A new study led by postdoctoral researcher Yvonne Socolar, PhD '23 ESPM, examines the fungal communities in soil that help dry farm systems flourish.
Student Spotlight: Cheri Pearson
Pearson, a fourth-year Conservation and Resource Studies and English double major, speaks about attending UC Berkeley as a re-entry student and mother of Cal alumni.
Why parrots sometimes adopt — or kill — each other’s babies
Competition over love and real estate drives two extreme behaviors in green-rumped parrotlets, a new study co-authored by Professor Steve Beissinger finds.
Three seniors named winners of the 2024 Babcock Prize
Endowed as a tribute to longtime soil chemistry professor Kenneth Babcock, the prize recognizes high-achieving ESPM undergraduates.
Continuing Berkeley’s legacy in forest products
Cooperative Extension professors Daniel Sanchez and Paul Mayencourt build on the University of California Forest Products Lab’s 50-year history through their research on innovative, low-carbon wood products.
Student Spotlight: Vitto Resnick
Resnick will achieve an extremely rare feat: graduating with four bachelor’s degrees in psychology, chemical biology, nutritional science–physiology and metabolism, and molecular and cell biology–neurobiology.
Christopher Schell named chapter lead author on National Nature Assessment
The ESPM professor and urban ecologist will lead the Nature and Equity chapter of the first-ever national assessment of lands, waters, wildlife, and ecosystems in the U.S.
Enter our 50th Anniversary Photo Contest
Help celebrate the 50th anniversary of Rausser College of Natural Resources by entering our 2024 photo contest!
Amanda Okamoto receives the Chancellor’s Outstanding Staff Award
Okamoto, department manager for the Energy and Resources Group, was recognized for her significant contributions to DEIBJ within the UC Berkeley community.
A win-win for people and the environment
A Science study co-authored by Kathryn De Master and Adrian Lu, PhD '20, found evidence that diversified farming practices maintain soil health and on-farm biodiversity while also increasing crop yields, food security, and human wellbeing.
ESPM’s Damian Elias receives UC Berkeley’s top Equity award
The Chancellor's Award for Advancing Institutional Excellence and Equity recognizes UC Berkeley faculty who have demonstrated exceptional dedication to advancing DEIBJ efforts.
Spring 2024 ESPM faculty book panel
ESPM Professors Sunaura Taylor, Youjin Chung, and Michael Mascarenhas discussed their latest books with Rachel Morello-Frosch earlier this semester.
Advancing scientific understanding of calcium signaling
Recent studies led by Plant and Microbial Biology professor Sheng Luan shed light on the role calcium plays in plant immunity and defense.
Only China is on track to meet global renewable energy commitments
New analysis from University of California, Berkeley researchers finds that China is the only nation on track to triple its renewable capacity by 2030, a key goal for limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius.
2024 State of the College Address
In his annual State of the College address, Dean David Ackerly covered topics such as recruitment, staffing, and students; strategic plan implementation; the College’s 50th anniversary celebrations, and budget and philanthropy.
Allen Goldstein and Rodrigo Almeida recognized with mentorship awards
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.
In Memoriam: Carroll B. Williams, Jr.
The pioneering environmental scientist and former senior lecturer passed away on March 1. He was 94.
Strengthening nature-based climate solutions at the federal level
In a PNAS opinion, professors Dennis Baldocchi, Trevor Keenan, and Margaret Torn join experts in recommending ways to strengthen the scientific foundation for Nature-based Climate Solutions.
Fostering Indigenous Co-Stewardship of Public Lands
A two-day event held last month convened Tribal leaders, Indigenous culture bearers, academics, and public land management agencies to focus on pathways to substantive, long-term co-stewardship agreements.