Reed Maxwell, Jerry Zee join Princeton Environmental Institute faculty
September 1, 2020 ・ Morgan KellyThe Princeton Environmental Institute (PEI) welcomed Sept. 1 new faculty members Reed Maxwell, professor of civil and environmental engineering and the Princeton Environmental Institute, and Jerry Zee, assistant professor of anthropology and the Princeton Environmental Institute. Their appointments expand the…
From muddy boots to mathematics: Advancing the science of ecosystems and biodiversity
August 14, 2020 ・ Morgan KellyPrinceton’s vital research across the spectrum of environmental issues is today and will continue to be pivotal to solving some of humanity’s toughest problems. Our impact is built on a long, deep, broad legacy of personal commitment, intellectual leadership, perseverance…
Water, drought and flooding
August 11, 2020 ・ Molly SharlachPrinceton’s vital research across the spectrum of environmental issues is today and will continue to be pivotal to solving some of humanity’s toughest problems. Our impact is built on a long, deep, broad legacy of personal commitment, intellectual leadership, perseverance…
PEI awards new Climate and Energy Challenge projects, from the natural color-scape to the right words for climate change
June 29, 2020 ・ Morgan KellyFour new projects funded by the Climate and Energy Grand Challenge program will explore topics such as the environmental impact of turbulence from offshore wind turbines, the effect of climate change on the natural color-scape, the efficient production of jet…
Wild hummingbirds see a broad range of colors humans can only imagine
June 25, 2020 ・ Liz Fuller-WrightTo find food, dazzle mates, escape predators and navigate diverse terrain, birds rely on their excellent color vision. “Humans are color-blind compared to birds and many other animals,” said Mary Caswell Stoddard, an assistant professor of ecology and evolutionary biology…
Study on shorebirds suggests that when conserving species, not all land is equal
June 9, 2020 ・ Morgan KellyPrinceton University researchers may have solved a long-standing mystery in conservation that could influence how natural lands are designated for the preservation of endangered species. Around the world, the migratory shorebirds that are a conspicuous feature of coastal habitats are…
Local climate unlikely to drive the early COVID-19 pandemic
May 18, 2020 ・ Morgan KellyLocal variations in climate are not likely to dominate the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a Princeton University study published May 18 in the journal Science. The researchers found that the vast number of people still vulnerable…
COVID-19′s silent spread: How symptomless transmission helps pathogens thrive
May 14, 2020 ・ Catherine ZandonellaCOVID-19′s rapid spread throughout the world has been fueled in part by the virus’ ability to be transmitted by people who are not showing symptoms of infection. Now, a study by researchers at Princeton has found that this silent phase…
Sowing seeds of happiness: Emotional well-being while home gardening similar to other popular activities, study finds
May 10, 2020 ・ Morgan KellyAs civic leaders and urban planners work to make cities more sustainable and livable by investing in outdoor spaces and recreational activities such as biking and walking, Princeton researchers have identified the benefit of an activity largely overlooked by policymakers…
