May 13, 2025 (Volume 48, Number 17)
Article by
Brian Vernellis
Alan Steinman served as director of AWRI for 22 years before transitioning to focus on teaching and research.
Alan Steinman, the Allen and Helen Hunting Research Professor at the Annis Water Resources Institute, is this year’s recipient of the Society for Freshwater Science’s Award of Excellence.
This prestigious award recognizes individuals for their exemplary work and significant contributions to the field of freshwater science. Steinman served as director of AWRI for 22 years before transitioning to focus on teaching and research.
His work has been published in more than 200 scientific journals and books, and he has shared his expertise and data with Congress and the Michigan and Florida state legislatures. Steinman’s research has received more than $60 million in grants for scientific and engineering projects, along with more than $6 million in private fundraising.
A member of the U.S. National Academy of Sciences Committee to Review Everglades Restoration, Steinman also sits on several advisory boards and committees, including the International Joint Commission, the University of Michigan’s Water Center and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Science Advisory Board Ecosystem Sciences and Management Working Group.
This article was last edited on May 7, 2025 at 4:29 p.m.
The Center for Scholarly and Creative Excellence provides funding to colleges to accelerate external grant submissions.
June 10, 2025 (Volume 48, Number 19)
Article by
Michele Coffill
Wendy Reffeor, Heidi Jiao and Ryan Krauss were named new unit heads for the three academic programs within the college.
June 10, 2025 (Volume 48, Number 19)
Community partners from the Detroit Regional Chamber and Michigan Central joined the celebration.
June 10, 2025 (Volume 48, Number 19)
Article by
Adam Harris
