Campus Science News

The following news items are from various campus, college and department sources.

New panels recognize UC Berkeley’s ties to National Parks history
A plaque with the names of George Melendez Wright, Joseph Dixon, and Benjamin Thompson. June 04, 2025

Rooms 304 and 205 in Hilgard Hall now bear the names of the UC Berkeley scientists who brought science-based natural resource management to the National Park Service.
College of Natural Resources
On the Ground: National Geographic Explorers
Chris Schell June 03, 2025

Highlighting some of the Rausser College students, faculty, and alums affiliated with the esteemed Society.
College of Natural Resources
Nuñez named Hellman Fellow

James NuñezAssistant Professor of Biochemistry, Biophysics and Structural Biology, James Nuñez, was named a 2025 Hellman Fellow. This award, from the Society of Hellman Fellows Fund, was designed to support early career faculty who have shown evidence of their promise for distinction in research. Read more about the Society of Hellman Fellows here.
Department of Molecular and Cell Biology
Gordon Rausser named 2025 Distinguished Emeritus of the Year
Gordon Rausser June 02, 2025

The award, which is bestowed by the UC Berkeley Emeriti Association, recognizes Rausser's contributions to research and service to UC Berkeley since he retired from the Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics in 2019.
College of Natural Resources
Postdoc Erin Doherty named Leading Edge Fellow

Erin Doherty named Leading Edge FellowCongratulations to MCB postdoc Erin Doherty (Doudna Lab) on being named a 2025 Leading Edge Fellow for her pioneering research focused on the mechanism of viral immune evasion strategies. Read more about the Leading Edge Fellows here. 
Department of Molecular and Cell Biology
Fu named Hellman Fellow

Meng-meng FuAssistant Professor of Cell Biology, Development and Physiology, Meng-meng Fu, was named a 2025 Hellman Fellow. This award, from the Society of Hellman Fellows Fund, was designed to support early career faculty who have shown evidence of their promise for distinction in research. Read more about the Society of Hellman Fellows here.
Department of Molecular and Cell Biology