Research & Applications Pillar Overview
Goals & Objectives
Establish CUNY CREST as New York City’s leading research hub for climate resiliency, coastal hazards, and urban environmental challenges.
Engage with national and international networks dedicated to solving pressing global environmental issues.
Foster a collaborative research environment at CUNY CREST that drives interdisciplinary innovation to address environmental challenges at the local, national, & global levels.
Benefits & Impacts
Increase the collective impact and visibility of CREST research
Actionable science for end users
Training of the next generation of inter and transdisciplinary scientists
Leadership
Co-Directors:
Jennifer Cherrier & Maria Tzortziou
Associate Co-Directors:
Nir Krakauer & Naresh Devineni
Cross Pillar Collaborations
Education and Training
Community Resilience & Stakeholder Engagement
Entrepreneurship, Innovation &Ventures
International Collaboration
2025-2027 Plans
TBD
