Dr. Marc Smith

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Biography

Marc Smith is a lecturer at the University of Michigan’s School for Environment and Sustainability, specializing in Environmental Policy, Planning, and Water Conservation & Restoration. With 28 years of experience, he has focused on federal, state, and nonprofit sectors, developing expertise in water and wildlife conservation policy. As Policy Director for the National Wildlife Federation in the Great Lakes office, Marc leads programs aimed at conservation efforts in the region. He has testified before the U.S. House of Representatives and various state legislatures on issues pertaining to the Great Lakes' natural resources. In his role, he manages partnerships across the region, building strong conservation networks with NWF’s state affiliates. In 2019, he was appointed by Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer to the Great Lakes Commission, reflecting his extensive experience in dealing with natural resource issues and environmental advocacy. Prior to this, Marc directed NWF’s public lands program in Washington, D.C., and has served as a Senior Legislative Assistant to late Congressman Bruce F. Vento and Congressman Robert Underwood, where he focused on natural resources, environmental cleanup, and military land management issues.

Research Interests

Experience

Lecturer

— Present

University of Michigan • Ann Arbor, MI

Lecturer in Environmental Policy, Planning, and Water Conservation.

Policy Director

— Present

National Wildlife Federation • Ann Arbor, MI

Leads water and wildlife conservation programs for the Great Lakes office.

Requirements for University of Michigan

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:84
GRE General
Verbal
Required:155
Verbal Percentile
Required:50
Quantitative
Required:168
Quantitative Percentile
Required:50
Analytical Writing
Required:3.6
Writing Percentile
Required:50
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in engineering, physics, or mathematics Calculus Physics
Application Checklist
  • Rackham Graduate School Application
  • Official Transcripts
  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Personal Statement
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science