SEFS research looks at the impacts of outdoor recreation on elk in the Cascades

New research recently published out of UW’s Prugh Lab, and led by former PhD student turned Wildlife Ecologist Michael Procko, looks at the impacts of non-consumptive outdoor recreation on elk and elk calving in the Cascades. 

UW-SER Named 2024 Husky Sustainability Award Legacy Winner

The UW chapter of the Society for Ecological Restoration was awarded the 2024 Husky Sustainability Award. The group was this year’s legacy winner. Founded in 2008, SER’s ecologically restorative work can be seen across campus. 

SEFS 2024 Commencement Ceremony Recap

On June 7, 2024 SEFS faculty, staff and the families of SEFS grads came together to celebrate the class of 2024. SEFS Director, Dan Brown made introductory remarks that celebrated and honored the hard work and tremendous accomplishments of SEFS students. 

A message from Dan Brown, SEFS Director: Summer 2024

As Spring quarter ends, I find myself reflecting on the academic year and the many accomplishments of SEFS faculty, students and staff. It’s been a great year and as a community we have done so much together to be proud of.  

Employee Spotlight: Kim Littke, Forest Nutrition Research Scientist

Get to know SEFS staff! This series provides an opportunity to find out more about SEFS staff members — what they do in their daily job and how they spend their time outside the office. 

SEFS Assistant Professor Francisca Santana’s recent research helps us to understand the impact social norms have on our decisions to protect ourselves from climate change related health hazards

SEFS Assistant Professor, Francisca Santana, joined SEFS faculty in the fall of 2023 as part of a cohort of faculty interested in climate adaptation. Santana’s most recent research paper, published in the Journal of Risk Research, examines the role that social processes have in human behavior and adaptation to wildfire smoke among other climate-related health hazards. 

SEFS grad student, Sarah Pollack, takes home ‘First Place’ prize at 2024 3MT competition

UW 3MT is a professional development competition that supports graduate students’ capacity to effectively explain their research or capstone project in a language that a public audience can understand. This year, Sarah Pollack, a SEFS grad student in Quantitative Ecology & Resource Management took home the first place grand prize, $1,000, for effectively explaining her thesis: Detecting Illegal Trade Risk in U.S. 

SEFS in the News: May, 2024

Browse recent mentions of SEFS researchers in the news. Have news to share? Send your updates to sefscomm@uw.edu.

SEFS Associate Professor, Laura Prough, interviewed for Discover Magazine: how we can coexist with coyotes in suburban and urban areas. 

SEFS Assistant Professor Claire Willing’s recent paper helps us better understand forest microbiome response to climate change

SEFS Assistant Professor, Claire Willing, joined SEFS faculty in the fall of 2023 as part of a cohort of faculty working in the area of climate adaptation. Willing’s most recent research, published in the journal Nature Climate Change, developed a risk-assessment framework for studying forest microbiomes in a changing climate. 

Event Recap: SEFS End of Year Awards Night

Last week, SEFS faculty, students and staff came together for our annual End of Year Awards Celebration. We wanted to take a moment to honor those that received special recognition for their achievements this year, those who won a SEFS-specific award and of course those who received a “Shout Out” from peers.