News and Events
Latest News:
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ENV hosting Jules Roth Scholar Feb 2026
This semester, the Environmental Studies department is happy to host Dr. Matthew Ramirez as a two-day scholar in residence through the Jules Roth Scholar Program.
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Ecology poster session 2025: stress, science, and smiles
The students in Dr. Jackson’s Ecology class highlighted their research projects at the Annual Ecology Poster session on November 14, 2025.
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Donate directly to the ENV department
You can now make an online gift that goes directly to the Environmental Studies Department through a new online portal!
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Volunteers Needed for Bird Window Strike Project!
Help needed for senior project looking at bird window strikes across campus!
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3rd Annual BioBlitz at Purchase College
Purchase College will be hosting its third annual BioBlitz on September 11th and 12th. Last year we had 44 participants and we hope to get even more people involved this year!
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EOP Students Present Notable Findings at Research Symposium
After six weeks participating in the SUNY/EOP Undergraduate Summer Research Program, two EOP students presented their final projects at the Program’s Summer Research Symposium.
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Sustainability Team and Community Design Collaborate for Nature Preserve
Students on the Sustainability Team partnered with seniors enrolled in Community Design this spring to create original, eye-catching signs, maps, and stickers promoting the Purchase Nature Preserve.
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Major Reforestation Grant Benefits Campus and Students
Associate Professor of Environmental Studies Allyson Jackson secured close to $500,000 from New York State’s Department of Environmental Conservation.
Upcoming Events:
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Feb
12
Dr. Matthew Ramirez, Jules Roth Scholar
Time: 5:00pm—6:00pmThe Stories Sea Turtles Leave Behind:
How Stranded Sea Turtles Help Us Understand Life in the Ocean
Sea turtles are some of the ocean’s most iconic travelers—but much of their lives remains a mystery. In this seminar, Dr. Ramirez will reveal how stranded sea turtles provide rare clues about where these animals go, what they eat, and how human activities affect them. Using cutting-edge tools inspired by forensic science, his research turns strandings into powerful insights that help protect sea turtles and the ecosystems they depend on.
Thursday, February 12th, 5:00pm
Social Sciences Lecture Hall, room 1001This lecture is funded by generous support from Jules Roth.
