Sustainability Themes cut across all specializations—and give students and partners a chance to dig deeper in a particular area of impact and interest. There are also many examples of how our teaching, research and engagement span several themes, which we call cross-cutting. 

Tackling global challenges in more holistic and effective ways

Water is fundamental to Cities + Mobility + Built Environment, as are Food Systems. Similarly, Conservation + Restoration is greatly impacted by issues of Climate + Energy. Embracing the understanding of ecosystems—throughout the natural world and its inhabitants—allows us to tackle environmental challenges more effectively. 

That's the SEAS approach.

U-M launches effort to support student climate education
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U-M launches effort to support student climate education

Students, staff and faculty, representing an array of University of Michigan units and disciplines, are collaborating to advance climate education. Their objective is to recommend ways for all U-M students on the Ann Arbor campus to gain knowledge and skills to turn climate literacy into action. Michaela Zint, associate dean for academic affairs at SEAS, is leading this effort, in partnership with associate deans from all 19 schools and colleges.

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