The American Society for Cell Biology award was given to Olzmann for his outstanding research into lipid droplet biogenesis and functions.
Emergency COVID-19 measures prevented more than 500 million infections, study finds
The groundbreaking study by the Global Policy Lab includes research from the Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics and the Energy and Resources Group.
Fire management helps conserve seasonally dry forests
In a study in Frontiers in Ecology and the Environment, professor Scott Stephens explains the interactions between fire management and ecosystem health.
Statement on social justice and solidarity
A message to our community from Dean David Ackerly and Associate Dean of Equity and Inclusion Isha Ray.
Research shows potential shifts in distribution of California species
A special issue of Frontiers in Ecology and the Environment on climate refugia features research from professor and dean of the College David Ackerly.
Parks Stewardship Forum on the role of parks in education
Environmental science, policy, and management adjunct professor Patrick Gonzalez writes about greenhouse gas emissions in the Berkeley Parks Institute journal.
Drought ‘refuges’ protect young coho salmon from summer heat
Researchers in the Department of Environmental Science, Policy, and Management tracked nearly 20,000 fish over the seven-year study.
Scientists pivot to COVID-19 research, hoping for quick results to deal with pandemic
Nutritional Sciences & Toxicology professors Anders Näär and Dan Nomura receive funding to research a drug for COVID-19.
Saving livestock by thinking like a predator
PhD candidate Christine Wilkinson and other ESPM researchers study the successes and failures of predator-livestock management plans.
Professor emerita receives Scheiber Emeriti Faculty Research Grant
In honor of the 150th Anniversary of Women at Cal, plant and microbial biology professor emerita Zinmay Renee Sung was granted the inaugural award.
Breakthroughs Spring 2020 Issue
In this latest issue of the magazine, read about Gordon Rausser's landmark gift to the College, our alumni in academia, and much more.
Five Rausser College students recognized with CACS awards
The Chancellor’s Advisory Committee on Sustainability awards graduating students for environmental advocacy.
Hedgerows near crops shown to bolster pollinators
Research from professor Gordon Frankie, the principal investigator of the Urban Bee Lab, is featured in a recent UCANR blog.
Researcher calls for social solidarity in British Medical Journal
In an article in BMJ Opinion, associate professor Seth Holmes stresses the importance of connectivity and awareness as societies re-open this summer.
Reducing wildfire risk includes building communities to coexist with fire
Cooperative Extension specialist Van Butsic co-authors a study on fire management in the wildland-urban interface.
Forget carbon tariffs: Existing trade policies give dirty industries a boost
Agricultural & Resources Economics professor Joe Shapiro authors a study on environmental biases in trade policy.
Irrigation expansion could feed 800 million more people
A recent study, authored by professor Paolo D’Odorico and PhD candidate Lorenzo Rosa, shows potentially significant gains from sustainable irrigation expansion.
Professor Dan Kammen elected to AAAS
The American Academy of Arts and Sciences honors the country’s most accomplished artists, scholars, scientists and leaders.
Researchers connect ICE activities to public health risks
Researcher Miriam Magaña Lopez and associate professor Seth Holmes examine how raids, detention, and deportation impact public health during the COVID-19 outbreak.
Local food reliance infeasible for global majority
Research co-authored by professor Paolo D’Odorico finds that only one-third of the world population can rely on locally-produced food alone.