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Mighty Oak Monday: Karar Abed
12/15
Karar Abed, a biochemistry major from Baghdad, is a student ambassador, chemistry senator, and cancer research collaborator. After moving to the U.S. in eighth grade, he excelled academically, published research, and is preparing for the MCAT to pursue a surgical career.
Blog: Meet Sophia
12/12
Meet Sophia a Conservation Biology major who’s made ESF her home base for discovery.
ESF Biochemistry Students Compete for Enzyme of the Year Title
12/12
Biochemistry students at the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF) will showcase their research and persuasive skills during the annual “My Enzyme is the Coolest” competition, where the 2025 Enzyme of the Year will be crowned.
SUNY ESF Construction Management Students Seek Bridge Project for Spring Semester
12/10
Students in the construction management program at the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF) are seeking a client for a timber bridge project as part of their spring semester coursework.
Meet the Faculty - Bahram Salehi
12/10
Dr. Bahram Salehi showcases how ESF’s tech-forward, multidisciplinary environment empowers students to use drones, satellites, and AI to tackle real-world environmental challenges and drive climate solutions.
SUNY ESF Offers Wicked Cool Tips to Make the Holidays Green
12/09
With 5 billion pounds of gift returns ending up in landfills every year, the Sustainability Office at the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF) offers ways to make it a green Christmas in all the right ways.
Graduates To Be Honored at Campus Celebrations and May Commencement
12/08
The SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF) is honoring its December graduates with a series of on-campus celebrations and initiatives that recognize achievement and individuality. This fall, approximately 111 students completed their degree requirements, including 89 bachelor’s degrees, 18 master’s degrees, and four doctoral degrees.
Blog: Meet Emily
12/05
Meet Emily — an Environmental Chemistry student at ESF.
New York State Launches Vape Recycling Pilot to Address Growing Health and Waste Challenge
12/03
The Center for Sustainable Materials Management (CSMM) at the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF) and the Product Stewardship Institute (PSI) are partnering to launch the New York State E-Cigarette and Vaping Device Collection Program Pilot, an innovative effort to explore solutions for one of the fastest-growing and most complex waste streams: vape products.
Meet the Faculty - Julie Maresca
12/03
Dr. Julie Maresca shares how ESF fuels her innovative biochemistry and freshwater research while fostering a creative, supportive learning community where students thrive.