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Robert B. Annis Water Resources Institute (AWRI)

A couple strolls over a walkway that hugs the southern shore of Muskegon Lake at Heritage Landing October 1. A press conference was held at the same park celebrating the Muskegon Lake Area Area of Concern (AOC) delisting.

Integrating research, education, and outreach

to enhance and preserve freshwater resources

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Education

Graduate Studies

AWRI participates in two Master of Science degree programs. Follow the links to learn more about each program.

AWRI students pause for a photo while sampling a wetland via jonboat.
AWRI alumnus Matt Breen gives a presentation at the Lake Michigan Center.

Undergraduate Studies

A group of student works to measure and identify fish collected during an electrofishing survey.

Undergraduate Internships and Scholarships

Wipperfurth scholarship awardee Maggie Brenneman works at a molecular biology lab bench.

Applications are opened in January for AWRI's annual undergraduate student summer internships, and details can be found at the Undergraduate Funding & Opportunities webpage. 

GVSU students entering their junior or senior years and GVSU graduate students are encouraged to apply for the Bill and Diana Wipperfurth Student Research Scholarship to conduct part-time research at AWRI. Applications are open year-round and are due on March 1 each year through myScholarships. 

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