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Mission

At the University of Michigan School for Environment and Sustainability (SEAS), we are at the forefront of building a more sustainable and just world for all by transforming the impact of higher education and reimagining the future. We are advancing action through innovation, research, education and engagement in society, and developing leaders who are empowered to halt the climate crisis and create an environmentally sound future for generations to come.

Land Acknowledgement

SEAS acknowledges the university’s origins through an 1817 land transfer from the Anishinaabek, the Three Fires People: the Odawa, Ojibwe, and Bodewadami as well as Meskwahkiasahina (Fox), Peoria and Wyandot. We further acknowledge that our university stands, like almost all property in the United States, on lands obtained, generally in unconscionable ways, from Indigenous peoples. In addition, our research on environmental science and sustainability has benefited and continues to benefit from access to land originally gained through the exploitation of others. Knowing where we live and work does not change the past, but understanding and acknowledging the history, culture, and impacts of colonial practices is an important step towards the creation of an equitable and sustainable future.

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Leadership

Meet the SEAS leadership team, who are committed to inspiring and supporting our efforts to address global sustainability challenges.

Meet Dean Jonathan Overpeck

Learn more about our Samuel A. Graham Dean and William B. Stapp Collegiate Professor of Environmental Education.

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Faculty

Our educational approach exemplifies the values and priorities of our world-class faculty. SEAS' internationally accomplished scholars and practitioners work on the full spectrum of environmental and sustainability issues. Their research is broad, deep, and interdisciplinary.

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Administrative Departments and Staff

View all of the SEAS departments and the staff contacts in those areas.

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Facilities and Locations

In addition to the Samuel Trask Dana Building on the central U-M campus, SEAS has several labs and indoor facilities, as well as field research sites across the state of Michigan.

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Community Impact and Engagement

Fostering a welcoming, inclusive, and supportive community for all is central to our mission to ensure that each member of our community has the full opportunity to thrive. By fostering partnerships built on respect, shared purpose, and deep community connections, we cultivate a dynamic exchange that strengthens both people and the planet while also challenging and evolving our own perspectives and practices.

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University of Michigan School for Environment and Sustainability
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Ann Arbor, MI 48109
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