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Advancing a just and sustainable world where policy and practice are powered by science, collaboration, and creativity.

Opportunity

Explore U-M's Greenhouse Gas Reduction Dashboard

This new tool tracks and shares U-M's progress toward its carbon neutrality goal.

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Apply Now! Catalyst Leadership Circle Fellowship

The Catalyst Leadership Circle (CLC) Fellowship is looking for enthusiastic graduate students interested in implementing sustainable, equitable actions in communities across Michigan. This 10-week summer applied research experience is open to applicants from across the state.

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Apply Now! Winter 2023 Sustainability Catalyst Grants

A new round of catalyst grant funding is available for faculty at the University of Michigan Ann Arbor, Dearborn, and Flint campuses to pursue projects that address critical sustainability challenges. Catalyst Grants provide up to $10,000 over eight months.

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915 Sustainability-related courses @ U-M

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1460 Students funded by Graham-administered programs

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Recent Work

Detroit Skyline

Ecoworks Detroit Net Zero F.A.S.T. Program

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Urban water quality management towards a sustainable framework the investigation of finescale urban form effects on stream water quality

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Supporting Implementation of Michigan’s Revised Lead and Copper Rule

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Strategic Priorities

Climate Change

Climate Change

Water Resources

Water Resources

Leadership Development

Leadership Development

Policy Integration

Policy Integration

Broader Impacts

Broader Impacts

News

1/19/2023 - Announcing the 2023 Dow Sustainability Fellows and Dow Distinguished Awards

12/5/2022 - Both Habitat Quality and Biodiversity Can Impact Bee Health

12/1/2022 - University Record: Equity in Energy Technology Transition is New Institute’s Goal

9/14/2022 - U-M Partnership With Michigan Nail Salons Promotes Better Environment for Workers, Clients

9/14/2022 - Carbon Neutrality Acceleration Program Funds 7 New Short-Term, High-Impact Projects

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In the Media

1/26/2023 - Great Lakes Echo: University of Michigan Hosts Smelly Art Installation ft. Jennifer Haverkamp

1/25/2023 - Fast Company: How Wind Farms Are Supercharging the Economies of Rural America ft. Sarah Mills

1/17/2023 - Bridge Michigan: With Growing Backlash to Wind Energy, Michigan Turns to Solar Power

12/12/2022 - The Monroe News: Future of Sustainable Aviation Could Be Wlectric

8/3/2022 - Urban Acupuncture Revitalizes Detroit Alleyways

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Upcoming Events

Graham-Sponsored Events
  • 1/30/2023 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
    The Plastic Bag Store
Other U-M Sustainability Events
  • 1/30/2023 4:00 pm – 4:30 pm
    CGIS Virtual First Step Sessions
  • 1/30/2023 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
    Anti Racism and Food Justice

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U-M Sustainability Experts

Larissa Larsen

Larissa Larsen

Associate Professor

Arch. and U.P. (Taubman) » Urban and Regional Planning

The Graham Institute maintains a list of Sustainability Experts at U-M.
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Spotlight

“Community members appreciated providing input on their infrastructure. Our software allowed them to design their own community spaces... while understanding the cost.”

Ayush Awadhiya | MBA ’19

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Planet Blue: Sustainability at the University of Michigan

Many Voices, Our Michigan

The Graham Institute is committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

Engaged Michigan Partner

The Graham Institute mobilizes the expertise and passion of scholars, partners, and decision-makers to work together and bring world-class research to real-world sustainability challenges.
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