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Science and the Urban Environment
With more than 80% of Americans and 50% of the world population living in metropolitan areas today - and both percentages growing inexorably - it is vital for science to address directly the challenges of urban environments. Scientists across the spectrum of fields at RU-N long have taken this imperative seriously, with research, education, and engagement initiatives that take on crucial urban science themes such as health, urban ecosystems, environmental sustainability, and increasing diversity in the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields.
Research in the News: A Sampling
- Glassroots and RU-N Partner for "Glass Volcano Experience," teaching students science through molten glass and more
- Rainbow PUSH Wall Street Project comes to Newark
- FDA to Debate Approval of 'Female Viagra' (Professor Barry Komisaruk quoted)
- Law Student Presents Stormwater Management Improvement Strategies to Newark Environmental Commission
- Mayor Ras J. Baraka Announces Data and Technology Partnership with RU–N
- Correcting Language Difficulties Before Baby Speaks
- Of Dragonflies and Dinosaurs: Researcher Helps Map Insect Origins, Evolution
- Rutgers Business School launches new economic index to explain employment trends
- Launch of Corr-Stat Region Real Time Crime Center at Newark Dec. 16
- Research Results in Partnerships for the Public Good
- RU-N and Mayor Ras J. Baraka Announce Partnership With Launch of 'My Newark' Mobile App
- Working to Loosen the Grip of Severe Mental Illness
- Rutgers Launches Neuroscience Consortium
- $2.6 Million Award to Institute will Help Region's Business, Nonprofit, and Academic Communities
- Endowment at School of Criminal Justice Will Fund Research into Gangs