Department of Environmental Science and Management

NEWS

Six species of Oregon finfish and shellfish
January 6th 2025

Microplastics widespread in seafood Oregonians eat, PSU study finds

The tiny particles that shed from clothing, packaging and other plastic products...
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October 17th 2024

PSU joins consortium advancing Earth science programs

Portland State is among the newest members of the University Corporation...
A smoky downtown Portland during the Oregon wildfires.
July 16th 2024

PSU Researchers Work to Strengthen Region's Defenses Against Wildfires and Wildfire Smoke

In the summer of 2020, wildfire smoke blanketed the city of Portland, Oregon,...
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June 13th 2024

CLAS Grad Student Accolades: Presentations & Media Coverage for Spring/Summer 2024

Madi Lou Alexander (Sociology Ph.D.) presented “How t4t Relationships...
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June 13th 2024

CLAS Grad Student Accolades: Publications for Spring/Summer 2024

Ahmed Almousa and Anne Johnson (Sociology Ph.D.) co-authored "Addressing...
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June 13th 2024

CLAS Grad Student Accolades: Awards & Grants for Spring/Summer 2024

Madi Lou Alexander, Jenna DePasquale, Gabriella Mota, and Bodhi Norton...
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June 13th 2024

CLAS Grad Student Accolades: Community Engagement & Career Progression for Spring/Summer 2024

Madi Lou Alexander (Sociology Ph.D.) has received a position as a sexuality...
Portland State University banner against backdrop of fall foliage on Park Blocks
June 4th 2024

PSU launches new School of Earth, Environment, and Society

Portland State is launching a new School of Earth, Environment, and Society...
Faculty and graduates at Portland State’s Commencement.
January 12th 2024

Sloan grant will help PSU graduate more diverse STEM doctorate students

Portland State is home to Oregon’s most diverse undergraduate student population...
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January 5th 2024

CLAS Grad Student Accolades: Community Engagement & Career Progression for 2023

Natalie Cholula (Sociology Ph.D.) is a member of the Evicted in Oregon research...
Flooded road in Tillamook
January 3rd 2024

Flood-prone communities have low trust in the agencies responsible for helping them, PSU survey data finds

Tillamook residents have always dealt with flooding — they sit at the confluence...
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October 12th 2022

Do you swim in the Willamette? PSU researchers explore why and why not

Whether it is safe to swim in the Willamette—and when—is a frequent topic...