Dr. Silvia Newell is the new Director of Michigan Sea Grant and a Professor at the University of Michigan School for Environment and Sustainability. She is a nutrient biogeochemist and microbial ecologist with experience working on Great Lakes issues. She researches the effects of excess nutrients from fertilizer and wastewater on inland and coastal waters, with a focus on harmful algal blooms in Lake Erie. Silvia has experience engaging stakeholders to develop realistic pathways for nutrient reduction. She serves on the board for a number of organizations, including the Earth Science Women’s Network, the Great Lakes Commission HABs Collaborative, the Saginaw Bay Monitoring Consortium Advisory Committee, and is the past President of the Lake Erie Area Research Network.
