Why SEAS?
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.
In Nepal, climate adaptation starts with what communities already know
The catastrophic flood along the Nepal-China border has renewed questions about how Himalayan countries prepare for environmental hazards that can unfold rapidly and cross national borders. In a new study, SEAS' Rajiv Ghimire examined Nepal’s Local Adaptation Plans of Action to understand how local knowledge can be incorporated into formal climate adaptation, and what happens when communities are given a role in deciding how to respond.
Academic Rigor—Real-World Impact
Research News
The latest in research from SEAS faculty and students
Impact Stories
Master's projects produce real-world throughout the region—and the globe.
Community Highlights
Our SEAS community is recognized through notable awards and honors across all disciplines.
In the Media
Our experts in the field weigh in on issues across a wide spectrum of media outlets.
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.
Bold Leaders: Inventing Tomorrow
Making Ann Arbor’s Bryant Neighborhood a Model for Sustainable Energy
SEAS Assistant Professor Parth Vaishnav and SEAS PhD student Mallika Kothari are studying how residents in Ann Arbor’s Bryant neighborhood cope with power outages of greater than 12 hours. Their work is a small slice of a much larger project to make Bryant the nation’s first carbon-neutral neighborhood.
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Greener by Design: How SEAS Landscape Architects are Making Cities More Sustainable
The work of landscape architects in cities is vital to mitigating environmental challenges like the urban heat island effect, stormwater management and ecological restoration. As cities strive to become climate resilient, SEAS landscape architecture faculty and students are focused on finding sustainable solutions that benefit the public.
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Planning for Climate Migration in the Great Lakes Region
People across the U.S. who live in hurricane-, wildfire- or drought-prone areas may be considering relocating to other places that are perceived as being safer from the effects of climate change. Derek Van Berkel is helping communities plan for climate migration now, so they can be more adaptable and sustainable in the future.
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Upcoming Seas Events
MCDB Connell Memorial Lecture
4:00 pmTuesday, September 15, 4:00 pm, Rackham Amphitheatre Pamela Ronald...
🦅 Bald Eagles: The Comeback of Our National Symbol in Michigan
5:00 pmWings Over Water Research Institute is pleased to welcome Carl...
Great Lakes Seminar Series: Lauren N Stigers
11:00 amAbout the presentation: Aquaculture now supplies most of the world’s...
SciComm Wizardry: Reflections upon my practice with the UCAR Center for Science Education
11:00 amTim Barnes from the UCAR Center for Science Education will be giving a...