Research
FYRES research builds Michigan dune knowledge
Real research focuses on questions of interest and makes discoveries that are shared with others to build our understanding of Michigan dunes—piece by piece.
Each FYRES research project begins with curiosity and an interesting question, often from a dune manager or a previous study. Focused attention from a FYRES research mentor and a team of first-year students produces data and analysis. Every team discovers some new knowledge—big or small, planned or unexpected—and the discoveries are helping to build a more complete understanding of Michigan dunes and their activity.
Research results are shared with dune managers, scientists and anyone else who is interested through presentations and reports. Whether you are searching for information on a particular topic, generally interested in learning more about the dunes or curious about the type of research that you could do as a FYRES student, you are invited to view the results posted below or join us for our next set of presentations.
Curious about the FYRES research process? Learn more:
- Click on the drop down below to see all of our research results.
- What's happening now? FYRES is a semester-long course for students, but the research process is year long for our mentors.
Quick Facts
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2011
is the year that FYRES started; we are completing our 8th year of research
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6
research team presentations at an annual December event bring the most recent results to the community
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40
conference presentations were given by FYRES Research Mentors on dune research results
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33
FYRES research reports have been given to dune managers
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10
conference presentations about FYRES were given by students or faculty
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2011
is the year that FYRES started; we are completing our 8th year of research
-
6
research team presentations at an annual December event bring the most recent results to the community
-
40
conference presentations were given by FYRES Research Mentors on dune research results
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33
FYRES research reports have been given to dune managers
-
10
conference presentations about FYRES were given by students or faculty
-
2011
is the year that FYRES started; we are completing our 8th year of research
-
6
research team presentations at an annual December event bring the most recent results to the community
-
40
conference presentations were given by FYRES Research Mentors on dune research results
-
33
FYRES research reports have been given to dune managers
-
10
conference presentations about FYRES were given by students or faculty