University of Miami Center for Ecosystem Science and Policy

The mission of the Leonard and Jayne Abess Center for Ecosystem Science and Policy (Abess Center) is to create innovative, interdisciplinary initiatives that bridge the gap between science and environmental policy. The Abess Center is the nexus for a flexible undergraduate program that gives students the opportunity to learn in a problem-solving context and gain substantial field experience.

Congratulations to our 2009 graduates!

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Leonard Abess named one of Time Magazine's 100 Most Influential People in the World for 2009.

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Richard Williamson, professor of law and chair of the Abess Center Faculty Advisory Committee, elected chair of the U.M. Faculty Senate for the 2009-10 year.

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Duke University Professor Ralph Keeney spoke as part of the Risk and Environmental Decision Making Series. May 4, 11 a.m. Rm. 202, McArthur Engineering Annex.

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Earth Day 2009 -- Wednesday, April 22.

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