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Dr. Stephen Shaw Named Department Chair for Environmental Resources Engineering at ESF
Syracuse, N.Y. – July 1, 2024 – Dr. Stephen Shaw of the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF) has been appointed chair of ESF’s Department of Environmental Resources Engineering (ERE), effective July 1. He succeeds Dr. Lindi Quackenbush, who is moving on to assume the role of Interim Vice President of Research in ESF’s Office of Research Programs.
“Having been engaged in departmental and college affairs in a variety of ways, Dr. Shaw brings a wealth of experience and expertise to his new role,” said Dr. Samuel Mukasa, ESF Provost and Executive Vice President. “I am confident he will lead the faculty and students in exciting new directions in their academic and research endeavors.”
Shaw has been part of the ERE faculty since 2011. His research investigates scientific questions at the intersection of hydrology and climate change, most recently including a role as a lead author on the Water Resources Chapter of the New York State Climate Impacts Assessment. He has served as a key member of the Faculty Working Group tasked with building a data science area of study for all students at ESF. He is also co-director for the Clarkson-ESF Center of Excellence (CoE) in Healthy Water Solutions.
Shaw is a full professor who has been recognized with the SUNY Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Teaching for his interactive, problem-based inquiry methods. His colleagues have commented on how generous he is in giving time to support his students, his peers, and his professional community.
Shaw earned his Ph.D., master’s, and bachelor’s degrees from Cornell University.
About SUNY ESF
The SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF) is dedicated to the study of the environment, developing renewable technologies, and building a sustainable and resilient future through design, policy, and management of the environment and natural resources. Members of the College community share a passion for protecting the health of the planet and a deep commitment to the rigorous application of science to improve the way humans interact with the world. The College offers academic programs ranging from the associate of applied science to the Doctor of Philosophy. ESF students live, study and do research on the main campus in Syracuse, N.Y., and on 25,000 acres of field stations in a variety of ecosystems across the state.