Upper Mississippi Center

The UMC works with local communities to help solve short- and long-term problems those communities face. The UMC engages students and classes from many fields in projects related to transportation, economics, landscape, and urban forests, public health, and issues related to the health and sustainability of communities. Through the UMC, students can propose or continue their individual or group research through internships and special projects.

In past years the UMC partnered with 4 different cities to work on projects such as:

  • Developing management recommendations for restoring portions of city parks
  • Researching best practices to reduce damage from flooding
  • Completing a greenhouse gas emissions inventory
  • Using music, theatre, and the arts to bridge diverse communities (Rock Island)

 

Upper Mississippi Center
Partnerships through the Years

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🌿🔬 Summer 2025 Research Opportunity! 🔬🌿

Passionate about environmental research? Looking for hands-on experience in watershed health, wildlife conservation, or microplastics contamination? 🌊🐾♻️

The Upper Mississippi Center for Sustainable Communities is offering a 10-week, full-time, paid research experience for students interested in sustainability, ecology, and data analysis!

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🌊💚 Eddy Scholarship 2025 – Now Open! 💚🌊

Are you passionate about the environment and ready to make waves? 🌎✨ River Action is awarding three $1,000 Eddy Scholarships to students committed to environmental studies! 🌱

📅 Deadline: March 21, 2025
📍 Preference for students attending college in the Quad Cities
🎤 Finalists will …

By Minh Nguyen
Minh Nguyen
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Gratitude, Growth, and the Power of Support: My Education Journey

Hi, I’m Peyton Heisch, and I’m proud to be the Sustainability Manager at Augustana College. While the title may sound straightforward, my role involves managing the sustainability of two incredible community-based research centers: The Upper Mississippi Center and The Center …

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Reyna Mehta

Working with the Upper Mississippi Center and the Center for the Advancement of Community Health and Wellness has been an amazing experience for me so far! This is my first time doing hands-on research, and I think the best part …

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Adi Walker

Aiden Zoller, one of my MST team members, and I in the woods helping the Wildlife team set up cameras.

After setting up a camera in the Loud Thunder forest preserve, I got to pose for this picture. This is …

By Peyton Heisch
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Contact & Location

Phone
309-794-7339
Address

Olin Center
639 38th Street
Rock Island, IL 61201

Career Service Hours

Day of the week
Office is Open Drop-Ins (When Classes Are In Session)
Monday 8:00 am- 4:30 pm 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.
Tuesday 8:00 am- 4:30 pm 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.
Wednesday 8:00 am- 4:30 pm 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.
Thursday 8:00 am- 4:30 pm 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.
Friday 8:00 am- 4:30 pm 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.

Drop-in topics include:

  • Resume & Cover Letter Review
  • Resume & Cover Letter Writing
  • Viking Score Overview
  • LinkedIn Headshot Photo
  • Career Resources Overview