Meet the future

The world needs bold leaders ready to tackle urgent environmental challenges. At SEAS, we say “bring it on.” We’re the architects of a new tomorrow: transforming research into action to create a healthier planet for all.

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Why SEAS?

At the University of Michigan School for Environment and Sustainability (SEAS), you can explore your passions and develop your potential — your way. Our small, supportive community within a world-class university provides access to internationally known faculty, extensive opportunities, and a vast alumni network all dedicated to your success.
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13,400+
SEAS and PitE alumni, the largest network of any U.S. environmental degree program
95%
of 2023 SEAS graduates are employed or furthering their education
$22M
SEAS had record-breaking research volume in 2023, increasing by 18% from 2022
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Fighting Lake Erie’s algal blooms with healthier soils

A group of researchers led by SEAS' Jennifer Blesh has received a $4 million grant from the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development to investigate farm management practices to restore soil health in the Western Lake Erie Basin. In addition to soil degradation, the fertilizers used by farmers to keep fields productive and provide nutrients to crops are also helping fuel the lake’s harmful algal blooms.

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Themes

Sustainability Themes cut across all specializations—and give students, faculty, and partners a chance to dig deeper into a particular area of impact and interest. Themes are also used as rallying points for cross-campus research, teaching and civic engagement collaborations.

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cities
Cities + Mobility + Built Environment
climate and energy
Climate + Energy
conservation and restoration
Conservation + Restoration
cross cutting
Cross-cutting
food systems
Food Systems
water
Water

Upcoming Seas Events

Oct
7

Creating Impact at SEAS: Leading in a World with a Changing Climate

5:00 pm

Prospective SEAS students, join Dean Jonathan Overpeck for a 30 minute...

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Oct
8

Leadership Speakers Series: Dan Scripps

10:00 am
Join us to hear from Dan Scripps, Chair of the MI Public Service...
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Oct
9

EAS 568 Mends-day Wednesdays

3:00 pm

Don’t toss it —mend it! Join us for Mends-Day Wednesdays on October 9...

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Oct
10

Alumni Master Chat: The U.S. Supreme Court and the Environment

12:00 pm

Join fellow members of the SEAS community for an Alumni Master Chat...

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