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Study highlights crucial role of wildlife in human and ecosystem health and well-being

College of Natural Resources - Wed, 01/15/2025 - 12:31
January 15, 2025

An international team of researchers asserts that inadequate recognition of wildlife's benefits to humans can hinder global conservation efforts and policies.

Study: Habitat protections boost home values in surrounding communities

College of Natural Resources - Mon, 01/13/2025 - 11:27
A suburban neighborhood with numerous houses is set against a backdrop of green hills and a cloudy sky. January 13, 2025

Home prices within areas protected by the Endangered Species Act are barely changing, while prices in surrounding communities have increased by as much as 10 percent.

Dense human population is linked to longer urban coyote survival

College of Natural Resources - Thu, 01/09/2025 - 12:04
A photo shows a coyote walking across a paved street in an urban environment. January 10, 2025

A new study co-authored by Environmental Science, Policy, and Management professor Christopher Schell suggests that the human element of city life has a bigger impact than the environment on coyote survival.

Master of Climate Solutions welcomes Jason Kibbey as Inaugural Executive Director

College of Natural Resources - Thu, 01/09/2025 - 10:00
A headshot of a man standing against a grey background. The man is wearing a dark blazer and white shirt, and is smiling at the camera. January 09, 2025

A proven leader in sustainability and climate solutions, Kibbey brings over two decades of entrepreneurial and strategic expertise to lead the MCS program.

Faculty Spotlight: Aaron Smith

College of Natural Resources - Wed, 01/08/2025 - 13:54
A graphic of a man in a dark blue collared shirt smiling at the camera. There is a medium blue swirl to his left, and the background image of trees and a building has a yellow color overlay. January 08, 2025

The Agricultural and Resource Economics professor spoke to the Haas Energy Institute about his research and career in energy and environmental economics.

Postdoc Grace Liu named HHMI Hanna Gray Fellow

Department of Molecular and Cell Biology - Wed, 01/08/2025 - 08:10

Grace Liu HHMI Hanna Gray Fellow 2024Congratulations to MCB postdoc Grace Liu (Vance Lab) on being named one of the 2024 Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) Hanna Gray Fellows! Liu was selected by HHMI along with 25 outstanding early career scientists for demonstrating a commitment to making foundational discoveries while building an inclusive culture in academic science.

Paolo D'Odorico honored by the European Geoscience Union

College of Natural Resources - Mon, 01/06/2025 - 16:16
Paolo D'Odorico January 06, 2025

The ESPM professor will receive the John Dalton medal at the EGU General Assembly this spring.

President Biden awards Doudna National Medal of Technology and Innovation

Department of Molecular and Cell Biology - Mon, 01/06/2025 - 09:33

Doudna honored with National Medal of Technology and InnovationProfessor of Molecular Therapeutics Jennifer Doudna was honored by President Biden with the National Medal of Technology and Innovation. This award is one of the nation’s highest honors for exemplary achievement and leadership in science and technology. Read more about Doudna and the other receipients of the National Medal of Technology and Innovation here