In this issue of Stewards, we're highlighting how SEAS is continuing its mission of turning thought leadership into action that advances sustainability and justice. You’ll read about how SEAS is meeting the future of environmental justice and sustainable mobility, while also learning about the work of our alumni, including a couple who focuses on sustainable tree planting in Kenya and a recent grad who fights wildfires and develops ways to mitigate them.

Dean's Letter

Climate March

Lots of impactful work is being done by our alumni in the world at large, and I’m inspired by all the ways our alumni are building a better future.

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SEAS Yearbook

SEAS Yearbook

SEAS students, faculty, and staff joined the U-M community in a return to in-person classes and activities for the new academic year.

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Feature Stories

Meet The Future Of Environmental Justice

Meet The Future Of Environmental Justice

SEAS is at the nexus of environmental justice thought leadership. Professors Paul Mohai, Tony Reames, and Kyle Whyte are helping to meet—and shape—the future of environmental and energy justice.

Fighting Wildfires is a Delicate Balance

Fighting Wildfires is a 'Delicate Balance'

SEAS graduate Harold Rice (BS ’16, MS ’19) tackles the problem of wildfires—both as an emergency responder and as a fire technology specialist with the U.S. Forest Service.

Driving the Future of Sustainable Mobility

Driving the Future of Sustainable Mobility

Transportation has been a critical part of Center for Sustainable Systems (CSS) research for 30 years. CSS Professors Greg Keoleian and Parth Vaishnav—and alumni—share their perspectives on how to navigate the road ahead.

Plant More. Dream More.

Plant More. Dream More.

As Africa Area Co-directors for Eden Reforestation Projects, Andrew (MS ’18) and Alex (MS/MLA ’17) Kinzer have overseen the planting and maintenance of nearly 13 million trees in their quest to restore the forests of Kenya.

Shaping the Obtawaing Biosphere Region

Shaping the Obtawaing Biosphere Region

The Obtawaing Biosphere Region is a newly awarded designation springing from the U-M Biological Station (UMBS) in Pellston.

Izhi-Minoging Mashkikiwan: Place Where Medicines Grow Well

Izhi-Minoging Mashkikiwan: Place Where Medicines Grow Well

Recent graduate Eva Roos (MS/MLA ’21) collaborated with the Cheboiganing Burt Lake Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians for her master’s practicum.

DANASPHERE

Madeline Miller Nextiles

New Life for Fabric Waste in Detroit

PhD student Madeline Miller started her own sustainability-focused business in Detroit that collects fabric waste and converts it into eco-friendly building insulation.

10 Questions: Dr. Meha Jain

10 Questions: Dr. Meha Jain

Assistant Professor Dr. Meha Jain’s research examines the impacts of environmental change on agricultural production and strategies that farmers may adopt to reduce negative impacts.

Research Highlights

Research Highlights

Learn more about the research being done by SEAS faculty.

Year of COVID Photo Contest

'Year of COVID' Photo Contest

We share the winning entries in our 'Year of COVID' photo contest.

Alumni Updates

Class Notes

Class Notes

Stay in the loop with news from your colleagues, classmates, and friends.

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Where are they now?

Where are they now

Remember the 2015 SNREdNation calendar? Several of those calendar models provided updates on what they’ve been doing since graduating from the school.

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Stewards Magazine Archives

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