Rutgers will deploy six green hydrogen fuel cell-powered heavy-duty trucks at Port Newark.

School of Engineering (SoE) Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering Assistant Professor Aziz Ezzat is an affiliate of the Rutgers AI and Data Science (RAD) group and of the Rutgers Climate and Energy Institute (RCEI). His expertise extends to the development of data science-driven solutions to problems in energy, environmental, and industrial systems.

New Jersey LCV is proud to announce that Rutgers University will receive this year’s Sustainability Award. This recognition is presented to an institution or business that is at the forefront of building a cleaner, healthier, and more sustainable future for New Jersey.

Watch a powerful conversation with Dr. Angela Oberg, Senior Director at the Rutgers University Office of Climate Action, where she shares insights on the impact of our energy demands on the climate—and what Rutgers is doing about it.

The book presentation and panel discussion.
Angela Oberg, director of the Rutgers Office of Climate Action, shared the message by Rutgers president that we are committed to driving climate action in New Jersey and beyond and that we continue to be steadfastly committed to international collaboration.

Angie and Matt had the opportunity to attend the 2025 NECSC Summit. This year’s NECSC Summit gathered sustainability leaders from higher education institutions across the Northeast, Southeast Canada, and the upper Mid-Atlantic for a one-of-a-kind, informative event.

Chief Climate Officer Angie Oberg received the Sustainability Leadership in Academia Award during Montclair State University’s celebration of the 10-year anniversary of its PSEG Institute for Sustainability Studies Green Teams program.

Rigo Salvatierra becomes third Beinecke Scholar in Rutgers history.

BY Mitaali Taskar
Rutgers Science Webinar Plunges Into Ocean Exploration with More Than 265 Students.
Michael Crowley, technical director of Rutgers’ Center for Ocean Observing Leadership, answers questions on ocean-related challenges, using real-time data the DMCS monitors 24/7 from the COOL classroom.

By Sania Murtuza, Tai Vu, Biplav Pokhrel, and Yao Sun
Report Release: Examining Low- and Moderate-Income Community Solar Program and Energy Justice in New Jersey: An AI-Based Crowdsourcing Study