Campus Science News

The following news items are from various campus, college and department sources.

A photo composite that shows a woman's headshot and cover of a book. May 09, 2025

Ranganathan, PhD '15 Energy and Resources, was recognized by the Critical Urban Anthropology Association for the innovative methodological and theoretical contributions to urban anthropology of her latest book, Corruption Plots.

A photo that shows an aerial view of the buildings in downtown Los Angeles along with a partial view of a plane wing. May 08, 2025

A recent study led by ESPM researchers found that disadvantaged communities in Los Angeles experience significantly higher concentrations and emissions of hazardous air pollutants than non-disadvantaged communities.

 Fluxnet researchers Kyle Delwiche, Margaret Torn, Robert Shortt and Irene Alorda-Montiel, Dennis Baldocchi and former undergraduate student Jose Sanchez. Illustration by Valerie Chiang May 07, 2025

Rausser College researchers are helping lead a collaborative network of scientists measuring the breathing of the biosphere around the globe.

Professor Liana Lareau is recognized for her revolutionary approach to treat retinitis pigmentosa and other dominant genetic diseases by combining CRISPR prime editing with machine learning.
Bioengineering PhD student Lordean Gustinvil will receive a 2024-25 Outstanding GSI Award from the UC Berkeley campus. Awards are given to the best GSIs of the year, nominated by the course instructor.
A portrait of Dan Kammen May 06, 2025

The energy and resources group professor is one of eight UC Berkeley faculty elected this year.