Study Away in the Jefferson-Chalmers neighborhood of Detroit

Students in the Department of Social Sciences study away program in Detroit collaborated with community partners in the Jefferson-Chalmers neighborhood of the city.  Students produced 4 storymaps that highlight the history, sustainability, and resilience of the neighborhood as it has grappled with racial segregation, urban renewal, and climate change induced flooding.


Click on the link below to explore these storymaps, watch live presentations on the area's history, and learn more about the neighborhood:

Explore the History of the Jefferson Chalmers Neighborhood

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The Detroit Study Away Program is led by Drs. Laura Rouleau and Don Lafreniere with support from the Department of Social Sciences, Geospatial Research Facility, Center for Innovation in Sustainability & Resilience, Center for Diversity and Inclusion, and the Dean of Students Office.