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Engineering Sustainability and Resilience
February 24, 2023 @ 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
The School of Engineering and the Rutgers University Alumni Association are holding a lecture and reception at 3 p.m. on Friday, February 24, 2023, as part of National Engineers Week.
The Dean’s Distinguished Lecture is titled “Engineering Sustainability and Resilience” and will feature talks by:
Paul Segal
chief executive officer, LS Power
Rutgers alumnus
Sarah Colasurdo
senior climate resilience specialist, Port Authority of New York and New Jersey
Robert Kopp
professor, Rutgers Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences
director, Megalopolitan Coastal Transformation Hub
co-director, Rutgers Office of Climate Action
core faculty member, Rutgers Global Health Institute
From the event description: The health of our climate impacts nearly every aspect of our lives — social, economic, environmental, and technical. As the climate changes, so do the well-being of our global supply chains, urban infrastructures, the spread and emergence of pests and diseases, water supplies, and ecosystems. At Rutgers, we are leading the charge to mitigate the effects of climate change through research, education, and outreach. The School of Engineering’s Dean’s Distinguished Lecture will shed light on the important role that engineers have in tackling the climate change challenge. Join us for an important discussion exploring emerging forms of renewable energy, enabling adaptation of our built infrastructure and societies, and improving the human experience.
Richard Weeks Hall of Engineering, Busch Campus, 500 Bartholomew Rd., Piscataway, NJ
Free and open to the public. Advance registration is required. For more information, visit the event webpage and/or contact Diane Borowsky at diane.borowsky@rutgers.edu.