Student Organizations - Earth, Environmental and Geographical Sciences

NMU Apiculture Club aims to educate the community about pollinators, and provide students the opportunity to gain experience in beekeeping practices to benefit current agriculture operations at the University.

Students of the Citizen's Climate Lobby promote climate policy on campus, in the community, and nation-wide. Members engaged in education and outreach regarding climate policy, and they coordinate and collaborate with local politicians on climate legislation.

Data Science is an emerging discipline combining mathematics, statistics, and advanced programming to reveal unseen patterns in large datasets and derive useful information to solve problems and make decisions. The Data Science Club supports and connect students with resources that help them advance their skills in data analysis and GIS mapping and improve their marketability.

Divest NMU's goal is for Northern Michigan University to divest its endowment fund from the fossil fuel industry. Our members work with administration as well as put on educational events. In December of 2023, the Board of Trustees approved divesting the schools endowment funds out of the fossil fuel industry and invest in up to 15% of green investments.

EcoReps is a fully funded interdisciplinary education program designed to give students the resources and knowledge to solve sustainability issues on-campus and in the larger community. Reps become informed and empowered peer-to-peer educators. Projects and campaigns have involved climate action, zero waste, peer-to-peer education, Earth Week, and the Green Fund. EcoReps students have also assisted with the 2023 Carbon Neutrality Plan and the first draft of the City of Marquette's Climate Action Resolution, successfully adopted in 2021.

Gamma Theta Upsilon (GTU) is an international geographical honor society that is certified by the Association of College Honor Societies. Members of GTU have met certain academic requirements to qualify to join an honor society.

NMU's Eta Chi Chapter of GTU promotes geography knowledge and awareness. It.is one of the most active chapters in the world, thanks to very strong student leadership. Each year, the chapter is recognized as an Honors Chapter or with Presidential Honors. 

Green Athletics is a student-driven working group consisting of student-athletes, coaches, and other administrators striving to create and promote sustainable changes within NMU's Athletic Department. Through collaboration and communication with SHINE, NMU Wildcats and other campus entities, Green Athletics hopes to create long-lasting change throughout NMU, the surrounding Marquette community, and the world beyond. Green Athletics serves as a "sustainability spokesperson" for NMU Athletics, and helps contribute to the growing number of sustainability initiatives throughout NMU.

The NMU Conservation Crew is a student-led organization dedicated to educating students and community members about the environment by hosting group hikes, trash clean-ups, and conservation-related workshops and events. Additionally, the club regularly collaborates with like-minded organizations in Marquette to ensure students are an active part of protecting the local environment.

The Northern Michigan University Hoop House serves as a collaborative learning center for eaters of all ages who are curious about where food comes from and how it it grown. Through research and education on sustainable agriculture, the project aims to expand our local food system, improve food security and increase access to fresh, healthy produce. The project aims to help current farmers, potential farmers and the greater community learn more about sustainable agriculture practices and using hoop houses to extend the growing season in a northern climate. For more information, please email hoophouse@nmu.edu.

The Northern Climate Network is a campus-wide consortium providing opportunities for faculty, staff, students and community members to discuss and learn about climate change in our region.