Professor Douglas Kelt in the Department of Wildlife, Fish and Conservation Biology is the president-elect of the ASM.
“This is a highly prestigious position in one of the United States’ oldest and most influential scientific societies,” said WFCB department chair John Eadie. “Professor Kelt’s election is a great honor for the Department of Wildlife, Fish and Conservation Biology, the College of Agricultural and Environmental Science, and the UC Davis campus.”
Climate Change May Outpace Deforestation as Habitat Threat in Tropics
Amphibians that tolerate higher temperatures are likely to fare better in a world affected by climate change, disease and habitat loss, according to two recent studies from the University of California, Davis.
Frogs are disappearing globally, and the studies examine why some survive while others perish. The studies reveal that thermal tolerance — the ability to withstand higher temperatures — may be a key trait in predicting amphibian declines.
Faculty in the UC Davis Department of Wildlife, Fish and Conservation Biology were recently ranked No.1 in the nation for research productivity and impact. WFCB emerged with the top ranking in a comprehensive analysis of 33 research-extensive universities in the United States that belong to the National Association of University Fisheries and Wildlife Programs.
Congratulations to the 1,615 undergraduate students who will cross the stage at one of two CA&ES commencement ceremonies on Friday, June 10, in the ARC Pavilion. We are anticipating the participation of numerous faculty and 60 volunteer staff in this year’s ceremonies.
Our distinguished speakers this year include alumni Richard and Evelyne Rominger, who for decades have played prominent roles in the community and in statewide and national agriculture. Richard and Evelyne Rominger also have been named recipients of the 2016 UC Davis Medal, the premier campus accolade.
UC Davis scientists don’t just study animals. Often, they save them. They’re putting on gloves to carefully wash gooey oil from sea birds’ wings. They’re breeding Amargosa voles after their desert habitat dried up. They’re following mountain lions into the hills of Southern California to track their genetic decline and overall health.
CA&ES faculty take a whistle-stop tour to give new faculty members a sampling of what our region has to offer.
CA&ES and UC Agriculture and Natural Resources organized a two-day bus tour in September before fall classes began. Seasoned faculty members and UCCE county advisors acted as tour guides. Stakeholder visits gave our newest faculty — who are recruited from throughout the world — a view of some of the opportunities for research partnerships here in California.
Wild pond turtles carry pesticide contaminants from previous decades
Western pond turtles in Sequoia National Park and other California remote wildlands have been exposed to an assortment of agricultural and industrial contaminants, according to a study from the National Park Service and UC Davis.
