The Helm magazine features teachers and scientists setting sail on Lake Michigan

Posted October 20th, 2025 in Aquatic Invasive Species, Coastal Resilience, Education, Featured, Fisheries, Great Lakes Data, K-12 Education, News, Program
A closed and open version of the Helm magazine.

The 2025 issue of Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant’s magazine, The Helm, is now available. This annual publication is a collection of program research, outreach and education success stories, as well as ongoing activities to address coastal concerns. This issue covers this year’s Shipboard Science Immersion that took place on Lake Michigan, our long-standing team engaged in AIS prevention outreach, our new specialists diving into coastal resilience issues, and past and present program leadership.

Here are some headlines from this issue:

  • Educators engage with Great Lakes scientists aboard the Lake Guardian
  • IISG looks back on 30 years of AIS outreach
  • Coastal communities face challenges in managing beach sand and structures
  • Stuart Carlton is the new IISG director
  • Tomas Hook reflects on his Sea Grant legacy

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What does it mean to be Great Lakes literate?

It’s understanding how the Great Lakes shape your life and how your choices impact the lakes.

To be Great Lakes literate is to understand, communicate, and care for these special freshwater resources. 💙

Learn more about Great Lakes Literacy by visiting the Center for Great Lakes Literacy’s website at the link in bio.

#TeachingTuesday

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What does it mean to be Great Lakes literate?It’s understanding how the Great Lakes shape your life and how your choices impact the lakes. To be Great Lakes literate is to understand, communicate, and care for these special freshwater resources. 💙Learn more about Great Lakes Literacy by visiting the Center for Great Lakes Literacy’s website at the link in bio.#TeachingTuesday

Happy Juneteenth from all of us at Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant!

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Happy Juneteenth from all of us at Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant!

Got a research idea for southern Lake Michigan?

IISG’s 2026 Seed Grant Research Competition is open. Up to $150,000 total funding for pilot studies that could become your next big project.

💵 $10,000 to $50,000 per project
⏰ Applications due August 17, 2026

Two info webinars coming up: July 2 and July 21.

🔗 Full details at the link in bio.

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Got a research idea for southern Lake Michigan? IISG’s 2026 Seed Grant Research Competition is open. Up to $150,000 total funding for pilot studies that could become your next big project.💵 $10,000 to $50,000 per project⏰ Applications due August 17, 2026Two info webinars coming up: July 2 and July 21.🔗 Full details at the link in bio.