Headlines
ESF Launches Its First Online Bachelor’s Degree
ESF is preparing to launch its first online bachelor's degree - a program in sustainability management that prepares students for entry-level jobs or mid-career opportunities in the growing field of sustainability. (1/18)
ESF Power Plant Saves Money and Reduces Carbon Footprint
ESF is saving over half a million dollars a year on heat and electricity with a high-performance combined-heat-and-power system fueled by natural gas and wood pellets, and designed to capture waste energy for heating buildings. (1/14)
ESF Students Return to PR to Help with Continuing Relief Efforts
Relief and education projects filled the days of a team ESF students, staff and faculty on a trip to Puerto Rico over winter break. (1/14)
ESF Student Participates in SEA Semester Program
This past fall, Maria Alfaro, a senior at the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF), sailed on an ocean research vessel to study human impact on Caribbean coral reef ecosystems. (12/26)
Studies: Transgenic American Chestnut Trees Show No Ill Effects on Seeds, Fungi or Larval Frogs
Two ESF new studies on the environmental impact of transgenic American chestnut trees provide evidence that the trees have no harmful effects on germinating seeds, beneficial fungi, or larval frogs that are dependable indicators of environmental quality. (12/10)
Advice to Graduates: Live with Heart, Kindness, Passion
"Live your life with heart and kindness. Do in your work what you love and are passionate about. Be willing to work hard with complete dedication," said Dr. David Amberg, ESF's interim president, to the Class of 2018 during December Commencement exercises. (12/7)
ESF to Celebrate December Commencement
The College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF) will award 182 degrees, including 32 master's degrees and 16 Doctor of Philosophy degrees, during the 2018 December Commencement 2 p.m. Dec. 7 at Hendricks Chapel. (12/6)
ESF in the Media
- News Channel 9: SUNY ESF professor re-introduces American chestnut trees locally:
American chestnut trees have been gone for years, and now a team from SUNY-ESF is on the verge of re-introducing them. 1/19
- Talking Biotech: Two Critical Updates – Brinjals and Chestnuts :
Dr. Bill Powell was on Talking Biotech last week with an update on the The American Chestnut Research and Restoration Project. 12/29/18
- Sea Currents: The Cramer and her crew in flight:
ESF student Maria Alfaro spent fall semester at sea on an ocean research vessel, studying human impact on Caribbean coral reef ecosystems. 12/12/18
- Buffalo News: After barn fire, Little Valley farmers find 'kindness everywhere':
Deborah Hammond Ritchie, ESF '93, and her husband who run an organic farm recently lost their barn in a fire. 12/15/18
- National Geographic: New species of giant salamander discovered in Florida:
ESF alum Dr. David Steen is one of the authors on a PLOS ONE paper describing a new species of giant salamander. 12/5/18
