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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Cattle raised by Maasai pastoralists aren’t the conservation villains they’ve been made out to be
New research shows that letting cattle graze in the Maasai Mara National Reserve in Kenya had almost no discernible positive or negative effect on the ecological well-being of the reserve. SEAS Associate Professor Bilal Butt says this provides important context for land that welcomes tourists while excluding Indigenous farmers. The study measured and quantified the impact of the Maasai’s cattle grazing practices.
Academic Rigor—Real-World Impact
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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.
Game changers in action
Madeline Walker Miller, PhD student, CEO of NexTiles LLC
“I started my business because most people understand the negative impacts that plastic has on the environment, but a lot of people don’t realize what fabric waste is doing to our air, water, and soil resources.”
Read more about Madeline Walker Miller
Kiley Adams, dual-degree student, SEAS and Michigan Medicine
“I immediately realized that the trip was totally inaccessible to current and future classmates with mobility impairments, and I thought that having a mobility device that folks who have an impairment could use that makes being on trails accessible is a pretty easy fix.”
Read more about Kiley Adams
Mike Kaminski senior data solutions, First Street Foundation
“For people to care about something, you need to show them how it affects them personally—and nothing gets more personal than people’s homes, which is often their biggest financial asset.”
Read more about Mike Kaminski
Upcoming Seas Events
From the White House to the Right of Way: Advancing Science, Climate Action, and Environmental Justice in Federal Policy
10:30 amGretchen Goldman, PhD, will share her career journey working at the...
Understanding Workplace Culture in Environmental Sciences (In Person)
12:00 pmDuring this workshop, we will engage in the following discussions...
MLA Portfolio Program Information Session (Hybrid)
12:00 pmThis session will provide an introduction to the alumni matching...
Alumni Master Chat: Case Studies in ESG and Climate Finance Around the World (Part 2)
12:00 pmJoin fellow members of the SEAS community for an Alumni Master Chat...