Research & Applications Pillar Overview
Goals & Objectives
Position CUNY CREST as lead research center in NYC for issues related to climate resiliency, coastal hazards and urban environmental challenges
Join national and international networks who are addressing global environmental issues
Cultivate a research environment within CUNY CREST that promotes interdisciplinary research synergy to address local, national, and international environmental challenges
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 Team
Director: Jennifer Cherrier & Maria Tzortziou
Associate Directors: Nir Krakauer & Naresh Devineni
Cross Pillar Collaborations
Education and Training
Stakeholder Engagement & Outreach
Entrepreneurship
International and Global Networking
Environmental Justice
2022-2024 Plan
Establish a rigorous externally funded portfolio for collaborative inter and transdisciplinary research
Facilitate interdisciplinary collaboration opportunities around common themes for greater impact and visibility at local, national and international levels
Establish innovative research products and solutions that address stakeholder needs
