Di Vittorio sheds light on the science behind water’s many colors Water’s infinite hues, from captivating crystal-clear blues to sometimes off-putting murky browns, are influenced by a complex interplay of physics, biology, and chemistry. Faculty Affiliate Dr. Courtney Di Vittorio, an engineer who studies water […]
Last week, Stan Meiburg appeared on NPR’s 1A as part of their Dot Gov series, which explores the inner workings of the federal government. In the January 15 episode, Meiburg offered an inside look at the EPA’s daily operations, highlighting its critical role in […]
Since the results of the U.S. Presidential Election were announced, professionals across the environmental space have been abuzz with speculation around how the new administration will affect work on climate and sustainability. Our Executive Director Stan Meiburg, who capped his 39-year career with the EPA […]
On April 15, the American Society for Public Administration (ASPA) honored Executive Director Dr. Stan Meiburg with the John W. Gaston Award. In selecting Dr. Meiburg, the ASPA recognized his “longstanding leadership and commitment to the protection and strengthening of our natural resources and public […]
Ribbon-Cutting Event Commemorates New Space and Inspires a Path Forward Last Wednesday, March 27, the Andrew Sabin Family Center for Environment and Sustainability was delighted to host Andrew Sabin and his family for a ribbon-cutting ceremony in our new space on campus at Wake Forest […]
Evaluación de la eficacia del desarrollo de capacidades en la gestión de áreas protegidas en Perú El proyecto “Ciencia y Gestión Efectiva de Áreas Naturales Protegidas en Perú” es un esfuerzo de 3 años entre la Universidad Wake Forest, la Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú […]
What is a water of the United States? More specifically, what is the jurisdiction of the federal Clean Water Act? The Supreme Court opined on these questions in their May 2023 decision on the case, Sackett vs. EPA. This decision has inspired much controversy, with […]
Young leaders from six Indigenous nations in the Peruvian Amazon will head back home with a new vision and resources to tackle pressing environmental and social issues in their communities. During their visit to Wake Forest University this month, the Indigenous leader delegation spent several […]
Gold and mineral mining in and near rivers across the tropics is degrading waterways in 49 countries, according to a new study by a team of researchers including Wake Forest University biologists and computer scientists in its Center for Energy, Environment, and Sustainability (CEES). Published […]
At 6:30 pm on November 1st, 2022 at the Wake Washington Center in Washington, DC, there will be a screening of Wake Forest filmmaker Brandon Gaesser’s (MFA ‘21) award-winning film about regenerative agriculture, titled Chicken Soup for the Soil. The event is co-sponsored by the […]