| Upcoming Event
Continuing our focus on the industrial history of Brooklyn's waterways
we move on from our event at BioBAT focused on the Gowanus Canal
to look closely at the historic Newtown Creek
we move on from our event at BioBAT focused on the Gowanus Canal
to look closely at the historic Newtown Creek
Peter Spellane studied chemistry at the University of Washington and the University of California Santa Barbara. He worked as a research chemist in corporate labs in New York and in the Netherlands. For most of the recent decades, he’s taught organic chemistry at City Tech. At City Tech, he became aware of New York City’s significant role in the early years and the expansion of the chemicals industry.
In this talk, Peter will discuss the industrial history and past prosperity of the Newtown Creek.
Willis Elkins, is the Executive Director of the Newtown Creek Alliance.
Willis will cover ongoing efforts to revitalize the 3.8 mile Superfund waterway that borders North Brooklyn and Western Queens. Willis will cover remediation work; water quality issues, and the potential for restoration and public access amidst a significant maritime industrial area.
Enter at 300 Jay Street
Proceed to the Breakfast Area on the Ground Floor
The Atrium Theater is accessed down a ramp from the Breakfast Area
Proceed to the Breakfast Area on the Ground Floor
The Atrium Theater is accessed down a ramp from the Breakfast Area
| Recent Past Events
We are hosting our second event outside our usual location to provide a more immersive breakfast experience! Come join us at the Brooklyn Army Terminal’s BioBAT Art Space, where you’ll have the opportunity to engage with the ‘Water Stories’ exhibit and hear from featured speakers Nathan Kensinger and Elizabeth Henaff.
Enjoy a free breakfast as we explore the intersection of art, science, and urban development along the Brooklyn waterfront. Learn about the artists’ projects, the impactful community work of BioBAT Art Space, and the collaborative efforts shaping Brooklyn’s cultural landscape.
| About Us
The Brooklyn Waterfront Research Center functions as an incubator for new waterfront-related research and as a venue to bring students into the knowledge-creation process. Furthermore, it reaches beyond the walls of the college through its public events, conferences, web initiatives, and seminar programs. Through such means, it draws attention to key issues that affect Brooklyn’s waterfront communities and enables dialogue between key policymakers, experts, educators, and community leaders.
| Our Three-Part Mission
Research
Education
Public Outreach
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