The Bieler School of Environment is thrilled to announce Professor Anthony Ricciardi as its new director, effective immediately. An expert in invasion ecology and aquatic ecosystems, Ricciardi has been a key figure at the school since 2001 and now steps up to lead.
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Founded in 1998, the BSE appoints directors for five-year terms.
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Ricciardi acknowledges the challenges of leading an environmental school in 2025 but is optimistic about the future. 鈥淲e have a responsibility to become a trusted source of information on current and emerging threats to ecosystems,鈥� he said.
Welcome aboard Director!