04/22/25: Lauren Mullenbach
April 22 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
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Time: 11:00am – 12:00pm EDT
Location: NOAA Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory, Lake Superior Hall and Virtual
Presenter: Lauren Mullenbach, Assistant Research Scientist, School for Environment and Sustainability, University of Michigan
Title: Adapting to extreme weather patterns in Michigan and beyond
About the presentation: Using interdisciplinary social science methods, Dr. Mullenbach conducts research exploring the ways cities are adapting to extreme weather patterns and how those actions impact specific populations. In this talk, Dr. Mullenbach will provide a brief overview of her research agenda, describe ongoing projects in Michigan, and discuss goals for future research. Her current research in Michigan takes place in Benton Harbor and Detroit, looking at flooding impacts and stormwater infrastructure for vulnerable residents.
About the speaker: Dr. Lauren Mullenbach is the Research Coordinator for Michigan Sea Grant and also holds an appointment as an Assistant Research Scientist in the School for Environment and Sustainability at the University of Michigan. Previously, she was an Assistant Professor in Geography & Environmental Sustainability and affiliate faculty in Regional + City Planning at the University of Oklahoma. Her research agenda explores urban environmental justice issues, focused primarily on green spaces and climate change adaptation.
**Registration is not required**
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IMPORTANT VISITOR INFORMATION
All seminar attendees are required to receive a visitor badge from the front desk at the NOAA Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory facility. Attendees need to present a valid U.S. photo ID or green card. If you are a Foreign National, we encourage you to attend virtually. For questions regarding building access, please email Margaret Throckmorton at [email protected]. Additional questions? Contact Margaret Throckmorton: [email protected]; visit ciglr.seas.umich.edu for more information.
