Rausser College of Natural Resources

See the Bigger Picture. Make a Better World. When it comes to the world we live in, no detail is too small to be noticed and connected to something bigger. At UC Berkeley’s Rausser College of Natural Resources, we study natural and human systems from biological, ecological, economic, and social science perspectives. And we do this with intention—studying how all aspects of our environment intersect and support each other so we can do more in the world, and do it wisely. The challenges facing our natural and human environment are immense and it is imperative that they are addressed through inclusive, rigorous, and translational solutions. No college in the world is better equipped to take on these challenges than Rausser College of Natural Resources. We create solutions that protect Earth’s natural resources, ensure economic and ecological sustainability, and improve human health. The College is a national and global academic leader in natural and social sciences aligned with natural resource management, international development, energy, environment, plant and microbial biology, and nutritional sciences and metabolic biology. Learn about our [academic offerings](https://nature.berkeley.edu/node/24), our [research](https://nature.berkeley.edu/news) and [outreach](https://nature.berkeley.edu/cooperative-extension), and our countless [alumni](https://nature.berkeley.edu/breakthroughs/Profiles) making a difference. **Our Mission** Rausser College of Natural Resources embraces the University of California’s public mission, serving the people of California, our nation, and the world. We conduct fundamental and applied research in the biological, physical, and social sciences. We train and educate future leaders and scholars, and engage with public and private partners to meet the pressing social and environmental challenges of our time. Through our research, teaching, and outreach, we seek equitable, scalable, and innovative solutions that address the climate crisis, promote ecological and economic sustainability, and improve human health and well-being. **Our Values** **Excellence**—We value excellence in all we do: research, teaching, and service to society. **Access**—We value diversity in our College community and strive to apply the values of equity, inclusion, and anti-racism in our research, teaching, and service. **Engagement**—We value meaningful and inclusive engagement with our community partners and the public and private sectors. The roots of Rausser College extend to the beginning of the UC system, when the federal Morrill Act established a national system of land grant universities to foster agricultural teaching and research. In 1868, the California legislature established the University of California in Berkeley and the College of Agriculture. Learn more about our [history](https://nature.berkeley.edu/node/16095) and about our plans for the future in our [Strategic Plan](https://nature.berkeley.edu/strategic-plan). **Research for Impact** Faculty, students, and researchers at Rausser College engage the issues that shape the complex, interconnected world of the 21st century, from sustainable food systems to obesity, from water policy to energy policy, and from the far-reaching impacts of climate change to the linkages between the human genome, diet, and disease. **We Focus on:** Advances in Biosciences, food, and health Solutions to the Climate Crisis Stewardship of Natural Resources