Streams in the City: how urbanization affects the structure and function of rivers

Fall 2026 Harry ’51 and Joshua ’49 Tsujimoto Perspectives in Global Development and the Environment Seminar Series

About the speaker

Emily Bernhardt received her PhD in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology from Cornell University in 2001 and was a member of the Duke Department of Biology faculty from 2004–2026. She joined the faculty of Cornell University in 2026. Emily’s research interests are grounded in watershed biogeochemistry and freshwater ecology, with most of her current effort invested in understanding how the ways in which people live on and use the landscape alters the structure, function, chemistry and biodiversity of receiving streams and wetlands. At Cornell, Emily serves as the Francis J. DiSalvo Director of the Atkinson Center for Sustainability.

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About the seminar series

The Harry ’51 & Joshua ’49 Tsujimoto Perspectives in Global Development and the Environment Seminar Series showcases innovative approaches to development with experts from around the globe. Each year, the series attracts online registrants from over 45 countries and more than 350 organizations. 

Seminars are held Wednesdays from 12:20-1:10 p.m. Eastern time during the semester in 175 Warren Hall. Students, faculty and the general public are welcome to attend in-person or via Zoom.

The series is co-sponsored by the Sections of Global Development and Natural Resources and the Environment and the Charles H. Dyson School of Applied Economics and Management as part of courses GDEV 4961, AEM 4961, NTRES 4961, GDEV 6960, AEM 6960, and NTRES 6960.