People

Roderick Lammers
Assistant Professor
School of Engineering & Technology

I am an Assistant Professor in Environmental Engineering at Central Michigan University. I have BS degrees in Ecological Engineering and Ecology from Purdue University and a MS and PhD in Civil & Environmental Engineering from Colorado State University. I am interested in improving management of our water resources, especially in heavily impacted urban areas. I hope my research and teaching can help make real-world changes to improve water quality, reduce flood risk, and improve the ecological health of our waterways. I enjoy canoeing, hiking, and running, especially with my wife and two sons.

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Daniel Ruane
Undergraduate Student
Environmental Engineering

I am an undergraduate student at Central Michigan University majoring in Environmental Engineering and minoring in Environmental Science and Mathematics. I am most interested in research involving restoration ecology, open channel hydraulics, and water quality improvement. After my bachelor's degree, I hope to attend graduate school with the goal of becoming a university professor. In my free time, I enjoy traveling to local parks and hammocking.

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Sara Plude
Undergraduate Student
Environmental Engineering

I am an undergraduate student at Central Michigan University majoring in Environmental Engineering and minoring in Mathematics. After my bachelor’s degree, I plan to serve with AmeriCorps for one year on various projects across the United States. Once my time serving is complete, I will work in the environmental consulting industry for a couple of years and then attend graduate school. My (broad) research interests include restoration ecology, water resources, and green infrastructure. I enjoy going to concerts, hiking, and road trips. It is on my bucket list to visit every national park in the United States.