Rutgers Climate & Energy Institute Courses

Earth and Planetary Sciences - Lightning Talks

Explore diverse Earth & Planetary Sciences topics through rapid-fire faculty presentations, covering geology, climate change, oceanography, and more in concise 3-minute talks.

• YouTube
• 49 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Sea-Level Modeling: From Resolving Tribal Land Disputes to Inferring Earth Viscosity Structure

Explore sea-level modeling applications, from tribal land dispute resolution to Earth's viscosity structure inference, with Dr. Evelyn Powell's insightful presentation.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 4 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Deciphering the Habitability of the Earth: Insights from the Coupled Evolution of the Crust-Mantle-Atmosphere-Ocean System

Explore Earth's habitability through the interconnected evolution of crust, mantle, atmosphere, and oceans, gaining insights into our planet's unique conditions for life.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 2 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The Serpent Rises from the Waves - Origin of Mosasaurus, Lizard King of the Cretaceous

Explore the fascinating evolution of Mosasaurus, the dominant marine predator of the Cretaceous period, through expert insights and paleontological discoveries.

• YouTube
• 54 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

What Shark Teeth Can Tell Us About Ancient Oceans

Explore ancient oceans through shark teeth fossils, uncovering climate history and marine ecosystem evolution with Princeton researcher Alliya A. Akhtar.

• YouTube
• 51 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Growing with Trilobites: Studying Growth and Evolution in this Iconic Fossil Group

Explore trilobite growth and evolution, uncovering insights into this iconic fossil group's development and significance in Earth's history.

• YouTube
• 56 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

NJADAPT: New Tools and Critical Enhancements for Climate Change Planning

Explore powerful decision-support tools for climate change planning in New Jersey. Learn to assess hazards, visualize data, and apply insights to local planning and public health initiatives.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 16 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Climate Pollution Reduction Grant Program - Transportation Stakeholder Session

Explore New Jersey's Priority Climate Action Plan for transportation, focusing on near-term measures to achieve 50% greenhouse gas reduction by 2030.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 47 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Climate Solutions: Symposium on Sea Level, Storytelling, Energy Transitions, and Art - 2023

Explore cutting-edge climate solutions through expert talks on sea level simulation, storytelling in policy, energy transitions, and artistic interpretations, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration.

• YouTube
• 3 hours 13 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Climate Pollution Reduction Grant Program - Energy and Grid Stakeholder Session

Explore New Jersey's Priority Climate Action Plan for achieving 50% greenhouse gas reduction by 2030, focusing on key sectors and implementation strategies.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 56 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Climate Pollution Reduction Grant Program - Halogenated Gases Session

Explore strategies to reduce halogenated gases, focusing on high-GWP HFCs used as refrigerants. Learn about New Jersey's efforts to update climate action plans and achieve 2030 emissions reduction goals.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 20 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Climate Pollution Reduction Grant Program - Food Waste Stakeholder Session

Explore strategies to reduce food waste in New Jersey, addressing its environmental and economic impacts while contributing to the state's greenhouse gas reduction goals.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 50 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Siderophile Elements - Superheroes of the Geochemical World

Explore the fascinating world of siderophile elements and their crucial role in geochemistry, with insights from Dr. Richard J. Walker's research.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 6 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Sea Level Change During Past and Future Warming

Explore sea level changes during past and future warming periods, examining their causes and impacts on Earth's climate and environment.

• YouTube
• 1 hour
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Adaptive Potentials of Marine Calcifiers in an Ever-Changing Ocean

Explore adaptive potentials of marine calcifiers amid ocean changes, focusing on their resilience and evolutionary strategies in response to environmental shifts.

• YouTube
• 57 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video