Professor Scott Stephens was a featured expert on public radio KQED's Forum to discuss the Rim Fire that has been raging near Yosemite National Park.
Eugene Hilgard talks to us on the year of his 180th birthday
On the anniversary of his 180th birthday, the ESPM newsletter catches up with Eugene Hilgard to talk about his legacy and other topical matters.
Marketplace: Will U.S. clothing firms change on Bangladesh?
Associate environmental science, policy, and management professor Dara O’Rourke, a labor policy specialist, weighs in on a group of US clothing manufacturers' plan to create a $50 million fund to improve factory safety in Bangladesh.
Minorities more likely to live in 'urban heat islands,' study finds
Public health and environmental science professor Rachel Morello-Frosch has found that minorities are more likely to live in "urban heat islands" and are most at risk during heat waves.
ESPM ranked number one environmental sciences program in QS World Universities Rankings
QS is an online journal that publishes rankings of universities and programs worldwide. Their recent survey ranked ESPM number one for environmental sciences.
New crypt-keeping beetle species discovered on Pacific island
Peter Oboyski, senior museum scientist at Berkeley’s Essig Museum of Entomology and ESPM alumnus, comments on the discovery, in Hawaii's Bishop Museum, of a new species of beetle.
Scientists Undertake Extensive Field Campaign to Study U.S. Southeast Atmospheric Chemistry
In the largest U.S. atmospheric chemistry field project in decades, researchers sponsored by the National Science Foundation (NSF) and other organizations are working to study tiny particles and gases in the air over the southeastern United States.
Help wanted: Public needed to uncover clues in natural history collections
Through Calbug, any volunteer with Internet access can help read and transcribe hand-written field notes accompanying a million insect specimens, many dating back more than 100 years.
In Memoriam - William Alfred Dost
Bill Dost passed away quietly early Sunday morning, May 26, 2013 after a brief illness.
The 2013 Hans Jenny Lecture: Noah's Flood & the History of the Earth
Dr. Montgomery is a Professor of Earth and Space Sciences at the University of Washington in Seattle. His research addresses the evolution of topography and the influence of geomorphological processes on ecological systems and human societies.
ESPM Team Wins First Place at Big Ideas@Berkeley, Improving Student Life Category
Big Ideas@Berkeley is an annual innovation contest which aims to provide support, funds, and encouragement to interdisciplinary teams of students on campus.
Conservation Resource Management Student Wins Stronach Research Prize
Conservation and Resource Studies major Nathan Bickart is one of seven graduating seniors selected as recipients of the 2013 Judith Lee Stronach Baccalaureate Prize.
In Memoriam - Arnold Schultz
Professor Emeritus Arnold Schultz died on May 25, 2013. He was 92 years of age.
2013 GradFest Symposium Keynote Speaker: Malik Yakini
The 2013 GradFest Symposium's Keynote Speaker Malik Yakini, May 3, 2013.
Professor John Battles receives the 2013 Graduate Student Association's Faculty Mentor Award
The 2013 ESPM Graduate Student Association's (GSA) Faculty Mentor Award was given to Professor John Battles for his commitment to mentoring and helping graduate and undergraduate students succeed.
First ESPM Distinguished Service Award given to PhD Candidate Brad Balukjian
The ESPM Graduate Student Association honored graduating PhD student Brad Balukjian with the newly created ESPM Distinguished Service Award, which recognizes his work to help improve the department.
GradFest: A Celebration of Graduate Student Research
This year's day-long GradFest included finishing talks from graduating PhD students-ranging in topics from social justice to floodplain restoration to urban forests, and keynote speaker Malik Yakini on food sovereignty and advocacy.
The Hans Jenny Memorial Lecture: Rocks Don't Lie: Noah's Flood and the History of the Earth
Dr. David Montgomery of the University of Washington will be delivering the annual Hans Jenny Memorial Lecture on Friday, May 10. His research addresses the evolution of topography and the influence of geomorphological processes on ecological systems and human societies.
Professor Gary Sposito on KGO: Texas blast is example of lax oversight
By Mark Matthews, ABC Local Station KGO
PhD Student Lauren Hallet wins 2013 Harris Research Instrumentation award
The Grant A. Harris Research Instruments Fellowship provides $5000 worth of Decagon research instruments to students studying any aspect of environmental or geotechnical science.