Professor Gordon Rausser and his co-authors have received recognition from the Agricultural & Applied Economics Association for their new book on structuring public-private partnerships.
Study analyzes innovations in lithium-ion battery costs
New research finds that energy storage prices are falling faster than solar or wind technology costs, outcompeting coal and natural gas plants
CNR faculty elected Fellows of the American Geophysical Union
We’re proud to announce that Susan Hubbard and Margaret Torn have been elected fellows of the American Geophysical Union, an honor given to just 0.1 % of AGU membership annually.
College of Natural Resources Faculty Retirements
The College of Natural Resources congratulates the faculty members who retired from UC Berkeley this summer.
N. Louise Glass Named Fellow of Mycological Society of America
Plant & Microbial Biology professor N. Louise Glass has been honored for her significant contributions as a mycologist and her leadership in the Mycological Society of America.
Stress worsens effects of toxic chemicals in pregnant women
A new study indicates that the impact of a pregnant woman’s exposure to several toxic chemicals commonly found in the environment was generally larger if the mother was stressed.
Vernard Lewis, UC Berkeley’s first African American entomologist, retires
After a 35-year career with Berkeley as an urban entolomologist, Vernard Lewis retired on July 1.
Rick Standiford retires from 37-year career
Richard B. Standiford IV will retire June 30 after a remarkable career as UC Cooperative Extension forest management specialist at UC Berkeley.
Faculty Share Expertise on the Future of Climate, Energy & Environment
Six CNR faculty were part of the Cal Future Forum, a day-long event highlighting the latest research findings of leading researchers who are developing solutions to the environmental challenges we face.
Graduate Student Adam Calo and Team Win Big Ideas Prize
Congratulations to ESPM graduate student Adam Calo and his team, whose project won first prize in the Big Ideas @ Berkeley competition in the category of Food Systems Innovations.
CNR Honors Research Program Thanks Faculty Founder Anastasios Melis
In the twenty-plus years since plant and microbial biology professor Anastasios Melis proposed the idea for a program recognizing undergraduate research efforts, over 640 students have participated in the CNR Honors Research Program.
CNR Students Work with Cal Dining Chefs to Revamp Recipes
Every spring, students in the Nutritional Science and Toxicology (NST) Food Systems course led by Kristen Rasmussen de Vasquez collaborate with campus chefs on revamping an existing recipe to be healthier and more environmentally-conscious.
Sequencing of Green Alga Genome Provides Blueprint to Advance Clean Energy, Bioproducts
Plant and microbial biology professor Krishna Niyogi and collaborators have sequenced the genome of a promising species of green alga, providing a blueprint for new discoveries in sustainable biofuels, antioxidants, and other valuable bioproducts.
Dan Kammen Featured in Climate Lab Video from UC, VOX
Dan Kammen Featured in Climate Lab Video from UC & VOX
The fifth episode of the Climate Lab video series from University of California and Vox features comments from professor Dan Kammen of the Energy & Resources Group on developing technologies in nuclear energy.
Alum Dick Beahrs recalls MLK’s visit to Berkeley 50 years ago
CNR board member and founding chairman Dick Beahrs remembers the historic speech Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. made in front of Sproul Hall in 1967.
Student Spotlight: Rosalind Bump
Senior Rosalind Bump shares fond memories of her years at Cal, ideas for incoming freshmen, and the story of one class that helped her understand the relationship between nature and poetry.
Student Spotlight: Blair Conklin
Senior Blair Conklin tells of some incredible moments he's had at Cal, his professional skimboarding career, and his plans for the future.
Student Spotlight: Harshika Chowdhary
In the 2nd of our interviews with CNR students, we hear from graduating senior Harshika Chowdhary on her time in the Berkeley Medical Reserve Corps, her research experiences, and her advice for incoming students.
Mary Firestone elected to National Academy of Sciences
Firestone’s research involves the fundamental understanding of soil microbial ecology, and its applications to problems such as global change, sustainability, and biodegradation.
Study refutes findings behind challenge to Sierra Nevada forest restoration
A study led by CNR ecologists has found significant flaws in the research used to challenge the U.S. Forest Service plan to restore Sierra Nevada forests to less dense, and less fire-prone, environments.