Tag Archives: innovation
UM-Flint student uses technology to build a better future for herself and others
The old science fiction trope of futuristic humans working alongside robots – before the mechanical menaces eventually turn on their creators – is as old as the genre itself. However, for Jamiah McQuiller, minoring in computer science isn't about whether she can build her own personal R2-D2 to pal around with, or develop the next[…]
Innovation and entrepreneurial mindsets thrive with MWIN
The second cohort of the Michigan Wolverine Innovation Network Faculty Innovation Fellows Program recently completed work. In this interdisciplinary initiative offered through the University of Michigan-Flint's Office of Economic Development, faculty innovation fellows from each UM-Flint school and college worked together to solve research problems with real-world applications. The goal of the program is to[…]
Young Sharks: Entrepreneurship lessons empower kids to create and innovate
The University of Michigan-Flint's Office of Economic Development (OED) recently completed the 2022 Young Sharks Economics, Entrepreneurship, and Innovation program for area third through fifth graders. The program combines professional development workshops for elementary and middle school teachers, a series of innovation and entrepreneurship lessons for students with an applied learning assignment and a business[…]
UM-Flint Sponsored FIRST Robotics Team Readies for Competition
The team was formed last year with students from the Genesee Early College (GEC). This year, around 20 students from the high school, located on the UM-Flint campus, are participating.
Gabrielle Veal is First Earth and Resource Science Student to Reside at UM-Flint's Urban Alternative House
The UAH house is run by the university and the Genesee County Land Bank. It includes classroom space and two apartments. It has several features, such as geothermal heating and cooling and a solar energy system.
UM-Flint and Flint Community Schools Establish Dual Enrollment Educational Partnership (DEEP) Program
Flint Community Schools (FCS) and the University of Michigan-Flint are collaborating to offer a cost-free dual enrollment opportunity for FCS high school seniors. The Dual Enrollment Educational Partnerships (DEEP) initiative allows motivated Flint high school students to earn college credit by taking accredited courses taught by UM‐Flint faculty on the university's campus.
UM-Flint Partners with Grand Blanc High School to Launch the Grand Blanc Early College
The Grand Blanc Community Schools in partnership with the University of Michigan-Flint will launch the Grand Blanc Early College in fall 2015. Designed to prepare motivated students for the rigors of higher education, the Grand Blanc Early College will allow students to earn college credit as they attend high school.
UM-Flint Sees Big Savings from Retrofitting Campus Lighting and Other Green Initiatives
While the cost was about $350,000, the savings in energy use has averaged $66,012 in annual savings.
UM-Flint Murchie Science Building Renovations Feature State-of-the-Art Labs and Equipment
The almost 27-year-old building will feature new labs and other facilities that will both enhance the learning experience of students and increase faculty resources
UM-Flint's Innovation Incubator [IN] Marks Seven Years of Helping Student and Community Businesses
![UM-Flint mechanical engineering student Vince Odine uses [IN] office space.](https://news.umflint.edu/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/vince.png)
The [IN] offers free support and resources to student and community businesses. It provides office space to student-businesses, as well as workshops, co-workspace for up to about 30 people, free wi-fi access, white boards, business planning help, referrals, and mentorships.