Lake Superior State University is a personal, small-town university that provides a superior blend of liberal and technical studies in the natural setting on Michigan’s Upper Peninsula.

The Aquatic Research Laboratory provides LSSU students with valuable learning experiences through classroom, research, and employment opportunities to prepare them for the next step in their career.

• Nearly a dozen LSSU classes in multiple departments use ARL equipment and facilities to provide experiential learning
• Numerous LSSU students conduct research in conjunction with the ARL annually
• The ARL employs approximately 10 students annually, which provides them with hands-on experience in aquatic ecology research, fisheries management, and fish culture

LSSU ARL researchers, in collaboration with other universities and state, tribal, and federal agencies from the U.S. and Canada, conduct research to better understand and manage aquatic ecosystems within the Great Lakes region. LSSU students gain experience in numerous biological fields, including fish culture, aquatic ecology, fisheries management, molecular biology, analytical chemistry, and ecotoxicology.

Students at LSSU have more opportunities than students at bigger campuses for making a difference. Lake State offers the opportunity to really work closely with senior administration and staff in extracurricular activities. 

The mission of Career Development is to help all students develop their full potential by promoting their academic, personal and career success. As an integral part of the educational and advising process, we assist students in developing self-assessment, career awareness, determination of a major course of study, the choice of a career direction or pursuit of graduate education, and job search skills.