PI, Assistant Professor

Mike Schuster is a plant ecologist and an assistant professor in the biology program at Hamline University. His research focuses on the ecology and management of invasive plant species. Since 2016, Mike has led the Cover It Up! project at the University of Minnesota, wherein he and his students explore novel forest management strategies in collaboration with more than a dozen partner organizations throughout Minnesota and beyond. Mike’s teaching emphasizes critical thinking through a student-centered approach to learning that focuses on practical applications of course content. He leverages his connections throughout Minnesota to bring diverse experts into the classroom and share the challenges and triumphs that make their work both exciting and impactful.

A copy of Mike's current CV is available here