Professors Allen Goldstein and Rodrigo Almeida were recognized by UC Berkeley’s Graduate Assembly and Graduate Division for their outstanding faculty mentorship.
Two Rausser College undergrads honored with 2024 Sustainability Awards
Tatum Hurley and Brisa Alvarez were recognized for their efforts to make UC Berkeley a more sustainable place to work, live, and learn.
Patrick Gonzalez honored by Coalition to Protect America’s National Parks
The ESPM faculty member and Parks Institute director received the organization's 2023 George Hartzog Award, which recognizes an individual for their outstanding support of the mission of the National Park Service
Peter Nelson to lead Joseph A. Myers Center for Research on Native American Issues
Nelson is a Myers Center faculty affiliate who has been involved with the center since his days as a graduate student in Anthropology at UC Berkeley.
Ignacio Chapela and Lee Borrowman recognized with advising awards
The 2023 Excellence in Advising and Student Services Awards recognize outstanding contributions to student learning, engagement, and belonging across the University.
Three Rausser College faculty named 2023 Hellman Fellows
Benjamin Blonder, Youjin Chung, and Manuela Girotto were selected to receive support for early-career research.
Researchers selected for task force on responsive agriculture and health
Kevin Klatt and David Zilberman will advise a USDA-funded study on how to re-engineer the agricultural system with a focus on health, sustainability, and equity.
Whendee Silver to deliver 2023 Reeburgh Lecture at AGU Fall Meeting
The ESPM professor was chosen in recognition of her pioneering contributions to global biogeochemistry.
Professors Ben Williams and Anders Näär named 2023 Spark Award recipients
The award provides UC Berkeley faculty members with funding, resources, and mentorship for entrepreneurial success.
Rausser College faculty awarded California Climate Action Grants
Projects led by professors Ted Grantham, Miranda Redmond, Dan Kammen, and Peter Nelson have received Climate Action Matching Grants to advance research that builds climate resilience and equity in California.
Christopher Schell receives Wayfinder Award from National Geographic Society
Schell, a professor in ESPM, is among 15 leaders, communicators, and innovators joining the newest cohort of National Geographic Explorers.
Allen Goldstein named 2022 Haagen-Smit Clean Air Award recipient
Goldstein, a professor in ESPM, was recognized for his lifelong commitment to providing accurate and insightful data on air quality and climate change problems.
Senior Rosie Ward named 2023 University Medal finalist
The graduating environmental economics and policy major was one of four finalists for UC Berkeley’s top undergraduate honor.
Four seniors named winners of the 2023 Babcock Prize in Environmental Science
Endowed as a tribute to longtime soil chemistry professor Kenneth Babcock, the prize recognizes high-achieving ESPM undergraduates.
Michi Taga recognized with Leon A. Henkin Citation
The citation honors exceptional faculty commitment to the educational development of students from underrepresented groups.
Three Rausser College graduate programs are among the best in the U.S.
The latest U.S. News & World Report rankings place Berkeley programs in microbiology, environmental science, and environmental policy and management in the top 5.
Jill Banfield to co-lead new initiative focused on sustainability and health
The Audacious Project awarded $70 million to the Innovative Genomics Institute's efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and treat incurable diseases.
Dan Nomura receives grant from Mark Foundation for Cancer Research
The ASPIRE award will support Nomura’s continued research on targeting the “undruggable” in cancer.
ESPM grad student Kendall Calhoun named 2023 Smith Fellow
The fellowship will support Calhoun’s continued research on the impact of California’s megafires on wildlife.
Christine Wilkinson receives Rising Black Scientist Award from Cell Press
The annual award provides funding and supports professional development to help break down barriers for Black scientists.