Research
There are dozens of sustainably-focused research initiatives occurring across many of NMU's academic departments. As of 2023, a quarter of NMU faculty (46 faculty in 16 departments) conduct sustainability-related research. Students often have an opportunity to work with our faculty members and graduate students on research projects. Explore some of the projects and departments conducting research down below:
Sustainability-Related Research Projects
Visitor Perceptions of Climate Change on Public Lands
SpheriCity Project
UPPER Center
Wildlife Ecology & Conservation Lab
Environmental Writing
Coastlines & People
Cooperative Ecosystems Studies Unit
Center for Rural Health
Forest Fuels
What We Learn From Our National Parks
Seaborg Mathematics and Science Center
Center for Upper Peninsula Studies
Departments Conducting Sustainability-Related Research
Biology
Earth, Environmental & Geographical Sciences
Native American Studies
Faculty and student research on Brook Trout in the Aquatics Lab.
Faculty and students have an abundance of opportunities available to them right in Northern's backyard.
These students are researching soil at Wetmore Bog just minutes from campus.
Research project at Moosewood Nature Center on Presque Isle.
Sustainability field trip to The North Farm, a research center specialized in incubator farming.
Many students volunteer at Partridge Creek Farm helping grow produce, educate elementary and high school students about local food, and sell produce at market.
On-campus green house facility where students and staff can conduct research.
These students traveled to Marquette's neighboring community to conduct research in the field for class.