The study published in Science, “The roles and importance of sharks in the Anthropocene ocean” involved most of the leading shark experts from around the world. The international study reveals that most species affected by fishing are those most needed for healthy oceans.
Read moreSEFS Professor and Director of Precision Forestry Cooperative L. Monika Moskal and her research team have been awarded a UW EarthLab Innovations Grant. The study aptly named Fish, Fire, Food, and Floodplains: Healing Place and People was inspired by the Klamath Tribal members of the Ambodat Department.
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SEFS communications team traveled to UW Farm’s Wapato Pond to speak with Kove Janeski, the farm’s Operations Lead. While volunteering in the sun and trimming garlic for the week’s CSA baskets we got to speak to Janeski about the Wapato Pond project and what the team has planned next.
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New research led by Sam Kreling, SEFS PhD student, out of UW’s Prugh Lab reveals much about the movement of Seattle’s coyote population. Despite coyotes’ exceptional mobility, Kreling’s research reveals that Seattle’s unique linear barriers (I-5, Ship Canal, I-90 and other waterways) may limit the movement of coyotes in the city.
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The National Science Foundation has selected SEFS Associate Professor Brian Harvey as a recipient of its most prestigious award in support of early-career faculty. This award recognizes faculty with the potential to serve as not only academic role models in research and education but individuals with the ability to lead advances in the mission of their department and organization.
Read moreNew research out of UW’s Prugh Lab and led by Taylor Ganz looks at data from 280 white-tailed deer in northeastern Washington who were tracked for 5 years, beginning in 2017, using radio collars.
Read moreNew 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.
Read moreThe 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.
Read moreOn 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.
Read moreAs 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.
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