2025 Magazine: Ripple Effect

2025 Magazine: Ripple Effect

The 2025 issue showcases CIGLR’s resilience and impact in advancing Great Lakes science during a year marked by significant challenges and uncertainty. Highlights include new insights into harmful algal blooms and invasive mussels, advances in Great Lakes water supply predictions, a feature celebrating our colleague Mike Shriberg, and the real-world research and student training that help protect Great Lakes ecosystems and the communities that rely on them. If you are interested in a print version of the magazine, please contact CIGLR at [email protected].

Apply for the 2026 Summer Fellows Program!

Apply for the 2026 Summer Fellows Program!

CIGLR is excited to announce the opening of our 2026 Great Lakes Summer Fellow applications! The Cooperative Institute for Great Lakes Research (CIGLR) announces the 2026 Great Lakes Summer Fellows Program, in partnership with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric...
We Are Hiring! 2 Positions!

We Are Hiring! 2 Positions!

Come work with us! CIGLR is hiring 2 positions: 1) Environmental Data Specialist, closes January 15, 2026 and 2) Hydrologic Data Specialist, closes January 16, 2026. Click image to learn more.

New Blog: Big Lakes, Bigger Snowflakes

New Blog: Big Lakes, Bigger Snowflakes

🌨️❄️🌊 Lake-effect snowstorms are dramatic, but hard to predict. A recent study led by CIGLR’s Abby Hutson and colleagues explores how snowflakes grow in these storms & why models often struggle. Click image to learn more.

Accepting proposals! 2026 CIGLR Programs

Accepting proposals! 2026 CIGLR Programs

CIGLR is accepting proposals from Regional Consortium members for a suite of programs that aim to build collaborative partnerships through career development opportunities, visionary science, and impactful outreach. Please visit the full program announcements for...