Urban Ecology Center
Welcome to the Urban Ecology Center (UEC) at Cal State LA. The UEC will bring together researchers, students, and members of educational and community organizations from Los Angeles and other global metropolitan cities to address the most critical environmental needs of our city.
Mission
The UEC, housed within Cal State LA’s College of Natural and Social Sciences (NSS), has three interlinked missions:
- Academic Research in urban ecology and biodiversity, food security, and environmental justice
- Practical Demonstration of sustainability and food security projects on campus
- Education and Outreach to develop a green workforce and environmentally conscious citizenry for Los Angeles
Upcoming Event
The Pérez-Silverman Symposium: Promoting Urban Ecology
A two-day event dedicated to biodiversity, conservation, and ecological resilience in urban environments. For more information on the event, please scroll down below to the event schedule.
Tuesday, April 15, 2025 | 7 a.m.- 2:30 p.m.
Wednesday, April 16, 2025 | 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Questions about the event? Contact the College of Natural and Social Sciences at NSSEvents@calstatela.edu
Campus
The UEC is reimaging our urban campus as a space that supports and promotes sustainability, food security, and biodiversity.
Community
The UEC will create new links and strengthen old ties with our campus-adjacent communities through education, outreach, and community events.
City/Global
The UEC will serve as the hub for research in Los Angeles. As the California State University of Los Angeles, we will leverage our city’s global brand to attract researchers for (1) summits, (2) workshops, and (3) conferences.