News & Announcements
Honoring Mike Fraker By Supporting Future Scientists
A memorial fund honoring Dr. Michael Fraker will support his passion for student research and engagement by expanding student opportunities such as undergraduate internships, graduate student research fellowships, and more. Please consider joining us in honoring Mike’s passion by contributing to the Michael Fraker Student Research Memorial Fund…
Accepting proposals! 2024 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...
We Are Hiring! 3 Positions!
Come work with us! CIGLR is hiring 3 positions: 1) Two Project Managers: supporting research related to (a) ecosystem dynamics or (b) modeling/forecasting, close 10/21; 2) Postdoc in Great Lakes Climate Variability, closes 11/14. Click image to learn more.
Stand Up for Great Lakes: Paddleboarders Raise >$25,000 for CIGLR in Fifth Great Lake Crossing
Three paddleboarders from northern Michigan finished their 8-year quest to cross all five of the Laurentian Great Lakes, successfully paddling Lake Ontario. Once again, the Stand Up for Great Lakes team decided to partner with CIGLR raising over $25,000 that is helping to expand Lake Ontario flood control and shoreline restoration work as well as train the next generation of Great Lakes scientists! Click image to learn more.
Summer 2023 eNewsletter
In this Issue: Duluth-Superior Harbor Historic Flood Events; Water Level Effects on Coastal Wetlands; Great Lakes Summer Fellows; Crossing Lake Ontario; Meet Our Newest Assistant Research Scientists and Staff; Mary Ogdahl Receives UM Research Leadership Recognition Award; Recent Summit Outcomes and Updates
Mary Ogdahl Receives University of Michigan Research Leadership Recognition Award
CIGLR Program Manager Mary Ogdahl received the 2023 University of Michigan Research Leadership Recognition Award that recognizes distinguished service to the research community and celebrates exemplary leadership that positively impacts colleagues and advances the University of Michigan’s mission. Click image to learn more.
Spring 2023 eNewsletter
In this Issue: Remembering Michael Fraker; CIGLR Awards; Welcome Mike Shriberg; Thank You, Tom Johengen; Lake Erie Water Quality; Great Lakes Ice
Mike Shriberg named CIGLR’s Director for Engagement
Mike Shriberg, a faculty member at the University of Michigan School for Environment and Sustainability (SEAS) and Michigan Sea Grant Interim Director, has been named the Cooperative Institute for Great Lakes Research’s (CIGLR) Director for Engagement. Click image to learn more.
‘Stand Up For Great Lakes’ Brings An 8 Year Journey To An Epic Finale
Paddling in June 2023, Jeff, Kwin, and Joe are standing up for CIGLR & our work on Lake Ontario flood control & shoreline restoration! Click image to learn more.
Congratulations to CIGLR’s 2023 Award Winners!
The CIGLR Staff Awards program recognizes the outstanding work done by our staff and postdoctoral research fellows. Please join us in congratulating Ashley Burtner, Christine Kitchens, Songzhi Liu, and Kelly McCabe! Click image to learn more.