School for Environment and Sustainability
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April 24, 2019
New partners join Great Lakes research effort based at U-M
The Cleveland Water Alliance and Lake Superior State, Michigan Technological and Wayne State universities have joined the Cooperative Institute for Great Lakes Research’s regional consortium.
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April 15, 2019
Assessing the role of flying cars in sustainable mobility
A new study of the environmental sustainability impacts of flying cars finds they wouldn’t be suitable for a Jetsons-style short commute, but could play a niche role in sustainable mobility for longer trips.
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April 8, 2019
SEAS research scientist aims to unite art and science
Sara Adlerstein, an associate research scientist in the School for Environment and Sustainability, ecology and art are very much connected. And navigating between these two disciplines in her dual interests of art and science revealed a possibility for using art as a tool for advancing change.
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March 21, 2019
U-M celebrates public engagement, explores how to encourage more
An event celebrating public engagement at U-M showcased the momentum among faculty making an impact outside academia, and explored ways to support and encourage more to participate.
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March 15, 2019
Wege Lecture speaker calls for ‘stubborn optimism’ on climate change
International climate leader Christiana Figueres delievered the 2019 Peter M. Wege Lecture on Sustainability, addressing efforts to stem the increase in global temperature.
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February 25, 2019
Climate change leader Christiana Figueres to deliver Wege Lecture
Christiana Figueres, a Costa Rican citizen recognized as the architect of the historic 2015 Paris Climate Accord, will deliver the School for Environment and Sustainability’s 2019 Wege Lecture on Sustainability.
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February 21, 2019
Six faculty members honored as Arthur F. Thurnau Professors
Six faculty members have been recognized by the Board of Regents for outstanding contributions to undergraduate education as this year’s Arthur F. Thurnau Professors.
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December 11, 2018
Nine U-M students, faculty member attending U.N. climate summit
Nine U-M students and a faculty member are attending this month’s COP 24 summit in Poland, observing the conference to discuss and coordinate the fight against climate change.
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October 24, 2018
Abstracts for campuswide sustainability conference due Nov. 8
The committee organizing the annual Michigan Universitywide Sustainability and Environment Conference is seeking abstracts until Nov. 8. The MUSE Conference will be Feb. 21-22.
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May 1, 2018
Arun Agrawal elected to National Academy of Sciences
Sustainable development researcher Arun Agrawal, Samuel Trask Dana Professor and professor of environment and sustainability, has been elected to the National Academy of Sciences.
