The
Van Berkel
Lab
The Van Berkel lab uses spatial thinking to develop solutions for today’s most pressing environmental challenges. Our goal is to examines how we use, value, and change land and landscapes now and in the future. Our interdisciplinary team of scientist is located at the University of Michigan, School for the Environment and Sustainability.
Data-driven approaches to landscape conservation planning
Data-driven approaches to landscape conservation planning
What and where are the material and non-material benefits we derive from land systems located? Is this equitably beneficial?
Land Change Dynamic
Land Change Dynamic
How are we changing lands and landscape and what impact might this have for future use?
Visualization techniques and decision support systems
Visualization techniques and decision support systems
How can online digital tools and visualizations add new place-based knowledge in science and community decision-making?