Ecology/BSE 101
This type of relationship between two species involves one benefiting while the other is harmed.
Parasitism
The bark of this tree is the source of salicylic acid, the active ingredient in aspirin
Willow
SEFS
School of Environment and Forest Sciences
Author of: A risk assessment framework for the future of forest microbiomes in a changing climate
Claire Willing
A window into the indigenous perspective of the natural world, which has been a catalyst for many important conversations about how scientists and indigenous experts can 'braid' their knowledge about the environment.
Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmer
Carcinization, a phenomenon in which several groups of crustaceans have independently evolved this body, is the subject of many memes online
Crab
This PNW tree's bark has been traditionally used by Indigenous peoples to treat respiratory issues and fever
ASE
Academic Student Employee
Author of: Mechanochemically Accelerated Deconstruction of Chemically Recyclable Plastics
Mutian Hua, our newest BSE faculty member!
A true story about UW's mens crew team competing in the 1936 Olympics. It was also made into a movie with the same title.
Boys in the Boat by Daniel James Brown
This ecological process refers to the gradual change in species composition of an ecosystem over time, often 're-initiated' after a disturbance. Also the name of a popular HBO series
Succession
This intimidating PNW plant, commonly found near streams and wetlands, has been used in teas for its anti-inflammatory properties
Devil's Club
UAW (Local 4121)
United Automobile, Aerospace, and Agricultural Implement Workers of America (our ASE union)
Author of: Re-conceptualizing climate maladaptation: From social-ecological interactions to relational socionatures
Sameer Shah
An exploration of coastal redwoods, the people that climb them, and entire ecosystems they find in the canopies. The author also wrote The Hot Zone.
The Wild Trees by Richard Preston
This landmark model demonstrates that competition among species populations are only sustainable if intraspecific competition is stronger than interspecific competition.
Lotka-Volterra model
The bark of this PNW understory tree was once harvested for paclitaxel, a powerful drug used to treat lung and ovarian cancer, before scientists found a way to produce it synthetically.
Pacific yew
BSE
Bioresource Science and Engineering
Author of: A recruitment niche framework for improving seed‐based restoration
Julie Larson, our newest SEFS faculty member!
A pocket guide to mushroom hunting. The cover depicts a happy man holding an arm full of chantrelles.
All that the Rain Promises and More by David Arora
This is a plastic manufacturing process that involves heating a plastic sheet and forming it using a mold to specific shapes
Thermoforming
This evergreen shrub was traditionally used by Indigenous peoples to treat colds and fevers. Its red berries were also used in making medicinal syrups
Red huckleberry
UWFT
UW Financial Transformation
Author of: Hunting mode and habitat selection mediate the success of human hunters.
Alex McInturff
A hit novel that focuses on nine individuals and their deep connection to trees. Loosely based off real figures in American history.
The Overstory by Richard Powers