Recent News

  • Driven to Discover: Earthworm Ecology with Nick Henshue
    5/6/25
    Nick Henshue's journey from bullied child to beloved ecology educator is as inspiring as his work on earthworm ecology is fascinating. On the Driven to Discover podcast, Henshue brings soil science to life with humor, heart, and infectious enthusiasm, demonstrating his unique gift for making the natural world accessible and compelling to all listeners.
  • When class meets in the Everglades
    2/5/25
    The students experienced camping, day hiking, night hiking, swamp walking in thigh-high water, snorkeling, canoeing and more as they tackled the task of identifying more than 200 plant and animal species. They each took careful notes, soaking in as much as possible in their short time in the Everglades.
  • The Fight for Tonawanda Seneca Nation’s Way of Life
    11/20/24
    The EVS Department is proud to share that Heather Squire, PhD student from the EEB- Sustainability Track program has been awarded the Stephanie Niciszewska Mucha Endowed Graduate Fellowship
  • Congratulations
    7/10/24
    The EVS Department is proud to share that Heather Squire, PhD student from the EEB- Sustainability Track program has been awarded the Stephanie Niciszewska Mucha Endowed Graduate Fellowship
  • UB 2024 Outstanding Senior Awards.
    5/3/24
    We are celebrating our students at the Undergraduate Outstanding Senior Awards
  • Research team investigates source separation of wastewater
    4/1/24
    Wastewater treatment plants and city sewer systems are often stretched to the limit and need pricey upgrades to sustain operations. At the same time, farmers need healthy, nitrogen-filled fertilizer for their crops. The question is, how do the two issues relate?
  • Recent EVS publications
    7/10/24
    These are some recent publications from the EVS Department staff and faculty