Awards and Honors

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