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Meet the Faculty - Andrea Parker
01/21
Andrea Parker shares how ESF’s Environmental Studies program empowers students to turn curiosity and passion into real-world impact through research, communication, and inclusive environmental decision-making.
ESF Chemistry Students Present Research at International Conference
01/20
Three chemistry students from the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF) presented their research at an international conference in Vienna, Austria.
ESF President Joanie Mahoney Announces Applications Are Open for the College’s New, Pre-college Summer Engineering Program for High School Juniors, Seniors
01/20
SUNY ESF President Joanie Mahoney announced today that applications are open for the College’s new summer engineering program. Rising high school juniors and seniors are encouraged to apply for this exciting one-week experience that includes the opportunity to engage in multiple engineering disciplines while staying on ESF’s Syracuse campus.
ESF Announces Academic Honors Lists for Fall 2025 Semester
01/20
The SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF) is proud to recognize the academic excellence of its undergraduate students by announcing those who have earned a place on the Dean’s, President’s, and President’s 4.0 lists for the fall 2026 semester.
Meet the Faculty - Deb Hilbert
01/14
Dr. Chang Yoo shares how ESF’s legacy in biomass science powers hands-on learning and research focused on replacing petroleum with practical, sustainable, bio-based solutions.
ESF Forest Properties Receives NWTF Grant to Support Prescribed Fire
01/13
The SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF) Forest Properties team received a grant from the National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) to support the use of prescribed fire at the Pack Demonstration Forest in Warrensburg, N.Y. This funding will provide hands-on opportunities for ESF students to construct firebreaks this spring at the Spruce Mountain Climate Adaptation Area.
ESF Students Turn Web Searches into 388 Trees — and Counting
01/09
Every click counts at the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF) where students have transformed routine web searches into a global tree-planting effort, already adding 388 trees to forests worldwide. Led by Oakie’s Green Team, a sustainability-focused student group, ESF is leading the way to make internet searches greener SUNY-wide.
Meet the Faculty - Chang Yoo
01/07
Dr. Chang Yoo shares how ESF’s legacy in biomass science powers hands-on learning and research focused on replacing petroleum with practical, sustainable, bio-based solutions.
Severe Weather Alert: Non-Essential ESF Employees Encouraged to Telecommute
01/01
Due to anticipated severe weather conditions in Cayuga, Onondaga, Oswego, and Wayne counties, on Friday, Jan. 2, New York state agencies, including the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF), are instructed to have non-essential employees who live or work in these counties telecommute for the entire workday where possible.
Top ESF Highlights for 2025
12/22
“Every day at ESF, our students, faculty, and staff inspire us with the work they do” said Joanie Mahoney, president of the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF). “Please enjoy the following highlights from 2025. I’m proud of the incredible work that defines ESF and look forward to even more discovery in the year ahead.”