Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 days ago
Meet the Faculty: Stew Diemont
In this episode of Meet the Faculty, we sit down with Stew Diemont, professor at SUNY ESF, to explore his journey to ESF, his passion for ecosystem restoration, and his work with Indigenous communities in Mesoamerica and Syracuse.
Stew shares how his first connection to ESF began unexpectedly on a plane, how Indigenous knowledge and agroforestry shape his research, and why food can—and should—be part of ecological restoration. From directing the Honors Program to teaching field courses in Panama and Chiapas, Mexico, his work bridges global ecosystems with local impact.
We also dive into the Syracuse Urban Food Forest Project, where green infrastructure meets food security, sustainability, and community resilience. Stew reflects on what makes ESF special—its people, its students, and a shared commitment to making the world a better place.
🌱 Topics include:
Indigenous knowledge and agroforestry
Ecosystem restoration and design
Honors education at ESF
Tropical ecology field experiences
Urban food forests and green infrastructure
What makes ESF students unique
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Keep up with us 🌱
Instagram: @suny.esf
Facebook: @sunyesf
TikTok: @sunyesf
Esf.edu
Meet the Faculty: Stew Diemont
In this episode of Meet the Faculty, we sit down with Stew Diemont, professor at SUNY ESF, to explore his journey to ESF, his passion for ecosystem restoration, and his work with Indigenous communities in Mesoamerica and Syracuse.
Stew shares how his first connection to ESF began unexpectedly on a plane, how Indigenous knowledge and agroforestry shape his research, and why food can—and should—be part of ecological restoration. From directing the Honors Program to teaching field courses in Panama and Chiapas, Mexico, his work bridges global ecosystems with local impact.
We also dive into the Syracuse Urban Food Forest Project, where green infrastructure meets food security, sustainability, and community resilience. Stew reflects on what makes ESF special—its people, its students, and a shared commitment to making the world a better place.
🌱 Topics include:
Indigenous knowledge and agroforestry
Ecosystem restoration and design
Honors education at ESF
Tropical ecology field experiences
Urban food forests and green infrastructure
What makes ESF students unique
_____
Keep up with us 🌱
Instagram: @suny.esf
Facebook: @sunyesf
TikTok: @sunyesf
Esf.edu
