Research
Our research program is primarily focused within our region under these six categories. Projects are conducted to enhance conservation and management of the Great Lakes. Click on the images to learn more.
Areas of Research
CFRE Provides Water Quality Lab Services
The Center for Freshwater Research and Education houses a highly-equipped water quality laboratory and offers lab services to meet your analyzing needs. Explore our Water Quality – Lab Services page to see what we can provide.
What You Can Do at CFRE
Conduct an Experiment
Numerous LSSU students conduct experiments through CFRE annually, which in turn connects them with other professionals in the field.
Pictured from left to right: Student, CFRE Director, USFWS Biologist, Sault Tribe Biologist.
Present Your Findings
CFRE encourages students to present their findings at state and regional professional conferences, where many have received top honors.
Pictured above is a student who took home Best-Poster honors from the American Fisheries Society.
Senior Thesis: A Required Opportunity
Students work alongside CFRE staff, conducting research and presenting their findings. This is a one-of-a-kind undergraduate opportunity, bolstering student professional development.