On June 10th, Rutgers University’s NJ Climate Change Resource Center hosted the 2026 NJ Climate Change Research Symposium in Piscataway, NJ. The day-long event provided scientists with an opportunity to share the latest research in natural and social science, economics, engineering, and policy, all aimed at better understanding the challenges New Jersey faces as sea levels rise and major storms become more frequent due to climate change.
MRRI scientist Dr. Ildiko C. Pechmann participated in a panel discussion on research related to flood risk assessment and storm surge forecasting. Her talk focused on how geospatial modeling can help visualize long-term marsh resiliency and support restoration efforts in the highly developed urban estuary of the Hackensack Meadowlands.
