Environment and Climate

Page 1 of 10

Running the Gauntlet: Colby Joins ‘Big Night’ to Save Migrating Amphibians

As frogs and salamanders begin their perilous springtime trek to Maine’s vernal pools, students and staff take to the road to offer a helping hand

Protecting an Ancient Forest

Colby’s tree-dating research was instrumental in conserving a 172-acre parcel of old-growth forest on Long Pond in Maine
Male college professor posing for an portrait amongst leaves and trees

Advancing Maine’s Forest Economy

Using its expertise in environmental studies and AI capabilities, Colby will help create an online map so landowners can better understand their forest resources
Three people work in a salt marsh.

Woven Through Time and Place

A research project on sweetgrass resilience offers an opportunity for a broad collaboration

Young woman on the top of a ladder that leads to a boat

Innovative Boat Will Get Urban Students on the Water

Ronnie Vesnaver ’15 prepares for a groundbreaking solar-electric vessel to ply the Delaware River
A professor poses before a colorful backdrop.

Discovering New Ways to Understand the World 

Assistant Professor Aleja Ortiz has received a prestigious grant to study atolls

woman looks at tree

A Sweet Tradition

Members of the Colby Outing Club tap into the arboretum's potential
Tahiya Chowdhury, assistant professor of computer science, poses for a portrait.

How AI is Helping Solve the Problem of Marine Debris

A Colby professor and her team design a sustainable marine debris cleanup framework

A professor wears safety goggles in front of a whiteboard.

On the Forefront of Microplastic Research

A Colby professor and his students are part of a cutting-edge project to measure microplastics in human tissue

From the Frontlines of the PFAS Fight

Colby hosts a gathering of experts to discuss the current work around forever chemicals