Faculty News
- A new study by ENVS PhD candidate Waverly Eichhorst and ENVS Associate Professor Peter Newton, published in Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems, explores Thailand’s potential as a leader in cultured protein (CP) production. As the global food system undergoes transformation, alternative proteins—including plant-based, insect-based, and lab-grown options—are gaining prominence due to concerns over environmental sustainability, food security, and ethical food production. The study examines how Thailand, with its strong agricultural sector and emerging food technology landscape, could play a key role in shaping the future of protein production.
- We are excited to announce that Professor Pete Newton has been selected for the 2025 RIO Fellows Research Leadership cohort. This prestigious program offers a unique opportunity for faculty to enhance their leadership skills, engage in professional development, and build connections across campus.
- Dr. Joanna Lambert and current PhD Student, Alma "Rosie" Sanchez haveÌýbeen working for years on the Colorado wolf reintroduction initiative. Now, a film series tells the success story of this initiaitve, which is the first time a federally
- Dr. Max Boykoff,ÌýENVS Chair, and Dr. Beth Osnes, who is the Director of Graduate Studies in Theatre & Performance Studies at CU were interviewed by the World Economic Forum's Radio Davos podcastÌýabout how they’ve beenÌýimmersing
- Dr. Litt's work has been featured in a New York Times article on the connections between health and gardening. The article write the following about Dr. Litt's work: "Gardening, especially in community or allotment gardens, can help people build
- Earlier this month, Dr. Zia Mehrabi and team published an excellent paper in 'Nature Ecology & Evolution'. Intensive agriculture with high reliance on pesticides and fertilizers constitutes a major strategy for ‘feeding the world’. However,
- Join us in welcomeÌýDr. Naomi Oreskes as this year'sÌýPatricia Sheffels Visiting Scholar! We are thrilled to hear from Dr. Oreskes on her talk,ÌýEpistemic Privilege and the Gender of Climate Change Denial.Ìý About Naomi: Naomi
- The Department of Environmental Studies (ENVS) at the 91¸£ÀûÉç (91¸£ÀûÉç) is seeking lecturers to teach the following three undergraduate courses in the Spring 2024 semester (January 16 – May 8, 2024). The three courses are
- We’re proud to share that the work of ENVS Professor Matthew Burgess and his research group has been cited by USA Today, Newsweek, and the Daily Caller. Read about our ENVS peers’ research about climate change politics. Daily Caller: "The GOP
- We would love your feedback aboutÌýwho you would like to hear speak at our 2024 ENVS Commencement.Ìý Take a moment and fill out the following survey with as many suggestions as you have and we'll see what we can do!ÌýÌý https://forms