Rausser College News

Professor Britt Glaunsinger explains how gaining a better scientific understanding of viruses and how they work could result in better health outcomes for patients.Read more about Breaking down the wonder of viruses in 101 seconds

Marine ecologist Jane Lubchenco explains how the story of the ocean as endlessly bountiful and resilient has led to its degradation, and why we need to embrace a new narrative: that it's too big to ignore.Read more about Why the ocean needs a new narrative

New analysis of satellite data led by Drew Terasaki Hart, PhD '22 ESPM, and researchers in the lab of Associate Professor Ian Wang suggests that seasonal cycles can be out of sync even in nearby locations.Read more about Revealing the hidden complexities of the seasons

In a recent Nature Perspective article, ESPM professor Jonas Meckling breaks down how geoeconomic competition could impact decarbonization policy.Read more about What the geoeconomic turn in decarbonization means for policymakers

New research from ESPM Cooperative Extension professor Matteo Garbelotto and UCANR scientists shows that plant pathogens and pests, and urbanization and climate change, are shifting the natural range of California trees.Read more about Climate, diseases driving death of several tree species in multiple California regions

Associate Professor Timothy Bowles explains how agroecology draws both on the ecological sciences and generations of farming wisdom to create more sustainable ways of growing food.Read more about Watch a professor explain agroecology in 101 seconds

Kevin Klatt, a registered dietitian and assistant research scientist in the Department of Nutritional Sciences and Toxicology, explores how the history of American nutritional guidelines informs major changes being proposed today.Read more about Unpacking the history of US nutritional guidelines

Gonzalez, an associate adjunct professor in ESPM, will serve as a lead author of the next IPCC assessment of climate change.Read more about IPCC selects Patrick Gonzalez for climate change assessment

For the first time ever, a research team led by Avery Shawler, PhD '24 ESPM, and Associate Professor Arthur Middleton has observed gray wolves outside of the Arctic migrating during pup-rearing season.Read more about Pups in tow, Yellowstone-area wolves trek long distances to stay near prey

Players learned how dietary guidance can improve on-field performance and recovery over the course of six sessions.Read more about Master of Nutritional Sciences and Dietetics students teach Oakland Roots players how to fuel performance