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UM-Flint to host generative AI in education conference, March 7
ChatGPT. Midjourney. DALL-E. The power of generative artificial intelligence – systems capable of creating text, images, video, audio, code and other media in response to human input using natural language – has become ubiquitous and accessible. This paradigm-shifting technology is transforming nearly every field, from business to art to education. Rather than being viewed as[…]
UM-Flint Black History Month celebration features monthlong event schedule
The University of Michigan-Flint will reflect on the milestones achieved by Black Americans as it observes and celebrates Black History Month. Coordinated by UM-Flint's Division of Student Affairs, Black History Month events will be presented to students, faculty, staff and community members, Feb. 1-28. "Black history is American history, but Black History Month provides an[…]
CIT awarded MTRAC grant from MEDC for commercialization of research
As technology continues to drive the automotive industry forward, there appear to be as many challenges as there are opportunities. While the industry shifts toward autonomous vehicles that connect to an increasing number of internet-connected smart sensors and devices, a balance must be struck between consumer priorities and technical constraints. For example, how can massive[…]
Brevity is The Soul of Wit (Shakespeare Theatre Photo Gallery)
The University of Michigan-Flint is mounting a theatre production that will surely please all audience members, whether they are lifelong Shakespeare fans or have avoided the English playwright since high school graduation. "The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged)" plays at the UM-Flint Theatre Feb. 2-4 and Feb. 9-11. As the title suggests, "The Complete[…]
UM-Flint's Hagerman Center Receives USASBE's 2024 Excellence Award
One year after being named one of only four finalists, the University of Michigan-Flint's Hagerman Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation has earned the 2024 Excellence in Co-Curricular Innovation Award from the United States Association for Small Business and Entrepreneurship. "We're so proud to receive this award from one of the most prestigious entrepreneurship organizations in[…]
Motorsports and entrepreneurship: UM-Flint to host IndyCar change-maker Rod Reid
"By mastering STEM, anything is possible." This simple yet encompassing statement is the mantra Shirl Donaldson, a University of Michigan-Flint assistant professor of digital machining and automation technology, and Rod Reid, entrepreneur and IndyCar racing principal, are teaching young children. Reid will expand those six words, 5-7 p.m., Jan. 24, as UM-Flint's College of Innovation[…]
UM-Flint's latest theatre production offers an irreverent look at Shakespeare's work
Which William Shakespeare play stands out from the rest? The Bard wrote close to 40 plays during his lifetime, in addition to many sonnets and poems, so there is no shortage of work from which to choose. For many, the star-crossed tale of young love from "Romeo and Juliet" comes to mind, while others might[…]
Honoring the Legacy (MLK Day of Service Photo Gallery)
Students, faculty and staff at the University of Michigan-Flint joined together with the community, Jan. 15, to honor the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. Programming started with a breakfast keynote by Egypt Otis, a 2020 UM-Flint graduate with a bachelor's degree in political science and owner of Comma Bookstore & Social Hub. Later[…]
K-12 students to present addiction research at UM-Flint, Jan. 19
Addiction can present itself in many forms. Drug and alcohol dependence are highly visible forms of addiction, but other behaviors can create more pernicious effects, such as consuming junk food, spending too much time on cell phones and online gambling. The human brain is hardwired to seek out thrills, but that behavior can negatively impact[…]
UM-Flint occupational therapy and physical therapy students teach ALS caregivers patient care skills
According to the ALS Association, approximately 5,000 people in the U.S. are diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerois – the aforementioned ALS – each year, which averages out to about 15 new cases each day. It is estimated that up to 20,000 Americans have the disease at any given time. The disease, also widely known as[…]