Dr. Ashley Moerke

Dr. Ashley Moerke is helping position Center for Freshwater Research and Education as a growing leader in freshwater innovation and applied environmental research.

Through a strong partnership with the SmartZone and Headwaters North, CFRE is helping connect research, student innovation, entrepreneurship, and commercialization opportunities across the Eastern Upper Peninsula. Together, they have supported initiatives like the Innovation Fellow program and expanded collaboration between researchers, industry leaders, and economic development partners to help turn freshwater technology and research into real economic opportunities for the region.