Recent Headlines
- From Research Field to Public Art: ESF-Donated Willow Shapes New Thornden Park Installation
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- ESF Honors Rhea Jezer and Damian Vanetti with 2026 Sol Feinstone Environmental Award
Meet the Faculty - Julie Maresca
Get ready to meet Dr. Julie Maresca, an environmental microbiologist in the Department of Chemistry whose passion for freshwater ecosystems, microbes, and biochemistry fits right into ESF’s powerhouse reputation in environmental science. At ESF Julie's research on freshwater systems, from pristine Adirondack lakes to human-impacted creeks, can truly thrive. You’ll hear how she explores everything from microbial shifts in changing waters to surprising questions like whether bacteria living inside concrete could help detect structural problems before they’re visible.
Dr. Maresca also brings you inside her biochemistry classroom, where learning goes way beyond lectures. She talks about the energetic, curious students she teaches and the creative ways they communicate science. Get a real feel for the ESF community: supportive, hands-on, collaborative, and full of students who are excited to ask questions, explore ideas, and be authentically themselves.