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Princeton Review Ranks ESF No. 2 among Nation's 'Green Colleges'
ESF is No. 2 among the nation's "green colleges," according to The Princeton Review. (11/7)
Men’s Basketball Team Go 1-1 at the USCAA Challenge
The Mighty Oaks men's basketball season got underway with a 62-54 win over the hosts, Paul Smith's College, at the USCAA Challenge held at Paul Smith's College Nov. 2-3. (11/4)
Researchers Discover Process for Slow Removal of Old Carbon from Oceans
Researchers recently discovered a new process for the slow removal of old carbon from the oceans. The discovery was published in Science Advance, by a team of scientists including Dr. David Kieber, Distinguished Professor in the College of Environmental Science and Forestry's (ESF) Department of Chemistry. (10/30)
ESF hosted the Inaugural Mighty Oaks Invitational at the new Tully Field. The invitational featured SUNY Potsdam, SUNY Cortland and St. John Fisher College. (10/22)
50% Decline in Mallard Population Sparks Research Efforts
The U.S. population of eastern mallards - dabbling ducks with distinctive green heads - has plunged inexplicably by 50 percent in the last 20 years, causing scientists to launch research into the birds' productivity, changes in their habitat and their genetic diversity. Long-term data collected along the Atlantic Flyway indicates the birds' numbers are falling dramatically, but scientists cannot explain why. Michael Schummer, an ESF faculty member and several partners have responded to the changes in the population with a research effort called Rescue the Eastern Mallard. (10/16)
New Center of Excellence in Healthy Water Solutions Showcased at ESF
New York State Senator Rachel May attended the first public event of the new Clarkson University and SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF) Center of Excellence (CoE) in Healthy Water Solutions Oct. 15 on the ESF campus in the James Hassett Hydrology Lab, Room 106 Baker Laboratory. (10/15)
Dr. Lee Newman Honored with Stephen D. Ebbs Distinguished Service Award
Dr. Lee Newman was awarded the Stephen D. Ebbs Distinguished Service Award by the International Phytotechnology Society in conjunction with the International Journal of Phytoremediation, in honor of Dr. Ebbs. (10/14)
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ESF in the Media
- Spectrum News: New ESF Center Looks To Push for Cleaner Water:
ESF and Clarkson University are collaborating to establish a Center of Excellence for Healthy Water Solutions. 10/15/19
- WAER: SUNY ESF And Clarkson University Partnership To Focus On Threats To State Water Resources:
ESF hosted an event for the Center for Excellence in Healthy Water Solutions, a collaboration with Clarkson University. 10/15/19
- News Channel 9: Healthy water solutions showcased at SUNY ESF:
ESF and Clarkson University announced the launch of the collaborative Center of Excellence for Healthy Water Solutions. 10/15/19
- WAMC: Attorney Faith Gay; Ocean Dead Zones :
Dr. Karin Limburg talks about tackling oceanic dead zones on NPR's show 51%. 10/2/19
- Nature: Microbial chemistry gains fresh focus:
ESF's Dr. Erica Majumder is quoted in Nature on her microbial chemistry work to understand metabolites. 9/24/19
