D. Env in Environmental Science and Engineering

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Travis Longcore for LA Times — “How L.A.’s bird population is shaped by historic redlining and racist loan practices”

UCLA ecologist Travis Longcore discusses new study showing how LA’s bird population is shaped by historic redlining, with wealthier areas attracting more biodiversity for the Los Angeles Times. “The legacy…

Awards

Tanner Waters selected for the John A. Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship program

Tanner Waters, a Ph.D. candidate at UCLA’s Institute of the Environment and Sustainability, has been selected for the John A. Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship program. This highly esteemed fellowship offers…

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Environmental science and engineering alumni Tiffany Yap authors new book: “Tales of the Urban Wild: A Puma’s Journey”

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Saagar Patel for ABC News — Mix of extreme heat and wildfire smoke can be very dangerous, experts say

ESE student Saagar Patel discusses the impact of heatwaves on wildfires for ABC News. “So, you have a heatwave? Well, that leads to a longer fire season. Fires will begin…

First Ph.D. recipients among IoES students graduating with advanced degrees

The Ph.D. program was launched in 2018 and the ESE program is 50 years old this year. Some of their research and accomplishments: Noam Rosenthal focused on wildfires in his…

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Olivia Sanderfoot and Madeleine Siegel in LA Times: Opinion: One simple rule could save the birds that migrate over L.A.

Los Angeles leaders can take action to make our city safer for birds. One key step is to require the use of bird-safe glass, which is designed to obscure windows’…