0:00:05 -- Opening Remarks; Julie Lockwood, RCEI Director
0:01:53 -- Welcome, Jason Geary, Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs
0:07:00 -- Opening Remarks Continued, Julie Lockwood, RCEI Director
0:16:43 -- Joellen Rusell Introduction; Tony Broccoli, Rutgers University
0:18:54 -- Climate and the Deep Blue Sea: Improving Prediction; Joellen Rusell, Distinguished Professor, and the Thomas R. Brown Distinguished Chair of Integrative Science in the Department of Geosciences, University of Arizona
0:53:29 -- Helen Rozwadowski Introduction; Jack Bouchard, Rutgers University
0:56:47 -- History As a Tool for Addressing Climate Change; Helen Rozwadowski, Professor of History and founder of the Maritime Studies program at the University of Connecticut, Avery Point
1:29:43 -- Jason Cotrell Introduction; Josh Kohut, Rutgers University
1:32:35 -- Powering and Cooling Data Centers Using Ocean Renewable Energy; Jason Cotrell, Founder and CEO, Sperra
2:02:23 -- Cymie Payne Introduction; Kevon Rhiney, Rutgers University
02:05:32 -- International Court Climate Change Opinions, Ocean Treaties: What’s Science Got to Do with It? Cymie Payne, Professor in the Department of Human Ecology and at Rutgers Law School, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
2:36:57 -- Plenary Speakers Panel