Metabolic Biology PhD student Justin Lee qualified as a semi-finalist and will compete during the finalist selection on April 11.
Two Rausser College alumni honored by Society for Freshwater Science
Patina Mendez, ‘07, and Gary Lamberti, ‘83, were recognized with 2022 Career Awards.
Temple Byars receives Chancellor’s Outstanding Staff Award for 2022
Byars is a college scheduler and enrollment manager at Rausser College.
Nancy Lee Peluso honored by American Association of Geographers
The ESPM professor received the distinguished career award from the AAG’s Cultural and Political Ecology Specialty Group.
Ana Paula Arruda named Chan-Zuckerberg Biohub investigator
The five-year award provides support for Arruda's research into metabolic diseases.
Alum Pamela Ronald awarded Wolf Prize in Agriculture
Ronald, PhD ’90, is recognized for pioneering work on disease resistance and environmental stress tolerance in rice.
Two Faculty Members Join AAAS Fellows
Professors Rodrigo Almeida and Paolo D’Odorico have been elected American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) fellows.
Arthur Middleton to join USDA as senior advisor
The ESPM professor will advise efforts to protect wildlife corridors and habitat.
Susan Hubbard to join Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Hubbard, ESPM adjunct professor and associate lab director at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, is named Oak Ridge’s Deputy for Science and Technology.
Three in Rausser College receive grants for research on Native American Issues
The Joseph A. Myers Center for Research on Native American Issues recently awarded their 2021-22 mini-grants to Ataya Cesspooch, Annalise Taylor, and Anjika Pai.
Five in Rausser College recognized for advising excellence
Lyn Rivera, Aileen Lavelle, Lynn Huntsinger, Sarah (Hamilton) Rhoades, and Joshua Dullaghan are among those recognized by Berkeley’s Council of Advising and Student Services.
David Zilberman named “IICA Chair” for contribution to sustainable development
The Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture recognizes Zilberman for his research on bioeconomy and alternative energies.
Mary K. Firestone receives 2022 Philippe Duchaufour Medal
The European Geosciences Union recognizes Firestone for her contributions to Earth science research.
Dan Kammen to advise USAID on sustainable energy development
A leading expert in renewable energy science, technology, and policy, Kammen primarily work with the agency’s PowerAfrica team to expand access to sustainable power across in African nations.
Ksenia Krasileva receives NIH New Innovator Award
The grant is part of the National Institutes of Health's High-Risk, High-Reward Research program.
Whendee Silver elected as an AGU Fellow
The American Geophysical Union’s Fellows are elected for outstanding achievements and contributions pushing forward the frontiers of science.
President Biden appoints Inez Fung to science advisory council
Fung is one of 30 scientists tapped to join the President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology, the White House announced today.
Three faculty members named California Academy of Sciences Fellows
Stephanie Carlson, Damian Elias, and Lara Kueppers are recognized for their notable contributions to the natural sciences.
Patrick Gonzalez to advise White House on climate change and biodiversity
Patrick Gonzalez, an associate adjunct professor of environmental science, policy, and management, joins the Office of Science and Technology Policy.
2021-2022 S.V. Ciriacy-Wantrup Postdoctoral Fellowship awardees
The annual fellowship supports advanced postdoctoral research in natural resources economics and political economy.