The Institute for Learning and Teaching

Ed Redente

Department of Forest, Rangeland, and Watershed Stewardship
215 Natural Resources
(970) 491-6542
Email: Edward.Redente@colostate.edu
Web: http://www.cnr.colostate.edu/frws/research/rel/index.html

Dr. Redente has been a teacher, researcher and administrator throughout his career. He has taught at the undergraduate and graduate level in the general area of basic and applied ecology. He has served as department head, associate dean for research, and associate vice president for research. Professor Redente is a restoration ecologist who has gained international status for the restoration of drastically disturbed ecosystems in arid and semiarid regions. His research is focused on solving interesting challenges created by severe ecosystem disturbance associated with mining and milling activities. His research in both basic and applied aspects of restoration has led to many practices currently used in the restoration of disturbed lands.

Teaching Awards and Recognitions

University Distinguished Teaching Scholar, Colorado State University, 2003

Outstanding Professor of the Year, Rangeland Ecosystem Science Department, Colorado State University, 2002

Outstanding Undergraduate Teacher, Range Science Education Council and Society for Range Management, Colorado State University, 2001

Outstanding Professor Award, College of Natural Resources, Colorado State University, 2000

Favorite Professor Award, CNR College Student Council, Colorado State University, 2000

Outstanding Faculty Award, College of Natural Resources, Colorado State University, 1998

John E. Cermak Advising Award, Colorado State University, 1995

Outstanding Professor of the Year, Range Science Department, Colorado State University, 1994

Outstanding Faculty Award, College of Natural Resources, Colorado State University, 1992

Outstanding Professor of the Year, Range Science Department, Colorado State University, 1982

Current Teaching Activities

Dr. Redente is currently in a full-time administrative position and will not be teaching during the 2005-06 academic year.  Prior to this time, he has taught BY 220—Ecology, RS 300—Principles of Range Management, RS 471—Range Planning and Grazing Management, RS 472—Rangeland Ecosystem Management, RS 478—Restoration Ecology, and RS 578—Ecology of Disturbed Land at various times during his tenure at Colorado State.