About the Isle Royale Institute
The Isle Royale Institute is a partnership between Isle Royale National Park, Michigan Tech University, and the University of Minnesota, Duluth. The Institute is housed at Michigan Tech, in the School of Forest Resources and Environmental Studies.
Mission
The mission of the Isle Royale Institute is to foster science, resource management, and education at Isle Royale National Park and on the waters of Lake Superior.
Vision
The Isle Royale Institute is the premier organization for research and education with Isle Royale National Park. The Institute assists the National Park in accomplishing research objectives by providing logistical assistance, fostering collaboration between universities and agencies, expanding diverse student opportunities, and expanding funding opportunities. The Institute provides hands-on, interdisciplinary education about Isle Royale and Lake Superior through experiential courses, partnership building, outreach to diverse audiences, and building funding opportunities.
Contact Us
For more information about the Isle Royale Institute, opportunities, or how to get involved, contact:

Ann Mayo Kiely
The Isle Royale Institute
132 Noblet
- SFRES
Michigan Tech University
1400 Townsend Drive
Houghton, MI 49931
906-487-4335
ammayo@mtu.edu