Location
2212 Climate & Space Research Building
2455 Hayward Street
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-2143
Phone
Primary Website
Biography
Melissa F. Priebe is the Manager of Marketing & Communications for the University of Michigan Department of Climate and Space Sciences and Engineering (U-M Climate & Space.) She holds a B.A. in Journalism from Miami University of Ohio and worked for many newspapers, colleges and universities in Minnesota for 11 years, before moving to Michigan, where she has resided since 2018. She previously worked for the Michigan State University College of Communication Arts and Sciences, where she covered topics ranging from journalism and public relations, to the advanced study of communicative sciences and disorders. She is thrilled to work at U-M Climate & Space, covering research, student work and new initiatives that support our changing climate and space exploration.
Melissa works on behalf of the U-M Department of Climate and Space Sciences and Engineering, the Space Physics Research Laboratory, the CYGNSS Mission, and the U-M Space Institute.
Resources
Let us know how we can guide your interactions with marketing and communications at U-M Climate & Space! In addition to emailing with your story ideas, colleagues are welcome to utilize the resources below:
- Explore Resources from the College of Engineering, including portrait photos: Digital Resources
- Reserve a Professional Headshot Session: Fill out the Form
- Use Brand Colors and Templates from the College of Engineering: Our Brand Website
- View the Most Recent Department News and Events: linktr.ee/UMClasp
- Browse Photography Available for Use in the College of Engineering: Flickr Page
- Read Social Media Strategy and Best Practices: U-M Social Media Strategy
Primary Website
Online Portfolio: melissapriebe.wordpress.com
LinkedIn | Twitter | Instagram
Personal Pronouns
she/hers
Education
- B.A. in Journalism, Miami University of Ohio
Published Articles & Work
- University Record | LearningClues Revolutionizes How Students Learn from Lectures
- CLASP | Research Scientist Secures a Patent for Mobile Charging Network
- Space Physics Research Laboratory | Space Physics Q&A Interview Series
- U-M Space Institute | News Writing & Editing
- NASA’s CYGNSS Mission | Mission Updates and Publications
- CLASP | Pulkkinen Appointed to Decadal Steering Committee
- CLASP | Sparking a Passion: PICASSO Students Travel to U-M to Study Climate & Space
Awards
- ADDY Awards in Mid-Michigan, Bronze in Online/Interactive Digital Communications
ComArtSci Today, 2020 - Outstanding Performance Award
Carnegie Leadership Institute, 2018 - 2nd Place for Community Newsletter Medallion Awards
National Council of Marketing and Public Relations District 5, 2017 - Best of the Arts Blog
City Pages, 2015 - 2nd Place for Social Issues Reporting
Minnesota Newspaper Association, 2010
Teaching
- As a staff member with over 10 years of experience in strategic communications, science writing and journalism, Melissa is happy to visit classrooms, conferences or clubs as a guest speaker.
Professional Service
- Volunteer community leader in clubs and organizations