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Established in 2006 by the University of Maryland, College Park, as a University-wide Research Center at the School of Public Policy, the Center for Integrative Environmental Research (CIER) provides a focal point for multidisciplinary environmental research and collaboration on local, regional, national and international scales. |
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Research Network CIER supports a broad network of researchers from the University and other leading organizations who bring critical perspectives to our mission from the physical, engineering, natural, social and health sciences. Multi-disciplinary research is conducted in collaboration with the University of Maryland’s: Our researchers, student research assistants, and affiliates, collaborate on a wide range of projects, publications, and events. Research Informing Practice Our research is designed to provide practical tools, strategies and information to a wide range of decision makers. Those using CIER research include:
Sponsors and Partners The independent, timely research from the Center is supported through grants, contracts and gifts, as well as creative collaborations with our sponsors and partners from federal, state and local governments, international organizations, and foundations.
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Leadership Founding Director Matthias Ruth brings multidisciplinary expertise in industrial ecology, dynamic modeling, environmental sciences, economics, and geography. Executive Director Kim Ross has created and led multiple information and research service centers, and brings expertise in environmental policy and cross-sector collaborations. Contact Information Center for Integrative Environmental Research Matthias Ruth, Director Kim Ross, Executive Director Phuong Tran, Research Coordinator Andy Blohm, Researcher Mark Olsthoorn, Researcher Sean Williamson, Researcher Please contact our Visiting Researchers through Kim Ross at kross@umd.edu |
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