Environmental Science and Design Research Institute
¾Ã¾ÃÎçÒ¹ÐßÐßÓ°ÔºÃâ·Ñ¹Û¿´ State Institute Celebrates Graduating Fellows
The Environmental Science and Design Research Institute (ESDRI) supports students through their fellowship program. In this program students across any major with interest in environmental science or design come together to form a like-minded, yet diverse, community. Fellows receive mentor…
Postdoctoral Scholar Receives Green Roofs for Healthy Cities Dissertation Award
The work of a ¾Ã¾ÃÎçÒ¹ÐßÐßÓ°ÔºÃâ·Ñ¹Û¿´ Biological Sciences doctoral graduate recently received recognition from green roof experts from across North America who are looking to address contemporary environmental challenges, especially in urban environments. Katherine (Katie) McNamara Manning, Ph.D.…
Duck, Duck, Goose! How Waterfowl Impact the Health of Wetlands
¾Ã¾ÃÎçÒ¹ÐßÐßÓ°ÔºÃâ·Ñ¹Û¿´ State researchers are studying how the presence of waterfowl contributes to the health of wetland ecosystems.
Tiny Insects Play a Big Role in Forest Recovery
¾Ã¾ÃÎçÒ¹ÐßÐßÓ°ÔºÃâ·Ñ¹Û¿´ State researchers are studying the ways that insects help in the recovery of forests.
¾Ã¾ÃÎçÒ¹ÐßÐßÓ°ÔºÃâ·Ñ¹Û¿´ State Works
While ¾Ã¾ÃÎçÒ¹ÐßÐßÓ°ÔºÃâ·Ñ¹Û¿´ State graduates leave the university well-prepared to work in their fields nationally and internationally, their impact across the Northeast Ohio region—and the entire state—cannot be understated.
Investigating Nature at Bioblitz 2023
Bioblitz is an annual ¾Ã¾ÃÎçÒ¹ÐßÐßÓ°ÔºÃâ·Ñ¹Û¿´ State event that invites anyone to explore nature and collect data alongside a faculty expert.
Environmental Justice, Ecology and Race
Issues concerning environmentalism and race will be explored at the 2023 ESDRI Symposium, April 13-14, at ¾Ã¾ÃÎçÒ¹ÐßÐßÓ°ÔºÃâ·Ñ¹Û¿´
¾Ã¾ÃÎçÒ¹ÐßÐßÓ°ÔºÃâ·Ñ¹Û¿´ State Experts Weigh in on Aftermath of East Palestine Train Derailment
¾Ã¾ÃÎçÒ¹ÐßÐßÓ°ÔºÃâ·Ñ¹Û¿´ faculty members have been contacted by various media outlets to lend their expert opinions and insight as cleanup work, air monitoring, water testing and more continues following the Feb. 3 train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio.
Biological Sciences Researchers Study Tire and Road Wear Pollutants in ¾Ã¾ÃÎçÒ¹ÐßÐßÓ°ÔºÃâ·Ñ¹Û¿´ Campus Stormwater Wetlands
When driving in the rain, it is unlikely that you have thought much about how the environment is affected, let alone how nearby aquatic sources are impacted.
¾Ã¾ÃÎçÒ¹ÐßÐßÓ°ÔºÃâ·Ñ¹Û¿´ State Biological Sciences Professor Helps Lead International Research Coordination Network to Study Insect Decline
Over half of the described species in the world are insects. Although many people think of insects as pests, they play vital roles and have a big impact on our invaluable ecosystems, as pollinators, helping break down wastes, and as an essential food source for many other organisms.