About Us
Welcome to the John Muir Institute of the Environment. The institute supports innovation and discovery aimed at solving real-world environmental problems. The institute’s faculty are committed to strengthening the scientific foundation for environmental decision making through collective entrepreneurship, a team-oriented approach that recognizes the complexities of environmental problems and the societal context in which they occur.
Under the direction of plant ecologist Professor Mark Schwartz, the John Muir Institute of the Environment champions science and technological innovation, provides campuswide leadership, hosts centers and projects, and seeds research and educational initiatives to solve real-world environmental problems. The institute links science and technology to policy by providing the intellectual setting for interactions between researchers, regulatory agencies, policymakers and the public.
Research Funding
Federal, state, local and private funding for our centers and projects varies by fiscal year—with $16.8 million in research awarded in 2004-2005.
History
A brief history of the John Muir Institute of the Environment - nine years in four paragraphs.
Where to Find Us
The location of the main offices for the John Muir Institute of the Environment, with links to directions and maps.