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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)
Men's Basketball Lose Two Games on the Road
The men's basketball team faced two tough back-to-back games over the weekend. (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 Students Ride to Ribbons in Horse Show
The Western Equestrian Team at Syracuse University - made up mostly of ESF students - opened its winter competition season with 10 students winning ribbons and the team as a whole earning honors as reserve high point champion (horse-show parlance for second place) on the first day of showing. (12/4)
Mighty Oaks Weekend Recap (Week of Nov. 26)
The Mighty Oaks men's and women's indoor track team traveled to Cornell University for the annual Greg Page Relays. (12/3)
Men's Basketball Team Falls to FLCC
The men's basketball team travelled to Canandaigua where they faced Finger Lakes Community College (FLCC). (11/29)
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ESF in the Media
- 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
- Medium: Hell-bent on conservation:
ESF researchers Dr. James Gibbs and grad student Michelle Herman are participating in a conservation project for eastern hellbenders, a two-foot long salamander native to the Appalachias. 11/13/18
- Bridge Street: Creepy, Spooky Chemistry Class:
Dr. Neal Abrams put on a seasonal demonstration of how to use chemistry to make simple and fun Halloween special effects. 10/31/18
- Daily Orange: Inside the world of timber sports, with the SUNY-ESF Woodsmen:
The ESF Woodsmen are featured in the Daily Orange. 10/22/18
- Wellsvllle Daily Reporter: Autumn’s arresting colors arriving:
Dr. Donald Leopold was interviewed in an article about this year's fall foliage season. 10/8/18
