Awards and Honors
Youjin Chung receives 2025 Prytanean Alumnae Faculty Enrichment award
April 15, 2026
The award recognizes the outstanding scholarship, teaching, mentoring, leadership, and service of a woman tenure-track faculty member at UC BerkeleyRead more about Youjin Chung receives 2025 Prytanean Alumnae Faculty Enrichment award
Four ESPM alums named among 11 Women to Watch in Science
April 8, 2026
Alums Rebecca Peters, Marianne Cowherd, Paige Stanley, and Katherine Siegel were recognized by the Story Exchange for their research on climate problems and solutions.Read more about Four ESPM alums named among 11 Women to Watch in Science
David Zilberman elected fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science
March 26, 2026
The longtime Agricultural and Resource Economics professor is recognized for introducing novel economic models that have informed public policy and driven technology adoption.Read more about David Zilberman elected fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science
Andrew Jones appointed advisor to California Natural Resources Secretary
February 3, 2026
Jones, an adjunct professor in the Energy & Resources Group, will provide evidence-based responses to the state’s pressing environmental challenges.Read more about Andrew Jones appointed advisor to California Natural Resources Secretary
Four in Rausser College recognized with advising awards
January 26, 2026
Advisors Ryann Madden and Zarah Ersoff, undergraduate Sanya Sitlani, and Professor Daniel Portnoy were named recipients of 2025 Excellence in Advising and Student Services awards.Read more about Four in Rausser College recognized with advising awards
ESPM PhD student Isabela Tapia Jaramillo awarded Fonseca Leadership Fellowship
January 21, 2026
The fellowship provides financial support for graduate studies focused on education and research that address critical conservation challenges in Latin America.Read more about ESPM PhD student Isabela Tapia Jaramillo awarded Fonseca Leadership Fellowship
Professor Ana Paula Arruda named 2025 Hellman fellow
January 2, 2026
The award will support Arruda’s research into finding new treatments for liver fibrosis.Read more about Professor Ana Paula Arruda named 2025 Hellman fellow
John Holdren awarded 2026 Karl Compton Medal
December 23, 2025
The American Institute of Physics recognized Holdren, a professor emeritus and co-founder of the Energy and Resources Group, for his efforts to engage the public and promote sound government policies.Read more about John Holdren awarded 2026 Karl Compton Medal
Rausser College faculty and affiliates among the most highly cited in their fields
December 3, 2025
The selected researchers rank in the top 1% in the number of scholarly citations worldwide over the last decade.Read more about Rausser College faculty and affiliates among the most highly cited in their fields
ESPM Professor Rodrigo Almeida named California Academy of Sciences Fellow
October 23, 2025
The ESPM professor was recognized for his experimental and modeling work on the ecology, evolution, and management of insect-transmitted plant pathogens.Read more about ESPM Professor Rodrigo Almeida named California Academy of Sciences Fellow
Alicia Henson recognized for graduate mentorship, professional leadership
September 9, 2025
Henson, a program coordinator and education specialist, was recognized by the Graduate Assembly for her mentorship and the California Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics for her leadership in the field.Read more about Alicia Henson recognized for graduate mentorship, professional leadership
Two NST researchers awarded grants from Pew Charitable Trusts
August 12, 2025
Assistant Professor Ana Arruda and Postdoctoral Scholar Alex Inague each receive multiyear grants to support their research and professional growth.Read more about Two NST researchers awarded grants from Pew Charitable Trusts
Two Rausser College graduate students named 2025 Switzer Fellows
June 26, 2025
The fellowship identifies and nurtures the next generation of leaders who are dedicated to creating positive environmental change across the public and private sectors.Read more about Two Rausser College graduate students named 2025 Switzer Fellows
Mary Lesser and Ajay Shenoy honored by CAND
June 5, 2025
The pair received the awards at the California Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (CAND) annual conference on April 25.Read more about Mary Lesser and Ajay Shenoy honored by CAND
Brian Staskawicz awarded Wolf Prize in Agriculture
March 11, 2025
Staskawicz, a longtime professor of Plant and Microbial Biology, has been awarded the 2025 Wolf Prize in Agriculture in recognition of his groundbreaking discoveries of the immune system and disease resistance in plants.Read more about Brian Staskawicz awarded Wolf Prize in Agriculture
Nine College faculty are among the most highly cited in their fields
December 3, 2024
Nine researchers in ESPM, PMB, and NST were ranked among the top 1% worldwide in scholarly citations by analytics firm Clarivate.Read more about Nine College faculty are among the most highly cited in their fields
Güneş Parlakgül receives 2024 Career Award for Medical Scientists
June 20, 2024
The adjunct assistant professor in NST will receive funding to support research on the role of endoplasmic reticulum structure in fatty liver disease.Read more about Güneş Parlakgül receives 2024 Career Award for Medical Scientists