The Great Lakes Institute fosters a greater awareness and understanding of the Great Lakes through continued research efforts, academic programming and curricula for students at all levels, and public outreach.
The goals are to:
- Serve as a resource and place to discuss critical issues associated with the Great Lakes;
- Support faculty and student research opportunities including collaborative and interdisciplinary research;
- Seek external grant and philanthropic support for the Institute in support of its activities;
- Support curricular development related to the Great Lakes;
- Partner and collaborate with relevant entities in the promotion, research, education, and stewardship of the Great Lakes.
"SUNY Oswego's Great Lakes Institute brings together faculty who do a wide variety of research related to the Great Lakes, including why lightning patterns are shifting, invasive species and habitat restoration, fostering resilience in policy choices and behavior, and understanding residents’ perceptions of their ecosystem."
—Lisa Glidden, Director, Great Lakes Institute
