CREST Scientist, Dr. Friedman was appointed as the Vice Chair of the American Association of Geographers (AAG) Caribbean Geography Speciality Group (CGSG) on November 1, 2023. She was nominated by the Board of CGSG to receive this honor. Dr. Friedman’s motivation to
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CUNY CREST Scientist, Dr. Erin Friedman received the 2023 Adaptation Futures fellowship for the September 6, 2023- October 6, 2023 period. The role entailed attendance at different conference sessions. Commenting on her motivation to become a fellow, Dr. Friedman said, “I applied
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CUNY CREST scientist, Dr. Erin Friedman published two research articles in the Science Direct that contribute to the broader field of climate justice by unpacking dominant discourses and political economic patterns that are shaping climate decision-making. These are titled: The purpose of
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CREST hosted a virtual seminar titled ‘Everything the Atmosphere Touches: Student Opportunities at National Science Foundation/National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR)/University Corporation for Atmospheric Research/University Cooperative Centers (NSF NCAR/UCAR/UCP)’ on December 8, 2023. CREST/CCNY students, affiliates, faculty, and management enthusiastically participated in
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Dr. Shakila Merchant was invited to attend the Youth Engagement in International Climate Negotiations workshop held at and organized by the John Jay College of Criminal Justice, New York, on December 4, 2023. For the society to address the climate crisis and
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CREST participated in the inaugural 2023 City University of New York (CUNY) Climate Consortium (C3) TownHall and Expo held on November 13, 2023 at the CUNY Graduate Center, New York. CREST leadership including Dr. Shakila Merchant, staff, affiliates, and students attended the
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CREST hosted the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) National Severe Storms Laboratory (NSSL) from Nov. 7 to Nov. 9, 2023 at the Grove School of Engineering, City College of New York. The purpose of the event was to help CUNY CREST
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This seminar will focus on paid summer 2024 opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students in UCAR/NCAR Boulder, CO. Join us and learn about these opportunities and connect with the UCAR/NCAR speakers and internship experts! Below are important event details: Day and Date: Friday
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We are seeking participants like you for a focus-group study which will help us to create supportive programs CUNY-wide for PIs developing Broader Impacts (BI) statements in their proposals, and for the many staff that assist them in this process. If you
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The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Summer Research Team (SRT) Program for Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs) is now accepting applications from faculty at Minority Serving Institutions (MSI) interested in participating in a summer research team experience. Selected Faculty will be invited
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