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On the Land, One-quarter of Vertebrates Die Because of Humans
Humans have a "disproportionate effect" on the other species of vertebrates that share Earth's surface with us, causing more than 25 percent of the deaths among an array of species all over the globe, according to a recently published study. A team of scientists from ESF and the U.S. Department of Agriculture analyzed the deaths of 42,755 animals that were reported in 1,114 published studies. They found that 28 percent of the animals' deaths were directly caused by humans. (2/8)
Mighty Oaks Track Team Heads to Yale
Eight runners from the Mighty Oaks track team will travel to Yale University Feb. 9 to compete in the 15th Annual Giegengack Indoor Invitational. (2/6)
Fulbright Scholar Picks ESF for Study of Genetic Engineering Technique
Patrícia Fernandes-a Fulbright scholar and Ph.D. student-came to ESF from her native Portugal to further her research on the European chestnut tree. Under the guidance of Professor William Powell, director of ESF's American Chestnut Research and Restoration Project, she learned a genetic engineering technique with the potential to help ensure the sustainability of chestnut production in her home country. (1/31)
Track Team Competes at Utica College Pioneer Open
The ESF track team faced tough competition against several elite Division III schools at the Utica College Pioneer Open. (1/28)
Mighty Oaks Men's Basketball Team Wins on the Road
The Mighty Oaks went 2-0 on their annual NYC road trip. (1/28)
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)
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ESF in the Media
- Globalists: Eye on ‘Cuse: Alicia Bateman:
ESF student Alicia Bateman's globe-trotting interest in culture took her to Ghana for a study abroad program. 2/19
- The Scientist: A Mysterious Disease Is Killing Beech Trees:
ESF graduate student Michael Preminger is quoted in the article. 1/22/19
- 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
