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Electric trains are quieter, more reliable—and healthier—than diesel

A study co-authored by UC Berkeley professors Allen Goldstein and Joshua Apte, PhD '13 Energy and Resources, found that electrifying the Caltrain commuter line reduced riders’ exposure to carcinogenic black carbon by an average of 89%.
Olzmann receives Beatriz Manz Award
Professor of Molecular Therapeutics James Olzmann has received a 2025 L&S Faculty Award, the Beatriz Manz Award, from Berkeley's College of Letters & Science. This award recognizes exceptional scholarship, service to the College and community, and transformational teaching. Read more about Olzmann and the other L&S Faculty Award recipients here.
Applications cycle open for new National Geographic Society Initiative on American Keystones

Researchers, conservation practitioners, Tribal leaders, and others leading conservation efforts focused on keystone species in the United States and territories are encouraged to apply by May 23rd.
Understanding gaps in electricity access across Kampala

A new study led by Energy and Resources Group researchers reveals the challenges of energy access in Uganda, as grid connections still leave many residents vulnerable to energy poverty.
Congratulations NSF Fellows!
Focus on: PhD candidate Marco Dueñas

QB3 recently interviewed Marco Dueñas, a plant biology PhD candidate in Sabeeha Merchant's lab.
Schmidt Sciences brings hands-on communications training to UC Berkeley scientists

Over 35 graduate students from departments across campus participated in the workshop, which was hosted by the Eric and Wendy Schmidt Center for Data Science & Environment.
Alicia Henson recognized for graduate mentorship, professional leadership

Henson, a program coordinator and education specialist, was recognized by the Graduate Assembly for her mentorship and the California Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics for her leadership in the field.
BioE ranked #4 in nation
A single dry winter decimated CA's salmon and trout populations

A new study led by Professor Stephanie Carlson found that severely dry conditions during the winter of 2013-2014 helped wipe out the salmonid populations of individual tributaries and even entire watersheds.
MCB undergrads named Bakar Ignite Scholars
Congratulations to MCB undergraduates Carolyn Nguyen (Nuñez Lab), Karla Tapia (Hurley Lab), Shriprithi Vel Murugan (Hurley Lab), and Selina Wu (Hurley Lab) who were recently named Spring 2025 Ignite Scholars by the Bakar Fellows Program. The scholars will gain hands-on translational research experience, mentorship from Bakar Faculty and Innovation Fellows, and financial support to launch their careers in STEM fields.
Raulet and Andrews receive Berkeley graduate mentorship awards
Professor of Immunology and Molecular Medicine David Raulet and MCB graduate student Elle Andrews have both received 2025 Graduate Mentorship Awards from UC Berkeley's Graduate Assembly. Raulet was awarded the Graduate Assembly Faculty Mentor Award and Andrews the Outstanding Graduate Peer Mentor Award. These awards are in acknowledgement of an outstanding commitment to helping UC Berkeley graduate students to succeed academically, professionally, and personally. Learn more about the graduate mentorship awards and recipients here.
Understanding the coyote next door

Research by ESPM professor Christopher Schell and postdoctoral scholar Lauren Stanton could help improve human-wildlife interactions and inform new ways of thinking about urban environments.
Messersmith’s AsparaGlue named East Bay Innovation Awardee
Aaron Streets named AIMBE Fellow
Bautista and Bilder named American Association for the Advancement of Science Fellows
Professors of Cell Biology, Development and Physiology Diana Bautista and David Bilder are among seven Berkeley faculty members elected to American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS). AAAS fellows are recognized for their achievements across disciplines and have a distinguished lifetime honor within the scientific community. Read more about the 2024 AAAS fellows here.
Tom Steyer to deliver Albright Lecture

The College will host climate advocate and investor Tom Steyer for the Albright Lecture in Conservation on Wednesday, April 2. His talk is entitled “Climate Capitalism: A Way Forward in 2025.”
Messersmith named AAAS Fellow
Stone Center Annual Report 2024-25

During its second year, the Stone Center for Environmental Stewardship has advanced cutting-edge research on barriers to wildlife migration around Yellowstone National Park and launched new partnerships.
Assessing climate policies of central banks

A new Nature Energy study led by Rausser College researchers reveals how central banks in 47 countries differ in their response to climate risks.