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SNRE Research and MS Projects: contributes to solutions rigorous, creative, scholarly work that Don Scavia Research Associate Dean

University Mission Education (teaching & learning) Scholarship (research & design) Service Passing on knowledge Generating new knowledge Applying knowledge

Student Realms EducationScholarship Service The realm of responsibility The realm of the known The realm of the unknown MS Projects Research

Global Change Sustainable Production & Consumption Ecosystem Management & Conservation Biology Great Lakes The SNRE Context:

GLOBAL CHANGE RESEARCH TOPICS:  Climate Impacts and Adaptability  CO 2 effects on forests  Regional impacts  Decision-making under uncertainty  Land cover and climate Ecological & Social Dynamics of Global Change Student Research Faculty Research Theme Chair, Dr. Dan Brown.

ECOSYSTEM MANAGEMENT & CONSERVATION BIOLOGY Ecological Systems & Biological Diversity Student Research Faculty Research Theme Chair Professor Joan Nassauer MAIN RESEARCH AREAS Ecosystem structure, function, and composition Spatial Analysis and ecosystem classification Ecosystem management and restoration Landscape ecology, planning, and design Collaboration and decision making

SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTION AND CONSUMPTION Research Themes  Integrating natural sciences and policy for sustainable systems  Dialogue and collaboration between academia and industry  Life-cycle analysis  Strengthening sustainability concepts Ecological & Social Systems Sustainability Student Research Faculty Research Theme Chair Dr. Jonathan Bulkley

Great Lakes Ecosystem & Human Interactions Student Research Faculty Research GREAT LAKES Theme Chair Dr. Ed Rutherford CURRENT RESEARCH TOPICS:  water levels and diversions  lake/watershed interactions  managing of toxic substances  exotic species  fisheries  sustainable communities  nutrient pollution

Global Change Sustainable Production & Consumption Ecosystem Management & Conservation Biology Great Lakes SNRE Context: Projects ---

Clients Faculty Students Selecting Projects How does this all fit?

Strategic Decision! Clients Faculty Students Selecting Projects