School of Natural Resources and Environment

Conservation Ecology

Matthaei Botanical Gardens & Arboretum

At the Gardens and Arboretum, Cecilia Seiter interned with the Natural Areas team. She worked outdoors to maintain the woods and trails of both properties. Cecilia removed woody and herbaceous invasive species, and helped make decisions about priorities in one particular area of the Gardens. She learned to apply pesticides, drive a tractor, use a gas-powered brush blade, and drive a dump truck. She also learned a lot both about working as a team, and leading a team.
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Matthaei Botanical Gardens & Arboretum
Climate change is expected to increase the frequency of intense spring rain storms in the Great Lakes region.

Climate change likely to increase Lake Erie algae blooms and dead zones, according to U-Michigan ecologist

Climate change is expected to increase the frequency of intense spring rain storms in the Great Lakes region throughout this century and will likely add to the number of harmful algal blooms and "dead zones" in Lake Erie, unless additional conservation actions are taken, according to a University of Michigan aquatic ecologist. Climate models suggest that the number of intense spring rain storms in the region could double by the end of the century, contributing to an overall 30 to 40 percent increase in spring precipitation, said Donald Scavia, director of the U-M’s Graham Sustainability Institute.

First SNRE Town Hall Meeting -- Sept.19th at 4:30!

Calling all students to the first SNRE town hall of the year!  We want your feedback! 

Please join us to share your views on the first weeks of the fall semester and to discuss paths forward for our fair institution. StudGov representatives will be in Dana 1040 at 4:30pm on Sept. 19 to facilitate a discussion on any and all matters regarding the SNRE student experience.

Students are strongly encourage to attend.  Weather and can-do spirits permitting, we'll likely head to Dominick's following the meeting (~6pm) to kick back and continue the conversation.

FY14 Harold and Vivian Shapiro/John Malik/Jean Forest Awards; application deadline 10/10/13

Posted: 
09/20/2013
Contact Name: 
Diana Woodworth

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 10 October 2013

These awards were established to assist graduate students with interest payments on unsubsidized educational loans and with financial need. All three awards are made through a single competition.

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FUNDING SERIES #3--Wyss Scholars Program; 10/4/13 @ 12:00-1:00 in room 1040 Dana

Posted: 
08/21/2013
Contact Name: 
Diana Woodworth

DATE: 10/4/13

TIME: 12:00-1:00

LOCATION: 1040 Dana

Professor Steve Yaffee will provide information on the Wyss Scholars Program and the application process.

The Wyss Foundation is a private, charitable foundation dedicated to land conservation in the American West.
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FUNDING SERIES #2--Student Employment (GSI, GSRA, Workstudy, Hourly); 9/27/13 @12:00-1:30 in room 1040 Dana

Posted: 
08/21/2013
Contact Name: 
Diana Woodworth

DATE: 9/27/13

TIME: 12:00-1:30

LOCATION: 1040 Dana

Information session for any students interested in applying for graduate student instructor (GSI), graduate student research assistant (GSRA), workstudy, or hourly positions within SNRE and across campus.
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