News & Announcements
Climate warming increases Asian carp threat to Lake Michigan
The ongoing warming of Lake Michigan increases its susceptibility to Asian carp, in part by reducing the capacity of quagga mussels to act as an ecological barrier against the voracious algae-eating fish, according to a new University of Michigan, CIGLR-led study.
Spring 2020 eNewsletter
In this Issue: Great Lakes Summer Fellows; Virtual Science; Supporting NOAA’s Mission; Do Zooplankton Fuel HABs?
NEW! Animated, Educational Video about Hypoxia
CIGLR presents our first animated, educational video: “Biogeochemistry Breakdown: The Story of Hypoxia” To view, click the image.
Hiring: Ecological Science Intern @NOAA GLERL
Attention enrolled students: Come work with our colleagues at the NOAA Great Lakes Environmental Research Lab! They are hiring an ecological science intern via the NOAA Pathways program. https://lnkd.in/gsDQ62P
Ecology research support for #GreatLakes field & lab work.
Posting closes 5/7/2020
We Are Hiring! Modeling Data Analyst
CIGLR is seeking an individual to work with the ecological and physical modeling teams at the NOAA GLERL to develop experimental ecological forecasts linked to hydrodynamic models of the Great Lakes Operational Forecast system. Click image to learn more.
Winter 2020 eNewsletter
In this Issue: Director’s Message; COVID-19: Great Lakes Science from Home; Improving Lake Effect Snow Forecasts; Lake Erie Ecosystem
March 31, 8pm, Detroit PBS: Linking Land and Lakes
Travel 5,000 miles & talk to >40 #GreatLakes experts (including many of our partners) on the vital role coastal wetlands play in keeping the Great Lakes healthy. Check out the WCMU News produced video on Detroit PBS, March 31, 8pm. Click image to watch now.
Crossing Lake Erie
Experience the beauty, heat, unbelievable sunset & pain as the Stand Up For Great Lakes guys show you the journey across their 4th Great Lake, Lake Erie. Our institute is beyond grateful and amazed at this team’s motivation, strength, and persistence to make a difference and quite literally “Stand Up” for our beautiful Great Lakes! Click here to watch the documentary!
We Are Hiring!
Aquatic Ecology Research Analyst
Assistant Research Scientist in Ecosystem Services
Postdoctoral Fellowship: Statistical Modeling of Harmful Algal Blooms
Food Web Laboratory Analyst
2020 Great Lakes Summer Fellows Program
Apply for the 2020 Summer Fellows Program!
CIGLR is excited to announce the opening of our 2020 Great Lakes Summer Fellow applications! The Cooperative Institute for Great Lakes Research (CIGLR) announces the 2020 Great Lakes Summer Fellows Program, in partnership with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric...