The Department of Environmental Biology at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry in Syracuse, NY, is dedicated to the comprehensive study of life and its intricate relationship with the environment. Offering a wide array of undergraduate and graduate programs, the department provides students with a robust foundation in biological principles, enabling them to specialize in areas ranging from molecular biology to ecosystem dynamics. A strong emphasis is placed on hands-on learning, integrating extensive laboratory work and fieldwork, utilizing the college's unique access to diverse natural settings and field stations. Faculty expertise spans numerous research areas, including conservation biology, aquatic science, and ecology, preparing graduates to address complex environmental challenges and pursue impactful careers in research, conservation, and related fields.
View BiologyThe State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF) is a public research university in Syracuse, New York focused on the environment and natural resources. It is part of the State University of New York (SUNY) system. ESF is immediately adjacent to Syracuse University, within which it was founded, and with which it maintains a special relationship. It is classified among "R2: Doctoral Universities High research activity".ESF operates education and research facilities also in the Adirondack Park (including the Ranger School in Wanakena), the Thousand Islands, elsewhere in central New York, and Costa Rica. The college's curricula focus on the understanding, management, and sustainability of the environment and natural resources.