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.
