Sustainability: Strategic Faculty Hiring Initiative

Welcome to Michigan Technological University

Michigan Technological University has received a gift to establish three Robbins Chairs in the area of Sustainability. The gift will contribute to the establishment of a total of ten faculty positions that will support our strengths in sustainability across disciplines at Michigan Tech, and our vision that our faculty, staff and students will be world leaders in the creation and communication of the Science and Technology necessary to support a sustainable future. Michigan Technological University is redefining graduate and undergraduate education through its interdisciplinary programs, which we plan to enhance through the creation of ten "growth" faculty positions each year. This year the theme is sustainability; it is a concept that informs research and learning in every discipline. Forthcoming interdisciplinary themes will be identified through far-reaching discussions both inside and outside the university community. This website is dedicated to the Strategic Faculty Hiring Initiative.

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Sustainability at Michigan Technological University

Sustainability is a central theme in the Michigan Tech strategic plan (available online at: http://www.mtu.edu/stratplan/). The 1987 Brundtland Commission defined sustainable development as "meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs." We invite you to explore this site to discover more about our current strengths in sustainability.

How to Apply

If you feel that you can help us "create the future of sustainability," please apply here for one of these exciting positions.

Research Themes

We have organized our efforts in sustainability research and education into four themes. These themes are air, water, energy, and materials. More information on these themes can be found here.

Sustainability researchers come from all academic departments at Michigan Tech and are active in many interdisciplinary research centers and institutes. For more information on activities in these centers and institutes, look here.

Educational Activities

We are committed to developing world-class educational programs in sustainability. For more information, please look here.

Outreach

Our outreach programs are educating K-12 students, teachers, and the community about sustainability. For more information, please look here.

Campus and Community Programs

We are incorporating our strengths in sustainability within how the university functions, as seen here.

Final Candidates

To view information about the final candidates and evaluate them, please look here.