Biological and Environmental Sciences
Ecology and Ecosystem Sciences
Affiliated Faculty
The BES (Bachelor of Environmental Studies) program is an interdisciplinary initiative that draws upon expertise from various departments to provide a comprehensive education in environmental issues. By integrating knowledge from diverse fields, the program equips students with a multifaceted understanding of the challenges facing our planet. Below, faculty members are organized by their respective departments, reflecting the collaborative nature of the program and the wide range of perspectives that contribute to the BES curriculum.
Natural Resources Science
Jose Amador
Alissa Cox
Graham Forrester
Madison Jones
Scott McWilliams
Laura Meyerson
Jason Parent
Peter Paton
Carol Thornber
YQ Wang
Plant Sciences and Entomology
Biological Sciences
Jannelle Couret
Andrew Davies
Jason Kolbe
Serena Moseman-Valtierra
Evan Preisser
Jonathon Puritz
Hollie Putnam
Justin Richard
Bradley Wetherbee
Fisheries, Animal and Veterinary Sciences
Marta Gomez-Chiarri
Austin Humphries
Coleen Suckling
Graduate School of Oceanography
EES Specialization Group Coordinator, Professor
Department of Natural Resources Science
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