Graham Environmental Sustainability Institute
The Graham Environmental Sustainability Institute (GESI) is a jointly funded effort by the University of Michigan and the Graham Foundation of encouraging multidisciplinary research and education in environmental sustainability. The Graham Institute seeks out new opportunities in the sustainability research and education and plays an important role in awarding incentive research funding and encouraging graduate students to continue their studies in the environmental sustainability field. The Institute also works with companies, NGOs, and communities to leverage UM assets in a strong outreach program dedicated to extending the knowledge of and solving problems related to sustainability. An important feature of the Graham Institute is to serve as an information focal point and ambassador for sustainability within the University using this web portal, and its relationships with schools, colleges, and various institutes and centers dealing with sustainability.
- Administrative Staff
The Center operates under the guidance of a director and deputy director who are supported by a team of professional administrators.
- Advisory Committees
One of the prime objectives of the Graham Environmental Sustainability Institute is to serve the University and the global community by continually seeking input and advice from its constituents - including UM faculty and administration, as well as the business community and governmental agencies. The Institute Director will be advised by three groups:- a Dean's Council
- an Executive Community
- the Global Community
- Research Thrust Areas
The focus of the incentive research program, and to a lesser degree educational support, will be on five major topics related to sustainability:- Energy
- Freshwater
- Human health and the environment
- Biodiversity and global change
- Sustainable infrastructure and manufacturing
For more information contact:
Daryl Weinert
Director, Corporate and Government Relations
University of Michigan College of Engineering
143 Chrysler Center, 2121 Bonisteel Blvd
Ann Arbor, MI 48109
734-647-7057
weinert@umich.edu
