Began MS program in 2025

Areas of Specialization

Environmental science, renewable energy, natural resources management, energy independence, carbon cycling

Education
  • AS, Northwestern Michigan College
  • BS, Northern Michigan University
Courses Taught as Assistant
Research Interests
  • Renewable energy 
  • Sustainable resource management
  • Carbon management  
Current Projects
About Ezra

Ezra Dedenbach is an environmental scientist who is expanding their area of expertise into natural resources management. He is the inaugural student of the new Master of Science in Sustainability program at Northern. Collaborating on the Northern Woodshed Project since undergraduate study, his research has focused on renewable energy, carbon management, and energy independence. This research led him to presenting at the Society of American Foresters National Conference.  Additionally, he is developing applied agronomy research skills and teaching assistant for the GC 202 Soils class. He is excited to grow his knowledge and skills through further research into carbon cycling, energy systems, and sustainable resource management. 

Co-Advisors: Dr. Sarah MIttlefehldt and Dr. Matthew Van Grinsven

Program Track: Natural Resources Management

Option: Practicum

ezra dedenbach

Ezra Dedenbach

Graduate student

ededenba@nmu.edu

Office Location:
3701A The Science Building