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[Audio] A Spooktacular Look at Nature Just in Time for Halloween

Associate Professor of Biology, Geology and Environmental Science John Van Stan explores the natural processes unfolding around us, offering insight into the science behind everyday environmental chan

Knauss Fellowship Opens the Door to a Life in Public Service

When CSU alumna Emilia DiBiasio graduated in 2024 with a Master of Science in environmental science, she expected the Sea Grant Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship to open a door to federal service.What s

CSU Receives Ohio Sea Grant Funding for Lake Erie Research

Dr. Fasong Yuan, a professor in the Department of Biological, Geological and Environmental Sciences (BGES), has received new funding to perform fieldwork studying causes of hypoxia (lack of oxyge

BGES Assistant Professor Dr. Kevin Mueller Featured in Discussion on Fracking Concerns on Ideastream

In yet another example of BGES reaching out to the community, Dr. Kevin Mueller discusses fracking concerns in Ohio.1.4 billion gallons of fracking wastewater, or toxic brine, is being pumped into inj

BGES Associate Professor Dr. John Van Stan Featured in MinuteEarth Video

In the 1850s, German scientists were trying to figure out how to weigh a forest – but they weren’t particularly interested in the trees. Because as it turns out, forests are much more than trees,

[Video] Undergraduate Summer Research Program Provides Real-Life Experience

Joel S. Chavez, a Biology major with a Chemistry minor, Pre-Med, shares how CSU’s Undergraduate Summer Research Program has provided real-world experience, helping him build the skills and confidenc

Dr. Julie Wolin named 2026 Champion of the River

 Congratulations to Dr. Julie Wolin, an associate professor in the Department of Biological, Geological and Environmental Sciences (BGES), on her selection for The Champion of the River AOC (Area

CSU Lab Students Collaborate with NASA on a PACE StoryMap

 Environmental Sciences lab students recently collaborated with researchers at NASA to produce media documenting the lab's PACE validation activities. The StoryMap was written by CSU lab student
Cleveland Clinic Dr. Christine Moravec

CSU Students Shine as Finalists in Cleveland Clinic’s Annual F. Merlin Bumpus Junior Investigator Awards

Only five Ph.D. students selected to present, three of them are enrolled in graduate doctoral programs at CSU

Kevin Mueller and John Van Stan Receive New NSF Award

Dr. Kevin Mueller and Dr. John Van Stan, both members of the Department of Biological, Geological, and Environmental Sciences (BGES), have been awarded $672,505 over three years for their project, “