Great Lakes Water Studies Institute
Located at the Great Lakes Campus on Lake Michigan, the Great Lakes Water Studies Institute (GLWSI) at Northwestern Michigan College is strategically positioned to engage individuals and organizations, both locally and globally, in advancing skills, knowledge and understanding of the world’s dynamic water resources.
Marine Technology
- ADCI Certified ROV Pilot Training
- Extensive field operations
- Excellent employment opportunities in the industry
- The first and only bachelor's of science degree in Marine Technology »
- A comprehensive associate degree in Marine Technology »
Freshwater Studies
- Interdisciplinary approach to water management
- Multiple internship opportunities
- Bachelor’s degree completion pathways
- The first associate degree in Freshwater Studies in the U.S. »
What We Offer
- Industry aligned professional development and training
- Private harbor, research vessels, multiple marine platforms and sensors, freshwater and marine technology focused laboratories
- Community Outreach and International Partnerships
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Great Lakes Water Studies Events:
Freshwater Summit
The 13th Annual Freshwater Summit will be held virtually this year over four Fridays — Oct. 2, 9, 16 and 23 — between 10 and 11:30 a.m. each day. Registration is free. Register here.
The Freshwater Summit is a product of the Freshwater Roundtable and is organized by The Watershed Center, NMC’s Great Lakes Water Studies Institute, Michigan Sea Grant Extension, Great Lakes Environmental Center, Inc., Inland Seas Education Association, NOAA’s Office for Coastal Management, Grand Traverse Conservation District, Conservation Resource Alliance, and Northern Michigan Environmental Action Council.
Great Lakes Water Studies Institute Program Coordinator Constanza Hazelwood will talk about NMC's Freshwater Studies program during the Oct. 23 session.
Higher Education Today interview of Great Lakes Water Studies Institute Director Hans Van Sumeren and students and graduates of the program