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SUNY ESF Brings a Science Fair to the New York State Fair
08/26

This year, the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF) is bringing its own fair – the ESF Science Fair – to the great New York State Fair. Just like in school, the ESF Science Fair will be filled with hypotheses, experiments, science equipment, lab coats, and scientists.

SUNY ESF Welcomes Incoming Undergraduate Class for Fall 2024
08/20

The SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF) campus welcomes a its incoming undergraduate class for Fall 2024, with first-year enrollment up about 7.5% and transfer student enrollment up nearly 10% over the previous year.

ESF Receives $745K EPA Grant to Boost Sustainable Building Practices
08/16

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awarded the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF) nearly three-quarters of a million dollars ($745,748). The funding will support the creation of tools and guidelines to drive the use of salvaged and recovered building materials for more sustainable construction practices.

6 Reasons to Choose a Small College Like ESF
08/16

What’s the big deal about a small college campus like SUNY ESF? Here are six reasons why our students say they love our tight-knit campus vibe: 

From Nature Walks to Historical Reenactments: ESF Senior Transforms Park Visits at Clark Reservation
08/15

This summer, visitors to Clark Reservation State Park did more than hike or birdwatch. Thanks to Gillian Glessman, a senior at the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF), people also enjoyed sensory hikes, mindfulness sessions, and even historical reenactments.

ESF’s Center for Sustainable Materials Management Receives Leadership Award
08/09

The Center for Sustainable Materials Management (CSMM) was honored for its commitment to environmental justice communities, small businesses, and Minority and Women-owned Business Enterprise (MWB) throughout New York state by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) New York Upstate. Housed at the SUNY College for Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF), the CSMM works to bring industry professionals together to rethink the way materials are managed in New York state.

DEC Announces Nearly $2 Million Partnership with SUNY ESF to Study Impacts of Urban Heat Island Effect on Disadvantaged Communities
07/31

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Interim Commissioner Sean Mahar announced nearly $2 million awarded to SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF) to help identify, model, and map urban heat islands; assess extreme heat impacts and responses; and support climate actions to address urban heat island effects and extreme heat in disadvantaged communities across the state

SUNY ESF Summer Science Week at the MOST
07/23

The SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF) and The Milton J. Rubenstein Museum of Science & Technology (MOST) have again joined forces to provide rising ninth graders a week of science exploration from Monday, July 29 to Friday, Aug. 2.

ESF WEATHER ALERT: Tornado Watch; Please leave campus now
07/10

ESF encourages its community members to prioritize safety and take proper precautions. Faculty, staff, and commuting students are encouraged to leave campus now and should coordinate with their supervisors and faculty if they have any concerns. Non-essential employees must charge appropriate leave accruals if they cannot work remotely and supervisors are encouraged to be flexible when considering time and attendance leave requests.

SUNY ESF Wins Grant to Create Climate Action Research Exchange and Study Abroad Program with University in Colombia
07/10

Faculty at the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF) in collaboration with faculty at Universidad Autónoma de Occidente (UAO) in Colombia won a 100,000 Strong in the Americas grant for their proposed Climate Action research project and student exchange program “Communicating Just Rural Transitions in the Americas.” ESF is one of 16 U.S. higher education institutions to win a grant to expand inclusive climate action education, research, and training programs with Colombian universities.