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Mighty Oak Monday: Grace Burrows
Grace Burrows always knew she wanted to help people and that she loved the environment. Those passions led her to ESF where she's excelling in the Environmental Health program. Read more about this week's Mighty Oak student! (5/16)
ESF Introduces Campus Sustainability Walking Tour
The SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF), the most distinguished institution in the nation that focuses on the study of the environment, is pleased to announce its new Campus Sustainability Walking Tour. (5/12)
Ranger School Graduates May 14
The SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF), the most distinguished institution in the nation that focuses on the study of the environment, is pleased to announce commencement exercises will be held at the Ranger School in Wanakena, New York May 14. (5/11)
Mighty Oak Monday: Daniela Ilona Manuschevich Vizcarra, ‘14
Daniela Ilona Manuschevich Vizcarra, '14 came to ESF from Chile on a Fulbright scholarship pursuing a Ph.D. in Environmental and Natural Resources Policy. Now, she's leading the Division of Natural Resources and Biodiversity for the Chilean Ministry of Environment. Read more about this week's Mighty Oak Monday feature! (5/9)
ESF Celebrates the Class of 2022
"Chasing what we're passionate about and always moving forward has gotten everyone to where we are right now," said Hannah Doktor, a Forest Health major in the Department of Environmental Biology and the student speaker for ESF's commencement ceremony. "We have gained so much more than an education at ESF. We have gained family, lifelong connections, and a wealth of knowledge. Above all, we have gained the ability to see the world through green-tinted lenses, so we may always fight to preserve the planet and improve our world." (5/7)
Dr. Jonathan Cohen Named ESF Exemplary Researcher
The SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF), the most distinguished institution in the nation that focuses on the study of the environment, is pleased to name Dr. Jonathan Cohen, professor in the Department of Environmental Biology, the ESF Exemplary Researcher for 2022-23. (5/5)
Dr. Douglas Johnston Named SUNY Distinguished Service Professor
The SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF), the most distinguished institution in the nation that focuses on the study of the environment, is pleased to announce Dr. Douglas Johnston, chair of the Department of Landscape Architecture, has been named a SUNY Distinguished Service Professor. This is the highest academic rank in the SUNY system that honors a faculty member's extraordinary community service. (5/5)
ESF in the Media
- Alliance for Science: USDA to decide fate of American chestnut restoration:
ESF researchers are seeking approval to restore the iconic chestnut to American forests by using a genetically engineered (GE) variety that can tolerate the blight that has killed billions of wild trees. 8/20
- Spectrum News: SUNY ESF Pledges To Be Plastic-Free by 2025:
ESF is working toward zero waste, and is the fourth college in the US to pledge to go plastic-free. 3/3/20
- SciTechDaily: How Ear Bones of a Fish Unraveled the Mystery of Spinal Deformities:
Dr. Karin Limburg's techniques for examining otoliths were instrumental in identifying selenium contamination as the cause of spinal defects in fish in the San Joaquin River. 2/24/20
- Princeton Review: ESF on the List of Best Value Colleges:
ESF is on the 2020 list of the 200 US colleges that are the best value for education. 2/20
- Blue Fish Radio: Goby Virus Causing Decline in St Lawrence River Muskie:
ESF's Dr. John Farrell and Anna Conklyn were interviewed about their work with muskies in the St. Lawrence River, which are being affected by a virus transmitted from invasive round gobies. 2/11
