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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Clothes dryers and the bottom line: Switching to air drying can save hundreds
SEAS research investigated the costs and emissions associated with different options for drying clothing in the U.S. Researchers say they knew there would be a stark contrast between dryers and line drying, but the study revealed some striking results, highlighting the importance of behavioral changes in addition to technical solutions.
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Master's projects produce real-world throughout the region—and the globe.
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Our SEAS community is recognized through notable awards and honors across all disciplines.
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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.
Bold Leaders: Inventing Tomorrow
"The Great Lakes University"
The Great Lakes are the great uniters. That’s how SEAS Professor of Practice and Engagement Mike Shriberg (MS ’00, PhD ’02) describes these valuable resources.
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Meet the Future of Sustainable Food Systems: A Focus on Soil Health and Crop Diversity
Although the global population has more than tripled since 1950, studies show that modern intensive agriculture, which largely ignores ecological practices and focuses on a small number of high-yielding commodity crops reliant on chemical fertilizers and pesticides, did not grow out of necessity, but rather a drive for profits.
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Island Biology: “A Lot of Bang for Your Conservation Buck”
Islands, which comprise just 5.3% of the planet’s land area, hold about 20% of the world’s wildlife and 50% of endangered species. They offer boundless opportunities to inform basic ecological science and applied conservation biology, and are integral to protecting global biodiversity.
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Upcoming Seas Events
Max Woody's Dissertation Defense
9:00 amTitle: Decarbonizing Road Transportation: Energy, Emissions, Cost, and...
Trump 2.0: Environment and Energy Policy Developments
12:00 pmPlease join the Law School's Environmental & Energy Law Program for a...
Faculty Research Seminar Series: Charlene Zietsma
3:30 pmPlease join us in supporting intellectual exchange and community...