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 students have an abundance of opportunities available to them right in Northern's backyard.