Writer: Anjali Alwis
SUNY-ESF faculty members rescue formerly 'extinct' tortoise species to breed
A group of scientists, including two from SUNY-ESF, recently returned from a research expedition to the Galapagos Islands in search for a strain of these tortoises that until recently was believed to be extinct. Read More »
Roosevelt Wild Life Collection receives antelope donation from SU alumnus
The Roosevelt Wild Life Collection at the State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry recently received a sable antelope donation from a Syracuse University alumnus who travels the world to hunt. Read More »
SUNY-ESF researchers discuss possible reasons for the unclear decline of sugar maple trees
A recent SUNY-ESF research study found that the sugar maple tree has been experiencing negative growth rates over the last few decades despite conditions that favored their growth and regeneration. Read More »
SUNY-ESF researchers analyze declining rusty blackbird population
SUNY-ESF researchers are analyzing the decline of the Rusty Blackbird population, which has been crashing since the 1970s. Read More »
SUNY-ESF masters student breeds endangered snails species in captivity
Cody Gilbertson, a masters student at SUNY-ESF, is breeding the Chittenango Ovate Amber Snail, in one of the school's lab. SUNY-ESF has the only lab in the U.S. that is working to breed the snail, which is considered the most endangered species in New York state. Read More »
SUNY-ESF receives grant for bird conservation on Gulf Coast
A SUNY-ESF professor and graduate student received a grant to study how best to protect shorebirds on the Gulf Coast from the effects of vehicle collisions. Read More »
SUNY-ESF sees largest class from outside New York state
This year, SUNY-ESF has the most geographically diverse student body in the school's history, with 24 percent of freshman and nine percent of transfer students coming from out of New York state. Read More »
SUNY-ESF professor uses augmented reality gaming to teach users about environment
Elizabeth Folta, an assistant professor at SUNY-ESF, uses augmented reality gaming to teach classes about the environment. Read More »
SUNY-ESF hosts Earth Week to show support for environmental sustainability
For Earth Week, which began last Wednesday, there have already been 22 events, and 34 more have been planned for Monday through Wednesday. Read More »
SUNY-ESF professor named 2015 College Technology Educator of the Year, uses past experiences to influence teaching
Thomas Amidon was recently named the 2015 College Technology Educator of the Year by the Technology Alliance of Central New York. Read More »
SUNY-ESF professors research energy efficiency patterns in counties across the country
The two professors used satellite data available at the national scale that was derived by the U.S. Geological Survey and aggregated that data for every county to identify how much developed land has been used. Read More »
SUNY-ESF students collaborate to design, build highly efficient solar house for solar decathlon
Construction officially began last Tuesday on a solar house that produces twice the energy it consumes. The GRoW Home was designed by a team of students from the University at Buffalo and SUNY-ESF. Read More »
SUNY-ESF receives plaque in honor of environmentally friendly building
One of the main goals when the Gateway Center was constructed on the SUNY-ESF campus was to achieve the highest standards of environmental friendliness. Read More »
Student with interest in papermaking receives Rare Book School scholarship
Genevieve Nordmark was initially attracted to the PBE Department for the coursework, faculty and the opportunity to learn about the paper industry in an environmentally focused school. Nordmark recently was awarded a scholarship to the Rare Book School based at the University of Virginia. Read More »
Student pursues passion for environmental chemistry after inspiring visit to Ethiopia
Danielle Berry's trip to Ethiopia sparked her interest in water restoration and looking at the different contaminants in water. Read More »
Undergraduate Student Association at SUNY-ESF teams up with organization to help reinvent brand
The Undergraduate Student Association at SUNY-ESF has partnered with the Society for Ecological Restoration to help reinvent its brand. Read More »
SUNY-ESF natural resources management program becomes 1st accredited program in the country
SUNY-ESF’s natural resource management program has become the first program of its kind to be accredited by the Society of American Foresters. Read More »
SUNY-ESF student takes part in research looking into virus that hurts wild turkeys
A SUNY-ESF master’s student is working on research as part of a larger study that is looking at a virus discovered in wild turkeys. Read More »
SUNY-ESF joins HVIAC; first time school has joined a conference
SUNY-ESF has joined the HVIAC, giving the school its first opportunity to compete in conference play and national tournaments and develop rivalries. Read More »
SUNY-ESF launches online course on UV Curable 3-D printing
A new course on the “Basics of UV Curable 3D Printing" will be taught at SUNY-ESF this semester. Read More »
