Awards and Honors

The ESPM Assistant Professor was named a recipient of ESA's 2026 Sustainability Science Award, recognizing her contributions to a Science Advances study on high-altitude crops in the western Himalaya.Read more about Alejandra Echeverri honored by the Ecological Society of America

The prize recognizes the ESPM professor's pioneering research on biodiversity and adaptation among spider and insect species in the Hawaiian archipelago.Read more about Rosemary Gillespie honored with 2025 Molecular Ecology Prize

Wang is one of three Berkeley faculty members honored for their commitment to mentoring, advising, and supporting UC Berkeley graduate students.Read more about ESPM Professor Ian Wang recognized for faculty mentoring

Endowed as a tribute to longtime soil chemistry professor Kenneth Babcock, the prize recognizes high-achieving ESPM undergraduates.Read more about Four seniors named winners of the 2026 Babcock Prize in Environmental Science

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

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

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

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