Michaela Theresia Zint

Michaela Theresia Zint is the Arthur F. Thurnau Professor at the University of Michigan's School for Environment and Sustainability (SEAS), with additional appointments in the Program in the Environment (PitE) and the Marsal Family School of Education. She specializes in environmental and sustainability education, focusing on behavior change, program evaluation, and professional development in K-12 and higher education settings. Her work extends to environmental risk communication, green marketing, and Great Lakes fisheries, with a strong emphasis on interdisciplinary collaboration.

• Education: PhD in Human Dimensions of Fisheries and Wildlife from Michigan State University; MBA in Marketing; BA in Hotel, Restaurant, and Institutional Management.

Zint's research explores how sustainability education can cultivate climate leadership, including online learning and workforce development for a green economy. Her publications highlight innovative pedagogies, behavioral outcomes, and competency frameworks in sustainability education. She leads initiatives like Advancing Climate Education (ACE), partnering with campus organizations to drive institutional change through student-led projects.

Recent scientific awards include the Arthur F. Thurnau Professorship and the 2025 Provost's Teaching Innovation Prize for her participatory action research projects. Her grants include a $1.6 million Third Century Initiative award for Michigan Sustainability Cases and smaller projects addressing climate education and workforce development.