R-SIRUS in Collaboration with The CUNY CREST Showcases Innovation and Collaboration Through October Events

The United Nations University (UNU) Hub at The City College of New York (CCNY)-Remote Sensing & Sustainable Innovations for Resilient Urban Systems (R-SIRUS) in collaboration the The CUNY CREST Institute hosted two inspiring events in October 2025 that highlighted the hub’s growing role in advancing sustainable, resilient urban systems through research, education, and collaboration.

Open House

Students, faculty, and researchers gathered for the R-SIRUS Open House to explore how remote sensing, climate science, and sustainability are driving innovation in urban resilience. Attendees learned about ongoing R-SIRUS projects, global research and internship opportunities, and pathways to engage with the hub’s expanding community. The event reflected strong enthusiasm for applying science, technology, and collaboration to advance sustainable urban development.

Visit from UNU-INWEH Leadership

R-SIRUS also welcomed Dr. Kaveh Madani, Director of the UNU Institute for Water, Environment and Health (UNU-INWEH), and Dr. Alexander Couzis, Dean of the Grove School of Engineering at CCNY. During their visit, they engaged with students and researchers to discuss future opportunities for collaboration, training, and innovation. Conversations focused on leveraging expertise in remote sensing and artificial intelligence to develop targeted training materials and practical solutions for local challenges. Dr. Madani’s reflections on maximizing research impact and expanding internship opportunities, along with Dr. Couzis’s emphasis on partnerships with startups and the private sector, sparked meaningful and forward-looking dialogue.

Together, these events underscored R-SIRUS’s commitment to fostering interdisciplinary collaboration, empowering students, and translating research into real-world impact.