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Many logs became forces of destruction in Indonesia last week, in a sign that deforestation compounded the devastation wrought by a cyclone.

Where Floodwaters Turned Piles of Timber Into Floating Battering Rams

Professor Garner quoted in New York Times news article about flooding in Indonesia.

Ph.D. student Kelsey Barker

A Rowan first: Ph.D. student journeys through ice, rock and time

Ph.D. student Kelsey Barker's work may prove critical to improving natural hazard forecasting, sea-level rise projections, & more.

Professor Cynthia Hall

New growth: Regenerative farm sprouts on Rowan's West Campus

Professor Cynthia Hall's sustainable farm operation.

From left, Rylie Jacobs, Scarlett McCourt and Matthew Heras display their award-winning work during Rowan Research Day at the Student Center in March.

Students’ award-winning images capture art of Rowan research

Scarlett McCourt receives cash prize for her submission to Rowan University’s inaugural Art of Rowan Research Contest. 

Professor Charles Schutte

Rowan scientists launch ambitious N.J. wetlands study to measure climate impact

Research funded by NJ EPA aims to measure how much carbon these ecosystems bury.

Scarlett McCourt

Rowan intern reaches for the stars – and touches space dust

Geology senior Scarlett McCourt interns at NASA analyzing extraterrestrial samples – space rocks!

Thivanka Ariyarathna studies the fate and transport of PFAS, a group of chemicals linked to adverse health effects in humans and animals.

Fighting forever chemicals

Professor Ariyarathna studies the fate and transport of PFAS, a group of chemicals linked to adverse health effects in humans and animals.

Garner: climate-driven sea level rise could worsen effects of West Coast earthquake.

Concern about potentially severe West Coast earthquake

Professor Garner believes a major earthquake will eventually rupture the Cascadia subduction zone.

Professor Qian He

$500K NSF grant funds study on coastal land use as climate change impacts property values

The three-year study is focused on areas with declining property values.

OSIRIS-REx return sample

Life seeded from space?

SEE's Professor Connolly oversees research that seems to confirm theory.

Greening Camden

Greening Camden Receives Award

American Planning Association 2025 Planning Excellence & Great Places annouces Outstanding Community Engagement award for Greening Camden.

Charles Schutte

New Jersey Pine Barrens offer up answers to tough climate questions

Professor Schutte is teaming up with soil scientists and the NJDEP.

Kelsey Barker walking outside to geology study site

Studying Historic Climate Change Through the Rock Record

Ph.D. student Kelsey Barker studies the retreat of the largest ice sheet in North America.

hurricane melissa on radar map

Hurricane Melissa nears Jamaica as island’s worst-ever storm

Professor Garner quoted in Luxembourg Times news article about Hurricane Melissa.

hurricane melissa on radar map

How Hurricane Melissa Got So Strong So Fast

Professor Garner quoted in HEATMAP news article about Hurricane Melissa.

hurricane melissa on radar map

Storm Melissa's Slow Pace Is What Makes It Risky for Caribbean

Professor Garner quoted in Bloomberg News article about Hurricane Melissa.

Dr. Qian He

TRIP author spotlight: Qian He

Professor He examines how both transit service and neighborhood conditions influence ridership.