PersonnelEducation & TrainingDetected Jul 30, 2026

The Board is asked to approve Dr. Michael Nelson as Professor with tenure in the Department of Humanities effective July 1, 2026; he has already assumed duties as chair. Nelson is a prominent environmental philosopher with over $12M in grants and contracts, and experience leading NSF long-term ecological research programs and centers.Vendors in environmental education, interdisciplinary curriculum, public engagement platforms, and research support can explore partnerships as the Humanities department potentially expands work in environmental ethics, science communication, and cross-college initiatives.

Information sheet emphasizes Nelson’s track record with NSF-funded programs and his role with the Aldo Leopold Foundation.

Michigan Technological UniversityHumanities department chair hire

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