News Archive

Significant Green Buildings Sought

The SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF) is looking for significant green buildings in New York state. (1/30)

ESF in the High School

Students to learn in the outdoors while earning up to six credits from the SUNY-ESF. ("BOCES science lessons get students out of the classroom, into the field"; 1/25/12) READ MORE

High School Students Get Hands-on Lessons from ESF Class

Central New York high school students interested in exploring science careers have an opportunity to step outside and do some hands-on learning through the New Vision Animal and Environmental Science class. (1/20)

Nominations Sought for Green Building Advocate of the Year

The SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF) is seeking nominations for the 2012 New York State Green Building Advocate of the Year award. The award will be presented during the Green Building Conference March 29-30 in Syracuse. (1/19)

BMRA to Partner with NYS Green Building Conference

We're excited that the Building Materials Reuse Association (BMRA) will be partnering with the 10^th Annual New York State Green Building Conference! The BMRS is a non-profit educational and research organization whose mission is to facilitate building deconstruction and the reuse/recycling of recovered building materials. READ MORE

"App Garden" for NYS GIS Conference Sponsors & Exhibitors

As the geospatial industry continues to evolve with location-enabled and place-based information streams, the NYS GIS Conference advisory council is providing sponsors and exhibitors with more opportunities to highlight their geospatial products and services. New for this year are the "App Garden," a designated space on the exhibitor floor to showcase mobile, web-based, and/or desktop applications; the "Technology Petting Zoo," a place where attendees can spend quality time with the latest and greatest hardware, gadgets, and technology; and a "Demo Theater," a time where platinum, gold, and silver sponsors can engage attendees by introducing their products and services to participants. The NYS GIS is May 15-16, 2012 at the Oncenter Complex in Syracuse, NY. READ MORE

ESF in the High School, Biodigester, Waste-to-energy

Story on ESM high school students partnering with SUNY-ESF to research technology that turns food scraps into fuel. ("CNY students turn food scraps into fuel"; 12/26/11) READ MORE

ESF in the High School

Story about the ESM students in the successful ESF in the High School: Global Environment class. ("East Syracuse-Minoa students research alternative energy at village facility"; 12/16/11) READ MORE

AEES Call for Abstracts

The American Ecological Engineering Society (AEES) Meeting Technical Committee is currently seeking abstracts for the 2012 event. This year's meeting, focusing on Coupling Natural and Human Systems, will be held at SUNY-ESF on June 7-9, 2012 in Syracuse, NY. Prospective authors are invited to submit an abstract by Jan. 31, 2012 by emailing: aeesabstracts@gmail.com using the pdf form provided at www.esf.edu/outreach/pd/2012/aees.

To read a recent opinion about ecological engineering written by an ESF student in the Daily Orange visit: http://www.dailyorange.com/opinion/environment-nature-offers-smart-way-to-treat-water-waste-1.2687416

Summer Session 2012: Take ESF home with you this summer

The number of courses that ESF will offer this summer is growing fast! To date, we have 23 courses that include exciting online, classroom and field-based courses. With eight online course offerings, you have an opportunity to Take ESF home with you this summer! Or with our more traditional offerings you can experience courses on ESF's campus or at one of our field sites. This summer, get ahead, make up a course, or pursue a lifelong interest.

For more information, please visit www.esf.edu/outreach/summer. READ MORE

Green Building Conference Abstract Submission Deadline Extended

The New York State Green Building Conference has extended the deadline for the submission of abstracts for oral presentations until Nov. 4. With the addition of a second day for the 10th anniversary conference, more papers are being sought. The conference will be held March 29-30, 2012, in Syracuse, NY. Conference tracks are Green Building for Commercial Construction, Green Building for Residential Construction, Green Building Chemistry and Deconstruction. READ MORE

'Father of Green Chemistry' to Speak at Green Building Conference

Paul Anastas, Ph.D., will speak at the 10^th Annual New York State Green Building Conference March 29, 2012. (10/14)

Green Infrastructure Symposium Accepting Abstracts

The Central New York Green Infrastructure Symposium, hosted by the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry and the Environmental Finance Center at Syracuse University, is accepting abstracts for presentation at the November event. (10/5)

Syracuse Academy of Science Charter School

Students from the Syracuse Academy of Science Charter School toured the ESF campus as an introduction to their course. ("Field Trip to SUNY ESF with EFB-120 Class") READ MORE

High School for Environmental Studies, Global Environment

ESF partners with the High School for Environmental Studies in NYC to provide a course worth four college credits. READ MORE

NYS Green Building Conference Set for March 2012

ESF partners with the U.S. Green Building Council New York Upstate Chapter to host the 10^th Annual New York State Green Building conference March 29 and 30, 2012. (9/27)

NYS Green Building Conference: Call for Abstracts

The New York State Green Building Conference Abstract Selection Committee seeks presentation proposals for March 29-30, 2012 the 10^th Annual NYS Green Building Conference March 29 and 30.

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Renewable Energy

ESF is partnering with ESM to offer an "Introduction to Renewal Energy" class. ("CNY schools gear up for a new year"; 9/6/11) READ MORE

Research Ethics Focus of Workshop

Graduate students, faculty and staff from across the state will meet at ESF for workshop on "Research Ethics and Cultural Competence" in environmental research, Aug. 17-19. (8/15)

Honeywell Institute for Ecosystems Education

Speakers from ESF were represented in the Honeywell program. ("Middle school teachers learn about science, ecosystems during Honeywell program"; 8/12/11) READ MORE