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Student Research Spotlight: Matthew Thelen
Matthew Thelen likes to get right to the core of a problem. And as a molecular biology major, that shouldn't come as a surprise. Why deal with things on the surface when the truth lies beneath? It's that curiosity to reveal the origin of an issue that has led the junior from Metamora to pursue[…]
Student Research Spotlight: Taylor Culinski
Most students use their first year in college to take care of the basics, like exploring student clubs or learning how to find their way around campus. For Taylor Culinski, a junior psychology major from Swartz Creek, her first year was the perfect time to begin conducting research alongside her professors. And it was that[…]
Professor invited as an associate editor with Frontiers in Mathematical Biology
Yasser Aboelkassem, assistant professor of digital manufacturing technology at UM-Flint joins a team of experts as an associate editor for Frontiers in Applied Mathematics and Statistics.
The College of Innovation & Technology Expands
The University of Michigan-Flint's College of Innovation & Technology has expanded its program offerings to include computer science, engineering and physics. The University of Michigan Board of Regents approved the transfer of these programs from UM-Flint's College of Arts and Sciences to CIT during its June meeting. The expansion of CIT brings a wealth of[…]
Amanda Binu finds her stride as CIT student
College is a unique journey for everyone. Some know exactly what they want to do, jump in, graduate, and head into their career without a pause in between. But for many of us, college is more than just a quick pathway into a career.
Alumni Spotlight: Nicole-Kristine Smith
Nicole-Kristine Smith, a 2022 Biology graduate, is headed to the Yale School of Public Health to pursue a Master of Public Health in Environmental Health Sciences. At UM-Flint, Nicole discovered a passion for public health and climate change—making this next step an opportunity to change the world. Nicole's experience with UM-Flint began when she was[…]
5 resources that took my UM-Flint experience to the next level
As a recent UM-Flint graduate, I have been immersed in the campus community by becoming involved in student organizations, jobs, and volunteering. Outside of UM-Flint's competitive degree programs and scholarships that you may have already heard about, I'm here to tell you about five resources that you should definitely take advantage of when you enroll.[…]
Find your community with these student clubs in the Department of Natural Sciences
No matter what path a UM-Flint student takes, there's an organization that offers community and development related to their interests. Students in the Department of Natural Sciences are no exception. Comprised of Biology, Chemistry & Biochemistry, and Physics, one might imagine this department to be all about long days in the lab and late nights[…]
UM-Flint's 9th Annual Super Science Friday to Feature NASA Astronaut
On Friday, May 1, more than 800 middle school students from 25 schools in the Genesee County area will participate in hands-on science activities on the University of Michigan-Flint campus. This is the largest group of students to ever attend Super Science Friday.
UM-Flint Engineering Students' Robot Excels at Midwest Competition
A team of four University of Michigan-Flint engineering students recently entered their specialized robot in a competition sponsored by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Despite being up against some very experienced teams, the UM-Flint team managed to capture a third place finish.